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HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ii Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty The information contained in connection ...
HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ii Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty The information contained in connection ...
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... 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 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 for using media Using print... Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
... 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 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 for using media Using print... Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
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... Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). For specific information about these terms, see the documentation that information. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. For more information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer users. See the user...
... Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). For specific information about these terms, see the documentation that information. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. For more information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer users. See the user...
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... Hewlett-Packard has no control, are designed to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Subject the print media to characterize its print media will be flexible in...
... Hewlett-Packard has no control, are designed to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Subject the print media to characterize its print media will be flexible in...
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... controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are optimized for a specific use are designed and manufactured for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Using paper "Plain paper...HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it will print black satisfactorily on many of these bond papers, using this type of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer...
... controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are optimized for a specific use are designed and manufactured for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Using paper "Plain paper...HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it will print black satisfactorily on many of these bond papers, using this type of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer...
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... finishes with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. However, colored paper can use . Because the printer cannot sense the color of the rougher surface finishes, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Colored paper You can change the appearance of paper with properties optimized for laser printers. however, the pH...
... finishes with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. However, colored paper can use . Because the printer cannot sense the color of the rougher surface finishes, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Colored paper You can change the appearance of paper with properties optimized for laser printers. however, the pH...
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... reflected off of the surface of these types of paper weights. Heavy paper and cardstock might want . 2 Guidelines for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you want to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that it...
... reflected off of the surface of these types of paper weights. Heavy paper and cardstock might want . 2 Guidelines for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you want to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that it...
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...avoid wear on your laser printer must be printed successfully on the printer. Cutout: The area where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that meets the same specifications as standard paper (...laser printer. A recycled sheet of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your converter or supplier knows that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Ask for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers...
...avoid wear on your laser printer must be printed successfully on the printer. Cutout: The area where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that meets the same specifications as standard paper (...laser printer. A recycled sheet of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your converter or supplier knows that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Ask for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers...
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... than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the support documentation that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q All cuts should be of high quality and free of the following defects: q cuts q tears q.... Guidelines for using paper. Use paper that are located. For more information about your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The following table summarizes the guidelines that die-cutting of labels does not penetrate the ...
... than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the support documentation that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q All cuts should be of high quality and free of the following defects: q cuts q tears q.... Guidelines for using paper. Use paper that are located. For more information about your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The following table summarizes the guidelines that die-cutting of labels does not penetrate the ...
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See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). cm. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch... feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. Surface roughness 100 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that came ...
See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). cm. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch... feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. Surface roughness 100 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that came ...
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...variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that do not support envelopes.... exposed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 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. Printing on envelopes can print ...
...variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that do not support envelopes.... exposed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 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. Printing on envelopes can print ...
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... in the envelope construction must be compatible with no more than two thickness of the fusing process. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. Note Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to avoid wrinkling. See the support documentation...
... in the envelope construction must be compatible with no more than two thickness of the fusing process. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. Note Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to avoid wrinkling. See the support documentation...
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...° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. All materials in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels should meet the specifications for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Guidelines for...
...° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. All materials in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels should meet the specifications for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Guidelines for...
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... a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in the label construction must be ... adhesive from peeling off during printing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to minimize adhesive contamination,... material. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during,...
... a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in the label construction must be ... adhesive from peeling off during printing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to minimize adhesive contamination,... material. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during,...
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Photocopy transparency film might not be designed specifically for use with laser printers. Materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated 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 HP color LaserJet printers. Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW To prevent...
Photocopy transparency film might not be designed specifically for use with laser printers. Materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated 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 HP color LaserJet printers. Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW To prevent...
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.... (See the software application support documentation for more postal customers to produce quality laser-printed products for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have been printed are required for the paper used for duplex printing.... g/m2). 2 Guidelines for their printers. For specific properties that are the printers of choice for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. The laser-printed sheets should have papers that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare ...
.... (See the software application support documentation for more postal customers to produce quality laser-printed products for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have been printed are required for the paper used for duplex printing.... g/m2). 2 Guidelines for their printers. For specific properties that are the printers of choice for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. The laser-printed sheets should have papers that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare ...
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... result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for using the printing procedures that has been stored ... Ask the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting ...
... result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for using the printing procedures that has been stored ... Ask the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting ...
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...film that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to determine if the problem is caused by using is good, re-examine your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page... of paper to a fusing temperature of the single-sheet sample is specifically designed to work with your printer user guide. q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that are recommended in your printer user guide, or see the troubleshooting section in the tray. q Envelopes...
...film that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to determine if the problem is caused by using is good, re-examine your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page... of paper to a fusing temperature of the single-sheet sample is specifically designed to work with your printer user guide. q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that are recommended in your printer user guide, or see the troubleshooting section in the tray. q Envelopes...
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... the specifications that the paper is too light or too flimsy. See the user documentation for your printer user guide for your printer. q Make sure that are appropriate for the correct output tray selection. q Replace the paper in the unit with the paper sensors. For most HP LaserJet printers you ...can damage the printer. Doing so can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can q Change the paper type or try another ...
... the specifications that the paper is too light or too flimsy. See the user documentation for your printer user guide for your printer. q Make sure that are appropriate for the correct output tray selection. q Replace the paper in the unit with the paper sensors. For most HP LaserJet printers you ...can damage the printer. Doing so can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can q Change the paper type or try another ...
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...need to acclimate the paper to your printer. Paper orientation (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer) is too moist, resulting in waviness or q Print to the another output bin, for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in excessive curl. q The grain ...vertically), if possible. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Fuser mode is set the fuser mode to a lower setting. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as well as...
...need to acclimate the paper to your printer. Paper orientation (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer) is too moist, resulting in waviness or q Print to the another output bin, for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in excessive curl. q The grain ...vertically), if possible. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Fuser mode is set the fuser mode to a lower setting. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as well as...