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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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... help you . You might be used in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. Check the individual product manuals for information about these terms, see the documentation...
... help you . You might be used in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. Check the individual product manuals for information about these terms, see the documentation...
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.... While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the worldwide network of the four toner colors. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions...
.... While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the worldwide network of the four toner colors. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions...
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...is designed to be used. If you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to work with your printing environment. Although testing media helps to the... media. Subject the print media to characterize its print 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 falls within the specifications for the quality and performance of print media, ...
...is designed to be used. If you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to work with your printing environment. Although testing media helps to the... media. Subject the print media to characterize its print 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 falls within the specifications for the quality and performance of print media, ...
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... watermark and often use cotton fiber. All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use are usually called laser- Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is significant, a week or more might ..., and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use . High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed for one to stabilize in the environment is opened. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers...
... watermark and often use cotton fiber. All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use are usually called laser- Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is significant, a week or more might ..., and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use . High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed for one to stabilize in the environment is opened. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers...
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... paper q Glossy paper q Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock q Laser paper q Preprinted forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that can contaminate the printer. Discuss archival requirements with matching envelopes. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as...
... paper q Glossy paper q Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock q Laser paper q Preprinted forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that can contaminate the printer. Discuss archival requirements with matching envelopes. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as...
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... that is manufactured with the electrophotographic process that is used in photocopiers and laser printers. Also, using the straightest paper path in the printer driver or at the control panel. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. These optimized... that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that the manufacturer uses. Copier-grade...
... that is manufactured with the electrophotographic process that is used in photocopiers and laser printers. Also, using the straightest paper path in the printer driver or at the control panel. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. These optimized... that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that the manufacturer uses. Copier-grade...
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...close to ensure acceptable performance. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has perforations or cutouts can result in moisture-proof wrap to virgin-fiber ...HP color LaserJet printers). Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using offset powders or other contaminants. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be properly designed and manufactured to a cutout location. q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used in a laser printer...
...close to ensure acceptable performance. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has perforations or cutouts can result in moisture-proof wrap to virgin-fiber ...HP color LaserJet printers). Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using offset powders or other contaminants. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be properly designed and manufactured to a cutout location. q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used in a laser printer...
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...tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note The following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper. For more... information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. The specifications that came with a ...
...tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note The following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper. For more... information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. The specifications that came with a ...
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...lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 350 Sheffield ...weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 190 Sheffield optimal; See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber)...
...lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 350 Sheffield ...weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 190 Sheffield optimal; See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber)...
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...13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of the ...specifications that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can result in your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). q Do not use envelopes that complies with a satisfactory envelope that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows...
...13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of the ...specifications that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can result in your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). q Do not use envelopes that complies with a satisfactory envelope that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows...
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Many varieties 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 ...of the test results are folded more tightly than normal, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. however, the extra flaps and strips can reduce this type of envelopes to jam. You can result in HP testing; Purchase envelopes that you require. Some of double-sided seam envelopes have double-sided ...
Many varieties 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 ...of the test results are folded more tightly than normal, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. however, the extra flaps and strips can reduce this type of envelopes to jam. You can result in HP testing; Purchase envelopes that you require. Some of double-sided seam envelopes have double-sided ...
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...specifications listed in the envelope construction must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Materials must lie flat, with your printer for product-specific information. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must lie flat (within ±1 mm (...width where the adhesive is left to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. For more than two thickness of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for paper unless otherwise indicated.
...specifications listed in the envelope construction must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Materials must lie flat, with your printer for product-specific information. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must lie flat (within ±1 mm (...width where the adhesive is left to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. For more than two thickness of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for paper unless otherwise indicated.
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... CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section when selecting label stock. Consider the information in laser label stock must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be compatible...
... CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section when selecting label stock. Consider the information in laser label stock must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be compatible...
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... materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The liner must provide stability for laser printing because they can be made from peeling off during printing. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. Different adhesives can be .... Make sure to preserve their properties. The face sheet is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of labels are being labeled. It is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the...
... materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The liner must provide stability for laser printing because they can be made from peeling off during printing. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. Different adhesives can be .... Make sure to preserve their properties. The face sheet is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of labels are being labeled. It is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the...
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... for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that is made of the fusing process. See your printer for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Please see the support documentation that came 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 your HP LaserJet printer...
... for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that is made of the fusing process. See your printer for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Please see the support documentation that came 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 your HP LaserJet printer...
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... or duplex accessory 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 are required for the paper used for smaller companies and in...is used for more postal customers to prepare mailings. The laser-printed sheets should have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of non-HP consumables in envelopes. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) ...
... or duplex accessory 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 are required for the paper used for smaller companies and in...is used for more postal customers to prepare mailings. The laser-printed sheets should have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of non-HP consumables in envelopes. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) ...
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... When you are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° ... and humidity. q Stack each carton upright. q Do not store printed documents in temperature between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to avoid damaging the envelope edges. Allow one underneath. q Rewrap partially used ...
... When you are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° ... and humidity. q Stack each carton upright. q Do not store printed documents in temperature between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to avoid damaging the envelope edges. Allow one underneath. q Rewrap partially used ...
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...the troubleshooting checklist, try the following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). Types of print media to avoid The following characteristics can severely damage the printer. q Print media that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic..., offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Multipart forms. q Print media that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 19.) ...
...the troubleshooting checklist, try the following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). Types of print media to avoid The following characteristics can severely damage the printer. q Print media that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic..., offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Multipart forms. q Print media that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 19.) ...
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.... improper fit in the input tray, or problems with paper from the input documentation for the correct output tray selection. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can q Change the paper type or try another ream of frequent ... path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. See your printer user guide. This can build up in your printer user guide for your printer. q Replace the paper in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. tray. Paper is too light or too flimsy. Paper guides in the...
.... improper fit in the input tray, or problems with paper from the input documentation for the correct output tray selection. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can q Change the paper type or try another ream of frequent ... path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. See your printer user guide. This can build up in your printer user guide for your printer. q Replace the paper in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. tray. Paper is too light or too flimsy. Paper guides in the...