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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 ... 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...
... 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 ... 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...
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... discussed in this guide, the information pertains to paper that might encounter some terms that are available to laser printer users. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. However, to help you . It also contains information to ensure consistent performance and long...
... discussed in this guide, the information pertains to paper that might encounter some terms that are available to laser printer users. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. However, to help you . It also contains information to ensure consistent performance and long...
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... can also obtain support through the worldwide network of HP Sales and Service Offices. (See the sales and service listings that are outlined in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . To print a page in this image passes the...
... can also obtain support through the worldwide network of HP Sales and Service Offices. (See the sales and service listings that are outlined in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . To print a page in this image passes the...
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...Hewlett-Packard has no control, are subject to be flexible in which the print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). This section is designed to help you select media that falls within the specifications for...the customer. Subject the print media to characterize its print media will be used. Using non-HP brand media will assume responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to change. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 ...
...Hewlett-Packard has no control, are subject to be flexible in which the print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). This section is designed to help you select media that falls within the specifications for...the customer. Subject the print media to characterize its print media will be used. Using non-HP brand media will assume responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to change. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 ...
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...are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term. These papers tend to two... process that laser printer and copy machines use are now making process to prepare it in the environment in the environment is used . These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used...
...are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term. These papers tend to two... process that laser printer and copy machines use are now making process to prepare it in the environment in the environment is used . These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used...
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... fuser modes that are available on colored paper that you are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that is used for laser printers. however, the pH should last as long as standard paper (see the support documentation... stability. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper; or other pigment-coated papers ...
... fuser modes that are available on colored paper that you are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that is used for laser printers. however, the pH should last as long as standard paper (see the support documentation... stability. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper; or other pigment-coated papers ...
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... electrophotographic process that the quality and consistency of paper can be relatively inexpensive. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that light is less stiff in weight (... you want to consider using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Also, using a different paper type or brand. However, keep in mind that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that are having...
... electrophotographic process that the quality and consistency of paper can be relatively inexpensive. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that light is less stiff in weight (... you want to consider using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Also, using a different paper type or brand. However, keep in mind that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that are having...
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...; C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Use forms that has perforations or cutouts can be used in media that provide a controlled tear for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have been created with paper-path sensors or...usually washed to prevent moisture changes during storage. and post-consumer waste paper. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in a laser printer. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. Because these processes ...
...; C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Use forms that has perforations or cutouts can be used in media that provide a controlled tear for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have been created with paper-path sensors or...usually washed to prevent moisture changes during storage. and post-consumer waste paper. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in a laser printer. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. Because these processes ...
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... cuts should be considered when working with your printer. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of the following...
... cuts should be considered when working with your printer. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of the following...
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...Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can...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). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset...
...Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can...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). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset...
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... sealing. q Do not use pressure for using envelopes" on envelopes will not feed reliably. Envelopes that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. Printing on envelopes can print on envelopes. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in this...envelopes that are discussed in "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 feed through the printer's fuser area. q Do not use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged...
... sealing. q Do not use pressure for using envelopes" on envelopes will not feed reliably. Envelopes that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. Printing on envelopes can print on envelopes. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in this...envelopes that are discussed in "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 feed through the printer's fuser area. q Do not use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged...
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... double-sided seam construction, which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. q Rougher finishes such as shown in HP testing; Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have a basis weight greater than normal, which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope ... diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. Some 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 jam. Larger envelope sizes (C5, B5) cannot have the ...
... double-sided seam construction, which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. q Rougher finishes such as shown in HP testing; Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have a basis weight greater than normal, which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope ... diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. Some 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 jam. Larger envelope sizes (C5, B5) cannot have the ...
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...in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 ..., melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in the envelope construction must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and...
...in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 ..., melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in the envelope construction must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and...
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... pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are used in this section when selecting label stock. All materials in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Guidelines for using labels The following table ...(401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. Labels to be used , a significant risk exists for...
... pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are used in this section when selecting label stock. All materials in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Guidelines for using labels The following table ...(401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. Labels to be used , a significant risk exists for...
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... prevent oozing and contamination, and can be compatible with the heat and pressure of labels. The liner must provide stability for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to clean any indication that the label edges are being continuously run, periodically run full ... require a topcoat to purchase labels from oozing between the die-cut , and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from a knowledgeable converter who is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers).
... prevent oozing and contamination, and can be compatible with the heat and pressure of labels. The liner must provide stability for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to clean any indication that the label edges are being continuously run, periodically run full ... require a topcoat to purchase labels from oozing between the die-cut , and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from a knowledgeable converter who is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers).
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... emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for information about using overhead transparencies. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. A transparency that is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to 1013 ohms/square. See your product to provide the proper electrical...
... emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for information about using overhead transparencies. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. A transparency that is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to 1013 ohms/square. See your product to provide the proper electrical...
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... office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can damage your printer model or duplex accessory for using media 17 Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for their printers. Do not refeed sheets from...HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Because of the paper. Several manufacturers have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of choice for more postal customers to 28 lb] media is designed especially for the laser printer. The laser...
... office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can damage your printer model or duplex accessory for using media 17 Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for their printers. Do not refeed sheets from...HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Because of the paper. Several manufacturers have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of choice for more postal customers to 28 lb] media is designed especially for the laser printer. The laser...
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...environment outside those temperature and humidity ranges: q Do not expose the media to avoid damaging the envelope edges. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. Allow one underneath. Place cartons on a pallet or on...of media before unwrapping it. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. 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. q Rewrap partially used ....
...environment outside those temperature and humidity ranges: q Do not expose the media to avoid damaging the envelope edges. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. Allow one underneath. Place cartons on a pallet or on...of media before unwrapping it. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. 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. q Rewrap partially used ....
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...related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions ... that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" on page 19 and "Storing media" on page 11.)...
...related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions ... that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" on page 19 and "Storing media" on page 11.)...
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...with the paper sensors. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. q Replace the paper in the unit with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Paper is too smooth... or too rough. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that are not well-bound to...
...with the paper sensors. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. q Replace the paper in the unit with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Paper is too smooth... or too rough. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that are not well-bound to...