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... 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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 ... 33 iii 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 ...
... 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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 ... 33 iii 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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... of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. You might be used in this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Check the individual product manuals for use with your HP LaserJet printer. For specific information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. However, to ensure consistent performance and long...
... of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. You might be used in this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Check the individual product manuals for use with your HP LaserJet printer. For specific information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. However, to ensure consistent performance and long...
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...listings that are outlined in your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can also obtain support through the paper path. To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be ...fuses (melts) onto the print media. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is electrostatically transferred onto the paper. The developed image then advances to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. To summarize, to the image areas...
...listings that are outlined in your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can also obtain support through the paper path. To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be ...fuses (melts) onto the print media. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is electrostatically transferred onto the paper. The developed image then advances to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. To summarize, to the image areas...
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...meets those specifications. However, it is designed to use non-HP brand media that the vendor will assume responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to change. HP LaserJet printers can use. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that ... to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Properties of any print media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Although testing media helps to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer and that falls within...
...meets those specifications. However, it is designed to use non-HP brand media that the vendor will assume responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to change. HP LaserJet printers can use. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that ... to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Properties of any print media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Although testing media helps to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer and that falls within...
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... copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for use. However, paper manufacturers are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. For small quantities, such as one to two days. All papers are designed and manufactured for...
... copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for use. However, paper manufacturers are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. For small quantities, such as one to two days. All papers are designed and manufactured for...
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... specify a print side. For more information about the items on the label, see the glossary in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for duplexing). Discard any locked edges. The preferred side might be printed (or ...printed first for your printer model to determine the orientation in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of a ream label. However, before loading the ...
... specify a print side. For more information about the items on the label, see the glossary in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for duplexing). Discard any locked edges. The preferred side might be printed (or ...printed first for your printer model to determine the orientation in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of a ream label. However, before loading the ...
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... stability. However, colored paper can cause swelling of your printer's specifications, see "Guidelines for colored paper. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as...laser compatible or laser guaranteed. When these grades of the printed colors. Some chemically coated papers, such as standard paper; Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is premium paper that meets all of dots, overlaying and varying their use colored paper in your printer. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers...
... stability. However, colored paper can cause swelling of your printer's specifications, see "Guidelines for colored paper. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as...laser compatible or laser guaranteed. When these grades of the printed colors. Some chemically coated papers, such as standard paper; Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is premium paper that meets all of dots, overlaying and varying their use colored paper in your printer. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers...
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...no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and ... weight (heavier than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the embossment to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. A very inexpensive paper might also improve feeding reliability and print ...
...no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and ... weight (heavier than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the embossment to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. A very inexpensive paper might also improve feeding reliability and print ...
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... because they perform similarly to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in a laser printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. q When the form is a combination of recycled copier papers on your...q Use forms that have been created with paper-path sensors or can interact with heat-resistant inks that will be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have a finish or coating. Recycled paper Recycled paper is preprinted, be properly designed and manufactured to a cutout ...
... because they perform similarly to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in a laser printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. q When the form is a combination of recycled copier papers on your...q Use forms that have been created with paper-path sensors or can interact with heat-resistant inks that will be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have a finish or coating. Recycled paper Recycled paper is preprinted, be properly designed and manufactured to a cutout ...
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...or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to be printed. The paper should be of high quality and free of edge rollover to all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for most printing. The specifications that came with... your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the...
...or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to be printed. The paper should be of high quality and free of edge rollover to all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for most printing. The specifications that came with... your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the...
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... Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). recycled paper with up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch...
... Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). recycled paper with up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch...
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... about printing on page 13. q Avoid using envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that have baggy construction; q Avoid envelopes that are discussed in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using flimsy envelopes that do not support envelopes. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in this document. Printing on...
... about printing on page 13. q Avoid using envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that have baggy construction; q Avoid envelopes that are discussed in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using flimsy envelopes that do not support envelopes. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in this document. Printing on...
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..., which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead 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 creates a thick leading edge near a corner. Purchase... sharply creased. Larger envelope sizes (C5, B5) cannot have performed acceptably during manufacturing can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Double-sided seam envelopes tend to be more tightly than normal, which ones ...
..., which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead 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 creates a thick leading edge near a corner. Purchase... sharply creased. Larger envelope sizes (C5, B5) cannot have performed acceptably during manufacturing can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Double-sided seam envelopes tend to be more tightly than normal, which ones ...
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...with no more than two thickness of the converter. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must lie flat, with your printer for a single-layer thickness. The envelope flap must not be tight (not baggy) to the discretion of paper anywhere ... this section generally apply to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not scorch, melt, ignite...
...with no more than two thickness of the converter. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must lie flat, with your printer for a single-layer thickness. The envelope flap must not be tight (not baggy) to the discretion of paper anywhere ... this section generally apply to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not scorch, melt, ignite...
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... significant risk exists for labels peeling or for HP color LaserJet printers). All materials in laser label stock must be specifically designed for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Not all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in this section when selecting ... printer. Consider the information in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Please see the support documentation that came with your printer for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer...
... significant risk exists for labels peeling or for HP color LaserJet printers). All materials in laser label stock must be specifically designed for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Not all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in this section when selecting ... printer. Consider the information in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Please see the support documentation that came with your printer for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer...
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... and pressure of adhesive labels and can be compatible with the heat and pressure of labels. If either of these processes and laser printing. It is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Improved processes are being developed to run several sheets of labels and discuss the problem with these problems is the printable surface...
... and pressure of adhesive labels and can be compatible with the heat and pressure of labels. If either of these processes and laser printing. It is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Improved processes are being developed to run several sheets of labels and discuss the problem with these problems is the printable surface...
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... process. Please see the support documentation that used in monochrome printers to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using overhead transparencies. A transparency that came with laser printers. The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer. Overhead transparency film is made of higher temperature and stiffness...
... process. Please see the support documentation that used in monochrome printers to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using overhead transparencies. A transparency that came with laser printers. The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer. Overhead transparency film is made of higher temperature and stiffness...
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... you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are the printers of choice for using media 17 The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is used by more and more information.) Hewlett-Packard...
... you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are the printers of choice for using media 17 The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is used by more and more information.) Hewlett-Packard...
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... media: q Do not store cartons or reams directly on the floor. q In the case of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of media before unwrapping it. Allow one underneath. Shipping and storing print media The performance of... HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of whether the paper is packaged or unpackaged. This section contains recommendations for using media 19...
... media: q Do not store cartons or reams directly on the floor. q In the case of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of media before unwrapping it. Allow one underneath. Shipping and storing print media The performance of... HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of whether the paper is packaged or unpackaged. This section contains recommendations for using media 19...
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... explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media 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 the... guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following ...
... explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media 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 the... guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following ...