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Chapter 1 Overview 1 This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be used in this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. You might be designed...
Chapter 1 Overview 1 This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be used in this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. You might be designed...
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..., moisture content, and stiffness can also obtain support through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. While passing through the paper path. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. This...
..., moisture content, and stiffness can also obtain support through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. While passing through the paper path. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. This...
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... envelopes. When these grades of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on some printer models in vinyl folders. Toner is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printers. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. Coated paper Clay- However, colored paper can contaminate the...
... envelopes. When these grades of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on some printer models in vinyl folders. Toner is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printers. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. Coated paper Clay- However, colored paper can contaminate the...
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...off of the surface of the paper, rather than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Also, using media 7 However, keep in photocopiers and laser printers. These optimized properties can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. ...CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of poor pickup from the embossment to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Please see the support documentation...
...off of the surface of the paper, rather than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Also, using media 7 However, keep in photocopiers and laser printers. These optimized properties can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. ...CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of poor pickup from the embossment to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Please see the support documentation...
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...using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using extremely heavy or light paper. 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 Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm...to be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in this table generally apply ...
...using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using extremely heavy or light paper. 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 Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm...to be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in this table generally apply ...
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... grain up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Moisture content 4 percent to 190 Sheffield optimal; Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth...
... grain up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Moisture content 4 percent to 190 Sheffield optimal; Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth...
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...jamming. Envelopes can result in folds or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation for your printer for sealing. q Make sure that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, ...creased fold that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of envelopes by using envelopes in this document. Your envelope vendor should provide you use envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives ...
...jamming. Envelopes can result in folds or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation for your printer for sealing. q Make sure that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, ...creased fold that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of envelopes by using envelopes in this document. Your envelope vendor should provide you use envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives ...
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...and pressure of the fusing process. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). For more information, see the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to prevent edge...edge. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes should meet the specifications for product-specific information. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. The envelope flap must lie flat, with...
...and pressure of the fusing process. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). For more information, see the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to prevent edge...edge. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes should meet the specifications for product-specific information. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. The envelope flap must lie flat, with...
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...laser printers. The specifications listed in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with a release agent). See the support documentation that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Please see the support documentation... that came with your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with laser printers are a type of multiple...
...laser printers. The specifications listed in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with a release agent). See the support documentation that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Please see the support documentation... that came with your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with laser printers are a type of multiple...
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... mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers). Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers. Overhead transparency materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Please see the support documentation that used in monochrome printers to 5.2 mils). Overhead transparency film is...
... mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers). Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers. Overhead transparency materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Please see the support documentation that used in monochrome printers to 5.2 mils). Overhead transparency film is...
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... example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of the paper. Because of this difference, HP recommends that are the printers of the paper Two-sided printing...laser printer. offer advantages in -home businesses. Several manufacturers have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of non-HP consumables in HP products. 2 Paper selection is designed especially for smaller companies and in speed, flexibility, and size; The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. See the support documentation...
... example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of the paper. Because of this difference, HP recommends that are the printers of the paper Two-sided printing...laser printer. offer advantages in -home businesses. Several manufacturers have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of non-HP consumables in HP products. 2 Paper selection is designed especially for smaller companies and in speed, flexibility, and size; The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. See the support documentation...
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... for shipping and storing media, and provides information about environmental effects on media. This section contains recommendations for using media 19 q Do not store printed documents in a wide range of environmental conditions. q Stack each carton squarely on top of the one day for every 10° C (20° F) difference... six cartons on top of media to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. 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.
... for shipping and storing media, and provides information about environmental effects on media. This section contains recommendations for using media 19 q Do not store printed documents in a wide range of environmental conditions. q Stack each carton squarely on top of the one day for every 10° C (20° F) difference... six cartons on top of media to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. 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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... the input tray, or turn it 180° in your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW See the support documentation for your printer to see "Envelope construction" on page 19.) q Overhead transparency... film that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). Do both, if necessary. 3 If you might have...
... the input tray, or turn it 180° in your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW See the support documentation for your printer to see "Envelope construction" on page 19.) q Overhead transparency... film that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). Do both, if necessary. 3 If you might have...
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...meets the specifications that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. See the user documentation for using paper" on page 9. q Replace the paper in "Guidelines for your printer. Paper might not be picked up in the fuser. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to ...q Manually feed the paper into the printer. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your printer user guide. q Use a lighter-weight paper. Paper is too stiff or heavy. See your printer user guide for more information, see the documentation that came with the paper sensors. Paper...
...meets the specifications that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. See the user documentation for using paper" on page 9. q Replace the paper in "Guidelines for your printer. Paper might not be picked up in the fuser. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to ...q Manually feed the paper into the printer. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your printer user guide. q Use a lighter-weight paper. Paper is too stiff or heavy. See your printer user guide for more information, see the documentation that came with the paper sensors. Paper...
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... different papers will have differing amounts of post-image curl. Therefore, if you are feeding the paper in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Both the paper and the... for example, the curl. If possible, set improperly in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that can affect the curl of the paper. Fuser mode is being used...
... different papers will have differing amounts of post-image curl. Therefore, if you are feeding the paper in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Both the paper and the... for example, the curl. If possible, set improperly in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that can affect the curl of the paper. Fuser mode is being used...
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... by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer supports. Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used...
... by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer supports. Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used...
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... hp multipurpose paper hp printing paper hp color laser paper hp color laser paper hp premium choice LaserJet paper Use with your product to determine if your local sales office. Laser paper Not all of print media. Please see the support documentation that is listed in -house newsletters monochrome and color newsletters and color laser printers documents monochrome and color newsletters and color laser printers documents...
... hp multipurpose paper hp printing paper hp color laser paper hp color laser paper hp premium choice LaserJet paper Use with your product to determine if your local sales office. Laser paper Not all of print media. Please see the support documentation that is listed in -house newsletters monochrome and color newsletters and color laser printers documents monochrome and color newsletters and color laser printers documents...
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Please see the support documentation that came with your product to determine if your product supports a particular type of the print media that is listed in the following table. Media Use with Use for Characteristics HP part numbers hp LaserJet paper monochrome and color reports, user manuals, 90 g/m2 (24-lb bond), laser printers letterhead, and 500...
Please see the support documentation that came with your product to determine if your product supports a particular type of the print media that is listed in the following table. Media Use with Use for Characteristics HP part numbers hp LaserJet paper monochrome and color reports, user manuals, 90 g/m2 (24-lb bond), laser printers letterhead, and 500...
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... support documentation that came with hp office recycled monochrome laser paper printers Use for Characteristics HP part numbers hp premium cover monochrome and color postcards and paper laser printers document covers 200...documentation that came with Use for training manuals and general office printing Characteristics 75 g/m2 (20-lb bond), 500 sheets, matte finish on both sides, waterproof, tearproof Recycled paper CAUTION Not all of print media. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock CAUTION Not all HP LaserJet printers support printing on all HP LaserJet printers...
... support documentation that came with hp office recycled monochrome laser paper printers Use for Characteristics HP part numbers hp premium cover monochrome and color postcards and paper laser printers document covers 200...documentation that came with Use for training manuals and general office printing Characteristics 75 g/m2 (20-lb bond), 500 sheets, matte finish on both sides, waterproof, tearproof Recycled paper CAUTION Not all of print media. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock CAUTION Not all HP LaserJet printers support printing on all HP LaserJet printers...
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... to determine if your product supports transparencies. Please see the support documentation that came with hp color LaserJet HP color LaserJet transparencies printers Use for transparencies hp LaserJet monochrome transparencies HP monochrome LaserJet printers transparencies Characteristics 5 mil thick (0.197 inches), 50 sheets, premium coated on transparencies. Transparencies CAUTION Not all HP LaserJet printers support printing on both sides 4.3 mil thick (0.169 inches), 50 sheets...
... to determine if your product supports transparencies. Please see the support documentation that came with hp color LaserJet HP color LaserJet transparencies printers Use for transparencies hp LaserJet monochrome transparencies HP monochrome LaserJet printers transparencies Characteristics 5 mil thick (0.197 inches), 50 sheets, premium coated on transparencies. Transparencies CAUTION Not all HP LaserJet printers support printing on both sides 4.3 mil thick (0.169 inches), 50 sheets...