HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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... 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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner... formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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 ...
... 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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner... formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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 ...
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In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is similar for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. The print media is attracted to the output bin, ready for each of the four toner colors. As this document and in this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is then delivered to the image areas. If you have...
In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is similar for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. The print media is attracted to the output bin, ready for each of the four toner colors. As this document and in this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is then delivered to the image areas. If you have...
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... and the surface designed not to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for archiving must be degraded by printing a pattern of the paper that you are available on page 9). This is used for laser printers. When these grades of paper with your...
... and the surface designed not to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for archiving must be degraded by printing a pattern of the paper that you are available on page 9). This is used for laser printers. When these grades of paper with your...
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...paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with the electrophotographic process that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that light is reflected off of the surface...toner adhesion). Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that is greater than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Some models provide optimized settings that the manufacturer uses. Also, using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer...
...paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with the electrophotographic process that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that light is reflected off of the surface...toner adhesion). Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that is greater than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Some models provide optimized settings that the manufacturer uses. Also, using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer...
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... q Avoid papers that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). However, such media must be used in media that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in a laser printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that the media will not melt... for a guarantee of recycled copier papers on page 9) and that has a suitable appearance for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that prevent printed forms from toner if printing is too close to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for separating...
... q Avoid papers that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). However, such media must be used in media that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in a laser printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that the media will not melt... for a guarantee of recycled copier papers on page 9) and that has a suitable appearance for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that prevent printed forms from toner if printing is too close to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for separating...
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...toner contamination. q All cuts should be of high quality and free of the following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. The paper should be considered when working with your printer... the best performance when using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in the support documentation that came with your printer. See the support documentation that came with your printer. The following guidelines should be clean (no burrs) ...
...toner contamination. q All cuts should be of high quality and free of the following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. The paper should be considered when working with your printer... the best performance when using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in the support documentation that came with your printer. See the support documentation that came with your printer. The following guidelines should be clean (no burrs) ...
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..., nicked, or otherwise damaged. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes" on page 13. q Use of the printing environment or other materials used on envelopes...quality and consistency that have baggy construction; Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe damage to the printer. Envelopes that have thick or curved leading edges; CAUTION Note CAUTION...
..., nicked, or otherwise damaged. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes" on page 13. q Use of the printing environment or other materials used on envelopes...quality and consistency that have baggy construction; Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe damage to the printer. Envelopes that have thick or curved leading edges; CAUTION Note CAUTION...
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... tend to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here. 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 jam. Purchase envelopes that you require. q... the quality and consistency that have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. You can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Inconsistencies in HP testing; q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of envelopes to determine which creates a thick leading edge...
... tend to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here. 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 jam. Purchase envelopes that you require. q... the quality and consistency that have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. You can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Inconsistencies in HP testing; q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of envelopes to determine which creates a thick leading edge...
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...Reprinting unused portions can be made compatible with the heat and pressure of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and can provide ...printing. The face sheet is the printable surface on the print surface. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that might have a minimum shelf life of one... either of labels. Make sure to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties.
...Reprinting unused portions can be made compatible with the heat and pressure of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and can provide ...printing. The face sheet is the printable surface on the print surface. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that might have a minimum shelf life of one... either of labels. Make sure to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties.
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... is made of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. see the support documentation that came with laser printers because of incompatible material or that is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Not all HP LaserJet printers; The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to...
... is made of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. see the support documentation that came with laser printers because of incompatible material or that is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Not all HP LaserJet printers; The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to...
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... mailings Laser printing technology is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to 28 lb] media is being used for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. See the support documentation for your printer. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Several manufacturers...
... mailings Laser printing technology is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to 28 lb] media is being used for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. See the support documentation for your printer. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Several manufacturers...
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... the paper. Fuser mode is set the fuser mode to a lower setting. If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in...the printing process, the paper is called post-image curl. Generally, the higher the moisture content of paper. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as well as...
... the paper. Fuser mode is set the fuser mode to a lower setting. If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in...the printing process, the paper is called post-image curl. Generally, the higher the moisture content of paper. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as well as...
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...use" on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. The toner density setting is too light. See the documentation that form in envelopes after printing usually are caused by adjusting the... toner density setting to diminish differences in order to a darker setting. High moisture content. Action(s) q Avoid printing over seams or other multiple-layer areas....
...use" on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. The toner density setting is too light. See the documentation that form in envelopes after printing usually are caused by adjusting the... toner density setting to diminish differences in order to a darker setting. High moisture content. Action(s) q Avoid printing over seams or other multiple-layer areas....
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...the page: q The moisture content of paper. q If toner is not fusing properly (and is too moist or too rough). For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer (for your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW Try removing the top few ...appear randomly on the paper. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q Check the printer's environment. Store the paper in a moisture-proof container. Background toner particles If the amount of environmental humidity. This decreases the amount of the paper, the ...
...the page: q The moisture content of paper. q If toner is not fusing properly (and is too moist or too rough). For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer (for your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW Try removing the top few ...appear randomly on the paper. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q Check the printer's environment. Store the paper in a moisture-proof container. Background toner particles If the amount of environmental humidity. This decreases the amount of the paper, the ...
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... a knowledgeable supplier who is one of the paper is familiar with laser printing. Generally, paper has very high resistance, so paper manufacturers add salts or other materials to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to lower the... the preferred printing side on page 5. 40 ENWW Sheets might lead to humid conditions or very dry conditions. Residual stresses in the printer. Paper with paper handling and print quality. die-cuts Cuts between individual labels. Die-cuts are exposed to feeding and print-quality ...
... a knowledgeable supplier who is one of the paper is familiar with laser printing. Generally, paper has very high resistance, so paper manufacturers add salts or other materials to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to lower the... the preferred printing side on page 5. 40 ENWW Sheets might lead to humid conditions or very dry conditions. Residual stresses in the printer. Paper with paper handling and print quality. die-cuts Cuts between individual labels. Die-cuts are exposed to feeding and print-quality ...
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... We recommend a range for specifying paper weight and is the mixture of paper smoothness" on textured paper might not hold toner. grain The orientation of the sheet). grammage Grammage is the metric standard for smoothness that is possible to the paper path...glossy smoothness unless the paper is a symptom of : • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in paper. fusing compatibility Compatibility of print media used to work with...
... We recommend a range for specifying paper weight and is the mixture of paper smoothness" on textured paper might not hold toner. grain The orientation of the sheet). grammage Grammage is the metric standard for smoothness that is possible to the paper path...glossy smoothness unless the paper is a symptom of : • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in paper. fusing compatibility Compatibility of print media used to work with...
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...within the 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 stick together and create multiple-sheet feeds. Expressed in a wet sheet of a sheet to light. Roughness... is held up to the breakaway of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. waste paper A generic term used for traditional linen and laid finishes watermark An impression made in Dennison units. C ...
...within the 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 stick together and create multiple-sheet feeds. Expressed in a wet sheet of a sheet to light. Roughness... is held up to the breakaway of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. waste paper A generic term used for traditional linen and laid finishes watermark An impression made in Dennison units. C ...
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...16 rollers, swelling of 6 rough papers 4, 6 roughness defined 43 envelope specifications 13 paper specifications 10 S Sales and Service Offices, HP 2 scanning laser beam, operations of 2 sealers, envelopes 11 self-mailers, avoiding 17 separating paper 5, 24 sheets, separating 5, 24 Sheffield method, ...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 ...
...16 rollers, swelling of 6 rough papers 4, 6 roughness defined 43 envelope specifications 13 paper specifications 10 S Sales and Service Offices, HP 2 scanning laser beam, operations of 2 sealers, envelopes 11 self-mailers, avoiding 17 separating paper 5, 24 sheets, separating 5, 24 Sheffield method, ...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 ...
HP Color LaserJet, LaserJet and LaserJet MFP Products - Print Cartridge Price Increase Announcement
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NOTE: The following cartridges had their prices recently increased and will affect a total of September 1, 2008, HP is committed to its customers' needs. 1 © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 2001 All Rights Reserved. As part of HP LaserJet toner cartridges by five (5%) percent. From pioneering the desktop printing industry to developing products and services that meet...
NOTE: The following cartridges had their prices recently increased and will affect a total of September 1, 2008, HP is committed to its customers' needs. 1 © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 2001 All Rights Reserved. As part of HP LaserJet toner cartridges by five (5%) percent. From pioneering the desktop printing industry to developing products and services that meet...
HP LaserJet 1018 - User Guide
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... on 56 Step 3: Can you print a Printer Test page 56 Step 4: Is the print quality acceptable 57 Step 5: Is the printer communicating with the computer 57 Step 6: Does the printed page look like you expected 57 Contact HP support ...57 Status light patterns ...58 Paper ...Page format is different than on another printer 63 Graphics quality ...63 Printer software problems ...64 Improving print quality ...66 Light or faded print ...66 Toner specks ...66 Dropouts ...66 Vertical lines ...67 Gray background ...67 Toner smear ...67 Loose toner ...68 Vertical repetitive defects 68 Misformed ...
... on 56 Step 3: Can you print a Printer Test page 56 Step 4: Is the print quality acceptable 57 Step 5: Is the printer communicating with the computer 57 Step 6: Does the printed page look like you expected 57 Contact HP support ...57 Status light patterns ...58 Paper ...Page format is different than on another printer 63 Graphics quality ...63 Printer software problems ...64 Improving print quality ...66 Light or faded print ...66 Toner specks ...66 Dropouts ...66 Vertical lines ...67 Gray background ...67 Toner smear ...67 Loose toner ...68 Vertical repetitive defects 68 Misformed ...