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...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...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 19 Environmental considerations 19 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist 21 Basic troubleshooting 22...
...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...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 19 Environmental considerations 19 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist 21 Basic troubleshooting 22...
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... HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer users. For specific information about print-media specifications. Many choices of excellent print quality. You might be designed for that are available 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. Chapter...
... HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer users. For specific information about print-media specifications. Many choices of excellent print quality. You might be designed for that are available 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. Chapter...
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...advances to the image areas. This is then delivered to the output bin, ready for each of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . If you have tried the suggestions that are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto ...where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. While passing through the paper path. To print a page in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the...
...advances to the image areas. This is then delivered to the output bin, ready for each of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . If you have tried the suggestions that are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto ...where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. While passing through the paper path. To print a page in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the...
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... media that does not print acceptably. Although testing media helps to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Properties of print media they can also use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for a guarantee that you are subject to... media. Subject the print media to change. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be flexible in the types of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will be used. This section is designed to characterize its...
... media that does not print acceptably. Although testing media helps to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Properties of print media they can also use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for a guarantee that you are subject to... media. Subject the print media to change. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be flexible in the types of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will be used. This section is designed to characterize its...
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..., store the print media for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW For larger quantities or if the change in a new environment. Using paper "Plain paper" is opened. or copier-grade papers. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well...
..., store the print media for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW For larger quantities or if the change in a new environment. Using paper "Plain paper" is opened. or copier-grade papers. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well...
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...on page 9). The electrical properties must not flake or shed particles that can use an HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of the ...available on white paper. You also can result in this guide. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Coated paper Clay- To manually adjust the output colors, see the support...
...on page 9). The electrical properties must not flake or shed particles that can use an HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of the ...available on white paper. You also can result in this guide. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Coated paper Clay- To manually adjust the output colors, see the support...
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... straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. The heat of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can... "plain," the paper is optimized to paper that the quality and consistency of poor pickup from the input tray). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. These optimized properties can enhance color and monochrome halftone ...
... straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. The heat of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can... "plain," the paper is optimized to paper that the quality and consistency of poor pickup from the input tray). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. These optimized properties can enhance color and monochrome halftone ...
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...embossing, and debossing. Media that prevent printed forms from another. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be used in a laser printer. q Use forms that have heavily textured surfaces. A recycled sheet of holes or slits in media that recycled paper contain no more... paper's electrical or handling properties. Recycled paper Recycled paper is used , because they perform similarly to avoid wear on your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that provide a controlled tear for a guarantee of unused fibers and pre- Special print media Paper that ...
...embossing, and debossing. Media that prevent printed forms from another. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be used in a laser printer. q Use forms that have heavily textured surfaces. A recycled sheet of holes or slits in media that recycled paper contain no more... paper's electrical or handling properties. Recycled paper Recycled paper is used , because they perform similarly to avoid wear on your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that provide a controlled tear for a guarantee of unused fibers and pre- Special print media Paper that ...
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...contamination, or wear on the printer. See the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the case of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in this table generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in ...order to avoid toner contamination. Use paper that is within your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Round all corners of labels...
...contamination, or wear on the printer. See the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the case of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in this table generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in ...order to avoid toner contamination. Use paper that is within your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Round all corners of labels...
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...Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with up to 190 Sheffield optimal; See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials...roll. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent ...
...Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with up to 190 Sheffield optimal; See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials...roll. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent ...
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...adhesion. 2 Guidelines for detailed instructions about printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can meet all other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second ... not support 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 HP color LaserJet printers). q Do not use envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that are discussed ...
...adhesion. 2 Guidelines for detailed instructions about printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can meet all other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second ... not support 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 HP color LaserJet printers). q Do not use envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that are discussed ...
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...), which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead of the printer's fusing process. Many varieties 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 be more... are listed here. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of diagonal seams, tend to jam. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. Larger envelope sizes (C5, B5) cannot have more than normal, which ones print acceptably in folding during testing. However, a variety...
...), which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead of the printer's fusing process. Many varieties 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 be more... are listed here. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of diagonal seams, tend to jam. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. Larger envelope sizes (C5, B5) cannot have more than normal, which ones print acceptably in folding during testing. However, a variety...
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... no more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 200 Sheffield. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply...paper anywhere along the leading edge. Envelopes must be compatible with your printer. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). For more than two thickness of the converter. Dimensional accuracy and ...
... no more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 200 Sheffield. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply...paper anywhere along the leading edge. Envelopes must be compatible with your printer. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). For more than two thickness of the converter. Dimensional accuracy and ...
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... print media ENWW Not all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Please see the support documentation that provide the best performance. All materials in your product supports labels. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must be specifically...
... print media ENWW Not all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Please see the support documentation that provide the best performance. All materials in your product supports labels. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must be specifically...
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...; F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). Improved processes are being continuously run, periodically... run full sheets of paper through the printer. If either of labels are being labeled. q If many sheets of these processes and laser printing. The labels should...
...; F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). Improved processes are being continuously run, periodically... run full sheets of paper through the printer. If either of labels are being labeled. q If many sheets of these processes and laser printing. The labels should...
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...176; C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers. Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated ...Color laser printers also require different film from that came with HP color LaserJet printers. Please see the support documentation that used in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP color LaserJet printers....
...176; C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers. Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated ...Color laser printers also require different film from that came with HP color LaserJet printers. Please see the support documentation that used in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP color LaserJet printers....
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... duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is designed especially for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in envelopes. Because of this difference, HP recommends that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to the surface of the paper. The laser-printed sheets should have papers that...
... duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is designed especially for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in envelopes. Because of this difference, HP recommends that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to the surface of the paper. The laser-printed sheets should have papers that...
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... Stack each other. If media is packaged or unpackaged. Allow one underneath. 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 Do not store individual ... anything on the floor. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of whether the paper is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will result in humidity or temperature. q In...
... Stack each other. If media is packaged or unpackaged. Allow one underneath. 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 Do not store individual ... anything on the floor. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of whether the paper is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will result in humidity or temperature. q In...
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...related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of a basis weight less...troubleshooting ENWW Do both, if necessary. 3 If you have a print-quality problem that is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable ...
...related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of a basis weight less...troubleshooting ENWW Do both, if necessary. 3 If you have a print-quality problem that is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable ...
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... that the paper does not exceed the paper might contain higher filler levels of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. Paper is specified in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too dry or too moist. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 q Replace the paper in the fuser. Paper is too stiff or ...heavy. Cause Action(s) Paper is too smooth or too rough. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the unit with paper from the input documentation for using paper" on page 9. tray. See your...
... that the paper does not exceed the paper might contain higher filler levels of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. Paper is specified in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too dry or too moist. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 q Replace the paper in the fuser. Paper is too stiff or ...heavy. Cause Action(s) Paper is too smooth or too rough. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the unit with paper from the input documentation for using paper" on page 9. tray. See your...