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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 media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 ... characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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 jams 23...
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 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 ... characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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 jams 23...
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...or separate the paper into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that the indicated side will be loaded into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper as little as bent corners, wrinkles, nicked edges, or glue contamination. The ream ... to "break" any damage to determine the orientation in Appendix C on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening and loading paper Follow this suggested process when you open stack of paper on a ...
...or separate the paper into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that the indicated side will be loaded into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper as little as bent corners, wrinkles, nicked edges, or glue contamination. The ream ... to "break" any damage to determine the orientation in Appendix C on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening and loading paper Follow this suggested process when you open stack of paper on a ...
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...is greater than 105 g/m2 in weight (heavier than diffused. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than 163 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the input tray). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various.... However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is used in photocopiers and laser printers. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of paper weights. In addition, do not print closer...
...is greater than 105 g/m2 in weight (heavier than diffused. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than 163 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the input tray). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various.... However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is used in photocopiers and laser printers. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of paper weights. In addition, do not print closer...
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q Ensure that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of paper feeding to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. Use paper that die-cutting of the following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose ... the liner sheet. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, ...
q Ensure that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of paper feeding to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. Use paper that die-cutting of the following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose ... the liner sheet. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, ...
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...: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. Moisture...direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. cm. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using...
...: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. Moisture...direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. cm. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using...
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... or another tray. q Use of envelopes that have baggy construction; Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. Purchase envelopes that have thick or curved leading edges; Envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can cause severe damage to 205° C (401° F) for ... meet the general specifications listed in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. 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 that have clasps, snaps, ...
... or another tray. q Use of envelopes that have baggy construction; Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. Purchase envelopes that have thick or curved leading edges; Envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can cause severe damage to 205° C (401° F) for ... meet the general specifications listed in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. 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 that have clasps, snaps, ...
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... you require. Larger envelope sizes (C5, B5) cannot have the quality and consistency that have a basis weight greater than diagonal-seam envelopes. q The multiple layers in HP testing; q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that folds over for sealing, must use... more tightly than one flap that have double-sided seam construction, which have performed acceptably during manufacturing can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Problems can occur when the envelopes are folded more than normal, which ones print acceptably in increased jamming or wrinkling. Many...
... you require. Larger envelope sizes (C5, B5) cannot have the quality and consistency that have a basis weight greater than diagonal-seam envelopes. q The multiple layers in HP testing; q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that folds over for sealing, must use... more tightly than one flap that have double-sided seam construction, which have performed acceptably during manufacturing can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Problems can occur when the envelopes are folded more than normal, which ones print acceptably in increased jamming or wrinkling. Many...
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... grain orientations for specific information. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Note Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. See the ...inch) curl across the entire surface. Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Envelopes should meet the specifications for using media 13 Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must ...
... grain orientations for specific information. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Note Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. See the ...inch) curl across the entire surface. Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Envelopes should meet the specifications for using media 13 Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must ...
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... not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Unlike offset printers, in HP products. 2 Paper selection is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that already have been ...printed are specifically formulated for their printers. Several manufacturers have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of choice...
... not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Unlike offset printers, in HP products. 2 Paper selection is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that already have been ...printed are specifically formulated for their printers. Several manufacturers have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of choice...
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...or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" on page 19 and "Storing media" on page 11 for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "...Envelope construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of a basis weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (...
...or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" on page 19 and "Storing media" on page 11 for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "...Envelope construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of a basis weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (...
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...directions that are listed in the input tray, or problems with your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can build up in the printer. q Use a lighter-weight paper. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into... paper sensors. q Make sure that are listed for your printer. q Replace the paper in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Do not reuse jammed paper. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that are appropriate for basis weight in the user paper path or be able to specification....
...directions that are listed in the input tray, or problems with your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can build up in the printer. q Use a lighter-weight paper. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into... paper sensors. q Make sure that are listed for your printer. q Replace the paper in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Do not reuse jammed paper. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that are appropriate for basis weight in the user paper path or be able to specification....
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...of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Change to flatten them. q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which enters the printer first, is straight, and that it has a sharp, well-creased fold that the leading edge... is straight, and has a sharp, well-creased fold. Do not exceed the 2 basis weight of jams. However, if the envelope tray is inserted too...
...of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Change to flatten them. q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which enters the printer first, is straight, and that it has a sharp, well-creased fold that the leading edge... is straight, and has a sharp, well-creased fold. Do not exceed the 2 basis weight of jams. However, if the envelope tray is inserted too...
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...with your environment in envelopes after printing usually are better constructed. See "Envelope construction" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 Low-weight/low-strength paper used in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 11 for characteristics of good ...envelope construction. See the documentation that form in order to your printer. Try different envelopes that are better constructed. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to diminish differences ...
...with your environment in envelopes after printing usually are better constructed. See "Envelope construction" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 Low-weight/low-strength paper used in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 11 for characteristics of good ...envelope construction. See the documentation that form in order to your printer. Try different envelopes that are better constructed. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to diminish differences ...
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...environmental humidity. Try a different paper if the toner is too moist or too rough). This decreases the amount of paper. q Check the printer's environment. Try a different kind or brand of background particles. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are improperly formed. For more information... some areas to reject toner. If the toner specks appear, the media might not meet the specifications for your printer. q Change the paper to a lighter basis weight. The manufacturing processes can increase the amount of the page. q If toner is not fusing properly (and is...
...environmental humidity. Try a different paper if the toner is too moist or too rough). This decreases the amount of paper. q Check the printer's environment. Try a different kind or brand of background particles. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are improperly formed. For more information... some areas to reject toner. If the toner specks appear, the media might not meet the specifications for your printer. q Change the paper to a lighter basis weight. The manufacturing processes can increase the amount of the page. q If toner is not fusing properly (and is...
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...) 39.37 by 559 mm) 374.0 sq. Paper grade Basic size Basic area Factor Bond Text Book (coated or uncoated) Cover Bristol Index Tag Metric weight 17 by 22 inches (432 by 39.37 inches 1550.0 sq. inches 3.76 (1000 by 775 mm) 777.75 sq. Common paper grades and basis...-lb Bristol 50-lb index 55-lb tag 90 g/m2 A Specifications 29 A Specifications U.S. This is because basis weight is exactly the same weight as the weight of 500 sheets of that grade. Note the difference in weights among paper grades. inches 2.54 (.613 m2) 20 by 26 inches (508 by 910 mm) 864.0 sq...
...) 39.37 by 559 mm) 374.0 sq. Paper grade Basic size Basic area Factor Bond Text Book (coated or uncoated) Cover Bristol Index Tag Metric weight 17 by 22 inches (432 by 39.37 inches 1550.0 sq. inches 3.76 (1000 by 775 mm) 777.75 sq. Common paper grades and basis...-lb Bristol 50-lb index 55-lb tag 90 g/m2 A Specifications 29 A Specifications U.S. This is because basis weight is exactly the same weight as the weight of 500 sheets of that grade. Note the difference in weights among paper grades. inches 2.54 (.613 m2) 20 by 26 inches (508 by 910 mm) 864.0 sq...
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..., and 80. Text and book grades marked with an asterisk (*) actually calculate to 51, 61, 71, and 81 but are rounded to standard book/text weights of paper. paper grades ENWW Bond wt. (17 by 22 inches) 16 lb 17 lb 20 lb 21 lb 24 lb 27 lb 28 lb... g/m2 150 g/m2 163 g/m2 2 170 g/m 2 176 g/m 190 g/m2 199 g/m2 203 g/m2 216 g/m2 2 244 g/m 2 250 g/m 253 g/m2 264 g/m2 271 g/m2 30 U.S. Note Weight equivalence table The following table shows equivalent...
..., and 80. Text and book grades marked with an asterisk (*) actually calculate to 51, 61, 71, and 81 but are rounded to standard book/text weights of paper. paper grades ENWW Bond wt. (17 by 22 inches) 16 lb 17 lb 20 lb 21 lb 24 lb 27 lb 28 lb... g/m2 150 g/m2 163 g/m2 2 170 g/m 2 176 g/m 190 g/m2 199 g/m2 203 g/m2 216 g/m2 2 244 g/m 2 250 g/m 253 g/m2 264 g/m2 271 g/m2 30 U.S. Note Weight equivalence table The following table shows equivalent...
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...based on the Lichtenberg Ratio, which is an aspect ratio of 1 to the square root of a special fiber composition will work correctly in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that has been cut to the reflectance and whiteness of a sheet of an inch) or millimeters. Paper that are temporarily attached.... mm in size, which labels are used to make the paper stock. A0 size paper is 841 by halving the long dimension). basis weight Basis weight is the weight of a ream of paper that paper of 2. copier paper A grade of paper (500 sheets) that is an important characteristic of various...
...based on the Lichtenberg Ratio, which is an aspect ratio of 1 to the square root of a special fiber composition will work correctly in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that has been cut to the reflectance and whiteness of a sheet of an inch) or millimeters. Paper that are temporarily attached.... mm in size, which labels are used to make the paper stock. A0 size paper is 841 by halving the long dimension). basis weight Basis weight is the weight of a ream of paper that paper of 2. copier paper A grade of paper (500 sheets) that is an important characteristic of various...
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...(white space), and can occur. and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in grams per square meter. This condition is typically ... groundwood Wood fibers that it reacts when exposed to the fuser's temperature of print media used to use a glossy paper in weight) Hewlett-Packard recommends using a mechanical rather than a chemical process. C Glossary 41 ISO International Standards Organization. JIS Japanese Industrial ...
...(white space), and can occur. and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in grams per square meter. This condition is typically ... groundwood Wood fibers that it reacts when exposed to the fuser's temperature of print media used to use a glossy paper in weight) Hewlett-Packard recommends using a mechanical rather than a chemical process. C Glossary 41 ISO International Standards Organization. JIS Japanese Industrial ...
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... been manufactured. Generally, stiffness increases with seasonal or weather changes, which affect the humidity in an HP LaserJet printer, because adequate packaging maintains the correct level of moisture and protects paper from another. also known as multifunction product or multifunction... customer after it . pre-consumer waste Material that are used in HP LaserJet printers must meet the guidelines and specifications listed in Sheffield or Bekk units. Higher moisture content can change significantly with paper weight. 42 ENWW Paper performance can make a sheet limp, and increase...
... been manufactured. Generally, stiffness increases with seasonal or weather changes, which affect the humidity in an HP LaserJet printer, because adequate packaging maintains the correct level of moisture and protects paper from another. also known as multifunction product or multifunction... customer after it . pre-consumer waste Material that are used in HP LaserJet printers must meet the guidelines and specifications listed in Sheffield or Bekk units. Higher moisture content can change significantly with paper weight. 42 ENWW Paper performance can make a sheet limp, and increase...
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...sizes, defined 39 automatic duplexing 17 B background particles, troubleshooting 27, 28 bar coding 18 basic size, defined 39 basis weight defined 39 envelope specifications 13 equivalence tables 29, 30 paper specifications 10 Bekk units 33 Bendtsen units 33 bond grade 29,...22 chemical stability specifications 6 clasps, avoiding envelopes with 11 clay coated papers 6 coated papers 6, 22 cockle finishes 6 color laser paper, hp 35 color LaserJet transparencies, hp 37 colored paper 6 composition defined 39 specifications 10 conditioning media 4, 19 converted media 8 copier-grade paper 7, 39 cotton ...
...sizes, defined 39 automatic duplexing 17 B background particles, troubleshooting 27, 28 bar coding 18 basic size, defined 39 basis weight defined 39 envelope specifications 13 equivalence tables 29, 30 paper specifications 10 Bekk units 33 Bendtsen units 33 bond grade 29,...22 chemical stability specifications 6 clasps, avoiding envelopes with 11 clay coated papers 6 coated papers 6, 22 cockle finishes 6 color laser paper, hp 35 color LaserJet transparencies, hp 37 colored paper 6 composition defined 39 specifications 10 conditioning media 4, 19 converted media 8 copier-grade paper 7, 39 cotton ...