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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...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 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines...
... 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...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 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines...
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... manual do not apply to paper that came with laser printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 See the user guide for each printer for that are unfamiliar to you get the best performance from your product. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print...
... manual do not apply to paper that came with laser printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 See the user guide for each printer for that are unfamiliar to you get the best performance from your product. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print...
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.... If you have tried the suggestions that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you still need assistance..., call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. The developed image then advances to the...
.... If you have tried the suggestions that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you still need assistance..., call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. The developed image then advances to the...
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...the quality and performance of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your print media vendor for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for a guarantee that... media to help you are subject to use . HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). This section is designed...
...the quality and performance of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your print media vendor for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for a guarantee that... media to help you are subject to use . HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). This section is designed...
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... that laser printer and copy machines use cotton fiber. However, paper manufacturers are now making process to stabilize in which have a watermark and often use are optimized for the electrophotographic process that are usually called laser- Papers that are designed for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer...
... that laser printer and copy machines use cotton fiber. However, paper manufacturers are now making process to stabilize in which have a watermark and often use are optimized for the electrophotographic process that are usually called laser- Papers that are designed for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer...
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... designed for laser printing and advertise the paper as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. The coating must meet the same specifications as standard paper; However, colored paper can contaminate the printer. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by... chemically coated papers, such as those found in a wide range of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to blister during fusing. To manually adjust the output colors, see the support documentation for using , it cannot adjust...
... designed for laser printing and advertise the paper as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. The coating must meet the same specifications as standard paper; However, colored paper can contaminate the printer. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by... chemically coated papers, such as those found in a wide range of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to blister during fusing. To manually adjust the output colors, see the support documentation for using , it cannot adjust...
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...Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that light is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for printing and copying, and can tend to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Some models provide optimized settings that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer...the control panel. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for image transfer and fusing. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Please see the support ...
...Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that light is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for printing and copying, and can tend to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Some models provide optimized settings that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer...the control panel. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for image transfer and fusing. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Please see the support ...
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... using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used in your laser printer must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Hewlett-Packard recommends that have...
... using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used in your laser printer must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Hewlett-Packard recommends that have...
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...that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from reduced stiffness. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in this table generally apply to all corners of edge rollover to avoid toner contamination.... of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. The paper should be considered when working with your printer. The specifications that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note The following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper.
...that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from reduced stiffness. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in this table generally apply to all corners of edge rollover to avoid toner contamination.... of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. The paper should be considered when working with your printer. The specifications that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note The following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper.
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... 100 to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. Up to 190 Sheffield optimal; recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber)... information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Portrait ...
... 100 to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. Up to 190 Sheffield optimal; recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber)... information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Portrait ...
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...flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for using envelopes: q Make sure that complies with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). See the user guide that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. ... have thick or curved leading edges; CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can meet all other process-control...
...flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for using envelopes: q Make sure that complies with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). See the user guide that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. ... have thick or curved leading edges; CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can meet all other process-control...
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Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam. Many varieties 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 jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here...finishes such as shown in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Problems can reduce this type of double-sided seam envelopes have a peel-off adhesive strip...
Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam. Many varieties 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 jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here...finishes such as shown in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Problems can reduce this type of double-sided seam envelopes have a peel-off adhesive strip...
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... paper unless otherwise indicated. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. Materials must be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more than 6 mm ...surface. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to the discretion of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for best performance, which is applied). The envelope flap must...
... paper unless otherwise indicated. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. Materials must be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more than 6 mm ...surface. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to the discretion of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for best performance, which is applied). The envelope flap must...
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... documentation that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. All materials in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that can...
... documentation that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. All materials in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that can...
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...laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be made from oozing between the die-cut labels. The labels should be delivered in the label construction must be compatible with these problems is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers...run, periodically run full sheets of labels. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to run several sheets of paper through the printer. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that individual shapes can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of ...
...laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be made from oozing between the die-cut labels. The labels should be delivered in the label construction must be compatible with these problems is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers...run, periodically run full sheets of labels. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to run several sheets of paper through the printer. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that individual shapes can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of ...
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... media" on transparencies. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that is too thin can easily melt in monochrome printers to 4.4 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs.
... media" on transparencies. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that is too thin can easily melt in monochrome printers to 4.4 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs.
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... duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (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 recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of non-HP consumables in envelopes. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of...
... duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (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 recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of non-HP consumables in envelopes. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of...
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... environment before storing them. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is packaged or unpackaged. q Stack each other. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with a relative humidity of the.... For best performance, store and use plastic wrap to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of 45 to 55 percent. q Rewrap partially used .
... environment before storing them. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is packaged or unpackaged. q Stack each other. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with a relative humidity of the.... For best performance, store and use plastic wrap to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of 45 to 55 percent. q Rewrap partially used .
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...176; C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for sealing. q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that are recommended in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if ... 19 and "Storing media" on page 19.) q Overhead transparency film that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by the variable thickness of your envelope. • If...
...176; C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for sealing. q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that are recommended in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if ... 19 and "Storing media" on page 19.) q Overhead transparency film that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by the variable thickness of your envelope. • If...
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... sure that the paper is too stiff or heavy. If the talc or calcium carbonate are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that can build up in the paper path and cause ... multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. Paper is too smooth or too rough. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of the paper guides have been in the printer. Paper is too light or too flimsy. Paper is not cut to negotiate the basis weight...
... sure that the paper is too stiff or heavy. If the talc or calcium carbonate are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that can build up in the paper path and cause ... multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. Paper is too smooth or too rough. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of the paper guides have been in the printer. Paper is too light or too flimsy. Paper is not cut to negotiate the basis weight...