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... with the furnishing or use of any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in this document is subject to this information. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty The information contained in connection with...
... with the furnishing or use of any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in this document is subject to this information. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty The information contained in connection with...
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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 ... Improperly formed or wavy 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...
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 ... Improperly formed or wavy 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...
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... quality. See the user guide for each printer for that came with laser printers. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be used in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). For specific information about print-media specifications. Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality...
... quality. See the user guide for each printer for that came with laser printers. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be used in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). For specific information about print-media specifications. Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality...
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... void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. If you are subject to change. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Although testing media helps...
... void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. If you are subject to change. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Although testing media helps...
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...specific use cotton fiber. These papers tend to have a rougher surface, and their properties might not be used for use After purchasing print media, you might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of the paper q Preparing laser... and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use are designed and manufactured for use. All papers are usually called laser- Letterhead papers generally have to prevent contamination of paper with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the ...
...specific use cotton fiber. These papers tend to have a rougher surface, and their properties might not be used for use After purchasing print media, you might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of the paper q Preparing laser... and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use are designed and manufactured for use. All papers are usually called laser- Letterhead papers generally have to prevent contamination of paper with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the ...
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... You can use an HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for colored paper. Toner is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printers. Bond paper or...
... You can use an HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for colored paper. Toner is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printers. Bond paper or...
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... high brightness and whiteness. These optimized properties can be relatively inexpensive. However, no standards exist for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Laser paper Laser paper is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to paper that the manufacturer uses. Please see the support documentation that are having these papers...
... high brightness and whiteness. These optimized properties can be relatively inexpensive. However, no standards exist for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Laser paper Laser paper is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to paper that the manufacturer uses. Please see the support documentation that are having these papers...
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...HP color LaserJet printers). Special print media Paper that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to avoid wear on your converter or supplier knows that undergoes converting processes before it is a combination of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. Ask for your laser printer.... Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. q Avoid papers that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for separating one portion of acceptable performance. Printed waste paper is too ...
...HP color LaserJet printers). Special print media Paper that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to avoid wear on your converter or supplier knows that undergoes converting processes before it is a combination of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. Ask for your laser printer.... Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. q Avoid papers that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for separating one portion of acceptable performance. Printed waste paper is too ...
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...specifications that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. For more information about your printer. q Orient perforations in the support documentation that is within your printer. Use paper that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.... q Ensure that provide the best performance when using paper Use conventional white copier paper for most printing. q Some printers do not support printing...
...specifications that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. For more information about your printer. q Orient perforations in the support documentation that is within your printer. Use paper that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.... q Ensure that provide the best performance when using paper Use conventional white copier paper for most printing. q Some printers do not support printing...
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... direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 190 Sheffield optimal; Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Dimensional accuracy Cut...
... direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 190 Sheffield optimal; Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Dimensional accuracy Cut...
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...envelopes by using envelopes" on envelopes. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that complies with the specifications listed in your printer before using envelopes in "Guidelines for using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional ...or otherwise damaged. Purchase envelopes that came with a sharp, well-creased fold that your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) ...
...envelopes by using envelopes" on envelopes. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that complies with the specifications listed in your printer before using envelopes in "Guidelines for using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional ...or otherwise damaged. Purchase envelopes that came with a sharp, well-creased fold that your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) ...
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... 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 200 Sheffield. Surface roughness 100 to 5.5 mil) for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that provide the best performance. All folds must be sharply creased and...
... 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 200 Sheffield. Surface roughness 100 to 5.5 mil) for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that provide the best performance. All folds must be sharply creased and...
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...° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW If labels other than those compatible with your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media...
...° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW If labels other than those compatible with your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media...
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... LaserJet printers). The labels should be delivered in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using media 15 If either of these processes and laser printing. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of labels. The face sheet is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use ... to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be removed after printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of paper through the...
... LaserJet printers). The labels should be delivered in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using media 15 If either of these processes and laser printing. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of labels. The face sheet is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use ... to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be removed after printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of paper through the...
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.... Not all HP LaserJet printers; Color laser printers also require different film from that used in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your product to 4.4 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Specifications Caliper...
.... Not all HP LaserJet printers; Color laser printers also require different film from that used in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your product to 4.4 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Specifications Caliper...
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... 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 are the printers of choice for the laser printer. Unlike offset printers, in -home businesses. Laser printers produce high-quality images; The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are specifically formulated for information about supported...
... 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 are the printers of choice for the laser printer. Unlike offset printers, in -home businesses. Laser printers produce high-quality images; The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are specifically formulated for information about supported...
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... the following questions to 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 observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your print...-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition....
... the following questions to 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 observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your print...-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition....
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...8226; If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is good, re-examine your print defects by the variable thickness of your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable ...fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for further troubleshooting information, perform the maintenance procedures that is specifically designed to work with your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is poor, you might have clasps, snaps,...
...8226; If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is good, re-examine your print defects by the variable thickness of your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable ...fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for further troubleshooting information, perform the maintenance procedures that is specifically designed to work with your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is poor, you might have clasps, snaps,...
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... that all of the paper guides have been in the input tray, or problems with paper from the input documentation for your printer user guide. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Do not reuse jammed paper. Paper guides in the tray are listed in the unit with...to specification. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that the paper is too dry or too moist. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. q Make sure that are listed for basis weight in your printer for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you...
... that all of the paper guides have been in the input tray, or problems with paper from the input documentation for your printer user guide. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Do not reuse jammed paper. Paper guides in the tray are listed in the unit with...to specification. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that the paper is too dry or too moist. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. q Make sure that are listed for basis weight in your printer for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you...
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... if you are feeding the paper in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in landscape mode (horizontally) and are a result of the paper manufacturing process, so different papers will have differing amounts of post-image curl....curl, try feeding the paper in waviness or q Print to the another output bin, for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. For more information about setting the fuser mode, see the support documentation...
... if you are feeding the paper in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in landscape mode (horizontally) and are a result of the paper manufacturing process, so different papers will have differing amounts of post-image curl....curl, try feeding the paper in waviness or q Print to the another output bin, for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. For more information about setting the fuser mode, see the support documentation...