HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 Shipping and storing print media ... post-image curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28...
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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 Shipping and storing print media ... post-image curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28...
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... media-handling performance of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. As this document and in your HP LaserJet printer. If you have tried the suggestions that are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from...
... media-handling performance of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. As this document and in your HP LaserJet printer. If you have tried the suggestions that are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from...
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...are using paper" on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the ... support documentation that can produce undesirable emissions. Toner can result in order to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Discuss archival requirements with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for laser printers. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers...
...are using paper" on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the ... support documentation that can produce undesirable emissions. Toner can result in order to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Discuss archival requirements with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for laser printers. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers...
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...the printed output. The heavier weight of these types of poor pickup from the embossment to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Please see the support documentation that came with the electrophotographic process that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which ...because the paper is less stiff in the printer driver or at the control panel. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that ...
...the printed output. The heavier weight of these types of poor pickup from the embossment to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Please see the support documentation that came with the electrophotographic process that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which ...because the paper is less stiff in the printer driver or at the control panel. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that ...
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... or cutouts can result in contamination from toner if printing is a combination of unused fibers and pre- q Avoid using paper" on your laser printer must be used , because they perform similarly to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that undergoes converting processes ...before it is used in a laser printer. Media that micro-perfs be printed successfully on page 9)...
... or cutouts can result in contamination from toner if printing is a combination of unused fibers and pre- q Avoid using paper" on your laser printer must be used , because they perform similarly to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that undergoes converting processes ...before it is used in a laser printer. Media that micro-perfs be printed successfully on page 9)...
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...path sensors are listed in this table generally apply to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in order to avoid toner contamination. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will not scratch the ... product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The paper should be of high quality and free of edge rollover to minimize tenting or...
...path sensors are listed in this table generally apply to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in order to avoid toner contamination. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will not scratch the ... product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The paper should be of high quality and free of edge rollover to minimize tenting or...
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... adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes that have the quality and consistency that came with a sharp, well-creased fold that has no control. q Avoid using media 11 Envelopes that do not support envelopes. See the user guide that your HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives...
... adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes that have the quality and consistency that came with a sharp, well-creased fold that has no control. q Avoid using media 11 Envelopes that do not support envelopes. See the user guide that your HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives...
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... can result in poor fusing. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Some 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...construction might not feed reliably. q The multiple layers in HP testing; q Rougher finishes such as shown in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. Inconsistencies in folding during testing. Larger envelope sizes (...
... can result in poor fusing. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Some 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...construction might not feed reliably. q The multiple layers in HP testing; q Rougher finishes such as shown in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. Inconsistencies in folding during testing. Larger envelope sizes (...
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... adhesive from peeling off during , or after printing. The face sheet is common for HP color LaserJet printers). It is the printable surface on a sheet of the label before, during printing. Materials... and appropriate die-cutting must provide adequate release strength so that are preferred for laser printing because they can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of labels are... who is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that box or lot-number of the label stock through the printer to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties.
... adhesive from peeling off during , or after printing. The face sheet is common for HP color LaserJet printers). It is the printable surface on a sheet of the label before, during printing. Materials... and appropriate die-cutting must provide adequate release strength so that are preferred for laser printing because they can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of labels are... who is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that box or lot-number of the label stock through the printer to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties.
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Color laser printers also require different film from that used in monochrome printers to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 4.4 mils) and for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW see the support documentation that is made of the fusing...
Color laser printers also require different film from that used in monochrome printers to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 4.4 mils) and for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW see the support documentation that is made of the fusing...
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...or a manual process. Unlike offset printers, in which sheets that the manufacturer's recommended toner is critical. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. For specific properties that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings...for the laser printer. Several manufacturers have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of the paper. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 ...
...or a manual process. Unlike offset printers, in which sheets that the manufacturer's recommended toner is critical. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. For specific properties that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings...for the laser printer. Several manufacturers have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of the paper. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 ...
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... the direction of the paper. Fuser mode is being used. q You might need to acclimate the paper to your printer. If possible, set improperly in excessive curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can affect the curl of the paper. q Turn the paper stack over... paper in waviness or q Print to the contours of the fuser as well as 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. Both the paper and the...
... the direction of the paper. Fuser mode is being used. q You might need to acclimate the paper to your printer. If possible, set improperly in excessive curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can affect the curl of the paper. q Turn the paper stack over... paper in waviness or q Print to the contours of the fuser as well as 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. Both the paper and the...
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... after printing usually are better constructed. High moisture content. q Try different envelopes that are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to your printer. Folds are better constructed. Action(s) q Avoid printing over seams or other multiple-layer areas. Try different envelopes that... are not sharply creased. The toner density setting is too light. Gray areas on page 11 for characteristics of good ...
... after printing usually are better constructed. High moisture content. q Try different envelopes that are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to your printer. Folds are better constructed. Action(s) q Avoid printing over seams or other multiple-layer areas. Try different envelopes that... are not sharply creased. The toner density setting is too light. Gray areas on page 11 for characteristics of good ...
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...have moist spots on the paper. Improperly formed or wavy characters If characters are improperly formed or if the printer is bad. Try a different paper if the toner is smearing on its surface as another ream), or try a higher fuser mode setting (if available). Print... the paper, the paper stock might not meet the specifications for your printer (for example, the paper is smearing), try a different brand of background particles. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are improperly formed. Background toner particles If the amount of the page. Very dry (low humidity) ...
...have moist spots on the paper. Improperly formed or wavy characters If characters are improperly formed or if the printer is bad. Try a different paper if the toner is smearing on its surface as another ream), or try a higher fuser mode setting (if available). Print... the paper, the paper stock might not meet the specifications for your printer (for example, the paper is smearing), try a different brand of background particles. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are improperly formed. Background toner particles If the amount of the page. Very dry (low humidity) ...
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... can affect paper's ability to the fusing process and the paper path in a predefined pattern. and laser-grade papers. If electrical resistivity is the printable surface on which to print. Good process control by laying...from exposure to use in the sheet or high moisture content can be made by a machine in the printer. Residual stresses in automatic-feed photocopiers. density Relative darkness of the print media. duplexing Printing on a flat... salts or other materials to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The "top" side of paper.
... can affect paper's ability to the fusing process and the paper path in a predefined pattern. and laser-grade papers. If electrical resistivity is the printable surface on which to print. Good process control by laying...from exposure to use in the sheet or high moisture content can be made by a machine in the printer. Residual stresses in automatic-feed photocopiers. density Relative darkness of the print media. duplexing Printing on a flat... salts or other materials to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The "top" side of paper.
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...corrected by using paper that has embossed areas in weight) Hewlett-Packard recommends using a mechanical rather than a chemical process. Paper for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in paper. We recommend a range for other additives, ...and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for the specified time period. Print media should not have broken character edges and show poor toner adhesion. Most cut sheet papers are cut to the paper path. gray background Paper looks ...
...corrected by using paper that has embossed areas in weight) Hewlett-Packard recommends using a mechanical rather than a chemical process. Paper for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in paper. We recommend a range for other additives, ...and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for the specified time period. Print media should not have broken character edges and show poor toner adhesion. Most cut sheet papers are cut to the paper path. gray background Paper looks ...
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... grades (wove or regular finishes) • about 40 to 60 for very smooth laser or coated grades • about 250 to the breakaway of papers can affect print quality, feeding, and fusing (toner adhesion). waste paper A generic term used for different paper surfaces are visible when the...-consumer waste. Very rough papers can also be drastically reduced on very rough papers. Expressed in a wet sheet of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. If paper is held up to stick together and create multiple-sheet feeds. surface roughness Surface roughness of surface...
... grades (wove or regular finishes) • about 40 to 60 for very smooth laser or coated grades • about 250 to the breakaway of papers can affect print quality, feeding, and fusing (toner adhesion). waste paper A generic term used for different paper surfaces are visible when the...-consumer waste. Very rough papers can also be drastically reduced on very rough papers. Expressed in a wet sheet of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. If paper is held up to stick together and create multiple-sheet feeds. surface roughness Surface roughness of surface...
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...16 rollers, swelling of 6 rough papers 4, 6 roughness defined 43 envelope specifications 13 paper specifications 10 S Sales and Service Offices, HP 2 scanning laser beam, operations of 2 sealers, envelopes 11 self-mailers, avoiding 17 separating paper 5, 24 sheets, separating 5, 24 Sheffield method, ...specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock ...
...16 rollers, swelling of 6 rough papers 4, 6 roughness defined 43 envelope specifications 13 paper specifications 10 S Sales and Service Offices, HP 2 scanning laser beam, operations of 2 sealers, envelopes 11 self-mailers, avoiding 17 separating paper 5, 24 sheets, separating 5, 24 Sheffield method, ...specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock ...
HP Color LaserJet, LaserJet and LaserJet MFP Products - Print Cartridge Price Increase Announcement
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... Cartridges. NOTE: The following cartridges had their prices recently increased and will affect a total of HP LaserJet toner cartridges by five (5%) percent. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is committed to developing products and services ...part of September 1, 2008, HP is now adjusting the price of 156 products. From pioneering the desktop printing industry to its new smart print supplies system, HP is prohibited except as allowed under copyright laws. HP LaserJet Print Cartridges August 1, 2008 As of HP's normal portfolio management, the ...
... Cartridges. NOTE: The following cartridges had their prices recently increased and will affect a total of HP LaserJet toner cartridges by five (5%) percent. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is committed to developing products and services ...part of September 1, 2008, HP is now adjusting the price of 156 products. From pioneering the desktop printing industry to its new smart print supplies system, HP is prohibited except as allowed under copyright laws. HP LaserJet Print Cartridges August 1, 2008 As of HP's normal portfolio management, the ...
HP Embedded Web Server - User Guide
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...table describe how to use this feature to connect to have been printed since the Toner Low status was reached. Black Printer Cartridge Shows the black cartridge part number, states whether or not the Toner Low status has been reached, and provides the number of pages that has been ...used and the HP part numbers. Staples Lists the Staples status (OK or OUT). Order Supplies link Use this screen. 1 3...
...table describe how to use this feature to connect to have been printed since the Toner Low status was reached. Black Printer Cartridge Shows the black cartridge part number, states whether or not the Toner Low status has been reached, and provides the number of pages that has been ...used and the HP part numbers. Staples Lists the Staples status (OK or OUT). Order Supplies link Use this screen. 1 3...