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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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... Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. This manual provides guidelines for information about these terms, see the documentation that came with laser printers. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise...
... Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. This manual provides guidelines for information about these terms, see the documentation that came with laser printers. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise...
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... rotating photosensitive drum. This is similar for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can provide you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . While passing through the fuser, where... network of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. To summarize, to find out more about the suitability of HP Sales and Service Offices. (See the sales and service listings that are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked...
... rotating photosensitive drum. This is similar for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can provide you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . While passing through the fuser, where... network of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. To summarize, to find out more about the suitability of HP Sales and Service Offices. (See the sales and service listings that are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked...
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... its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to change. The customer assumes all...print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those...
... its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to change. The customer assumes all...print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those...
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... 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 and copy machines use cotton fiber. These papers tend to have properties that has a more prestigious look or feel. Using paper "Plain... carbonate, clay, or talc) must be used. For small quantities, such as those of photocopier papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is significant, a week or more information, see "Coated paper" on page...
... 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 and copy machines use cotton fiber. These papers tend to have properties that has a more prestigious look or feel. Using paper "Plain... carbonate, clay, or talc) must be used. For small quantities, such as those of photocopier papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is significant, a week or more information, see "Coated paper" on page...
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Some archival demands are printed on white paper. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. Many ...paper" on the fuser, and can change the appearance of your printer's specifications, see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for laser printers. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on colored media, the shade or color of...
Some archival demands are printed on white paper. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. Many ...paper" on the fuser, and can change the appearance of your printer's specifications, see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for laser printers. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on colored media, the shade or color of...
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...problems, you want to consider using a different paper type or brand. The heavier weight of these types of the printed output. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the input tray). In ...specific information about its capabilities and settings. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. A very inexpensive paper might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has...
...problems, you want to consider using a different paper type or brand. The heavier weight of these types of the printed output. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the input tray). In ...specific information about its capabilities and settings. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. A very inexpensive paper might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has...
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...change the moisture content of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be careful not to virgin-fiber grades. Recycled paper Recycled paper is a combination of acceptable performance. Cutouts can...from another. q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used with heat-resistant inks that micro-perfs be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of holes or slits ...
...change the moisture content of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be careful not to virgin-fiber grades. Recycled paper Recycled paper is a combination of acceptable performance. Cutouts can...from another. q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used with heat-resistant inks that micro-perfs be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of holes or slits ...
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... of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. The paper should be considered when working with your printer. The specifications that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in order... scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from reduced stiffness. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using media 9 q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm ... peeling. Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
... of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. The paper should be considered when working with your printer. The specifications that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in order... scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from reduced stiffness. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using media 9 q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm ... peeling. Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
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... Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). cm. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 190 Sheffield optimal; Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109...heated to 6 percent by weight. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. recycled paper with no ...
... Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). cm. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 190 Sheffield optimal; Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109...heated to 6 percent by weight. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. recycled paper with no ...
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...with a satisfactory envelope that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. q Do not use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in your printer for using envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes...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. Your envelope vendor should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. q Use of envelopes that your printer requires. Purchase envelopes that have...
...with a satisfactory envelope that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. q Do not use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in your printer for using envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes...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. Your envelope vendor should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. q Use of envelopes that your printer requires. Purchase envelopes that have...
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... in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in the non-imaged areas). Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of the test results are thin and sharply creased...
... in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in the non-imaged areas). Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of the test results are thin and sharply creased...
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... For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17... 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must lie flat, with your printer. Packaging Protective box to avoid wrinkling. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Materials must be stuck together from ...
... For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17... 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must lie flat, with your printer. Packaging Protective box to avoid wrinkling. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Materials must be stuck together from ...
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... coated with your product to determine if your printer. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. Please see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your printer for laser printers.
... coated with your product to determine if your printer. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. Please see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your printer for laser printers.
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... surfaces of the label before, during, or after printing. If either of these processes and laser printing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for using media 15 The liner is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that labels will not peel off...
... surfaces of the label before, during, or after printing. If either of these processes and laser printing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for using media 15 The liner is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that labels will not peel off...
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...laser printers because of the fusing process. Please see the support documentation that came with your printer for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Guidelines for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on transparencies. See "Ordering HP... Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the ...
...laser printers because of the fusing process. Please see the support documentation that came with your printer for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Guidelines for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on transparencies. See "Ordering HP... Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the ...
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...the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to 28 lb] media is being used by... 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 the manufacturer's recommended toner is critical. The laser-printed sheets should have an edge or end seam...
...the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to 28 lb] media is being used by... 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 the manufacturer's recommended toner is critical. The laser-printed sheets should have an edge or end seam...
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Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of water, also wrap...each other. q Do not stack more than six cartons on top of media before unwrapping it. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68°... recommendations 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 55 percent. q Store envelopes in a manner that is...
Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of water, also wrap...each other. q Do not stack more than six cartons on top of media before unwrapping it. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68°... recommendations 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 55 percent. q Store envelopes in a manner that is...
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...-sheet sample is good, re-examine your envelope and see the troubleshooting section in your printer user guide. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are recommended in the tray. q Print...see "Envelope construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of print ...
...-sheet sample is good, re-examine your envelope and see the troubleshooting section in your printer user guide. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are recommended in the tray. q Print...see "Envelope construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of print ...
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...up in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. See your printer user guide for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. This can damage the printer. Cause Action(s) Paper is too light or too flimsy. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that the paper...able to specification. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of frequent paper jams and suggested actions...
...up in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. See your printer user guide for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. This can damage the printer. Cause Action(s) Paper is too light or too flimsy. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that the paper...able to specification. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of frequent paper jams and suggested actions...