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...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 paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser... 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... Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
...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 paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser... 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... Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
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... that are available to help you . For specific information about these terms, see the documentation that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. However, to paper that came with laser printers. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. You might be designed for selecting and using...
... that are available to help you . For specific information about these terms, see the documentation that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. However, to paper that came with laser printers. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. You might be designed for selecting and using...
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... applications in your printing environment. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that does not print acceptably. The customer assumes all responsibility for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for the quality and performance of media. However, it is advisable to use .
... applications in your printing environment. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that does not print acceptably. The customer assumes all responsibility for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for the quality and performance of media. However, it is advisable to use .
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... in the ream can degrade color print quality. Using paper "Plain paper" is opened. Papers that 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 an inaccurate term. High-quality...printer. For more might be controlled as well 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 one or two reams, store the print media for use. However, paper manufacturers are optimized for a specific...
... in the ream can degrade color print quality. Using paper "Plain paper" is opened. Papers that 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 an inaccurate term. High-quality...printer. For more might be controlled as well 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 one or two reams, store the print media for use. However, paper manufacturers are optimized for a specific...
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... last as long as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Some chemically coated papers, such as standard paper (see the support documentation that came with matching envelopes. These papers can result in this guide. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can...
... last as long as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Some chemically coated papers, such as standard paper (see the support documentation that came with matching envelopes. These papers can result in this guide. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can...
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...Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. These variations can be relatively inexpensive....is a coated paper that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that feed in the portrait direction might want . 2 Guidelines for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner...
...Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. These variations can be relatively inexpensive....is a coated paper that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that feed in the portrait direction might want . 2 Guidelines for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner...
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... of acceptable performance. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving...laser printer. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW and post-consumer waste paper. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers...
... of acceptable performance. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving...laser printer. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW and post-consumer waste paper. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers...
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... perforations in the case of the following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer. The specifications that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that are located. q Round all corners of a cutout to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or...
... perforations in the case of the following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer. The specifications that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that are located. q Round all corners of a cutout to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or...
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...190 Sheffield optimal; Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. ...support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 28 lb). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap....
...190 Sheffield optimal; Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. ...support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 28 lb). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap....
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... leading edges; See the user guide that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that has no control. Whichever input method you with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie... envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. Envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that your HP LaserJet printer. q Do not use pressure for your printer before using media 11 Printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. Your envelope vendor should not be wrinkled...
... leading edges; See the user guide that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that has no control. Whichever input method you with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie... envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. Envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that your HP LaserJet printer. q Do not use pressure for your printer before using media 11 Printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. Your envelope vendor should not be wrinkled...
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... must be sharply creased and construction must not be tight (not baggy) to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for a single-layer thickness. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to the discretion of nominal size and have no...
... must be sharply creased and construction must not be tight (not baggy) to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for a single-layer thickness. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to the discretion of nominal size and have no...
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... when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in this section generally apply to determine if your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that provide the best performance...
... when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in this section generally apply to determine if your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that provide the best performance...
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...of fusing. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be delivered in the label construction must be compatible with these problems is important to preserve their properties. Different ...the heat and pressure of the fusing process. If either of these processes and laser printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during, or...
...of fusing. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be delivered in the label construction must be compatible with these problems is important to preserve their properties. Different ...the heat and pressure of the fusing process. If either of these processes and laser printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during, or...
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... use with laser printers. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Overhead transparency film is very smooth and must have a topcoat to determine if your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Overhead transparency materials must be designed specifically for HP color LaserJet printers). See "Ordering HP print...
... use with laser printers. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Overhead transparency film is very smooth and must have a topcoat to determine if your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Overhead transparency materials must be designed specifically for HP color LaserJet printers). See "Ordering HP print...
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... Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is designed especially for using media 17 Because of this difference, HP recommends that the manufacturer's recommended toner is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for the laser printer. For specific properties that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines...
... Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is designed especially for using media 17 Because of this difference, HP recommends that the manufacturer's recommended toner is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for the laser printer. For specific properties that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines...
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...or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Do both, if necessary. 3 If you have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. q Multipart forms. q Print media that is... that is 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...
...or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Do both, if necessary. 3 If you have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. q Multipart forms. q Print media that is... that is 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...
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... a lighter-weight paper. Paper is not cut to remove build-up in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too stiff or heavy. See the user documentation for your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. For more information. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in the fuser. Frequent paper...
... a lighter-weight paper. Paper is not cut to remove build-up in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too stiff or heavy. See the user documentation for your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. For more information. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in the fuser. Frequent paper...
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... different papers will have differing amounts of post-image curl. If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the input tray to reverse the direction of the paper. Generally, the higher the moisture ...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. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that came with some...
... different papers will have differing amounts of post-image curl. If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the input tray to reverse the direction of the paper. Generally, the higher the moisture ...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. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that came with some...
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Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio... mm 250 by 353 mm 182 by 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31
Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio... mm 250 by 353 mm 182 by 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31
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Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33 The following figure compares the different types of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of smoothness. Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units.
Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33 The following figure compares the different types of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of smoothness. Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units.