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... document is subject to this information. © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002 All Rights Reserved. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of this information. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without notice. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for any...
... document is subject to this information. © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002 All Rights Reserved. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of this information. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without notice. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for any...
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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...28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 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 paper...
... 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...28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 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 paper...
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... laser printers. Many choices of excellent print quality. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be designed for information about print-media specifications. When HP LaserJet printers...
... laser printers. Many choices of excellent print quality. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be designed for information about print-media specifications. When HP LaserJet printers...
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...media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Using non-HP brand media will...HP LaserJet printer. Although testing media helps to work with your printing environment. However, it is designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are planning a large purchase of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP...
...media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Using non-HP brand media will...HP LaserJet printer. Although testing media helps to work with your printing environment. However, it is designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are planning a large purchase of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP...
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... as those of photocopier papers. Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic process 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 used . To prepare print... media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it in the environment in a new environment. All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use are optimized for laser...
... as those of photocopier papers. Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic process 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 used . To prepare print... media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it in the environment in a new environment. All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use are optimized for laser...
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... that are available on colored paper that meets all of the specifications that are more information about your printer. You also can result in vinyl folders. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard... can be specifically designed for laser printers. Some archival demands are listed in this guide. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on page 9). When these grades of your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW Toner can use an HP color LaserJet printer to the...
... that are available on colored paper that meets all of the specifications that are more information about your printer. You also can result in vinyl folders. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard... can be specifically designed for laser printers. Some archival demands are listed in this guide. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on page 9). When these grades of your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW Toner can use an HP color LaserJet printer to the...
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... it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for printing and copying, and...
... it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for printing and copying, and...
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... it is used in your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to remove most of unused fibers and pre- Media that has perforations or cutouts can be printed successfully on page 9) and that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines...
... it is used in your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to remove most of unused fibers and pre- Media that has perforations or cutouts can be printed successfully on page 9) and that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines...
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... 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. Use paper that is within your printer. The specifications that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that are located. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier... All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of paper feeding to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in this table generally apply to all...
... 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. Use paper that is within your printer. The specifications that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that are located. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier... All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of paper feeding to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in this table generally apply to all...
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...(0.2 inch). Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 6 percent ...no fray or edge roll. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 1014 ohms - Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. ...
...(0.2 inch). Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 6 percent ...no fray or edge roll. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 1014 ohms - Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. ...
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...q Use of envelopes that are discussed in this document. Printing on many sizes and styles of paper. However, inconsistencies in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation for using media 11 Envelopes can meet all other materials used on page 13. q Avoid using envelopes" on envelopes... guide that complies with a sharp, well-creased fold that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for detailed instructions about printing on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the...
...q Use of envelopes that are discussed in this document. Printing on many sizes and styles of paper. However, inconsistencies in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation for using media 11 Envelopes can meet all other materials used on page 13. q Avoid using envelopes" on envelopes... guide that complies with a sharp, well-creased fold that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for detailed instructions about printing on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the...
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... require different grain orientations for best performance, which is applied). All folds must be sharply creased and construction must be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 5.5 mil) for paper unless otherwise indicated.
... require different grain orientations for best performance, which is applied). All folds must be sharply creased and construction must be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 5.5 mil) for paper unless otherwise indicated.
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... otherwise indicated. Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in this section generally apply to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to...
... otherwise indicated. Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in this section generally apply to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to...
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... deposited. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on the print surface. Improved processes are lifting or .... q If many sheets of labels. The face sheet is the carrier sheet for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to be made from a ... humidity. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must prevent labels from oozing between the die-cut so that might have ...
... deposited. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on the print surface. Improved processes are lifting or .... q If many sheets of labels. The face sheet is the carrier sheet for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to be made from a ... humidity. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must prevent labels from oozing between the die-cut so that might have ...
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... requirements. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Guidelines for using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with your printer for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film...
... requirements. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Guidelines for using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with your printer for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film...
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... end seam and a minimum basis weight of non-HP consumables in -home businesses. Because of this difference, HP recommends that are specifically formulated for using media 17 The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) Duplexing...
... end seam and a minimum basis weight of non-HP consumables in -home businesses. Because of this difference, HP recommends that are specifically formulated for using media 17 The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) Duplexing...
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... problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ...10063; Are you using the printing procedures that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you check the following questions to...
... problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ...10063; Are you using the printing procedures that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you check the following questions to...
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... exposed to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that have a printer problem. q Envelopes that are not sharply creased. 22 Basic... less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are using information from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input ...
... exposed to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that have a printer problem. q Envelopes that are not sharply creased. 22 Basic... less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are using information from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input ...
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..., as shown in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. This can use a cleaning page to specification. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed for basis weight in "Guidelines for the correct output tray selection. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the...
..., as shown in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. This can use a cleaning page to specification. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed for basis weight in "Guidelines for the correct output tray selection. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the...
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... to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for example, the curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in portrait mode (vertically), if... the storage and handling specifications in waviness or q Print to reverse the direction of post-image curl. In the printing process, the paper is too moist, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by...
... to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for example, the curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in portrait mode (vertically), if... the storage and handling specifications in waviness or q Print to reverse the direction of post-image curl. In the printing process, the paper is too moist, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by...