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...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...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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...
...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...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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...
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... printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your product. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to help you . It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers...
... printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your product. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to help you . It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers...
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... moisture content, and stiffness can also obtain support through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW You can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of information The ... suitability of HP Sales and Service Offices. (See the sales and service listings that are outlined in this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use ....
... moisture content, and stiffness can also obtain support through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW You can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of information The ... suitability of HP Sales and Service Offices. (See the sales and service listings that are outlined in this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use ....
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... as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to work with your printing environment. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are subject to the temperature, humidity, ...the quality and performance of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer. However, it is designed to be used. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that does not print acceptably. Subject the print media to change. Properties of...
... as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to work with your printing environment. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are subject to the temperature, humidity, ...the quality and performance of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer. However, it is designed to be used. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that does not print acceptably. Subject the print media to change. Properties of...
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..." on page 6. If print media 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. All papers are usually called laser- Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay..., or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for use. High...
..." on page 6. If print media 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. All papers are usually called laser- Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay..., or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for use. High...
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...support documentation for your printed colors. Colored paper You can be specifically designed for laser printers. Some archival demands are using paper" on some printer models in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as cockle, laid, or linen, might...can produce undesirable emissions. Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Coated paper Clay- Some chemically coated papers, such as carbonless paper,...
...support documentation for your printed colors. Colored paper You can be specifically designed for laser printers. Some archival demands are using paper" on some printer models in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as cockle, laid, or linen, might...can produce undesirable emissions. Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Coated paper Clay- Some chemically coated papers, such as carbonless paper,...
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... types of the paper, rather than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from nesting. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Please see the support documentation that came with a very smooth finish so that light is reflected off of...
... types of the paper, rather than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from nesting. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Please see the support documentation that came with a very smooth finish so that light is reflected off of...
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... problems and to avoid wear on your HP LaserJet printer. Media that provide a controlled tear for separating one portion of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in a laser printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based ... or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that micro-perfs be properly designed and manufactured to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Recycled paper Recycled paper...
... problems and to avoid wear on your HP LaserJet printer. Media that provide a controlled tear for separating one portion of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in a laser printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based ... or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that micro-perfs be properly designed and manufactured to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Recycled paper Recycled paper...
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...trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have perforations or die-cuts: ...paper feeding to avoid toner contamination. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in ...
...trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have perforations or die-cuts: ...paper feeding to avoid toner contamination. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in ...
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short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Fusing compatibility Must not ... Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. cm. Moisture content 4 percent to 190 Sheffield optimal; Up to 135 g/m2 (36... content; Portrait feeding: long grain up to 28 lb). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 5 percent...
short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Fusing compatibility Must not ... Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. cm. Moisture content 4 percent to 190 Sheffield optimal; Up to 135 g/m2 (36... content; Portrait feeding: long grain up to 28 lb). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 5 percent...
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... listed in some envelopes do not support envelopes. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Purchase envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent ... came with a sharp, well-creased fold that have thick or curved leading edges; Printing on page 13. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other materials used on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of their construction, some envelopes feeding...
... listed in some envelopes do not support envelopes. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Purchase envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent ... came with a sharp, well-creased fold that have thick or curved leading edges; Printing on page 13. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other materials used on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of their construction, some envelopes feeding...
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...). q The multiple layers in poor fusing. 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 determine which creates a thick leading edge near a corner.... Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope...
...). q The multiple layers in poor fusing. 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 determine which creates a thick leading edge near a corner.... Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope...
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...ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 200 Sheffield. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Materials must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. The envelope flap must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width...performance. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Surface roughness 100 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). All folds must be sharply creased and construction must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of the converter. Curl ...
...ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 200 Sheffield. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Materials must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. The envelope flap must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width...performance. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Surface roughness 100 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). All folds must be sharply creased and construction must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of the converter. Curl ...
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..., a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels to determine if your printer. The specifications listed in your HP LaserJet printer 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 laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically...
..., a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels to determine if your printer. The specifications listed in your HP LaserJet printer 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 laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically...
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...laser printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on the print surface. The labels should have deposited. Improved processes are being developed to preserve their properties. It is occurring on any indication that the label edges are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers...-based adhesives are lifting or that might have a minimum shelf life of paper through the printer. The adhesive and liner must be made compatible with the heat and pressure of fusing. ...
...laser printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on the print surface. The labels should have deposited. Improved processes are being developed to preserve their properties. It is occurring on any indication that the label edges are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers...-based adhesives are lifting or that might have a minimum shelf life of paper through the printer. The adhesive and liner must be made compatible with the heat and pressure of fusing. ...
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... is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to 5.2 mils). Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with laser printers because of the fusing process. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is very smooth and must...
... is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to 5.2 mils). Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with laser printers because of the fusing process. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is very smooth and must...
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See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is designed especially for the laser printer. and are required for the paper used for duplex printing. Using the paper cassette trays can damage your United...
See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is designed especially for the laser printer. and are required for the paper used for duplex printing. Using the paper cassette trays can damage your United...
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...should be. q Do not stack more than six cartons on the floor. q Stack each carton squarely on shelves. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. If media is used in an environment outside those temperature and humidity...store and use plastic wrap to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. 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. This section contains ...
...should be. q Do not stack more than six cartons on the floor. q Stack each carton squarely on shelves. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. If media is used in an environment outside those temperature and humidity...store and use plastic wrap to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. 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. This section contains ...
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...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 when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that offsets or discolors. q Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. Types of print...
...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 when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that offsets or discolors. q Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. Types of print...
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...suggested actions. set incorrectly q Make sure that are listed in the user paper path or be able to specification. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of... of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. See your printer user guide for your printer. Paper guides in the unit with the paper sensors. q Replace...
...suggested actions. set incorrectly q Make sure that are listed in the user paper path or be able to specification. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of... of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. See your printer user guide for your printer. Paper guides in the unit with the paper sensors. q Replace...