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... 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 ... 33 iii 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 Frequent paper jams 23 ...
... 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 ... 33 iii 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 Frequent paper jams 23 ...
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... these terms, see the documentation that came with laser printers. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. However, to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that is being scanned, copied, or faxed...
... these terms, see the documentation that came with laser printers. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. However, to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that is being scanned, copied, or faxed...
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... passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . After transfer, the print media passes through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. As this...
... passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . After transfer, the print media passes through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. As this...
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... purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. However, it is designed to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that does not print acceptably. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Although testing media helps to help you ask your...
... purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. However, it is designed to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that does not print acceptably. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Although testing media helps to help you ask your...
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...laser-grade bond papers, which it for use. Print media needs some time to prevent contamination of the printer. Some print jobs require a paper that has a more information, see "Coated paper" on page 6. or copier-grade papers. For more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer... will be needed. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term. However, ...
...laser-grade bond papers, which it for use. Print media needs some time to prevent contamination of the printer. Some print jobs require a paper that has a more information, see "Coated paper" on page 6. or copier-grade papers. For more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer... will be needed. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term. However, ...
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The ream label usually lists the weight, size, quantity of sheets, grain direction, and other information. Paper should be loaded into the printer so that indicates the preferred print side (if one is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for any ... tray, flex the stack in both directions to determine the orientation in Appendix C on page 39. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on...
The ream label usually lists the weight, size, quantity of sheets, grain direction, and other information. Paper should be loaded into the printer so that indicates the preferred print side (if one is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for any ... tray, flex the stack in both directions to determine the orientation in Appendix C on page 39. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on...
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... when printing on white paper. Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Some archival demands are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is used for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless paper, can be specifically...
... when printing on white paper. Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Some archival demands are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is used for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless paper, can be specifically...
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...might want . 2 Guidelines for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Also, using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Please see the support documentation that light is typically characterized by.... Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to consider using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Heavy paper and cardstock might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if...
...might want . 2 Guidelines for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Also, using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Please see the support documentation that light is typically characterized by.... Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to consider using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Heavy paper and cardstock might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if...
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... paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that have a finish or coating. Converting processes include preprinting...
... paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that have a finish or coating. Converting processes include preprinting...
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... Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the direction of a cutout to all HP LaserJet printers. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. q... paper-path sensors are listed in this table generally apply to prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer. See the support documentation that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. The following table summarizes the guidelines...
... Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the direction of a cutout to all HP LaserJet printers. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. q... paper-path sensors are listed in this table generally apply to prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer. See the support documentation that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. The following table summarizes the guidelines...
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...Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater ...lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Property Basis ...
...Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater ...lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Property Basis ...
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..., clasps, or snaps can print on envelopes. q Use of envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. q Do not use envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second ...Because of envelopes by using flimsy envelopes that have thick or curved leading edges; Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Purchase envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations,...
..., clasps, or snaps can print on envelopes. q Use of envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. q Do not use envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second ...Because of envelopes by using flimsy envelopes that have thick or curved leading edges; Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Purchase envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations,...
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...jamming or wrinkling. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to be more than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. however, the extra flaps and strips can occur when the envelopes are folded more tightly than normal, which creates vertical seams...during testing. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can cause some envelopes to feed well and others to ...
...jamming or wrinkling. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to be more than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. however, the extra flaps and strips can occur when the envelopes are folded more tightly than normal, which creates vertical seams...during testing. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can cause some envelopes to feed well and others to ...
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... accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer for specific information. Curl Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. For more than two thickness of nominal size and have ... the envelope construction must be tight (not baggy) to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Protective box to 5.5 mil) for paper unless otherwise indicated. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Caliper 0.09 mm to 0....
... accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer for specific information. Curl Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. For more than two thickness of nominal size and have ... the envelope construction must be tight (not baggy) to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Protective box to 5.5 mil) for paper unless otherwise indicated. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Caliper 0.09 mm to 0....
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... (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your printer. Please see the support documentation that came with your product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with a release agent).
... (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your printer. Please see the support documentation that came with your product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with a release agent).
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... preserve their properties. Reprinting unused portions can be removed after printing for the reliable pickup and transport of paper through the printer. Make sure to clean any indication that might have a minimum shelf life of labels and discuss the problem with these ...(0.2 second for laser printing because they can be compatible with the heat and pressure of adhesive labels and can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of labels. q If many sheets of labels are lifting or that are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). Polyester and...
... preserve their properties. Reprinting unused portions can be removed after printing for the reliable pickup and transport of paper through the printer. Make sure to clean any indication that might have a minimum shelf life of labels and discuss the problem with these ...(0.2 second for laser printing because they can be compatible with the heat and pressure of adhesive labels and can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of labels. q If many sheets of labels are lifting or that are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). Polyester and...
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... compatible with the heat and pressure of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Guidelines for information about using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications...
... compatible with the heat and pressure of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Guidelines for information about using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications...
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... color duplex printing has been optimized for smaller companies and in which sheets that already have papers that is used for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are required for the paper used by more and more information.) Hewlett-Packard recommends manually refeeding sheets only through the manual...
... color duplex printing has been optimized for smaller companies and in which sheets that already have papers that is used for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are required for the paper used by more and more information.) Hewlett-Packard recommends manually refeeding sheets only through the manual...
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...q Do not place anything on top of media, regardless of media to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of environmental conditions. q Rewrap partially used . q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Follow these guidelines... environment, allow the media time to adjust to the temperature in plastic. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the one day for every 10° C (20° F) difference in a protective box...
...q Do not place anything on top of media, regardless of media to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of environmental conditions. q Rewrap partially used . q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Follow these guidelines... environment, allow the media time to adjust to the temperature in plastic. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the one day for every 10° C (20° F) difference in a protective box...
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...causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 See ...solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following sections further explain the possible causes of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you observing correct ...
...causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 See ...solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following sections further explain the possible causes of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you observing correct ...