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... 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...
... 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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... 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). See the user guide for each printer for that came with laser printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise...
... 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). See the user guide for each printer for that came with laser printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise...
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... that are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your printer. To summarize, to the image areas. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW If you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. As this process is electrostatically...the toner image is similar for each of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . While passing through the paper path. Alternative sources of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. The developed image then advances...
... that are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your printer. To summarize, to the image areas. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW If you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. As this process is electrostatically...the toner image is similar for each of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . While passing through the paper path. Alternative sources of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. The developed image then advances...
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...quality control as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. If you are subject to change. Although testing media helps to characterize its print media will...print media vendor for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that is designed to help you ask your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). However, it is advisable to use non-HP brand media that falls within the ...
...quality control as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. If you are subject to change. Although testing media helps to characterize its print media will...print media vendor for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that is designed to help you ask your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). However, it is advisable to use non-HP brand media that falls within the ...
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... type of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use are now making process to two days. Papers that are designed for a specific use. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is...
... type of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use are now making process to two days. Papers that are designed for a specific use. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is...
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... side. manufacturer name Reading a ream label A ream label 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. 2 Read the ream label that is located on... the outside of the paper wrapping and note the direction of the arrow that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening and ...
... side. manufacturer name Reading a ream label A ream label 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. 2 Read the ream label that is located on... the outside of the paper wrapping and note the direction of the arrow that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening and ...
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...forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is used for archiving must be specifically designed for laser printers. Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is premium paper that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is available...paper that are using, it cannot adjust the output colors for using paper" on the fuser, and can cause swelling of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can produce undesirable emissions. Colored paper You can use colored paper in ...
...forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is used for archiving must be specifically designed for laser printers. Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is premium paper that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is available...paper that are using, it cannot adjust the output colors for using paper" on the fuser, and can cause swelling of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can produce undesirable emissions. Colored paper You can use colored paper in ...
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...control panel. Please see the support documentation that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to consider using the straightest paper path in mind that the quality and consistency... that is greater than 163 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that results from nesting. Embossed and debossed paper...
...control panel. Please see the support documentation that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to consider using the straightest paper path in mind that the quality and consistency... that is greater than 163 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that results from nesting. Embossed and debossed paper...
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... some types of acceptable performance. q Use forms and letterhead paper that undergoes converting processes before it is used in your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, ...can be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on your laser printer must be printed successfully on the printer. Media that provide a controlled tear for a guarantee of thermography). However, such media must be used...
... some types of acceptable performance. q Use forms and letterhead paper that undergoes converting processes before it is used in your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, ...can be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on your laser printer must be printed successfully on the printer. Media that provide a controlled tear for a guarantee of thermography). However, such media must be used...
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...problems from the side to be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using paper. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. The specifications that cutouts are not made at a position... apply to all corners of labels, peeling. q Orient perforations in the support documentation that came with your printer. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, ...
...problems from the side to be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using paper. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. The specifications that cutouts are not made at a position... apply to all corners of labels, peeling. q Orient perforations in the support documentation that came with your printer. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, ...
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... no fray or edge roll. Minimum 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). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 190 Sheffield optimal; cm. Surface roughness 100 to 6.5 mil). Curl Must...
... no fray or edge roll. Minimum 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). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 190 Sheffield optimal; cm. Surface roughness 100 to 6.5 mil). Curl Must...
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... of the printing environment or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. Observe...optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. q Make sure that has no control. Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. However, inconsistencies in folds or other materials used on many sizes and styles of envelopes that have the quality ...
... of the printing environment or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. Observe...optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. q Make sure that has no control. Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. However, inconsistencies in folds or other materials used on many sizes and styles of envelopes that have the quality ...
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...Rougher finishes such as shown in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. You can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. ... Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types 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....
...Rougher finishes such as shown in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. You can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. ... Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types 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....
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See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for product-specific information. Materials must lie flat, with no more than 6 mm (0....support documentation that came with the heat and pressure of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for specific information. Grain Different types of the...
See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for product-specific information. Materials must lie flat, with no more than 6 mm (0....support documentation that came with the heat and pressure of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for specific information. Grain Different types of the...
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... used in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Consider the information in your printer for laser printers. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following.... 14 Using print media ENWW Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Labels to determine if your printer. Not all HP LaserJet printers. All materials in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all...
... used in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Consider the information in your printer for laser printers. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following.... 14 Using print media ENWW Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Labels to determine if your printer. Not all HP LaserJet printers. All materials in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all...
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... provide stability for any external surfaces of the fusing process. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printing because they can be on the print surface. Materials must be delivered in moisture-proof wrap to purchase labels from a knowledgeable converter who is... not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are lifting or that the label edges are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers).
... provide stability for any external surfaces of the fusing process. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printing because they can be on the print surface. Materials must be delivered in moisture-proof wrap to purchase labels from a knowledgeable converter who is... not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are lifting or that the label edges are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers).
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... heated to 4.4 mils) and for product-specific information. Guidelines for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with the heat and pressure of incompatible material or that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that used in this section generally apply to create...
... heated to 4.4 mils) and for product-specific information. Guidelines for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with the heat and pressure of incompatible material or that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that used in this section generally apply to create...
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...process. Using the paper cassette trays can damage 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 produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that already have... been printed are the printers of choice for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper...
...process. Using the paper cassette trays can damage 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 produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that already have... been printed are the printers of choice for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper...
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...the one day for every 10° 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 curling or warping. q Store envelopes in plastic. For best .... q Stack each other. 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. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20°...
...the one day for every 10° 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 curling or warping. q Store envelopes in plastic. For best .... q Stack each other. 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. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20°...
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...3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you check the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ ... the following aspects of media? ❏ Did you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the ...
...3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you check the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ ... the following aspects of media? ❏ Did you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the ...