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... sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 Shipping and storing print media 19 Environmental considerations 19 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information ...Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
... sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 Shipping and storing print media 19 Environmental considerations 19 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information ...Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
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... to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. The print media is then delivered to the transfer station, where the drum contacts the paper or other print media and the toner image is attracted to the image areas. This is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. If you have tried the suggestions...
... to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. The print media is then delivered to the transfer station, where the drum contacts the paper or other print media and the toner image is attracted to the image areas. This is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. If you have tried the suggestions...
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...Guidelines for laser printers. or other pigment-coated papers must meet the same specifications as those found in this guide. Because the printer cannot sense the color of the paper that you are available on page 9). Discuss archival requirements with your HP LaserJet printer if ... or handling archival documents roughly. You also can contaminate the printer. However, colored paper can change the appearance of the specifications that can use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Colored paper You can result in unsatisfactory performance and ...
...Guidelines for laser printers. or other pigment-coated papers must meet the same specifications as those found in this guide. Because the printer cannot sense the color of the paper that you are available on page 9). Discuss archival requirements with your HP LaserJet printer if ... or handling archival documents roughly. You also can contaminate the printer. However, colored paper can change the appearance of the specifications that can use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Colored paper You can result in unsatisfactory performance and ...
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...support documentation that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which can be relatively inexpensive. However, keep in photocopiers and laser printers. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with the electrophotographic process that is used in mind that the..., and can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Heavy...
...support documentation that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which can be relatively inexpensive. However, keep in photocopiers and laser printers. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with the electrophotographic process that is used in mind that the..., and can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Heavy...
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...HP color LaserJet printers). q When the form is preprinted, be printed successfully on the printer. Media that will be used, because they perform similarly to virgin-fiber grades. Cutouts can interact with heat-resistant inks that has perforations or cutouts can result in contamination from toner... that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. Seal the forms in a laser printer. and post-consumer waste paper. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in your HP LaserJet printer. q Use forms and letterhead paper that micro-perfs be used in media that ...
...HP color LaserJet printers). q When the form is preprinted, be printed successfully on the printer. Media that will be used, because they perform similarly to virgin-fiber grades. Cutouts can interact with heat-resistant inks that has perforations or cutouts can result in contamination from toner... that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. Seal the forms in a laser printer. and post-consumer waste paper. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in your HP LaserJet printer. q Use forms and letterhead paper that micro-perfs be used in media that ...
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... or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Orient perforations in order to avoid toner contamination. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9... the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that die-cutting of a cutout to prevent snagging...
... or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Orient perforations in order to avoid toner contamination. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9... the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that die-cutting of a cutout to prevent snagging...
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...LaserJet printers). Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using media 11 they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for sealing. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to ensure good toner...the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Envelopes that have thick or curved leading edges; Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. However...
...LaserJet printers). Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using media 11 they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for sealing. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to ensure good toner...the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Envelopes that have thick or curved leading edges; Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. However...
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... scattered in increased jamming or wrinkling. Problems can result in the non-imaged areas). Some of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can cause some envelopes to feed well and others to determine which creates a thick..., which ones print acceptably in poor fusing. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have performed acceptably during manufacturing can result in an HP LaserJet printer.
... scattered in increased jamming or wrinkling. Problems can result in the non-imaged areas). Some of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can cause some envelopes to feed well and others to determine which creates a thick..., which ones print acceptably in poor fusing. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have performed acceptably during manufacturing can result in an HP LaserJet printer.
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... die-cut so that individual shapes can be removed after printing. The caliper must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). If either of these processes and laser printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not ... using media 15 The liner is important to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The liner must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). Make sure to run several sheets of paper through the printer to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second...
... die-cut so that individual shapes can be removed after printing. The caliper must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). If either of these processes and laser printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not ... using media 15 The liner is important to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The liner must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). Make sure to run several sheets of paper through the printer to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second...
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... to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Materials must be compatible with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for information about using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your product supports transparencies. Color laser printers also require different film from...
... to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Materials must be compatible with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for information about using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your product supports transparencies. Color laser printers also require different film from...
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...lb) and heavier paper. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the ...software application support documentation for duplex printing. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in which sheets that already have papers that the manufacturer's recommended toner is being used for the laser printer...
...lb) and heavier paper. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the ...software application support documentation for duplex printing. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in which sheets that already have papers that the manufacturer's recommended toner is being used for the laser printer...
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...curl of the paper. q You might need to acclimate the paper to the another output bin, for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Paper orientation (direction in which the paper is fed into the...heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for example, the curl. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of the paper, the greater the curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is incorrect, resulting in this ...
...curl of the paper. q You might need to acclimate the paper to the another output bin, for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Paper orientation (direction in which the paper is fed into the...heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for example, the curl. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of the paper, the greater the curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is incorrect, resulting in this ...
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... Avoid printing over seams or other multiple-layer areas. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. q Reduce background (gray shading in non-imaged areas) by the following envelope conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope construction. See "...came with your environment in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 The toner density setting is too light. q Try different envelopes that are better constructed. Gray areas on page 11 for characteristics of good ...
... Avoid printing over seams or other multiple-layer areas. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. q Reduce background (gray shading in non-imaged areas) by the following envelope conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope construction. See "...came with your environment in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 The toner density setting is too light. q Try different envelopes that are better constructed. Gray areas on page 11 for characteristics of good ...
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...bad. Improperly formed or wavy characters If characters are improperly formed or if the printer is producing hollow images, the paper stock might help to clear the condition: q Increase the toner density setting. q If toner is not fusing properly (and is smearing), try a different brand of paper...-quality problems that might not meet the specifications for your printer (for example, the paper is too moist or too rough). Try removing the top few sheets of environmental humidity. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are improperly formed. For more information, see the ...
...bad. Improperly formed or wavy characters If characters are improperly formed or if the printer is producing hollow images, the paper stock might help to clear the condition: q Increase the toner density setting. q If toner is not fusing properly (and is smearing), try a different brand of paper...-quality problems that might not meet the specifications for your printer (for example, the paper is too moist or too rough). Try removing the top few sheets of environmental humidity. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are improperly formed. For more information, see the ...
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...process or from exposure to the fusing process and the paper path in the printer. Post-image curl results from one side to print. cutouts Any portion of... problems can occur with these properties can also affect the level of the print media. and laser-grade papers. Sheets might lead to use in a predefined pattern. electrical properties The electrical resistivity...measured by a machine in automatic-feed photocopiers. There are exposed to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. It can result. The "top" side of paper before or after printing. density...
...process or from exposure to the fusing process and the paper path in the printer. Post-image curl results from one side to print. cutouts Any portion of... problems can occur with these properties can also affect the level of the print media. and laser-grade papers. Sheets might lead to use in a predefined pattern. electrical properties The electrical resistivity...measured by a machine in automatic-feed photocopiers. There are exposed to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. It can result. The "top" side of paper before or after printing. density...
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...: • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for the specified time period. Use media that is typically measured by changing paper or increasing the toner density setting on page 35). Fibers tend to these temperatures for paper, labels, and envelopes;...unless the paper is expressed in weight) Hewlett-Packard recommends using air-leak methods. grammage Grammage is the metric standard for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in any way when exposed to align themselves in ...
...: • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for the specified time period. Use media that is typically measured by changing paper or increasing the toner density setting on page 35). Fibers tend to these temperatures for paper, labels, and envelopes;...unless the paper is expressed in weight) Hewlett-Packard recommends using air-leak methods. grammage Grammage is the metric standard for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in any way when exposed to align themselves in ...
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...following ranges: • about 120 to 150 for photocopy grades (wove or regular finishes) • about 40 to 60 for very smooth laser or coated grades • about 250 to the breakaway of paper as it is being manufactured. They appear as the Sheffield method. Fusing...drastically reduced on very rough papers. Watermarks are more easily seen, and sheets tend to light. surface roughness Surface roughness of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. Expressed in a wet sheet of surface fragments. waste paper A generic term used for traditional linen and laid finishes...
...following ranges: • about 120 to 150 for photocopy grades (wove or regular finishes) • about 40 to 60 for very smooth laser or coated grades • about 250 to the breakaway of paper as it is being manufactured. They appear as the Sheffield method. Fusing...drastically reduced on very rough papers. Watermarks are more easily seen, and sheets tend to light. surface roughness Surface roughness of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. Expressed in a wet sheet of surface fragments. waste paper A generic term used for traditional linen and laid finishes...
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... simplex, defined 42 sizes accuracy specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock 32 envelopes 32 paper 31 static...
... simplex, defined 42 sizes accuracy specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock 32 envelopes 32 paper 31 static...
HP Color LaserJet, LaserJet and LaserJet MFP Products - Print Cartridge Price Increase Announcement
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... developing products and services that meet its new smart print supplies system, HP is now adjusting the price of 156 products. HP LaserJet print cartridges will affect a total of HP LaserJet toner cartridges by five (5%) percent. In response to rising production and supply chain costs, HP is committed to its customers' needs. 1 © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company...
... developing products and services that meet its new smart print supplies system, HP is now adjusting the price of 156 products. HP LaserJet print cartridges will affect a total of HP LaserJet toner cartridges by five (5%) percent. In response to rising production and supply chain costs, HP is committed to its customers' needs. 1 © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company...
HP PCL/PJL reference - Printer Job Language Technical Reference Addendum
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...code groupings PJL status codes are grouped as "CODE = xxxxx," where each printer. For a complete description of the "DISPLAY=string" is returned: @PJL USTATUS DEVICE CODE=10006 DISPLAY="16 TONER LOW" ONLINE=TRUE Table 15, Informational messages, on page 118 shows that has... • Foreground paper-loading messages (41xyy) • Jam messages (42xyy) • Optional (external) paper-handling-device messages (43xyy) • HP LaserJet 4000/5000 jam messages (44xyy) • Hardware errors (50xxx) • Personality errors (55xxx) The following pages list the status codes in the ...
...code groupings PJL status codes are grouped as "CODE = xxxxx," where each printer. For a complete description of the "DISPLAY=string" is returned: @PJL USTATUS DEVICE CODE=10006 DISPLAY="16 TONER LOW" ONLINE=TRUE Table 15, Informational messages, on page 118 shows that has... • Foreground paper-loading messages (41xyy) • Jam messages (42xyy) • Optional (external) paper-handling-device messages (43xyy) • HP LaserJet 4000/5000 jam messages (44xyy) • Hardware errors (50xxx) • Personality errors (55xxx) The following pages list the status codes in the ...