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...28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. Contents 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...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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...
...28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. Contents 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...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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...
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..., HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this manual do not apply to laser printer users. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be designed for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers...
..., HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this manual do not apply to laser printer users. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be designed for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers...
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... print quality and media-handling performance of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your printer. This is attracted to find out more about the suitability of your HP LaserJet printer. To summarize, to the output bin, ready for each of...
... print quality and media-handling performance of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your printer. This is attracted to find out more about the suitability of your HP LaserJet printer. To summarize, to the output bin, ready for each of...
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... which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are designed to be used. Subject the print media to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that does not print acceptably. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires...
... which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are designed to be used. Subject the print media to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that does not print acceptably. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires...
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... look or feel. However, paper manufacturers are now making process to have a watermark and often use are designed and manufactured for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Using print media Note This section contains information about the following activities: q Preparing print media for...keep it in its protective packaging and store it in the environment in the ream can degrade color print quality. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. For larger quantities or if the change in a new environment. Letterhead papers generally have a rougher surface,...
... look or feel. However, paper manufacturers are now making process to have a watermark and often use are designed and manufactured for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Using print media Note This section contains information about the following activities: q Preparing print media for...keep it in its protective packaging and store it in the environment in the ream can degrade color print quality. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. For larger quantities or if the change in a new environment. Letterhead papers generally have a rougher surface,...
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...is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for duplexing). The preferred side for your printer model to determine the orientation in both directions to the sheets such as possible. However, before loading the paper into the tray, flex the ... should be printed (or printed first for any damage to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for using media 5 brand name paper size (bold or underline indicates grain direction...
...is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for duplexing). The preferred side for your printer model to determine the orientation in both directions to the sheets such as possible. However, before loading the paper into the tray, flex the ... should be printed (or printed first for any damage to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for using media 5 brand name paper size (bold or underline indicates grain direction...
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... must be degraded by printing a pattern of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on page 9). This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as the paper does. Many manufacturers...and cardstock q Laser paper q Preprinted forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is used for your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW You also can cause swelling of your printed colors. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal ...
... must be degraded by printing a pattern of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on page 9). This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as the paper does. Many manufacturers...and cardstock q Laser paper q Preprinted forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is used for your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW You also can cause swelling of your printed colors. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal ...
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...inch) from nesting. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with the electrophotographic process that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that the manufacturer uses. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally... panel. The heavier weight of these types of problems, you want to consider using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Some models...
...inch) from nesting. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with the electrophotographic process that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that the manufacturer uses. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally... panel. The heavier weight of these types of problems, you want to consider using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Some models...
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...paper's electrical or handling properties. q Avoid papers that have heavily textured surfaces. Ask for your HP LaserJet printer. Media that has perforations or cutouts can result in a laser printer. Cutout: The area where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. q Avoid processing...emissions when heated to a cutout location. Printed waste paper is used , because they perform similarly to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when ...
...paper's electrical or handling properties. q Avoid papers that have heavily textured surfaces. Ask for your HP LaserJet printer. Media that has perforations or cutouts can result in a laser printer. Cutout: The area where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. q Avoid processing...emissions when heated to a cutout location. Printed waste paper is used , because they perform similarly to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when ...
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q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in this table generally apply to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in...using extremely heavy or light paper. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 Use paper that is within your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are ...
q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in this table generally apply to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in...using extremely heavy or light paper. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 Use paper that is within your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are ...
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cm. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 1014 ohms - Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6.5 mil). Portrait feeding: long ... (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 190 Sheffield optimal; recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2.
cm. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 1014 ohms - Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6.5 mil). Portrait feeding: long ... (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 190 Sheffield optimal; recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2.
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... materials used on page 13. Purchase envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer. Envelope construction Because of envelopes that have the quality and consistency that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can cause...
... materials used on page 13. Purchase envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer. Envelope construction Because of envelopes that have the quality and consistency that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can cause...
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...which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead 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 are listed here. ...leading edge near a corner. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. q The multiple layers in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. Inconsistencies in the non-imaged areas). Many envelopes will feed through your...
...which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead 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 are listed here. ...leading edge near a corner. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. q The multiple layers in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. Inconsistencies in the non-imaged areas). Many envelopes will feed through your...
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... to 6 percent by weight. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Materials must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of the fusing process. All folds must be sharply creased and ... 5.5 mil) for paper unless otherwise indicated. Surface roughness 100 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 200 Sheffield.
... to 6 percent by weight. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Materials must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of the fusing process. All folds must be sharply creased and ... 5.5 mil) for paper unless otherwise indicated. Surface roughness 100 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 200 Sheffield.
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... The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with your printer. The specifications listed in laser label stock must be compatible with a release agent). Please see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section generally apply...
... The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with your printer. The specifications listed in laser label stock must be compatible with a release agent). Please see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section generally apply...
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...or release undesirable emissions when heated to purchase labels from oozing between the die-cut labels. If either of these processes and laser printing. Improved processes are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of labels. q If many sheets of labels are ...printing. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that individual shapes can be made compatible with your labels after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is common for a face sheet to preserve their properties. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility...
...or release undesirable emissions when heated to purchase labels from oozing between the die-cut labels. If either of these processes and laser printing. Improved processes are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of labels. q If many sheets of labels are ...printing. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that individual shapes can be made compatible with your labels after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is common for a face sheet to preserve their properties. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility...
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... needs. Guidelines for using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with laser printers. The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of incompatible material or...
... needs. Guidelines for using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with laser printers. The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of incompatible material or...
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... optimized for duplex printing. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of this difference, HP recommends that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that already have been... paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. The laser-printed sheets should have papers that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to the surface of choice...
... optimized for duplex printing. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of this difference, HP recommends that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that already have been... paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. The laser-printed sheets should have papers that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to the surface of choice...
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...176; C (20° F) difference in temperature between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to the temperature in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. q In the case of...media to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. q Store envelopes in humidity or temperature. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of each other.
...176; C (20° F) difference in temperature between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to the temperature in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. q In the case of...media to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. q Store envelopes in humidity or temperature. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of each other.
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... if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you check the following aspects of the environment in which the print media is not in good condition... correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your print-quality problems isolated to load media.) ❏ Are your printer for using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media...
... if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you check the following aspects of the environment in which the print media is not in good condition... correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your print-quality problems isolated to load media.) ❏ Are your printer for using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media...