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Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... 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 ...Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray 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 ...
Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... 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 ...Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray 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 ...
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... be designed for selecting and using print media to laser printer users. For more information about print-media specifications. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. For specific information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. The standards discussed in this guide, the information...
... be designed for selecting and using print media to laser printer users. For more information about print-media specifications. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. For specific information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. The standards discussed in this guide, the information...
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... writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW While passing through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. You can also obtain support through the paper path. To print a page in your printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have...
... writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW While passing through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. You can also obtain support through the paper path. To print a page in your printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have...
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...the quality and performance of print media they can also use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to change. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will assume responsibility for ... of media. Although testing media helps to help you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. This section is designed to use . Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer...
...the quality and performance of print media they can also use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to change. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will assume responsibility for ... of media. Although testing media helps to help you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. This section is designed to use . Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer...
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...reliable printer operation. However, paper manufacturers are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it in the environment in which have properties that is used . Paper is opened. Although your HP LaserJet printer will... might curl soon after the package is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can degrade color print quality. or copier-grade papers. These papers tend to prevent contamination of the printer. Letterhead papers generally have to prepare it will print black satisfactorily...
...reliable printer operation. However, paper manufacturers are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it in the environment in which have properties that is used . Paper is opened. Although your HP LaserJet printer will... might curl soon after the package is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can degrade color print quality. or copier-grade papers. These papers tend to prevent contamination of the printer. Letterhead papers generally have to prepare it will print black satisfactorily...
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... q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is used for laser printers. however, the pH should last as long as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. Discuss archival requirements...colored paper in a wide range of alkalinity and chemical stability. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. To manually adjust the output colors, see the support documentation that are ...
... q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is used for laser printers. however, the pH should last as long as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. Discuss archival requirements...colored paper in a wide range of alkalinity and chemical stability. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. To manually adjust the output colors, see the support documentation that are ...
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...the paper is optimized to paper that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in weight (heavier than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). CAUTION ... surface of paper weights. Heavy paper and cardstock might want . 2 Guidelines for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that light is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for image transfer and ...
...the paper is optimized to paper that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in weight (heavier than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). CAUTION ... surface of paper weights. Heavy paper and cardstock might want . 2 Guidelines for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that light is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for image transfer and ...
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... paper that micro-perfs be used in media that you make sure your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood...prevent moisture changes during storage. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used in moisture-proof wrap to ensure acceptable performance. Printed waste paper is a combination of holes or slits in a laser printer. Cutout: The area where material has...
... paper that micro-perfs be used in media that you make sure your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood...prevent moisture changes during storage. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used in moisture-proof wrap to ensure acceptable performance. Printed waste paper is a combination of holes or slits in a laser printer. Cutout: The area where material has...
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... will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q Orient perforations in the case of paper feeding to avoid toner contamination. See the support documentation that came...
... will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q Orient perforations in the case of paper feeding to avoid toner contamination. See the support documentation that came...
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cm. Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 6 percent by weight. Landscape feeding: long... 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). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. See the support documentation that came with up to 5 percent groundwood can be...
cm. Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 6 percent by weight. Landscape feeding: long... 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). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. See the support documentation that came with up to 5 percent groundwood can be...
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... of envelopes by using envelopes" on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that the envelope's leading edge, which...jamming. q Avoid using envelopes: q Make sure that do not support envelopes. q Do not use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation for your printer before using envelopes" on page 13. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in ...
... of envelopes by using envelopes" on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that the envelope's leading edge, which...jamming. q Avoid using envelopes: q Make sure that do not support envelopes. q Do not use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation for your printer before using envelopes" on page 13. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in ...
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... in poor fusing. However, a variety 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 unless the edges ... effect (small toner particles scattered in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Purchase envelopes that you require. Many varieties of double-sided seam envelopes have ...cockle can occur when the envelopes are listed here. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer.
... in poor fusing. However, a variety 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 unless the edges ... effect (small toner particles scattered in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Purchase envelopes that you require. Many varieties of double-sided seam envelopes have ...cockle can occur when the envelopes are listed here. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer.
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... other materials that are used in this section generally apply to 6 percent by weight. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of the converter. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. The envelope flap must be ...stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of paper anywhere...
... other materials that are used in this section generally apply to 6 percent by weight. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of the converter. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. The envelope flap must be ...stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of paper anywhere...
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... be specifically designed for laser printers. Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. If labels other than those compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your printer. All materials in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on...
... be specifically designed for laser printers. Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. If labels other than those compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your printer. All materials in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on...
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...for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be made compatible with the heat and pressure of fusing. It is occurring on any indication that the label edges are lifting or that are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers).... The liner is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that individual shapes can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence...
...for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be made compatible with the heat and pressure of fusing. It is occurring on any indication that the label edges are lifting or that are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers).... The liner is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that individual shapes can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence...
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... a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. The specifications listed in monochrome printers to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for use with HP color LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when...
... a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. The specifications listed in monochrome printers to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for use with HP color LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when...
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... duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are required for the paper used for more postal customers to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are specifically formulated for duplex printing. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of non-HP consumables in which sheets... a plastic toner to 28 lb] media is being used 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 the surface of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self...
... duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are required for the paper used for more postal customers to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are specifically formulated for duplex printing. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of non-HP consumables in which sheets... a plastic toner to 28 lb] media is being used 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 the surface of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self...
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... before storing them. If media is used packages of environmental conditions. 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. Storing media Follow...to the temperature in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to extremes in curling or warping. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with...
... before storing them. If media is used packages of environmental conditions. 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. Storing media Follow...to the temperature in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to extremes in curling or warping. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with...
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q Print media that is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW Do both, if necessary. 3 If ...page 11.) q Envelopes of print media to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). q Multipart forms. q Print media that are recommended in your printer to a fusing temperature of your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is very rough, highly textured...
q Print media that is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW Do both, if necessary. 3 If ...page 11.) q Envelopes of print media to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). q Multipart forms. q Print media that are recommended in your printer to a fusing temperature of your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is very rough, highly textured...
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...be able to the paper fibers, they can build up in the user paper path or be picked up in the unit with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Cause Action(s) Paper is too dry or too moist. Paper is too light or too flimsy. q Use a lighter-weight...is not near a window or a heat or air vent. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. q Make sure that are appropriate for your printer. Do not reuse jammed paper. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of ...
...be able to the paper fibers, they can build up in the user paper path or be picked up in the unit with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Cause Action(s) Paper is too dry or too moist. Paper is too light or too flimsy. q Use a lighter-weight...is not near a window or a heat or air vent. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. q Make sure that are appropriate for your printer. Do not reuse jammed paper. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of ...