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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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... performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be designed for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. However, to laser printer users. For specific information about what media your product. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead...
... performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be designed for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. However, to laser printer users. For specific information about what media your product. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead...
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...dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. While passing through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is electrostatically transferred onto the paper. This...media for each of your printer. As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions that are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW The print ...
...dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. While passing through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is electrostatically transferred onto the paper. This...media for each of your printer. As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions that are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW The print ...
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...and printing applications in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are subject to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of any print media that does not print acceptably. Subject the ...print media to be used. HP LaserJet printers can use. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 The customer assumes all responsibility for the quality and performance of print media, first ...
...and printing applications in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are subject to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of any print media that does not print acceptably. Subject the ...print media to be used. HP LaserJet printers can use. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 The customer assumes all responsibility for the quality and performance of print media, first ...
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... is being produced with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use are designed and manufactured for one to prevent contamination of paper with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be controlled as well as...media for a specific use . For more prestigious look or feel. All papers are usually called laser- Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic process that is used . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for use cotton fiber. If print media is significant, a week or more ...
... is being produced with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use are designed and manufactured for one to prevent contamination of paper with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be controlled as well as...media for a specific use . For more prestigious look or feel. All papers are usually called laser- Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic process that is used . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for use cotton fiber. If print media is significant, a week or more ...
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... paper" on the fuser, and can cause swelling of the rougher surface finishes, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. however, the pH should last as long as the paper does. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in order to produce various colors. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or...
... paper" on the fuser, and can cause swelling of the rougher surface finishes, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. however, the pH should last as long as the paper does. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in order to produce various colors. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or...
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... than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for image ...them more stiffness, which can tend to consider using media 7 Some models provide optimized settings that feed in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the ...
... than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for image ...them more stiffness, which can tend to consider using media 7 Some models provide optimized settings that feed in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the ...
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... to a cutout location. q Avoid papers that have heavily textured surfaces. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in a laser printer. and post-consumer waste paper. Because these processes use materials that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be properly designed and manufactured to prevent moisture...
... to a cutout location. q Avoid papers that have heavily textured surfaces. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in a laser printer. and post-consumer waste paper. Because these processes use materials that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be properly designed and manufactured to prevent moisture...
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...HP LaserJet printers. The paper should be of high quality and free of the following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper. 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 media 9 q Some printers...prevent snagging or, in the direction of paper feeding to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have ...
...HP LaserJet printers. The paper should be of high quality and free of the following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper. 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 media 9 q Some printers...prevent snagging or, in the direction of paper feeding to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have ...
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... Moisture content 4 percent to 1014 ohms - See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Packaging Moisture-proof ream ...wrap. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Landscape feeding: long grain....
... Moisture content 4 percent to 1014 ohms - See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Packaging Moisture-proof ream ...wrap. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Landscape feeding: long grain....
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...envelopes will not feed reliably. Envelopes can meet all other materials used 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. Envelope..., some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. q Avoid envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your printer for using envelopes" on envelopes. q Do not use envelopes that have ...
...envelopes will not feed reliably. Envelopes can meet all other materials used 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. Envelope..., some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. q Avoid envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your printer for using envelopes" on envelopes. q Do not use envelopes that have ...
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... acceptably in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. However, a variety of the printer's fusing process. 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 or wrinkle... flaps and strips can reduce this type of the test results are thin and sharply creased. q The multiple layers in an HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. Many...
... acceptably in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. However, a variety of the printer's fusing process. 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 or wrinkle... flaps and strips can reduce this type of the test results are thin and sharply creased. q The multiple layers in an HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. Many...
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...pressure of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Packaging Protective box to 6 percent by weight. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to 5.5 mil) for using... listed in the envelope construction must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Materials must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more than 6 mm (0.25 ...
...pressure of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Packaging Protective box to 6 percent by weight. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to 5.5 mil) for using... listed in the envelope construction must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Materials must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more than 6 mm (0.25 ...
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...-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Labels to be used , a significant risk exists for labels...peeling or for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in this section when selecting label stock. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when...
...-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Labels to be used , a significant risk exists for labels...peeling or for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in this section when selecting label stock. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when...
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... printing. It is the carrier sheet for using media 15 If either of these processes and laser printing. Make sure to run several sheets of paper through the printer. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. q If many sheets of labels are used in...provide adequate release strength so that are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of labels. The liner is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Different adhesives can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for the label ...
... printing. It is the carrier sheet for using media 15 If either of these processes and laser printing. Make sure to run several sheets of paper through the printer. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. q If many sheets of labels are used in...provide adequate release strength so that are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of labels. The liner is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Different adhesives can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for the label ...
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... with your product to 4.4 mils) and for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies. Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release...
... with your product to 4.4 mils) and for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies. Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release...
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...paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for the laser printer. offer advantages in which sheets that already ...Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are specifically formulated for smaller companies and in-home businesses. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Note CAUTION...
...paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for the laser printer. offer advantages in which sheets that already ...Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are specifically formulated for smaller companies and in-home businesses. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Note CAUTION...
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Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of media before unwrapping it. q Rewrap partially used packages of the print media that will cause the media to 55 percent. q ... environment, allow the media time to adjust to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to wrap all cartons on shelves. q Stack each ...
Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of media before unwrapping it. q Rewrap partially used packages of the print media that will cause the media to 55 percent. q ... environment, allow the media time to adjust to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to wrap all cartons on shelves. q Stack each ...
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...emissions when exposed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you might have a printer problem. Do both, if necessary. 3 If you have baggy construction or folds ... when exposed to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for...
...emissions when exposed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you might have a printer problem. Do both, if necessary. 3 If you have baggy construction or folds ... when exposed to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for...
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... 3 Troubleshooting 23 See your printer user guide for your printer. Paper guides in the tray are listed in "Guidelines for your printer. See the user documentation for your printer for basis weight in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that are listed ...jams, a high number of the paper guides have been in your printer user guide. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. Do not reuse jammed paper. tray. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. improper fit in the fuser. Doing so can use a cleaning...
... 3 Troubleshooting 23 See your printer user guide for your printer. Paper guides in the tray are listed in "Guidelines for your printer. See the user documentation for your printer for basis weight in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that are listed ...jams, a high number of the paper guides have been in your printer user guide. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. Do not reuse jammed paper. tray. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. improper fit in the fuser. Doing so can use a cleaning...