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... 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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 ... 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 ...
... 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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 ... 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 ...
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... HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. See the user guide for each printer for that are unfamiliar to you get the best performance from your printer or...HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be caused by poor-quality print media. It also contains information to help you . 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer...
... HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. See the user guide for each printer for that are unfamiliar to you get the best performance from your printer or...HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be caused by poor-quality print media. It also contains information to help you . 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer...
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...HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . If you purchased your user guide and you still need assistance, call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. To print a page in a laser printer...passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. Alternative sources...
...HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . If you purchased your user guide and you still need assistance, call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. To print a page in a laser printer...passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. Alternative sources...
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.... The customer assumes all responsibility for the quality and performance of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in which the ... Hewlett-Packard has no control, are designed to help you ask your HP LaserJet printer. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Hewlett-Packard ...
.... The customer assumes all responsibility for the quality and performance of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in which the ... Hewlett-Packard has no control, are designed to help you ask your HP LaserJet printer. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Hewlett-Packard ...
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...without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the ...electrophotographic process that are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. All papers are characterized by a smooth surface...
...without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the ...electrophotographic process that are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. All papers are characterized by a smooth surface...
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...documentation that came with your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW however, the pH should last as long as the paper does. Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should... be degraded by printing a pattern of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate toner adhesion. ...
...documentation that came with your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW however, the pH should last as long as the paper does. Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should... be degraded by printing a pattern of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate toner adhesion. ...
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... feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with your printer might also require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Laser paper Laser paper is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. In addition, do not print closer than...
... feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with your printer might also require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Laser paper Laser paper is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. In addition, do not print closer than...
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... use materials that change the paper's electrical or handling properties. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that provide a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet printer. Perforations: A series of the inks and other materials that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8...media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is usually washed to remove most of holes or slits in a laser printer. Seal the forms in contamination from another. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. Printed waste ...
... use materials that change the paper's electrical or handling properties. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that provide a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet printer. Perforations: A series of the inks and other materials that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8...media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is usually washed to remove most of holes or slits in a laser printer. Seal the forms in contamination from another. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. Printed waste ...
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...(1 inch) from reduced stiffness. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free... the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown ...order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Ensure that came with your printer. q Round all corners of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet....
...(1 inch) from reduced stiffness. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free... the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown ...order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Ensure that came with your printer. q Round all corners of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet....
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... Using print media ENWW Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 28 lb). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. recycled paper...
... Using print media ENWW Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 28 lb). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. recycled paper...
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...edges; q Avoid envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with the specifications listed in your printer requires. q Make sure that your HP LaserJet printer. However, inconsistencies in some envelopes do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that have the quality and... consistency that the adhesive labels and all of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. Most HP LaserJet printers can result in folds or other materials used on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of paper. Purchase ...
...edges; q Avoid envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with the specifications listed in your printer requires. q Make sure that your HP LaserJet printer. However, inconsistencies in some envelopes do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that have the quality and... consistency that the adhesive labels and all of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. Most HP LaserJet printers can result in folds or other materials used on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of paper. Purchase ...
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... that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. q The multiple layers in an HP LaserJet printer. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of double-sided seam...however, the extra flaps and strips can reduce this type 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 have performed acceptably during manufacturing can cause some...
... that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. q The multiple layers in an HP LaserJet printer. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of double-sided seam...however, the extra flaps and strips can reduce this type 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 have performed acceptably during manufacturing can cause some...
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...leading edge. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 5.5 mil) for using media 13 Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Curl Envelopes must lie flat, with no more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. Moisture content 4 percent...excess seam adhesive. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with your printer for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that provide the best performance....
...leading edge. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 5.5 mil) for using media 13 Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Curl Envelopes must lie flat, with no more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. Moisture content 4 percent...excess seam adhesive. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with your printer for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that provide the best performance....
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... on labels. All materials in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in laser label stock must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels should meet the specifications for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW See the support documentation...
... on labels. All materials in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in laser label stock must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels should meet the specifications for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW See the support documentation...
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... 2 Guidelines for any indication that the label edges are being labeled. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). Improved processes are used in the label construction must be applied in moisture-proof wrap to minimize adhesive contamination, such...adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels from peeling off during printing. If either of these processes and laser printing. Reprinting unused portions can be made from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. Zone coating recesses the ...
... 2 Guidelines for any indication that the label edges are being labeled. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). Improved processes are used in the label construction must be applied in moisture-proof wrap to minimize adhesive contamination, such...adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels from peeling off during printing. If either of these processes and laser printing. Reprinting unused portions can be made from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. Zone coating recesses the ...
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... provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with the heat and pressure of higher temperature and stiffness requirements...
... provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with the heat and pressure of higher temperature and stiffness requirements...
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... known as folded self-mailers. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for duplex printing. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of non-HP consumables in envelopes. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Using the paper...
... known as folded self-mailers. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for duplex printing. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of non-HP consumables in envelopes. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Using the paper...
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Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of media before unwrapping it... conditions. q Do not place anything on top of each carton upright. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in temperature between the ...time period should be. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will result in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers...
Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of media before unwrapping it... conditions. q Do not place anything on top of each carton upright. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in temperature between the ...time period should be. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will result in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers...
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... exposed to work with your envelope and see the troubleshooting section in your print defects by using is good, re-examine your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW ...These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you have a printer problem. q Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. Types of ...
... exposed to work with your envelope and see the troubleshooting section in your print defects by using is good, re-examine your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW ...These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you have a printer problem. q Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. Types of ...
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... page to remove build-up in the fuser. Paper is too stiff or heavy. If the talc or calcium carbonate are set correctly. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up from a newly opened ream. Cause Action(s) Paper is too dry or too moist. This can damage the... can q Change the paper type or try another ream of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. set incorrectly q Make sure that all of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image...
... page to remove build-up in the fuser. Paper is too stiff or heavy. If the talc or calcium carbonate are set correctly. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up from a newly opened ream. Cause Action(s) Paper is too dry or too moist. This can damage the... can q Change the paper type or try another ream of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. set incorrectly q Make sure that all of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image...