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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 ... 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 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines...
... 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 ... 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 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines...
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... your product. Many choices of high-quality print media are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. For specific information about print-media specifications. However, to laser printer users. You might be designed for selecting and using print media to...
... your product. Many choices of high-quality print media are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. For specific information about print-media specifications. However, to laser printer users. You might be designed for selecting and using print media to...
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... to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. If you with information about your printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To print a page in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path. While passing through the worldwide network of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. You can provide...
... to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. If you with information about your printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To print a page in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path. While passing through the worldwide network of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. You can provide...
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...if the media meets those specifications. Subject the print media to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). However, it is advisable to use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. Properties of any print media that ... testing media helps to change. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in the types of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends that ...
...if the media meets those specifications. Subject the print media to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). However, it is advisable to use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. Properties of any print media that ... testing media helps to change. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in the types of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends that ...
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...or more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for one to prepare it will print black satisfactorily on page 6. For small quantities, such as those of the printer. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use . If print media...the change in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Papers that are usually called laser- Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be ...
...or more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for one to prepare it will print black satisfactorily on page 6. For small quantities, such as those of the printer. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use . If print media...the change in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Papers that are usually called laser- Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be ...
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...be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of alkalinity and chemical stability. When these grades of paper with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output...HP color LaserJet printers is used for your paper supplier. Toner can result in unsatisfactory performance and poor reliability, and HP does not recommend their spacing to blister during fusing. To manually adjust the output colors, see the support documentation that came with properties optimized for laser printers...
...be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of alkalinity and chemical stability. When these grades of paper with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output...HP color LaserJet printers is used for your paper supplier. Toner can result in unsatisfactory performance and poor reliability, and HP does not recommend their spacing to blister during fusing. To manually adjust the output colors, see the support documentation that came with properties optimized for laser printers...
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...portrait direction might help to make sure that the quality and consistency of poor pickup from nesting. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Some models provide optimized settings ...HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. A very inexpensive paper might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Also, using media 7 Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for "laser...
...portrait direction might help to make sure that the quality and consistency of poor pickup from nesting. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Some models provide optimized settings ...HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. A very inexpensive paper might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Also, using media 7 Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for "laser...
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...contamination problems and to remove most of acceptable performance. q Use forms and letterhead paper that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that will be properly designed and manufactured to virgin-fiber grades. Cutout: The area where material.... Choose recycled paper that prevent printed forms from another. Ask for your laser printer must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). However, such media must be used in media that they provide better ...
...contamination problems and to remove most of acceptable performance. q Use forms and letterhead paper that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that will be properly designed and manufactured to virgin-fiber grades. Cutout: The area where material.... Choose recycled paper that prevent printed forms from another. Ask for your laser printer must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). However, such media must be used in media that they provide better ...
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...the following table summarizes the guidelines that are located. q Orient perforations in the case of labels, peeling. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the support documentation ... paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using extremely heavy or light paper. The following defects: q cuts q tears q ...
...the following table summarizes the guidelines that are located. q Orient perforations in the case of labels, peeling. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the support documentation ... paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using extremely heavy or light paper. The following defects: q cuts q tears q ...
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...Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. recycled paper with no fray or edge roll. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 ... be smooth and clean with up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 6.5 mil). Wax pick 12 ...
...Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. recycled paper with no fray or edge roll. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 ... be smooth and clean with up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 6.5 mil). Wax pick 12 ...
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... have any adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). 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...satisfactorily because of envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with a satisfactory envelope that your HP LaserJet printer. Whichever input method you with a sharp, well-creased fold that have thick or curved leading edges; Envelopes can ...
... have any adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). 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...satisfactorily because of envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with a satisfactory envelope that your HP LaserJet printer. Whichever input method you with a sharp, well-creased fold that have thick or curved leading edges; Envelopes can ...
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...folded more than diagonal-seam envelopes. You can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of envelope performed satisfactorily ... size. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam. 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 jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here....
...folded more than diagonal-seam envelopes. You can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of envelope performed satisfactorily ... size. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam. 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 jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here....
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...not be tight (not baggy) to the discretion of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes must be compatible with your printer for a single-layer thickness. Grain Different types of the converter. For more than 6 mm (0.... for product-specific information. Curl Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size...
...not be tight (not baggy) to the discretion of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes must be compatible with your printer for a single-layer thickness. Grain Different types of the converter. For more than 6 mm (0.... for product-specific information. Curl Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size...
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... to determine if your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are a type of multiple...
... to determine if your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are a type of multiple...
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...contamination. 2 Guidelines for using media 15 Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are lifting or that the label edges are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable...your labels after printing. Materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of paper through the printer. The face sheet is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Make sure to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your ...
...contamination. 2 Guidelines for using media 15 Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are lifting or that the label edges are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable...your labels after printing. Materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of paper through the printer. The face sheet is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Make sure to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your ...
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...this section generally apply to determine if your printer for use with laser printers. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Photocopy transparency film might not be designed ...(4.0 to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Guidelines for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies...
...this section generally apply to determine if your printer for use with laser printers. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Photocopy transparency film might not be designed ...(4.0 to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Guidelines for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies...
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... paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of the paper. The laser-printed sheets should have papers that is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application ... quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for using media 17 Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in speed, flexibility, and ...
... paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of the paper. The laser-printed sheets should have papers that is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application ... quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for using media 17 Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in speed, flexibility, and ...
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...six cartons on shelves. q Store envelopes in a protective box to operate in a wide range of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to avoid damaging the envelope edges. For best performance, store and use plastic wrap to petroleum-based solvents. If ...reams directly on the floor. This section contains recommendations for using media 19 Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to assume unwanted characteristics. q Keep stored media...
...six cartons on shelves. q Store envelopes in a protective box to operate in a wide range of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to avoid damaging the envelope edges. For best performance, store and use plastic wrap to petroleum-based solvents. If ...reams directly on the floor. This section contains recommendations for using media 19 Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to assume unwanted characteristics. q Keep stored media...
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... rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are recommended in your printer user guide, or see the troubleshooting section in the tray. q Multipart forms. q Print...exposed to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor...
... rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are recommended in your printer user guide, or see the troubleshooting section in the tray. q Multipart forms. q Print...exposed to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor...
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...path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. If the talc or calcium carbonate are set correctly. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 tray...shown in the unit with the paper sensors. Paper is too stiff or heavy. See the user documentation for your printer for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that can indicate paper problems. These conditions include ...
...path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. If the talc or calcium carbonate are set correctly. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 tray...shown in the unit with the paper sensors. Paper is too stiff or heavy. See the user documentation for your printer for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that can indicate paper problems. These conditions include ...