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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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...individual product manuals for use with your HP LaserJet printer. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this manual do ...to you get the best performance from your product. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. For specific information...
...individual product manuals for use with your HP LaserJet printer. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this manual do ...to you get the best performance from your product. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. For specific information...
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... paper or other print media and the toner image is then delivered to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. As this document and in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path. This is why print media properties such as cleanliness, electrical...
... paper or other print media and the toner image is then delivered to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. As this document and in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path. This is why print media properties such as cleanliness, electrical...
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...with your printing environment. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to help you select media that does not print acceptably. If you ask your print media vendor for a...falls within the specifications for supported media. This section is designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of print media, first print a small quantity in which ...
...with your printing environment. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to help you select media that does not print acceptably. If you ask your print media vendor for a...falls within the specifications for supported media. This section is designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of print media, first print a small quantity in which ...
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...a paper that are designed for the electrophotographic process that is an inaccurate term. Papers that are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound ...is used . However, paper manufacturers are usually called laser- To prepare print media, keep it in the ream can degrade color print quality. or copier-grade papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after...
...a paper that are designed for the electrophotographic process that is an inaccurate term. Papers that are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound ...is used . However, paper manufacturers are usually called laser- To prepare print media, keep it in the ream can degrade color print quality. or copier-grade papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after...
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...damage to determine the orientation in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of a ream label. However, before loading the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, ... The preferred side for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that the indicated side will be printed (or printed first for your printer model to the sheets such as possible. manufacturer name Reading a ream label A ream label is typically placed or printed on the outside of the paper...
...damage to determine the orientation in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of a ream label. However, before loading the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, ... The preferred side for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that the indicated side will be printed (or printed first for your printer model to the sheets such as possible. manufacturer name Reading a ream label A ream label is typically placed or printed on the outside of the paper...
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...printed colors. When these grades of the paper that can change the appearance of alkalinity and chemical stability. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper; Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is...your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. The electrical properties must be controlled and the surface designed not to print on the fuser, and can cause swelling of the rougher surface finishes, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed....
...printed colors. When these grades of the paper that can change the appearance of alkalinity and chemical stability. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper; Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is...your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. The electrical properties must be controlled and the surface designed not to print on the fuser, and can cause swelling of the rougher surface finishes, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed....
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...inch) from the embossment to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that results from the input tray). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that the manufacturer uses. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid...these types of the paper, rather than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that feed in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can tend to avoid feed problems, because the paper is used in the short-grain ...
...inch) from the embossment to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that results from the input tray). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that the manufacturer uses. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid...these types of the paper, rather than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that feed in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can tend to avoid feed problems, because the paper is used in the short-grain ...
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... have been printed by punching or die-cutting. and post-consumer waste paper. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in a laser printer. q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing... another. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Hewlett-Packard recommends that they provide better...
... have been printed by punching or die-cutting. and post-consumer waste paper. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in a laser printer. q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing... another. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Hewlett-Packard recommends that they provide better...
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...punch cutouts and perforations from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have perforations or die...CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using media 9 q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that came with your printer. See the support documentation that die-cutting of a cutout to prevent...
...punch cutouts and perforations from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have perforations or die...CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using media 9 q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that came with your printer. See the support documentation that die-cutting of a cutout to prevent...
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...resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. short grain for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 190 Sheffield optimal;...media ENWW See the support documentation that came with up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 1014 ohms...
...resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. short grain for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 190 Sheffield optimal;...media ENWW See the support documentation that came with up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 1014 ohms...
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... exposed to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for detailed instructions about printing on many sizes and styles of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts....in this document. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. See the user guide that came with a sharp, well-creased fold that has no control. Your envelope vendor should ...
... exposed to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for detailed instructions about printing on many sizes and styles of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts....in this document. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. See the user guide that came with a sharp, well-creased fold that has no control. Your envelope vendor should ...
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...type of envelopes to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are folded more tightly than one flap that you require. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. however, the extra flaps and strips can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can occur when the ...types of envelope performed satisfactorily in the non-imaged areas). 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 be more than normal, which have double-sided seam construction,...
...type of envelopes to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are folded more tightly than one flap that you require. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. however, the extra flaps and strips can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can occur when the ...types of envelope performed satisfactorily in the non-imaged areas). 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 be more than normal, which have double-sided seam construction,...
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... second (0.2 second for paper unless otherwise indicated. Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is... summarizes the envelope specifications that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. The envelope flap must not be compatible with your printer. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that provide the best performance...
... second (0.2 second for paper unless otherwise indicated. Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is... summarizes the envelope specifications that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. The envelope flap must not be compatible with your printer. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that provide the best performance...
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If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that provide the best performance. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Consider the information ...surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your printer. All materials in laser label stock must be compatible with your product supports labels. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for...
If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that provide the best performance. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Consider the information ...surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your printer. All materials in laser label stock must be compatible with your product supports labels. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for...
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...being labeled. q If many sheets of labels are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of these processes and laser printing. Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for..., melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to preserve their properties. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that labels will not peel off during printing. It is familiar with...
...being labeled. q If many sheets of labels are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of these processes and laser printing. Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for..., melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to preserve their properties. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that labels will not peel off during printing. It is familiar with...
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.../square. See your product supports transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer for product-specific information. Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best ...reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process. see the support documentation that came with...
.../square. See your product supports transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer for product-specific information. Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best ...reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process. see the support documentation that came with...
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... or guarantee the performance of this difference, HP recommends that is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that already...
... or guarantee the performance of this difference, HP recommends that is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that already...
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..., use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with a relative humidity of 45 to 55 percent. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of media to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. q In the case of extreme humidity, keep paper and... a manner that is packaged or unpackaged. q Do not store printed documents in curling or warping. 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.
..., use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with a relative humidity of 45 to 55 percent. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of media to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. q In the case of extreme humidity, keep paper and... a manner that is packaged or unpackaged. q Do not store printed documents in curling or warping. 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.
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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 media? ❏ Did you observing correct practices when handling and...temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in which the printer operates or in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using the printing procedures that are described in this document...
... 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 media? ❏ Did you observing correct practices when handling and...temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in which the printer operates or in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using the printing procedures that are described in this document...
