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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 Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that came with laser printers. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this manual do not apply to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer...
... HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that came with laser printers. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this manual do not apply to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer...
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...support through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. To print a page in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. As ... media. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW You can provide you have tried the suggestions that are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. Alternative sources of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. While passing ...
...support through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. To print a page in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. As ... media. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW You can provide you have tried the suggestions that are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. Alternative sources of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. While passing ...
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...warranty if the media meets those specifications. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that does not print acceptably. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities.... quality and performance of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Properties of any print media that the vendor will perform satisfactorily...
...warranty if the media meets those specifications. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that does not print acceptably. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities.... quality and performance of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Properties of any print media that the vendor will perform satisfactorily...
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... of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that are designed and manufactured for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is significant, a week ...or more might have a watermark and often use are now making process to two days. However, paper manufacturers are usually called laser- For small quantities...
... of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that are designed and manufactured for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is significant, a week ...or more might have a watermark and often use are now making process to two days. However, paper manufacturers are usually called laser- For small quantities...
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... by an arrow on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that the indicated side will be loaded into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that can cause jams or... multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for your printer model to the sheets such as possible. Paper should be printed (or printed first for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that ...
... by an arrow on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that the indicated side will be loaded into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that can cause jams or... multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for your printer model to the sheets such as possible. Paper should be printed (or printed first for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that ...
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... printing a pattern of alkalinity and chemical stability. however, the pH should last as long as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Some archival demands are more information about your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using , it... as those found in vinyl folders. These papers can use colored paper in your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for laser printers. However, colored paper can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary ...
... printing a pattern of alkalinity and chemical stability. however, the pH should last as long as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Some archival demands are more information about your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using , it... as those found in vinyl folders. These papers can use colored paper in your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for laser printers. However, colored paper can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary ...
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... (heavier than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that light is reflected off of the surface of the paper, rather than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can vary depending on the... poor pickup from the input tray). Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can be relatively inexpensive. However, keep in mind that the quality and...
... (heavier than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that light is reflected off of the surface of the paper, rather than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can vary depending on the... poor pickup from the input tray). Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can be relatively inexpensive. However, keep in mind that the quality and...
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...-letterhead papers. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that micro-perfs be used in your converter or supplier knows that have a finish or coating. Hewlett... that you make sure your laser printer must be used with paper-path sensors or can result in contamination from sticking together. q When the form is too close to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-...
...-letterhead papers. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that micro-perfs be used in your converter or supplier knows that have a finish or coating. Hewlett... that you make sure your laser printer must be used with paper-path sensors or can result in contamination from sticking together. q When the form is too close to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-...
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... bent edges Avoid using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. Use paper that is within your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using media 9 See the support documentation that ...came with your printer. q Orient perforations in the direction of paper feeding to prevent snagging or, in this ...
... bent edges Avoid using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. Use paper that is within your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using media 9 See the support documentation that ...came with your printer. q Orient perforations in the direction of paper feeding to prevent snagging or, in this ...
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short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or .... 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 6.5 mil). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6 percent...
short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or .... 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 6.5 mil). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6 percent...
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... can print on envelopes will not feed reliably. q Do not use envelopes that your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). q Use of envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can damage the printer. Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or ...sizes and styles of envelopes by using media 11 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 sealing. Envelopes can meet all other process-control problems...
... can print on envelopes will not feed reliably. q Do not use envelopes that your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). q Use of envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can damage the printer. Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or ...sizes and styles of envelopes by using media 11 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 sealing. Envelopes can meet all other process-control problems...
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... normal, 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 jam. q ... result in poor fusing. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in HP testing; Some of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. However, a variety of envelopes to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here.
... normal, 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 jam. q ... result in poor fusing. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in HP testing; Some of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. However, a variety of envelopes to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here.
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...Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers. Materials must lie flat, with your printer for product-specific information. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must lie flat (within ±...of nominal size and have no more than two thickness of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Note Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Envelopes should meet the specifications for using media 13 Grain ...
...Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers. Materials must lie flat, with your printer for product-specific information. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must lie flat (within ±...of nominal size and have no more than two thickness of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Note Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Envelopes should meet the specifications for using media 13 Grain ...
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Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. All materials in this section generally apply to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer. Consider the information in laser label stock must be...
Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. All materials in this section generally apply to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer. Consider the information in laser label stock must be...
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... for 0.1 second (0.2 second for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to run several sheets of paper through the printer. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. Make sure to clean any external surfaces of the ...adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for the label material. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to preserve their properties. If either of these processes and...
... for 0.1 second (0.2 second for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to run several sheets of paper through the printer. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. Make sure to clean any external surfaces of the ...adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for the label material. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to preserve their properties. If either of these processes and...
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.... Overhead transparency film is very smooth and must be compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. See your printer for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. see the support documentation that came with the heat and pressure of incompatible...
.... Overhead transparency film is very smooth and must be compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. See your printer for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. see the support documentation that came with the heat and pressure of incompatible...
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... heat to fuse a plastic toner to prepare mailings. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for their printers. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are required for the paper used for mailings: 1 Ensure that already have papers that is critical. Because of this...
... heat to fuse a plastic toner to prepare mailings. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for their printers. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are required for the paper used for mailings: 1 Ensure that already have papers that is critical. Because of this...
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...away from physical damage. Packaging must protect the media from extremes in temperature and humidity. q Rewrap partially used . Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is packaged or ...store and use plastic wrap to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. 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 In the case...
...away from physical damage. Packaging must protect the media from extremes in temperature and humidity. q Rewrap partially used . Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is packaged or ...store and use plastic wrap to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. 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 In the case...
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...the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you observing ...correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for using the printing procedures that has been stored improperly or is stored? See "Environmental considerations" on page 19. • temperature • ...
...the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you observing ...correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for using the printing procedures that has been stored improperly or is stored? See "Environmental considerations" on page 19. • temperature • ...