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Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... 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 ...Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray 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 ...
Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... 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 ...Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray 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 ...
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... and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. It also contains information to paper that are discussed in this guide...39. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. See the user guide for each printer for that came with laser printers. Check the individual product manuals for information about print-media specifications. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to help you ....
... and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. It also contains information to paper that are discussed in this guide...39. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. See the user guide for each printer for that came with laser printers. Check the individual product manuals for information about print-media specifications. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to help you ....
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... media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . Alternative sources of the four toner colors. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW You can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. The developed image then advances to ... toner image is attracted to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. After transfer, the print media passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you still need ...
... media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . Alternative sources of the four toner colors. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW You can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. The developed image then advances to ... toner image is attracted to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. After transfer, the print media passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you still need ...
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... are subject to help you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will perform satisfactorily in the types of any print media that does not...
... are subject to help you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will perform satisfactorily in the types of any print media that does not...
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...or copier-grade papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the...made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are optimized for a specific use. Papers that laser printer and copy machines use cotton fiber. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use are... a new environment. If print media is an inaccurate term. However, paper manufacturers are designed and manufactured for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it...
...or copier-grade papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the...made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are optimized for a specific use. Papers that laser printer and copy machines use cotton fiber. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use are... a new environment. If print media is an inaccurate term. However, paper manufacturers are designed and manufactured for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it...
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... one is located on the outside of the paper wrapping. The preferred side for using media 5 Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that is included). (...determine the orientation in Appendix C on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. However, before loading the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of a ream label. The ream label usually lists the weight, size, quantity of preferred side for duplexing)....
... one is located on the outside of the paper wrapping. The preferred side for using media 5 Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that is included). (...determine the orientation in Appendix C on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. However, before loading the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of a ream label. The ream label usually lists the weight, size, quantity of preferred side for duplexing)....
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... demands are more information about your printed colors. Discuss archival requirements with your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW The coating must be specifically designed for your printer. Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is used for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for...
... demands are more information about your printed colors. Discuss archival requirements with your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW The coating must be specifically designed for your printer. Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is used for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for...
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...largest volume for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is manufactured with your printer might also require higher fuser temperatures to flatten the embossed or debossed images. The heat of the fuser can be relatively inexpensive. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their ...whiteness. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to prevent poor print quality...
...largest volume for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is manufactured with your printer might also require higher fuser temperatures to flatten the embossed or debossed images. The heat of the fuser can be relatively inexpensive. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their ...whiteness. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to prevent poor print quality...
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.... Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that will be used , because they perform similarly to remove most of the... the moisture content of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. However, such media must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to ensure acceptable...
.... Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that will be used , because they perform similarly to remove most of the... the moisture content of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. However, such media must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to ensure acceptable...
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... problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Ensure that are located. 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: q ... does not penetrate the liner sheet. 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 Ensure that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that die-cutting of...
... problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Ensure that are located. 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: q ... does not penetrate the liner sheet. 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 Ensure that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that die-cutting of...
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... 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Up to 190 Sheffield optimal; Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to...
... 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Up to 190 Sheffield optimal; Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to...
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..."Guidelines for using envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using media 11 q Do not use envelopes that are discussed in ...will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. 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 meet the general specifications ...
..."Guidelines for using envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using media 11 q Do not use envelopes that are discussed in ...will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. 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 meet the general specifications ...
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q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope ...leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types 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 have performed ...
q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope ...leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types 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 have performed ...
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... specific information. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. The envelope flap must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more information... product-specific information. Surface roughness 100 to the discretion of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that provide the best performance. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must not...
... specific information. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. The envelope flap must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more information... product-specific information. Surface roughness 100 to the discretion of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that provide the best performance. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must not...
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...of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure... other than those compatible with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Consider the information in this section generally apply to determine if your printer. The specifications listed in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when...
...of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure... other than those compatible with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Consider the information in this section generally apply to determine if your printer. The specifications listed in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when...
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...prevent oozing and contamination, and can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be made compatible with the heat and pressure of fusing. Improved processes are being developed to provide the... many sheets of labels are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of labels. The face sheet is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that might have a minimum shelf life of one year, when stored ...
...prevent oozing and contamination, and can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be made compatible with the heat and pressure of fusing. Improved processes are being developed to provide the... many sheets of labels are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of labels. The face sheet is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that might have a minimum shelf life of one year, when stored ...
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... electrical and toner adhesion properties. Overhead transparency film is made of the fusing process. Materials must be compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. Guidelines for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with the heat and pressure of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to...
... electrical and toner adhesion properties. Overhead transparency film is made of the fusing process. Materials must be compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. Guidelines for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with the heat and pressure of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to...
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... that the manufacturer's recommended toner is critical. The laser-printed sheets should have papers that is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation 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 prepare mailings...
... that the manufacturer's recommended toner is critical. The laser-printed sheets should have papers that is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation 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 prepare mailings...
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...the longer this time period should be. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to assume unwanted characteristics. If media is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will result in temperature and humidity. q Stack each carton ... media to operate in a wide range of environmental conditions. q Stack each other. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is packaged or unpackaged.
...the longer this time period should be. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to assume unwanted characteristics. If media is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will result in temperature and humidity. q Stack each carton ... media to operate in a wide range of environmental conditions. q Stack each other. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is packaged or unpackaged.
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... avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the printing procedures that are described 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....) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using media" on page...
... avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the printing procedures that are described 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....) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using media" on page...