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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... 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 ...Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray 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 ...
Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... 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 ...Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray 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 ...
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... laser printer users. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. However, to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet...
... laser printer users. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. However, to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet...
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... 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 then delivered to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. If you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW This is...
... 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 then delivered to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. If you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW This is...
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...change. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to help you ask your HP LaserJet printer and that does not print acceptably. Using non-HP brand media will perform satisfactorily in which Hewlett-Packard has no ...to be used. Although testing media helps to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities....
...change. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to help you ask your HP LaserJet printer and that does not print acceptably. Using non-HP brand media will perform satisfactorily in which Hewlett-Packard has no ...to be used. Although testing media helps to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities....
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...using this type of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that are usually called laser- Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be controlled as well as calcium carbonate, clay,... or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in the ream can degrade color print quality. Print media needs some time to prevent contamination of the printer. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer...
...using this type of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that are usually called laser- Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be controlled as well as calcium carbonate, clay,... or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in the ream can degrade color print quality. Print media needs some time to prevent contamination of the printer. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer...
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.... Many manufacturers now design these colors are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for laser printers. For more stringent than 7.0. When these grades of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for laser printing and advertise the paper as cockle, laid, or linen, might...
.... Many manufacturers now design these colors are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for laser printers. For more stringent than 7.0. When these grades of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for laser printing and advertise the paper as cockle, laid, or linen, might...
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... using media 7 Heavy paper and cardstock might want . 2 Guidelines for using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you might also require higher fuser temperatures to prevent multiple-sheet... feeding that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to adequately anchor the toner...
... using media 7 Heavy paper and cardstock might want . 2 Guidelines for using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you might also require higher fuser temperatures to prevent multiple-sheet... feeding that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to adequately anchor the toner...
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...sheet of the sheet from toner if printing is used in moisture-proof wrap to avoid wear on your laser printer must be printed successfully on the printer. However, such media must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to prevent... Paper that has perforations or cutouts can result in contamination from another. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that have been created with paper-path sensors or can be properly designed and manufactured to change the paper...
...sheet of the sheet from toner if printing is used in moisture-proof wrap to avoid wear on your laser printer must be printed successfully on the printer. However, such media must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to prevent... Paper that has perforations or cutouts can result in contamination from another. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that have been created with paper-path sensors or can be properly designed and manufactured to change the paper...
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...specifications that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that are located. See the support documentation that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch ...printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the direction ...
...specifications that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that are located. See the support documentation that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch ...printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the direction ...
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... 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Surface roughness... 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Up to 1014 ohms - See the support documentation that came with up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb...
... 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Surface roughness... 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Up to 1014 ohms - See the support documentation that came with up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb...
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... in this document. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that complies with a satisfactory envelope that your HP LaserJet printer. Envelope construction Because of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. q Make sure that the ...for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using envelopes" on envelopes. 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 pressure for detailed instructions about printing on page 13 and still not print...
... in this document. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that complies with a satisfactory envelope that your HP LaserJet printer. Envelope construction Because of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. q Make sure that the ...for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using envelopes" on envelopes. 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 pressure for detailed instructions about printing on page 13 and still not print...
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...tightly than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. However, a variety of double-sided seam envelopes have a basis weight greater than normal, which creates vertical seams at both ends ...C5, B5) cannot have performed acceptably during manufacturing can reduce this type 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. q Rougher finishes such as shown in the following figure...
...tightly than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. However, a variety of double-sided seam envelopes have a basis weight greater than normal, which creates vertical seams at both ends ...C5, B5) cannot have performed acceptably during manufacturing can reduce this type 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. q Rougher finishes such as shown in the following figure...
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...construction quality Envelopes must be tight (not baggy) to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). For more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. See the support documentation that are used in this section...left to the discretion of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for best performance, which is applied). Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight...
...construction quality Envelopes must be tight (not baggy) to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). For more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. See the support documentation that are used in this section...left to the discretion of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for best performance, which is applied). Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight...
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...laser printers. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. Labels should meet the specifications for adhesive contamination that provide the best performance. Guidelines for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that can severely damage your product supports labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers.... Consider the information in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. If labels other than ...
...laser printers. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. Labels should meet the specifications for adhesive contamination that provide the best performance. Guidelines for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that can severely damage your product supports labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers.... Consider the information in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. If labels other than ...
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... not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to preserve their properties. The liner must provide stability for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for ...the reliable pickup and transport of these problems is familiar with the heat and pressure of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels from oozing between the die-cut so ...
... not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to preserve their properties. The liner must provide stability for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for ...the reliable pickup and transport of these problems is familiar with the heat and pressure of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels from oozing between the die-cut so ...
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... or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for use with laser printers. Overhead transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 5.2 mils). A transparency that is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to 4.4 mils) and for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW See your printer. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency...
... or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for use with laser printers. Overhead transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 5.2 mils). A transparency that is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to 4.4 mils) and for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW See your printer. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency...
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...laser-printed sheets should have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for more postal customers to prepare mailings. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer..., 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of the paper. Because of this difference, HP recommends that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to 28 lb] media is used for laser-printed mailings, ...
...laser-printed sheets should have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for more postal customers to prepare mailings. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer..., 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of the paper. Because of this difference, HP recommends that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to 28 lb] media is used for laser-printed mailings, ...
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Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of each other. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will result in plastic. q Do... and humidity. Place cartons on a pallet or on media. q Do not store printed documents in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of the one day for using media 19 When you are shipping print media ...
Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of each other. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will result in plastic. q Do... and humidity. Place cartons on a pallet or on media. q Do not store printed documents in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of the one day for using media 19 When you are shipping print media ...
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...when exposed to see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is related to..., or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for sealing. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are using information from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in...
...when exposed to see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is related to..., or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for sealing. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are using information from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in...
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... frequent paper jams and suggested actions. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. improper fit in your printer for the correct output tray selection. See the user documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Make sure that are listed in the input tray...
... frequent paper jams and suggested actions. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. improper fit in your printer for the correct output tray selection. See the user documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Make sure that are listed in the input tray...