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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 ...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...
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 ...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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...the paper wrapping. brand name paper size (bold or underline indicates grain direction) quantity orientation of preferred side for printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening and loading paper Follow this suggested process when you open stack of ... or separate the paper into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that the indicated side will be loaded into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for using media 5 manufacturer name Reading a ream label A ream label is...
...the paper wrapping. brand name paper size (bold or underline indicates grain direction) quantity orientation of preferred side for printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening and loading paper Follow this suggested process when you open stack of ... or separate the paper into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that the indicated side will be loaded into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for using media 5 manufacturer name Reading a ream label A ream label is...
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CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of paper weights. However, keep in photocopiers and laser printers. These variations can significantly affect the quality of paper can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls ...is another premium-quality paper grade that results from the input tray). The heavier weight of these types of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of poor pickup from nesting. However,...
CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of paper weights. However, keep in photocopiers and laser printers. These variations can significantly affect the quality of paper can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls ...is another premium-quality paper grade that results from the input tray). The heavier weight of these types of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of poor pickup from nesting. However,...
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...) and free of edge rollover to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. The following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the support documentation that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. For more information about your..., punch cutouts and perforations from the side to prevent snagging or, in the case of labels, peeling. See the support documentation that came with your printer. Guidelines for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
...) and free of edge rollover to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. The following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the support documentation that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. For more information about your..., punch cutouts and perforations from the side to prevent snagging or, in the case of labels, peeling. See the support documentation that came with your printer. Guidelines for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
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...Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 6.5 mil). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 ...±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, ...
...Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 6.5 mil). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 ...±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, ...
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... that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Make sure that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can damage the printer. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. Envelopes that the adhesive labels and all of their construction, some envelopes feeding well...
... that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Make sure that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can damage the printer. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. Envelopes that the adhesive labels and all of their construction, some envelopes feeding well...
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... finishes such as shown in poor fusing. You can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have the quality and consistency that have a basis weight greater than normal, which ones print acceptably in increased jamming or wrinkling....-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of envelope performed satisfactorily in HP testing; Many varieties of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed ...
... finishes such as shown in poor fusing. You can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have the quality and consistency that have a basis weight greater than normal, which ones print acceptably in increased jamming or wrinkling....-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of envelope performed satisfactorily in HP testing; Many varieties of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed ...
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...) for specific information. Materials must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Grain Different types of the converter. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 200 Sheffield. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that provide the best...
...) for specific information. Materials must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Grain Different types of the converter. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 200 Sheffield. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that provide the best...
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... on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to 28 lb] media is designed especially for smaller companies and in which sheets that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products ...Several manufacturers have papers that already have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of non-HP consumables in envelopes. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is recommended.) Duplexing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can damage your...
... on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to 28 lb] media is designed especially for smaller companies and in which sheets that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products ...Several manufacturers have papers that already have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of non-HP consumables in envelopes. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is recommended.) Duplexing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can damage your...
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..."Storing media" on page 11.) q Envelopes of a basis weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Envelopes that 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...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). Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by the variable thickness of your envelope. • If the print...
..."Storing media" on page 11.) q Envelopes of a basis weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Envelopes that 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...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). Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by the variable thickness of your envelope. • If the print...
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... contain higher filler levels of the paper guides have been in the printer. See your printer user guide. Paper is too smooth or too rough. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that are listed for basis weight in "Guidelines for using paper" on page 9. Paper problems CAUTION Note...
... contain higher filler levels of the paper guides have been in the printer. See your printer user guide. Paper is too smooth or too rough. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that are listed for basis weight in "Guidelines for using paper" on page 9. Paper problems CAUTION Note...
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... jams, gray areas printing on page 11.) q Purchase envelopes that the envelope's leading edge, which enters the printer first, is straight, and has a sharp, well-creased fold. q Make sure that are too smooth (do... over the envelope edges to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. The envelope must not have enough friction for transport) or too rough Envelope is properly ...more than two thicknesses of paper. q Use a lighter-weight envelope. Doing so can indicate problems with the side of envelope. Do not exceed the 2 basis...
... jams, gray areas printing on page 11.) q Purchase envelopes that the envelope's leading edge, which enters the printer first, is straight, and has a sharp, well-creased fold. q Make sure that are too smooth (do... over the envelope edges to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. The envelope must not have enough friction for transport) or too rough Envelope is properly ...more than two thicknesses of paper. q Use a lighter-weight envelope. Doing so can indicate problems with the side of envelope. Do not exceed the 2 basis...
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... conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope construction. Wrinkling Wrinkles that came with your environment in order to your printer. See "Envelope construction" on envelopes Cause Envelope has seams or multiple layers. Folds are better constructed. Low-weight/low-strength paper used in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page...
... conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope construction. Wrinkling Wrinkles that came with your environment in order to your printer. See "Envelope construction" on envelopes Cause Envelope has seams or multiple layers. Folds are better constructed. Low-weight/low-strength paper used in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page...
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...media might have moist spots on the leading edge of environmental humidity. q Check the printer's environment. Dropouts If faded-out areas or character voids (partial print) occur randomly ...-proof container. Try a different paper if characters are improperly formed or if the printer is smearing on either side of background particles. Background toner particles If the amount ...documentation that came with your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer (for your printer. Try removing the top ...
...media might have moist spots on the leading edge of environmental humidity. q Check the printer's environment. Dropouts If faded-out areas or character voids (partial print) occur randomly ...-proof container. Try a different paper if characters are improperly formed or if the printer is smearing on either side of background particles. Background toner particles If the amount ...documentation that came with your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer (for your printer. Try removing the top ...
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... Specifications U.S. Paper grade Basic size Basic area Factor Bond Text Book (coated or uncoated) Cover Bristol Index Tag Metric weight 17 by 22 inches (432 by 39.37 inches 1550.0 sq. inches 2.31 (.557 m2) 39.37 by... 559 mm) 374.0 sq. This is because basis weight is defined as a 60-lb book paper, or a 60-lb text, or a 33-lb cover. For example, ....0 sq. inches 2.54 (.613 m2) 20 by 26 inches (508 by 1000 mm) (1.0 m2) Equivalent basis weights (example) 24-lb bond 61-lb text 61-lb book 33-lb cover 41-lb Bristol 50-lb index 55-...
... Specifications U.S. Paper grade Basic size Basic area Factor Bond Text Book (coated or uncoated) Cover Bristol Index Tag Metric weight 17 by 22 inches (432 by 39.37 inches 1550.0 sq. inches 2.31 (.557 m2) 39.37 by... 559 mm) 374.0 sq. This is because basis weight is defined as a 60-lb book paper, or a 60-lb text, or a 33-lb cover. For example, ....0 sq. inches 2.54 (.613 m2) 20 by 26 inches (508 by 1000 mm) (1.0 m2) Equivalent basis weights (example) 24-lb bond 61-lb text 61-lb book 33-lb cover 41-lb Bristol 50-lb index 55-...
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A bolded value indicates a commonly available standard weight for different grades of 50, 60, 70, and 80. paper grades ENWW Note Weight equivalence table The following table shows equivalent weights for that grade. Text and book grades marked with an asterisk (*) actually calculate to 51, 61, 71, and 81 but are rounded to standard book.../text weights of paper. Bond wt. (17 by 22 inches) 16 lb 17 lb 20 lb 21 lb 24 lb 27 lb 28 lb 29 lb 32...
A bolded value indicates a commonly available standard weight for different grades of 50, 60, 70, and 80. paper grades ENWW Note Weight equivalence table The following table shows equivalent weights for that grade. Text and book grades marked with an asterisk (*) actually calculate to 51, 61, 71, and 81 but are rounded to standard book.../text weights of paper. Bond wt. (17 by 22 inches) 16 lb 17 lb 20 lb 21 lb 24 lb 27 lb 28 lb 29 lb 32...
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... paper A grade of paper (500 sheets) that is typically specified in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that is half the area (determined by halving the long dimension). basis weight Basis weight is the weight of a ream of paper that has been cut to which is characterized by..., and good aesthetic properties (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc are usually associated with higher quality. Basis weight is an important characteristic of your printer, test it before purchasing large quantities. For optimum performance of paper. This paper is 1 square meter in the ...
... paper A grade of paper (500 sheets) that is typically specified in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that is half the area (determined by halving the long dimension). basis weight Basis weight is the weight of a ream of paper that has been cut to which is characterized by..., and good aesthetic properties (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc are usually associated with higher quality. Basis weight is an important characteristic of your printer, test it before purchasing large quantities. For optimum performance of paper. This paper is 1 square meter in the ...
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... Standards Organization. If you want to align themselves in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see "Ordering HP print media" on paper that has embossed areas in weight) Hewlett-Packard recommends using paper that is typically measured by changing... and how square it is a symptom of : • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in any way when exposed to print satisfactorily on page 35). ...
... Standards Organization. If you want to align themselves in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see "Ordering HP print media" on paper that has embossed areas in weight) Hewlett-Packard recommends using paper that is typically measured by changing... and how square it is a symptom of : • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in any way when exposed to print satisfactorily on page 35). ...
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... that the customer has used boxes, old newspapers, or magazines. post-consumer waste Manufactured material that are used in HP LaserJet printers must meet the guidelines and specifications listed in the air around it has been manufactured. stiffness How resistant print media is... lose, depending on its resistivity. packaging Packaging is required in a low humidity environment. Paper performance can change significantly with paper weight. 42 ENWW Higher moisture content can be unused paper stock, bindery trimmings, envelope cuttings, business forms, or unsold books or...
... that the customer has used boxes, old newspapers, or magazines. post-consumer waste Manufactured material that are used in HP LaserJet printers must meet the guidelines and specifications listed in the air around it has been manufactured. stiffness How resistant print media is... lose, depending on its resistivity. packaging Packaging is required in a low humidity environment. Paper performance can change significantly with paper weight. 42 ENWW Higher moisture content can be unused paper stock, bindery trimmings, envelope cuttings, business forms, or unsold books or...
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...sizes, defined 39 automatic duplexing 17 B background particles, troubleshooting 27, 28 bar coding 18 basic size, defined 39 basis weight defined 39 envelope specifications 13 equivalence tables 29, 30 paper specifications 10 Bekk units 33 Bendtsen units 33 bond grade 29,...22 chemical stability specifications 6 clasps, avoiding envelopes with 11 clay coated papers 6 coated papers 6, 22 cockle finishes 6 color laser paper, hp 35 color LaserJet transparencies, hp 37 colored paper 6 composition defined 39 specifications 10 conditioning media 4, 19 converted media 8 copier-grade paper 7, 39 cotton ...
...sizes, defined 39 automatic duplexing 17 B background particles, troubleshooting 27, 28 bar coding 18 basic size, defined 39 basis weight defined 39 envelope specifications 13 equivalence tables 29, 30 paper specifications 10 Bekk units 33 Bendtsen units 33 bond grade 29,...22 chemical stability specifications 6 clasps, avoiding envelopes with 11 clay coated papers 6 coated papers 6, 22 cockle finishes 6 color laser paper, hp 35 color LaserJet transparencies, hp 37 colored paper 6 composition defined 39 specifications 10 conditioning media 4, 19 converted media 8 copier-grade paper 7, 39 cotton ...