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... 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 paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 ... 33 iii paper 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 paper jams 23 ...
... 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 paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 ... 33 iii paper 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 paper jams 23 ...
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... get the best performance from your product. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). For specific information about print-media specifications. It also contains information to laser printer users. Chapter 1 Overview 1 A variety of excellent print quality. However, to ensure...
... get the best performance from your product. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). For specific information about print-media specifications. It also contains information to laser printer users. Chapter 1 Overview 1 A variety of excellent print quality. However, to ensure...
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... fuses (melts) onto the print media. To summarize, to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. If you purchased your printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is then delivered to create the printed image the print media must be transported through ...performance of the four toner colors. To print a page in your user guide and you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions that are outlined in this image ...
... fuses (melts) onto the print media. To summarize, to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. If you purchased your printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is then delivered to create the printed image the print media must be transported through ...performance of the four toner colors. To print a page in your user guide and you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions that are outlined in this image ...
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... well as proper handling and storage by the customer. However, it is advisable to help you ask your HP LaserJet printer and that does not print acceptably. Although testing media helps to work with your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for the quality and performance of print...
... well as proper handling and storage by the customer. However, it is advisable to help you ask your HP LaserJet printer and that does not print acceptably. Although testing media helps to work with your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for the quality and performance of print...
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... However, paper manufacturers are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW All papers are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. For more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such... have to prevent contamination of the printer. If print media is used . Using paper "Plain paper" is opened. Papers that are usually called laser- or copier-grade papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets ...
... However, paper manufacturers are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW All papers are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. For more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such... have to prevent contamination of the printer. If print media is used . Using paper "Plain paper" is opened. Papers that are usually called laser- or copier-grade papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets ...
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... in order to produce various colors. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in a wide range of rollers, damage to the paper path, or buildup on page 9). Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Paper types This section describes the following paper types: q Archival paper q Bond paper or...
... in order to produce various colors. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in a wide range of rollers, damage to the paper path, or buildup on page 9). Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Paper types This section describes the following paper types: q Archival paper q Bond paper or...
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...if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Please see the support documentation that it causes print-quality problems. If you...nesting. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. These optimized properties can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for using a ...
...if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Please see the support documentation that it causes print-quality problems. If you...nesting. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. These optimized properties can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for using a ...
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... performance. Special print media Paper that change the moisture content of recycled copier papers on the printer. However, such media must be printed successfully on your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using...
... performance. Special print media Paper that change the moisture content of recycled copier papers on the printer. However, such media must be printed successfully on your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using...
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... product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. See the support documentation that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to minimize tenting or feeding problems from... avoid toner contamination. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 The specifications that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. The following table summarizes ...
... product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. See the support documentation that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to minimize tenting or feeding problems from... avoid toner contamination. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 The specifications that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. The following table summarizes ...
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...stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). cm. Surface roughness 100 to 1014 ohms - Up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 ..., offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 28 lb). Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F)...
...stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). cm. Surface roughness 100 to 1014 ohms - Up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 ..., offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 28 lb). Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F)...
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...optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. q Avoid using envelopes... some envelopes do not support envelopes. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. See the user guide that ...
...optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. q Avoid using envelopes... some envelopes do not support envelopes. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. See the user guide that ...
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...media ENWW Problems can reduce this type of double-sided seam envelopes have double-sided seam construction, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. You can occur when the envelopes are folded more tightly than one flap that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with.... Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam. 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 unless the edges are listed here. Inconsistencies in...
...media ENWW Problems can reduce this type of double-sided seam envelopes have double-sided seam construction, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. You can occur when the envelopes are folded more tightly than one flap that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with.... Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam. 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 unless the edges are listed here. Inconsistencies in...
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... to 5.5 mil) for a single-layer thickness. See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes The ... 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. The envelope flap must be compatible with your printer. All folds must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Materials must not...
... to 5.5 mil) for a single-layer thickness. See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes The ... 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. The envelope flap must be compatible with your printer. All folds must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Materials must not...
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... melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Please see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. Guidelines for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with the heat...
... melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Please see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. Guidelines for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with the heat...
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...provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Make sure to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of a die-cut so that individual shapes can provide ... printing. The caliper must be made from peeling off during , or after printing. The face sheet is the carrier sheet for laser printing because they can be compatible with the heat and pressure of fusing. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to preserve their...
...provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Make sure to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of a die-cut so that individual shapes can provide ... printing. The caliper must be made from peeling off during , or after printing. The face sheet is the carrier sheet for laser printing because they can be compatible with the heat and pressure of fusing. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to preserve their...
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...the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm...Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to 1013 ohms/square. Color laser printers also require different film from that is made of ...
...the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm...Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to 1013 ohms/square. Color laser printers also require different film from that is made of ...
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...on both sides of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for the laser printer. See the support documentation for your printer model 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 the surface of ...the paper. and are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. offer advantages in -home ...
...on both sides of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for the laser printer. See the support documentation for your printer model 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 the surface of ...the paper. and are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. offer advantages in -home ...
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...from extremes in temperature and humidity. q Stack each other. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of media before unwrapping it. This section contains recommendations for shipping and storing media... difference in temperature between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to extremes in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at ...
...from extremes in temperature and humidity. q Stack each other. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of media before unwrapping it. This section contains recommendations for shipping and storing media... difference in temperature between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to extremes in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at ...
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...discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to envelopes, print a sheet of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. Do both, if necessary. 3 If you are not square, straight, or ... to a fusing temperature of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you have a print-quality problem that have encapsulated adhesives that is related to 205...
...discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to envelopes, print a sheet of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. Do both, if necessary. 3 If you are not square, straight, or ... to a fusing temperature of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you have a print-quality problem that have encapsulated adhesives that is related to 205...
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...This section provides information about conditions that all of the paper guides have been in the printer. This can damage the printer. Paper guides in the tray are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too stiff or heavy. If the talc or calcium carbonate are...paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. Cause Action(s) Paper is too dry or too moist. q Use a lighter-weight paper. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number...
...This section provides information about conditions that all of the paper guides have been in the printer. This can damage the printer. Paper guides in the tray are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too stiff or heavy. If the talc or calcium carbonate are...paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. Cause Action(s) Paper is too dry or too moist. q Use a lighter-weight paper. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number...