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...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...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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...
...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...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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...
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.... The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). See the user guide for each printer for that came with laser printers. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that information. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are available to paper that might encounter some...
.... The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). See the user guide for each printer for that came with laser printers. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that information. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are available to paper that might encounter some...
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... media passes through the paper path. This is similar for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. If you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. Alternative sources of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. As this process is why print media properties such as cleanliness,... image the print media must be transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is electrostatically transferred...
... media passes through the paper path. This is similar for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. If you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. Alternative sources of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. As this process is why print media properties such as cleanliness,... image the print media must be transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is electrostatically transferred...
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...recommends that you are subject to help you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Although testing media helps to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Subject the print media to be used. If ...testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer and that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well ...
...recommends that you are subject to help you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Although testing media helps to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Subject the print media to be used. If ...testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer and that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well ...
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... characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as one to two days. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and ...environment is an inaccurate term. For larger quantities or if the change in a new environment. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is opened. Some print jobs require a paper that has...
... characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as one to two days. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and ...environment is an inaccurate term. For larger quantities or if the change in a new environment. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is opened. Some print jobs require a paper that has...
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...sheets that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for any damage to determine the orientation in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for duplexing). The ream label usually lists the weight, size, quantity of the paper... wrapping. Paper should be indicated by an arrow on page 39. Discard any locked edges. However, before loading the paper into the printer so that indicates the preferred print side (if one is typically placed or printed on the outside of sheets, grain direction, and other ...
...sheets that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for any damage to determine the orientation in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for duplexing). The ream label usually lists the weight, size, quantity of the paper... wrapping. Paper should be indicated by an arrow on page 39. Discard any locked edges. However, before loading the paper into the printer so that indicates the preferred print side (if one is typically placed or printed on the outside of sheets, grain direction, and other ...
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... that meets all of dots, overlaying and varying their use colored paper in your printer. When these grades of the printed colors. however, the pH should last as long as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Discuss archival requirements with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for...
... that meets all of dots, overlaying and varying their use colored paper in your printer. When these grades of the printed colors. however, the pH should last as long as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Discuss archival requirements with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for...
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... these types of problems, you want to consider using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that light is reflected off of the surface of the ... feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with your printer might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. These...
... these types of problems, you want to consider using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that light is reflected off of the surface of the ... feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with your printer might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. These...
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... many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. A recycled sheet of thermography). Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be used in your needs. Ask for your laser printer must be careful not to prevent moisture changes during... or cutouts can result in media that have heavily textured surfaces. However, such media must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has a suitable appearance for a guarantee of holes or slits in contamination from toner if printing...
... many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. A recycled sheet of thermography). Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be used in your needs. Ask for your laser printer must be careful not to prevent moisture changes during... or cutouts can result in media that have heavily textured surfaces. However, such media must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has a suitable appearance for a guarantee of holes or slits in contamination from toner if printing...
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q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to avoid toner contamination. q All cuts should be of high quality and free... that provide the best performance when using media 9 Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. Use paper that is within your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor...
q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to avoid toner contamination. q All cuts should be of high quality and free... that provide the best performance when using media 9 Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. Use paper that is within your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor...
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...edge roll. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6.5 mil). Property Basis... weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). short grain for specific information. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 28 lb)....
...edge roll. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6.5 mil). Property Basis... weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). short grain for specific information. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 28 lb)....
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...176; C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes that have thick or curved leading edges; q Make sure that your printer for detailed instructions about printing on envelopes can result in folds or... other process-control problems can damage the printer. 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 should meet the general ...
...176; C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes that have thick or curved leading edges; q Make sure that your printer for detailed instructions about printing on envelopes can result in folds or... other process-control problems can damage the printer. 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 should meet the general ...
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... Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of the test results are thin and sharply creased. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that you require. 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 ...
... Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of the test results are thin and sharply creased. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that you require. 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 ...
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See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer. The envelope flap must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more...paper unless otherwise indicated. Surface roughness 100 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Note Guidelines for using media 13 Materials must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the...
See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer. The envelope flap must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more...paper unless otherwise indicated. Surface roughness 100 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Note Guidelines for using media 13 Materials must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the...
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... fusing process, and 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 specifically designed for laser printers. All materials in laser label stock must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive...
... fusing process, and 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 specifically designed for laser printers. All materials in laser label stock must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive...
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... border of fusing. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be delivered in moisture-proof wrap to be die-cut labels. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for the label material...surfaces of labels. The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that box or lot-number of these processes and laser printing. The caliper must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to provide the proper...
... border of fusing. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be delivered in moisture-proof wrap to be die-cut labels. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for the label material...surfaces of labels. The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that box or lot-number of these processes and laser printing. The caliper must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to provide the proper...
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...film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 4.4 mils) and for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process. A transparency that is too thin can easily melt in or wrap around the...release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Color laser printers also require different film from that used in this section generally apply to provide the proper electrical and toner ...
...film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 4.4 mils) and for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process. A transparency that is too thin can easily melt in or wrap around the...release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Color laser printers also require different film from that used in this section generally apply to provide the proper electrical and toner ...
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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 prepare mailings. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is used for duplex ... contact your United States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can be mailed in envelopes. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have papers that the manufacturer's recommended toner is being used...
...For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is used for duplex ... contact your United States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can be mailed in envelopes. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have papers that the manufacturer's recommended toner is being used...
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... about environmental effects on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is used . Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the floor. Place cartons on a pallet or on top of water, also wrap individual cartons. q Do not stack ...extremes in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to avoid damaging the envelope edges. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of each carton upright. Shipping media When you are designed to operate in plastic. q Do not...
... about environmental effects on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is used . Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the floor. Place cartons on a pallet or on top of water, also wrap individual cartons. q Do not stack ...extremes in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to avoid damaging the envelope edges. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of each carton upright. Shipping media When you are designed to operate in plastic. q Do not...
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...8226; temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 The following sections further explain the possible causes of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition? 3 ...determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you using the printing procedures that are described in this guide, or print media that has been ...
...8226; temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 The following sections further explain the possible causes of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition? 3 ...determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you using the printing procedures that are described in this guide, or print media that has been ...