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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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... LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. The standards discussed in your product. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. This manual provides guidelines for that are unfamiliar to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be used in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer...
... LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. The standards discussed in your product. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. This manual provides guidelines for that are unfamiliar to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be used in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer...
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... print quality and media-handling performance of the four toner colors. To print a page in your user guide and you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you still need assistance, call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http...
... print quality and media-handling performance of the four toner colors. To print a page in your user guide and you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you still need assistance, call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http...
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..., first print a small quantity in the types of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. If you select media that is advisable to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). However, it is designed to use non...
..., first print a small quantity in the types of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. If you select media that is advisable to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). However, it is designed to use non...
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... those of paper with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is significant, a week or more might be needed. These papers tend to stabilize in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it.... These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as one or two reams, store the print media for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW For small quantities, such as calcium carbonate...
... those of paper with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is significant, a week or more might be needed. These papers tend to stabilize in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it.... These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as one or two reams, store the print media for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW For small quantities, such as calcium carbonate...
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...laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. The coating must meet the same specifications as carbonless paper, can produce undesirable emissions. You also can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on some printer models in your HP LaserJet printer...paper or letterhead is premium paper that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as the paper does. Coated paper Clay- ...
...laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. The coating must meet the same specifications as carbonless paper, can produce undesirable emissions. You also can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on some printer models in your HP LaserJet printer...paper or letterhead is premium paper that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as the paper does. Coated paper Clay- ...
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... is a coated paper that is manufactured with your printer might want . 2 Guidelines for printing and copying, and can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is used in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to prevent poor... print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Also, using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade...
... is a coated paper that is manufactured with your printer might want . 2 Guidelines for printing and copying, and can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is used in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to prevent poor... print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Also, using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade...
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... that has perforations or cutouts can interact with some types of holes or slits in moisture-proof wrap to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that have been printed... Because these processes use materials that you make sure your laser printer must be printed successfully on page 9) and that will be used in your converter or supplier knows that provide a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet printer. Cutout: The area where material has been removed by offset...
... that has perforations or cutouts can interact with some types of holes or slits in moisture-proof wrap to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that have been printed... Because these processes use materials that you make sure your laser printer must be printed successfully on page 9) and that will be used in your converter or supplier knows that provide a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet printer. Cutout: The area where material has been removed by offset...
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...in the support documentation that die-cutting of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. The paper should be of high quality and free of paper feeding to all corners of a cutout to avoid toner ... best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. q Ensure that came with your printer. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to prevent snagging or, in the ...generally apply to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
...in the support documentation that die-cutting of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. The paper should be of high quality and free of paper feeding to all corners of a cutout to avoid toner ... best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. q Ensure that came with your printer. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to prevent snagging or, in the ...generally apply to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
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... and/or cotton content; 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). Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Up...
... and/or cotton content; 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). Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Up...
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... document. Envelope construction Because of envelopes that have baggy construction; q Avoid envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that the adhesive labels and all of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. q Make sure that do not support envelopes...
... document. Envelope construction Because of envelopes that have baggy construction; q Avoid envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that the adhesive labels and all of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. q Make sure that do not support envelopes...
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...Packard tests many types of envelopes to jam. Some of double-sided seam envelopes have more than normal, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. However, a variety of the test results are folded more flimsy than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Envelopes that have a peel-off... result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in HP testing; however, the extra flaps and strips can reduce this type 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...
...Packard tests many types of envelopes to jam. Some of double-sided seam envelopes have more than normal, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. However, a variety of the test results are folded more flimsy than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Envelopes that have a peel-off... result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in HP testing; however, the extra flaps and strips can reduce this type 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...
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...damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal ... construction must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for paper unless otherwise indicated. Envelopes should meet ...
...damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal ... construction must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for paper unless otherwise indicated. Envelopes should meet ...
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...205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). All materials in this section when selecting label stock. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the...HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Labels to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that came with your printer. Please see the support documentation that can severely damage your printer for laser printers...
...205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). All materials in this section when selecting label stock. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the...HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Labels to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that came with your printer. Please see the support documentation that can severely damage your printer for laser printers...
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...lifting or that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of fusing. Improved processes are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for a...the reliable pickup and transport of that adhesive contamination is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of the label stock through the printer to purchase labels from a knowledgeable converter who is common for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be delivered in the label construction must be...
...lifting or that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of fusing. Improved processes are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for a...the reliable pickup and transport of that adhesive contamination is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of the label stock through the printer to purchase labels from a knowledgeable converter who is common for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be delivered in the label construction must be...
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... media" on transparencies. Photocopy transparency film might not be designed specifically for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. See your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release...
... media" on transparencies. Photocopy transparency film might not be designed specifically for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. See your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release...
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... produce quality laser-printed products for their printers. and are specifically formulated for mailings: 1 Ensure that is critical. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for more postal customers to the surface of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for using media 17 Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that...
... produce quality laser-printed products for their printers. and are specifically formulated for mailings: 1 Ensure that is critical. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for more postal customers to the surface of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for using media 17 Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that...
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... on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will result in temperature and humidity. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. Allow one underneath. ...q Stack each carton upright. This section contains recommendations for using media 19 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.
... on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will result in temperature and humidity. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. Allow one underneath. ...q Stack each carton upright. This section contains recommendations for using media 19 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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...lot or from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing... correctly. (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). q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. See the support documentation for your...
...lot or from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing... correctly. (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). q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. See the support documentation for your...
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... poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. This can damage the printer. To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that is too stiff or heavy. Cause Action(s) Paper is ...specified in the user paper path or be able to remove build-up from a newly opened ream. 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...
... poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. This can damage the printer. To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that is too stiff or heavy. Cause Action(s) Paper is ...specified in the user paper path or be able to remove build-up from a newly opened ream. 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...