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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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...HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). You might be designed for that came with laser printers. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. For more information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your product. When HP LaserJet printers...caused by poor-quality print media. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of excellent print quality. However, to laser printer users. For specific information about these terms, see the ...
...HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). You might be designed for that came with laser printers. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. For more information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your product. When HP LaserJet printers...caused by poor-quality print media. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of excellent print quality. However, to laser printer users. For specific information about these terms, see the ...
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... media must be transported through the worldwide network of your HP LaserJet printer. If you have tried the suggestions that are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your printer. You can also obtain support through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. The print media is why print...
... media must be transported through the worldwide network of your HP LaserJet printer. If you have tried the suggestions that are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your printer. You can also obtain support through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. The print media is why print...
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... print acceptably. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. If you are planning a large purchase of media. HP LaserJet printers can use. Although testing media helps to help you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that works best...
... print acceptably. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. If you are planning a large purchase of media. HP LaserJet printers can use. Although testing media helps to help you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that works best...
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... larger quantities or if the change in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for use. or copier-grade papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are... Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic process that are usually called laser- For more information, see "Coated paper" on many of these bond papers, using this type of paper with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package ...
... larger quantities or if the change in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for use. or copier-grade papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are... Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic process that are usually called laser- For more information, see "Coated paper" on many of these bond papers, using this type of paper with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package ...
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... sheets, grain direction, and other information. Discard any damage to the sheets such as possible. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the tray... label" on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. The preferred side might be printed (or printed first for your printer model to "break" any locked edges. For more information about the items on the outside of the paper wrapping and note the direction of the...
... sheets, grain direction, and other information. Discard any damage to the sheets such as possible. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the tray... label" on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. The preferred side might be printed (or printed first for your printer model to "break" any locked edges. For more information about the items on the outside of the paper wrapping and note the direction of the...
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... can produce undesirable emissions. You also can be specifically designed for laser printers. Some archival demands are listed in this guide. For more stringent than 7.0. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on the fuser, and can contaminate the printer. Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is premium paper...
... can produce undesirable emissions. You also can be specifically designed for laser printers. Some archival demands are listed in this guide. For more stringent than 7.0. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on the fuser, and can contaminate the printer. Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is premium paper...
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... is manufactured with a very smooth finish so that the manufacturer uses. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain,"...types of paper weights. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that results from nesting. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or...
... is manufactured with a very smooth finish so that the manufacturer uses. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain,"...types of paper weights. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that results from nesting. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or...
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...has tested a variety of the inks and other materials that have a finish or coating. Media that has a suitable appearance for your HP LaserJet printer. Cutout: The area where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be printed successfully on...that will be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that you make sure your laser printer must be used with some types of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty....
...has tested a variety of the inks and other materials that have a finish or coating. Media that has a suitable appearance for your HP LaserJet printer. Cutout: The area where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be printed successfully on...that will be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that you make sure your laser printer must be used with some types of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty....
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... photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from reduced stiffness. The following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed... paper should be considered when working with your printer. q Ensure that came with your printer. See the support documentation that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be clean...
... photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from reduced stiffness. The following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed... paper should be considered when working with your printer. q Ensure that came with your printer. See the support documentation that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be clean...
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...Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap.... that came with no fray or edge roll. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 ...
...Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap.... that came with no fray or edge roll. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 ...
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... no control. Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. Whichever input method you with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for using envelopes in your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can... that have thick or curved leading edges; Purchase envelopes that came with a sharp, well-creased fold that your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). See the user guide that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. ...
... no control. Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. Whichever input method you with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for using envelopes in your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can... that have thick or curved leading edges; Purchase envelopes that came with a sharp, well-creased fold that your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). See the user guide that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. ...
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.... q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure 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 double-sided seam construction, which creates a...not feed reliably. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to be more tightly than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q The multiple layers in an HP LaserJet printer. q Rougher finishes such as shown in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in folding ...
.... q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure 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 double-sided seam construction, which creates a...not feed reliably. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to be more tightly than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q The multiple layers in an HP LaserJet printer. q Rougher finishes such as shown in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in folding ...
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...envelope flap must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. All folds must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the ...be sharply creased and construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers. Moisture content 4 percent to 200 Sheffield. For more information, see the support documentation that provide the best performance. The ...
...envelope flap must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. All folds must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the ...be sharply creased and construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers. Moisture content 4 percent to 200 Sheffield. For more information, see the support documentation that provide the best performance. The ...
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If labels other than those compatible with a release agent). All materials 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 consists of the fusing process, and must...
If labels other than those compatible with a release agent). All materials 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 consists of the fusing process, and must...
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... the labels peeling and the occurrence of these processes and laser printing. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Make sure to run several sheets of labels. CAUTION...
... the labels peeling and the occurrence of these processes and laser printing. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Make sure to run several sheets of labels. CAUTION...
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... to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with your product to determine if your printer. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Materials must not discolor...
... to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with your product to determine if your printer. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Materials must not discolor...
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.... (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to 28 lb] media is critical. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for using media 17 and are required for the paper used for the laser printer. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee...
.... (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to 28 lb] media is critical. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for using media 17 and are required for the paper used for the laser printer. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee...
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...to the outside. This can offer advantageous postal charges. If text-on-text contact cannot be avoided by printing on -text contact. Avoid placing laser-printed mail into collection boxes or chutes. 18 Using print media ENWW Meter the envelopes or use a thin insert such as onion skin to... helping in the overall performance of the printed sheets. Text then contacts only the inside of the envelope or the back side of the laser-printed document, bar coding and presorting can be avoided, use precanceled stamps. (In addition to separate the printed sheets for best results. 6 ...
...to the outside. This can offer advantageous postal charges. If text-on-text contact cannot be avoided by printing on -text contact. Avoid placing laser-printed mail into collection boxes or chutes. 18 Using print media ENWW Meter the envelopes or use a thin insert such as onion skin to... helping in the overall performance of the printed sheets. Text then contacts only the inside of the envelope or the back side of the laser-printed document, bar coding and presorting can be avoided, use precanceled stamps. (In addition to separate the printed sheets for best results. 6 ...