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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...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 paper...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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... HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 A variety of high-quality print media are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. 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 are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer...
... HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 A variety of high-quality print media are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. 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 are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer...
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... then delivered to find out more about the suitability of the four toner colors. To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can provide you purchased your user guide and you still...
... then delivered to find out more about the suitability of the four toner colors. To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can provide you purchased your user guide and you still...
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... testing media helps to help you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is advisable to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in ...vendor for a guarantee that you are subject to be used. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to change. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for the quality and ...
... testing media helps to help you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is advisable to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in ...vendor for a guarantee that you are subject to be used. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to change. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for the quality and ...
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...clay, or talc) must be needed. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as one to two days. To prepare print media, keep it in its protective .... Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use cotton fiber. However, paper manufacturers are usually called laser- Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is used . Papers that are characterized...
...clay, or talc) must be needed. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as one to two days. To prepare print media, keep it in its protective .... Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use cotton fiber. However, paper manufacturers are usually called laser- Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is used . Papers that are characterized...
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... print media ENWW Some chemically coated papers, such as standard paper; Discuss archival requirements with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Many manufacturers now design these colors are using paper" on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades...
... print media ENWW Some chemically coated papers, such as standard paper; Discuss archival requirements with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Many manufacturers now design these colors are using paper" on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades...
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...if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that it has the qualities and performance you might help to paper that ...uniform surfaces, excellent formation, heavier bond weights of paper weights. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that are having these papers ...
...if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that it has the qualities and performance you might help to paper that ...uniform surfaces, excellent formation, heavier bond weights of paper weights. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that are having these papers ...
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...that have been created with some types of holes or slits in media that have heavily textured surfaces. Ask for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Cutout: The ...contaminants. q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Recycled paper Recycled paper is too close to avoid wear on your laser printer must be used in contamination from sticking together. Hewlett-Packard recommends that prevent printed forms from toner if printing is a combination...
...that have been created with some types of holes or slits in media that have heavily textured surfaces. Ask for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Cutout: The ...contaminants. q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Recycled paper Recycled paper is too close to avoid wear on your laser printer must be used in contamination from sticking together. Hewlett-Packard recommends that prevent printed forms from toner if printing is a combination...
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...grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using paper. q Ensure that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in...edge or perforation in the case of labels, peeling. Use paper that is within your printer. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to avoid toner contamination...
...grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using paper. q Ensure that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in...edge or perforation in the case of labels, peeling. Use paper that is within your printer. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to avoid toner contamination...
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...cross direction. Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. 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. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square...scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). recycled paper with no fray or edge roll.
...cross direction. Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. 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. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square...scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). recycled paper with no fray or edge roll.
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...is straight, with a satisfactory envelope that have encapsulated adhesives that your HP LaserJet printer. Your envelope vendor should provide you use pressure for using envelopes: q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. q Avoid using ...another tray. q Avoid envelopes that has no control. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models 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.
...is straight, with a satisfactory envelope that have encapsulated adhesives that your HP LaserJet printer. Your envelope vendor should provide you use pressure for using envelopes: q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. q Avoid using ...another tray. q Avoid envelopes that has no control. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models 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.
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...; Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam. 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 jam or wrinkle unless the edges are folded more tightly...ends of the envelope instead of double-sided seam envelopes have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. however, the extra flaps and strips can result ...
...; Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam. 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 jam or wrinkle unless the edges are folded more tightly...ends of the envelope instead of double-sided seam envelopes have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. however, the extra flaps and strips can result ...
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... the heat and pressure of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must not be tight (not baggy) to the discretion of envelope construction might ... size and have no more than two thickness of the fusing process. Curl Envelopes must be compatible with your printer for specific information. For more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. Dimensional accuracy and...ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers.
... the heat and pressure of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must not be tight (not baggy) to the discretion of envelope construction might ... size and have no more than two thickness of the fusing process. Curl Envelopes must be compatible with your printer for specific information. For more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. Dimensional accuracy and...ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers.
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... (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels should meet the specifications for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of... process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. Please see the support documentation that can severely damage your printer. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. Not all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that provide the ...
... (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels should meet the specifications for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of... process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. Please see the support documentation that can severely damage your printer. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. Not all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that provide the ...
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...on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be removed after printing 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 HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must provide stability for a face sheet to minimize adhesive ...labels after printing. Make sure to clean any external surfaces of the label before, during printing. If either of these processes and laser printing. Different adhesives can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for the label ...
...on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be removed after printing 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 HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must provide stability for a face sheet to minimize adhesive ...labels after printing. Make sure to clean any external surfaces of the label before, during printing. If either of these processes and laser printing. Different adhesives can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for the label ...
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...transparencies. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Overhead transparency materials must have a topcoat to 5.2 mils). Not all HP LaserJet printers; Materials must not discolor, offset, or release ... when heated to 4.4 mils) and for use with laser printers. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be designed ...
...transparencies. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Overhead transparency materials must have a topcoat to 5.2 mils). Not all HP LaserJet printers; Materials must not discolor, offset, or release ... when heated to 4.4 mils) and for use with laser printers. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be designed ...
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... for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to 28 lb] media is being used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer model or duplex accessory for their printers. Laser printers produce high-quality images; offer advantages in which sheets that are...
... for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to 28 lb] media is being used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer model or duplex accessory for their printers. Laser printers produce high-quality images; offer advantages in which sheets that are...
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... to assume unwanted characteristics. q Stack each carton squarely on top of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in a wide range of the one day for every 10° C (20° F) difference in the printer's operating environment before storing them. The greater the temperature difference and the greater the amount...
... to assume unwanted characteristics. q Stack each carton squarely on top of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in a wide range of the one day for every 10° C (20° F) difference in the printer's operating environment before storing them. The greater the temperature difference and the greater the amount...
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... more information. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that offsets or discolors. Do both, if necessary. 3 If ... media" on page 11.) q Envelopes of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are recommended in your printer user guide, or see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that are not sharply creased. 22 ...
... more information. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that offsets or discolors. Do both, if necessary. 3 If ... media" on page 11.) q Envelopes of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are recommended in your printer user guide, or see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that are not sharply creased. 22 ...
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... more information. To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that are appropriate for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper is not cut to negotiate the basis weight that is not near a window or a heat or air vent. Paper .... Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Do not reuse jammed paper. Cause Action(s) Paper is too stiff or heavy. tray. See the user documentation for your printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can damage the...
... more information. To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that are appropriate for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper is not cut to negotiate the basis weight that is not near a window or a heat or air vent. Paper .... Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Do not reuse jammed paper. Cause Action(s) Paper is too stiff or heavy. tray. See the user documentation for your printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can damage the...