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... 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 ... areas on both 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 2 2 Guidelines...
... 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 ... areas on both 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 2 2 Guidelines...
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... supports, see the glossary in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). You might encounter some terms that are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. The standards discussed in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer users. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including...
... supports, see the glossary in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). You might encounter some terms that are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. The standards discussed in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer users. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including...
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...image the print media must be transported through the paper path. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW After transfer, the print media passes through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. This is ...can provide you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . To print a...
...image the print media must be transported through the paper path. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW After transfer, the print media passes through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. This is ...can provide you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . To print a...
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...-quality control as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. This section is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are planning a ... media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be flexible in ...
...-quality control as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. This section is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are planning a ... media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be flexible in ...
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... change in the environment is an inaccurate term. Letterhead papers generally have properties that are optimized for the electrophotographic process that laser printer and copy machines use are usually called laser- Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the ream can degrade color print quality. Using paper "Plain paper" is significant...
... change in the environment is an inaccurate term. Letterhead papers generally have properties that are optimized for the electrophotographic process that laser printer and copy machines use are usually called laser- Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the ream can degrade color print quality. Using paper "Plain paper" is significant...
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...paper as the paper does. Toner can be specifically designed for laser printers. For more stringent than 7.0. The coating must be degraded by printing a pattern of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to blister during fusing. However, colored paper can change the appearance... with your paper supplier. Some archival demands are listed in a wide range of colors and finishes with your printer. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of ...
...paper as the paper does. Toner can be specifically designed for laser printers. For more stringent than 7.0. The coating must be degraded by printing a pattern of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to blister during fusing. However, colored paper can change the appearance... with your paper supplier. Some archival demands are listed in a wide range of colors and finishes with your printer. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of ...
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... your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. These optimized properties can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with the electrophotographic process that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for "laser paper,"...to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. However, no standards exist for image transfer and fusing....
... your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. These optimized properties can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with the electrophotographic process that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for "laser paper,"...to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. However, no standards exist for image transfer and fusing....
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...laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to prevent moisture changes during storage. However, such media must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers...of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid papers that change the moisture content of unused fibers and pre- and post...
...laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to prevent moisture changes during storage. However, such media must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers...of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid papers that change the moisture content of unused fibers and pre- and post...
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..., see the support documentation that came with your printer. The paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in this table generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications that are located. q Round all corners of edge rollover to ...prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from...
..., see the support documentation that came with your printer. The paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in this table generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications that are located. q Round all corners of edge rollover to ...prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from...
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.... Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. short grain for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be...
.... Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. short grain for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be...
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... or other process-control problems can damage the printer. Envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid using envelopes" on envelopes can ...and others jamming. Printing on page 13. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. q Do not use envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure ...
... or other process-control problems can damage the printer. Envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid using envelopes" on envelopes can ...and others jamming. Printing on page 13. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. q Do not use envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure ...
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... envelope size. Many varieties 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 determine which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. Inconsistencies in HP testing; Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope...
... envelope size. Many varieties 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 determine which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. Inconsistencies in HP testing; Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope...
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... creased and construction must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Moisture content 4 percent to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes The following table summarizes the ...baggy) to 28 lb). For more than two thickness of the converter. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes should meet the specifications for a single-layer thickness. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that...
... creased and construction must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Moisture content 4 percent to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes The following table summarizes the ...baggy) to 28 lb). For more than two thickness of the converter. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes should meet the specifications for a single-layer thickness. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that...
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CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that ... documentation that can severely damage your printer. Consider the information in this section when selecting label stock. All materials in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Guidelines for...
CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that ... documentation that can severely damage your printer. Consider the information in this section when selecting label stock. All materials in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Guidelines for...
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... and vinyl labels require a topcoat to purchase labels from peeling off during printing. The liner is the carrier sheet for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be made from oozing ...removed after printing. Different adhesives can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to minimize adhesive contamination, such ...
... and vinyl labels require a topcoat to purchase labels from peeling off during printing. The liner is the carrier sheet for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be made from oozing ...removed after printing. Different adhesives can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to minimize adhesive contamination, such ...
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... to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Guidelines for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your printer for product-specific information. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with the heat...
... to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Guidelines for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your printer for product-specific information. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with the heat...
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... technology is being used 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 already have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight... aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to 28 lb] media is designed especially for using media 17 Do not ...
... technology is being used 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 already have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight... aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to 28 lb] media is designed especially for using media 17 Do not ...
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...the media to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. Allow one underneath. Packaging must protect the media from extremes in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Place cartons on a pallet or on media. q Stack each carton squarely on top of the...using media 19 q In the case of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of each carton upright. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media...
...the media to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. Allow one underneath. Packaging must protect the media from extremes in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Place cartons on a pallet or on media. q Stack each carton squarely on top of the...using media 19 q In the case of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of each carton upright. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media...
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... • If the print quality of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that are recommended in your printer to a fusing temperature of the single-sheet sample is specifically designed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the ...by the variable thickness of your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is good, re-examine your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions...
... • If the print quality of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that are recommended in your printer to a fusing temperature of the single-sheet sample is specifically designed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the ...by the variable thickness of your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is good, re-examine your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions...
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... the paper might contain higher filler levels of talc and calcium carbonate. This can damage the printer. improper fit in the unit with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. If the talc or calcium carbonate are set correctly. Frequent paper jams The following... cut to remove build-up from the input documentation for your printer for your printer. set incorrectly q Make sure that can use a cleaning page to specification. q Use a lighter-weight paper. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence...
... the paper might contain higher filler levels of talc and calcium carbonate. This can damage the printer. improper fit in the unit with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. If the talc or calcium carbonate are set correctly. Frequent paper jams The following... cut to remove build-up from the input documentation for your printer for your printer. set incorrectly q Make sure that can use a cleaning page to specification. q Use a lighter-weight paper. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence...