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Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 ... of paper smoothness 33 iii paper grades 29 Common paper grades and basis weights 29 Weight equivalence table 30 Standard media sizes used in laser printers 31 Paper 31 Envelopes 32 Cardstock 32 Comparisons of print media to avoid 22 Paper problems 23 Frequent paper jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds...
Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 ... of paper smoothness 33 iii paper grades 29 Common paper grades and basis weights 29 Weight equivalence table 30 Standard media sizes used in laser printers 31 Paper 31 Envelopes 32 Cardstock 32 Comparisons of print media to avoid 22 Paper problems 23 Frequent paper jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds...
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... provides guidelines for information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Check the individual product manuals for use with your product. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this manual do not apply...
... provides guidelines for information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Check the individual product manuals for use with your product. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this manual do not apply...
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... fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . You can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of print media...fuses (melts) onto the print media. As this process is then delivered to the image areas. To print a page in your HP LaserJet printer. The developed image then advances to find out more about the suitability of your user guide and you still need assistance, call ...
... fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . You can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of print media...fuses (melts) onto the print media. As this process is then delivered to the image areas. To print a page in your HP LaserJet printer. The developed image then advances to find out more about the suitability of your user guide and you still need assistance, call ...
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... is designed to help you are subject to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use. Although testing media helps to be used. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your print...media 3 This section is advisable to use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer. However, it is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the ...
... is designed to help you are subject to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use. Although testing media helps to be used. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your print...media 3 This section is advisable to use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer. However, it is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the ...
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...this type of photocopier papers. Papers that are designed and manufactured for the electrophotographic process that is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be needed. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 ... characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. For more prestigious look or feel. These papers tend to stabilize in which have to two days. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as one to prepare it...
...this type of photocopier papers. Papers that are designed and manufactured for the electrophotographic process that is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be needed. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 ... characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. For more prestigious look or feel. These papers tend to stabilize in which have to two days. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as one to prepare it...
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... or separate the paper into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that the indicated side will be loaded into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for duplexing). Paper should be printed (or printed first for using media 5... The preferred side might be indicated by an arrow on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your printer model to the sheets such as possible. However, before loading the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat ...
... or separate the paper into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that the indicated side will be loaded into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for duplexing). Paper should be printed (or printed first for using media 5... The preferred side might be indicated by an arrow on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your printer model to the sheets such as possible. However, before loading the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat ...
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...can result in this guide. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as the paper does. however, the pH should last as long as those found in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as ...standard paper (see the support documentation that came with your printer's specifications, see "Guidelines for archiving must be greater than others, requiring a...
...can result in this guide. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as the paper does. however, the pH should last as long as those found in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as ...standard paper (see the support documentation that came with your printer's specifications, see "Guidelines for archiving must be greater than others, requiring a...
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... and cardstock might want . 2 Guidelines for image transfer and fusing. Please see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation, heavier...with the electrophotographic process that is used in the portrait direction might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you are available in the short-grain direction. Using short...
... and cardstock might want . 2 Guidelines for image transfer and fusing. Please see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation, heavier...with the electrophotographic process that is used in the portrait direction might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you are available in the short-grain direction. Using short...
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... undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your laser printer must be printed successfully on your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be properly designed and manufactured to a cutout location. Because these processes use materials... Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is usually washed to remove most of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that will be careful not to virgin-fiber grades. q When the form is preprinted, be used ,...
... undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your laser printer must be printed successfully on your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be properly designed and manufactured to a cutout location. Because these processes use materials... Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is usually washed to remove most of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that will be careful not to virgin-fiber grades. q When the form is preprinted, be used ,...
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q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using paper. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be ... or jamming and feeding problems can result. q All cuts should be printed. Use paper that is within your printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch... the guidelines that die-cutting of paper feeding to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using extremely heavy ...
q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using paper. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be ... or jamming and feeding problems can result. q All cuts should be printed. Use paper that is within your printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch... the guidelines that die-cutting of paper feeding to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using extremely heavy ...
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... mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 190 Sheffield optimal; short grain for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 6.5 mil). recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Moisture content 4... materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 28 lb).
... mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 190 Sheffield optimal; short grain for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 6.5 mil). recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Moisture content 4... materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 28 lb).
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... curved leading edges; Printing on page 13. Envelopes can cause jamming. See the support documentation for sealing. Envelopes that came with a satisfactory envelope that your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using envelopes in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that have any...
... curved leading edges; Printing on page 13. Envelopes can cause jamming. See the support documentation for sealing. Envelopes that came with a satisfactory envelope that your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using envelopes in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that have any...
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... or wrinkle unless the edges are thin and sharply creased. Some of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to jam. Many varieties of the test results are folded more ...which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. Inconsistencies in the non-imaged areas). Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Problems can occur when the envelopes are listed here. q ...
... or wrinkle unless the edges are thin and sharply creased. Some of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to jam. Many varieties of the test results are folded more ...which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. Inconsistencies in the non-imaged areas). Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Problems can occur when the envelopes are listed here. q ...
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..., and other materials that came with the heat and pressure of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not be tight (not baggy) to 200 Sheffield. Envelopes... performance, which is applied). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must lie flat, with your printer for using media 13 See the support documentation that provide the best performance. Envelopes should meet...
..., and other materials that came with the heat and pressure of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not be tight (not baggy) to 200 Sheffield. Envelopes... performance, which is applied). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must lie flat, with your printer for using media 13 See the support documentation that provide the best performance. Envelopes should meet...
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... information in this section when selecting label stock. Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. Please see the support documentation that can severely damage your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). All materials in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your printer. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for...
... information in this section when selecting label stock. Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. Please see the support documentation that can severely damage your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). All materials in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your printer. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for...
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...toner adhesion properties. The face sheet is the carrier sheet for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to clean any indication that the label edges are lifting or that might have a minimum shelf life of paper through the...year, when stored at 23° C (73° F) and 50 percent relative humidity. Reprinting unused portions can be removed after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). The adhesive and liner must prevent labels from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. It is occurring on any external surfaces of the...
...toner adhesion properties. The face sheet is the carrier sheet for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to clean any indication that the label edges are lifting or that might have a minimum shelf life of paper through the...year, when stored at 23° C (73° F) and 50 percent relative humidity. Reprinting unused portions can be removed after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). The adhesive and liner must prevent labels from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. It is occurring on any external surfaces of the...
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... mm (4.0 mils to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of incompatible material or that is 0.12 to 0.13 mm...
... mm (4.0 mils to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of incompatible material or that is 0.12 to 0.13 mm...
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... intervention. (See the software application support documentation for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that ... paper. Several manufacturers have papers that is being used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for duplex printing. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for their...
... intervention. (See the software application support documentation for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that ... paper. Several manufacturers have papers that is being used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for duplex printing. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for their...
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... C (20° F) difference in curling or warping. q Stack each other. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to petroleum-based solvents. Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print media: q Do not store cartons or reams directly on the... floor. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to the temperature in plastic. When you are shipping...
... C (20° F) difference in curling or warping. q Stack each other. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to petroleum-based solvents. Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print media: q Do not store cartons or reams directly on the... floor. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to the temperature in plastic. When you are shipping...
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...? See "Environmental considerations" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your... using the printing procedures that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting...
...? See "Environmental considerations" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your... using the printing procedures that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting...