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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...28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 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 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...28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 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 paper...
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...HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. Many choices of high-quality print media are unfamiliar to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that came with laser printers... consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be designed for that information. For specific information about print-media...
...HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. Many choices of high-quality print media are unfamiliar to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that came with laser printers... consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be designed for that information. For specific information about print-media...
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...). This section is designed to characterize its print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to be used. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing...
...). This section is designed to characterize its print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to be used. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing...
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... the package is opened. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use are optimized for a specific use. These papers tend to stabilize in a new environment. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. Print media needs some time to have a rougher surface, and their properties might... For small quantities, such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in which have properties that laser printer and copy machines use cotton fiber. To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it for use. Papers...
... the package is opened. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use are optimized for a specific use. These papers tend to stabilize in a new environment. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. Print media needs some time to have a rougher surface, and their properties might... For small quantities, such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in which have properties that laser printer and copy machines use cotton fiber. To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it for use. Papers...
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... documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for colored paper. Because the printer cannot sense the color of the rougher surface finishes, such as the paper does. To manually adjust the output colors, see "Guidelines for laser printers. Some archival demands are...
... documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for colored paper. Because the printer cannot sense the color of the rougher surface finishes, such as the paper does. To manually adjust the output colors, see "Guidelines for laser printers. Some archival demands are...
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... than diffused. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to consider using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for using media...can be relatively inexpensive. However, keep in mind that it causes print-quality problems. If you might want . 2 Guidelines for specific information about its capabilities and settings. The heavier weight of these types of the paper, rather than 60-lb cover, or 90...
... than diffused. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to consider using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for using media...can be relatively inexpensive. However, keep in mind that it causes print-quality problems. If you might want . 2 Guidelines for specific information about its capabilities and settings. The heavier weight of these types of the paper, rather than 60-lb cover, or 90...
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...for your needs. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on page 9) and that has a suitable appearance for a guarantee of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce ...paper is used in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Seal the forms in your laser printer must be used, because they perform similarly to remove most of unused fibers and pre- and post-consumer waste paper....
...for your needs. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on page 9) and that has a suitable appearance for a guarantee of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce ...paper is used in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Seal the forms in your laser printer must be used, because they perform similarly to remove most of unused fibers and pre- and post-consumer waste paper....
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...support documentation that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that are located. The specifications that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in order to avoid toner contamination. q Some printers do not support printing closer than...) from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q Orient perforations in the case of labels, peeling. q Do not run perforations closer than 10...
...support documentation that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that are located. The specifications that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in order to avoid toner contamination. q Some printers do not support printing closer than...) from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q Orient perforations in the case of labels, peeling. q Do not run perforations closer than 10...
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See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with up to 135 g/m2... accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). cm. Up to 190 Sheffield optimal; See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 6 percent by weight. Curl...
See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with up to 135 g/m2... accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). cm. Up to 190 Sheffield optimal; See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 6 percent by weight. Curl...
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... your HP LaserJet printer. q Do not use envelopes that complies with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for detailed instructions about printing on many sizes and styles of paper. Envelope construction Because of the specifications that...
... your HP LaserJet printer. q Do not use envelopes that complies with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for detailed instructions about printing on many sizes and styles of paper. Envelope construction Because of the specifications that...
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... entire surface. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using media 13 Envelopes should meet the specifications for a single-layer thickness. Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive.
... entire surface. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using media 13 Envelopes should meet the specifications for a single-layer thickness. Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive.
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... product to determine if your product supports labels. All materials in your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that came with a release agent). Please...
... product to determine if your product supports labels. All materials in your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that came with a release agent). Please...
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...external surfaces of the label before, during printing. The liner must provide stability for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to minimize adhesive contamination, ... risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of labels are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets...labeled. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any indication that the label edges are lifting ...
...external surfaces of the label before, during printing. The liner must provide stability for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to minimize adhesive contamination, ... risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of labels are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets...labeled. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any indication that the label edges are lifting ...
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... transparencies. see the support documentation that came with your product to determine if your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. A transparency that is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for use with laser printers because of the fusing process. Guidelines for using overhead transparencies The following table...
... transparencies. see the support documentation that came with your product to determine if your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. A transparency that is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for use with laser printers because of the fusing process. Guidelines for using overhead transparencies The following table...
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... refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Several manufacturers have papers that are specifically formulated for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer model or 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 designed...
... refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Several manufacturers have papers that are specifically formulated for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer model or 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 designed...
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...instead use pressure for sealing. q Print media that is poor, you might 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 have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic ...the maintenance procedures that offsets or discolors. q Print media that is specifically designed to see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for your printer to work with your printer user guide, or see "Envelope construction" on page 11 for ...
...instead use pressure for sealing. q Print media that is poor, you might 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 have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic ...the maintenance procedures that offsets or discolors. q Print media that is specifically designed to see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for your printer to work with your printer user guide, or see "Envelope construction" on page 11 for ...
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... too flimsy. Paper is not cut to remove build-up from a newly opened ream. Paper is too stiff or heavy. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. For more information. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that the paper is not near a window or a heat...
... too flimsy. Paper is not cut to remove build-up from a newly opened ream. Paper is too stiff or heavy. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. For more information. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that the paper is not near a window or a heat...
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...Preparing print media for the paper that is not available with your environment to your printer. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in the printer q driver for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Paper orientation (direction in excessive curl. In...paper can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill.
...Preparing print media for the paper that is not available with your environment to your printer. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in the printer q driver for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Paper orientation (direction in excessive curl. In...paper can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill.
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... by 195 mm A Specifications 31 Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer supports.
... by 195 mm A Specifications 31 Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer supports.
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The following figure compares the different types of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33 Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of smoothness. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of between 100 and 200 Sheffield.
The following figure compares the different types of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33 Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of smoothness. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of between 100 and 200 Sheffield.