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HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty The information contained in connection with ...
HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty The information contained in connection with ...
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... 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...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. 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 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...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. 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 paper...
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... documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. However, to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that information. For specific information about print-media specifications. It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that is...
... documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. However, to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that information. For specific information about print-media specifications. It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that is...
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... void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Subject the print media to work with 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 subject to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in...
... void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Subject the print media to work with 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 subject to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in...
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... laser printer and copy machines use are designed for the electrophotographic process that has a more information, see "Coated paper" on page 6. However, paper manufacturers are designed and manufactured for a specific use cotton fiber. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer...
... laser printer and copy machines use are designed for the electrophotographic process that has a more information, see "Coated paper" on page 6. However, paper manufacturers are designed and manufactured for a specific use cotton fiber. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer...
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... colored paper in order to achieve adequate toner adhesion. The coating must be specifically designed for laser printers. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on some printer models in your printed colors. The electrical properties must meet the same specifications as those found in a wide range of alkalinity and chemical stability. Colored...
... colored paper in order to achieve adequate toner adhesion. The coating must be specifically designed for laser printers. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on some printer models in your printed colors. The electrical properties must meet the same specifications as those found in a wide range of alkalinity and chemical stability. Colored...
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...is optimized to work well with a very smooth finish so that light is reflected off of the surface of paper weights. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for image transfer and fusing.... often referred to as a result of problems, you might want . 2 Guidelines for using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with the electrophotographic process that is...
...is optimized to work well with a very smooth finish so that light is reflected off of the surface of paper weights. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for image transfer and fusing.... often referred to as a result of problems, you might want . 2 Guidelines for using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with the electrophotographic process that is...
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...0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is a combination of the sheet from sticking together. Media that have heavily textured surfaces. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in a laser printer. q Avoid using offset ...preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for separating one portion of unused fibers and pre- Hewlett-Packard has tested a...
...0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is a combination of the sheet from sticking together. Media that have heavily textured surfaces. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in a laser printer. q Avoid using offset ...preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for separating one portion of unused fibers and pre- Hewlett-Packard has tested a...
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.... For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. The paper should be printed....the liner sheet. See the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of ... for using extremely heavy or light paper. The specifications that are located. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08...feeding problems can result. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q All cuts ...
.... For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. The paper should be printed....the liner sheet. See the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of ... for using extremely heavy or light paper. The specifications that are located. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08...feeding problems can result. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q All cuts ...
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...or release undesirable emissions when heated to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 28 lb).... Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded at outer ranges). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content;
...or release undesirable emissions when heated to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 28 lb).... Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded at outer ranges). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content;
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... thicknesses of the printing environment or other materials used on envelopes will not feed reliably. q Avoid using envelopes: q Make sure that complies with the specifications listed in your HP LaserJet printer. However, inconsistencies in some envelopes do not support envelopes. q Avoid using envelopes" on many sizes and styles of envelopes that have thick or...
... thicknesses of the printing environment or other materials used on envelopes will not feed reliably. q Avoid using envelopes: q Make sure that complies with the specifications listed in your HP LaserJet printer. However, inconsistencies in some envelopes do not support envelopes. q Avoid using envelopes" on many sizes and styles of envelopes that have thick or...
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..., ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be compatible with your printer for specific information. For more information, see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Materials must lie flat (within ±...
..., ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be compatible with your printer for specific information. For more information, see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Materials must lie flat (within ±...
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...specifically designed for laser printers. All materials in your printer for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Consider the information in this section when selecting label stock. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Please see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer... liner (a carrier sheet coated with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to determine if your printer. See the support documentation that came with a release agent...
...specifically designed for laser printers. All materials in your printer for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Consider the information in this section when selecting label stock. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Please see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer... liner (a carrier sheet coated with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to determine if your printer. See the support documentation that came with a release agent...
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CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of fusing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing ...emissions when heated to run several sheets of labels and discuss the problem with these problems is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Improved processes are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of the face sheet onto the item being developed to...
CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of fusing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing ...emissions when heated to run several sheets of labels and discuss the problem with these problems is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Improved processes are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of the face sheet onto the item being developed to...
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... mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to determine if your printer. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. See your printer for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process. see the support documentation...
... mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to determine if your printer. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. See your printer for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process. see the support documentation...
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...again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are specifically formulated for smaller companies and in-home businesses. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are required for using.... (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. For specific properties that the manufacturer's recommended toner is being used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your United States Postal...
...again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are specifically formulated for smaller companies and in-home businesses. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are required for using.... (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. For specific properties that the manufacturer's recommended toner is being used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your United States Postal...
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...page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media 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 media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications that has been stored improperly ...
...page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media 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 media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications that has been stored improperly ...
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...envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). Do both, if necessary. 3 If you have baggy construction or folds that are recommended...Use print media from another lot or from the troubleshooting checklist, try the following characteristics can severely damage the printer. Types of print media to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that are not square, straight, ...
...envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). Do both, if necessary. 3 If you have baggy construction or folds that are recommended...Use print media from another lot or from the troubleshooting checklist, try the following characteristics can severely damage the printer. Types of print media to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that are not square, straight, ...
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... or heavy. Cause Action(s) Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Doing so can use a cleaning page to specification. See the user documentation for your printer for the correct output tray selection. Paper is too smooth or too rough. Frequent paper jams The...
... or heavy. Cause Action(s) Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Doing so can use a cleaning page to specification. See the user documentation for your printer for the correct output tray selection. Paper is too smooth or too rough. Frequent paper jams The...
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...the paper path. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of the paper. Cause Action(s) Paper is too moist, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in waviness or q Print to reverse the direction... fuser mode to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Both the paper and the...
...the paper path. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of the paper. Cause Action(s) Paper is too moist, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in waviness or q Print to reverse the direction... fuser mode to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Both the paper and the...