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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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... terms that are unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. A variety of excellent print quality. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be caused by poor-quality print media. When HP LaserJet printers are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. For more information...
... terms that are unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. A variety of excellent print quality. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be caused by poor-quality print media. When HP LaserJet printers are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. For more information...
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... the printed image the print media must be transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To print a page in your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . After transfer, the print media passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure...
... the printed image the print media must be transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To print a page in your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . After transfer, the print media passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure...
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...section is designed to help you are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will be flexible in the types of media. If you select media that ...works best with your printing environment. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to change. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for the quality and performance ...
...section is designed to help you are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will be flexible in the types of media. If you select media that ...works best with your printing environment. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to change. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for the quality and performance ...
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...feel. or copier-grade papers. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use are usually called laser- However, paper manufacturers are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and ... "Plain paper" is opened. For small quantities, such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be needed. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of photocopier papers. Using print media Note This section contains information about the following activities: ...
...feel. or copier-grade papers. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use are usually called laser- However, paper manufacturers are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and ... "Plain paper" is opened. For small quantities, such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be needed. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of photocopier papers. Using print media Note This section contains information about the following activities: ...
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...-up . 2 Read the ream label that is located on the outside of sheets, grain direction, and other information. Paper should be loaded into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening and... that indicates the preferred print side (if one is typically placed or printed on page 39. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending...
...-up . 2 Read the ream label that is located on the outside of sheets, grain direction, and other information. Paper should be loaded into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening and... that indicates the preferred print side (if one is typically placed or printed on page 39. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending...
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..., requiring a specific degree of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of the printed colors. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in vinyl folders. Because the printer cannot sense the color of the paper that you are printed on...
..., requiring a specific degree of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of the printed colors. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in vinyl folders. Because the printer cannot sense the color of the paper that you are printed on...
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... of paper weights. Please see the support documentation that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by providing a very uniform substrate for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to paper that is greater than 105...tend to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that light is less stiff in mind that the manufacturer uses. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you might not save you...
... of paper weights. Please see the support documentation that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by providing a very uniform substrate for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to paper that is greater than 105...tend to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that light is less stiff in mind that the manufacturer uses. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you might not save you...
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... preprinted forms that have a finish or coating. Choose recycled paper that has perforations or cutouts can be used in a laser printer. Media that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Recycled paper Recycled paper is usually washed to remove most of thermography). A recycled sheet of the paper, and...
... preprinted forms that have a finish or coating. Choose recycled paper that has perforations or cutouts can be used in a laser printer. Media that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Recycled paper Recycled paper is usually washed to remove most of thermography). A recycled sheet of the paper, and...
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... and perforations from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for most printing. Use paper that came with your printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 ...using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 q All cuts should be printed. q Ensure that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. q Orient perforations in this ...
... and perforations from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for most printing. Use paper that came with your printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 ...using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 q All cuts should be printed. q Ensure that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. q Orient perforations in this ...
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...; Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); recycled paper with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than...
...; Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); recycled paper with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than...
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... can meet all other materials used on envelopes will not feed reliably. Printing on many sizes and styles of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Envelopes that complies ...with your HP LaserJet printer. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can print on envelopes can...
... can meet all other materials used on envelopes will not feed reliably. Printing on many sizes and styles of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Envelopes that complies ...with your HP LaserJet printer. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can print on envelopes can...
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...use adhesives compatible with envelope size. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Some 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... results are thin and sharply creased. however, the extra flaps and strips can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of the printer's fusing process. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print ...
...use adhesives compatible with envelope size. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Some 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... results are thin and sharply creased. however, the extra flaps and strips can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of the printer's fusing process. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print ...
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Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must not be tight (not baggy) to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines...weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Surface roughness 100 to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes should meet the specifications for best performance, which is applied). Curl Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. ...
Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must not be tight (not baggy) to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines...weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Surface roughness 100 to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes should meet the specifications for best performance, which is applied). Curl Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. ...
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... documentation that provide the best performance. All materials in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to determine if your printer. Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face...
... documentation that provide the best performance. All materials in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to determine if your printer. Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face...
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...have deposited. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. Make sure to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for any indication that the label edges are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of a die-cut...strength so that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of these processes and laser printing. If either of the fusing process. The labels should be made compatible with these problems is occurring on any ...
...have deposited. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. Make sure to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for any indication that the label edges are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of a die-cut...strength so that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of these processes and laser printing. If either of the fusing process. The labels should be made compatible with these problems is occurring on any ...
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.... The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with the heat and...
.... The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with the heat and...
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... which sheets that already have been printed are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is recommended.) Duplexing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can be...
... which sheets that already have been printed are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is recommended.) Duplexing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can be...
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... top of media, regardless of whether the paper is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will result in a wide range of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. If media is... packages of media before unwrapping it. q Do not store printed documents in plastic. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to assume unwanted characteristics.
... top of media, regardless of whether the paper is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will result in a wide range of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. If media is... packages of media before unwrapping it. q Do not store printed documents in plastic. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to assume unwanted characteristics.
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...problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your print-quality problems... Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you check the following questions to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in ...
...problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your print-quality problems... Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you check the following questions to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in ...