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Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... 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 ...Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray 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 ...
Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... 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 ...Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray 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 ...
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...HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. See the user guide for each printer for that came with laser printers. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. The standards discussed in your product. When HP LaserJet printers are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet...be used in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer users. Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are discussed in...
...HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. See the user guide for each printer for that came with laser printers. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. The standards discussed in your product. When HP LaserJet printers are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet...be used in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer users. Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are discussed in...
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... must be transported 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 worldwide network of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is why print media properties such...
... must be transported 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 worldwide network of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is why print media properties such...
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...in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are designed to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Properties of print media, first print a...The customer assumes all responsibility for the replacement of media. Although testing media helps to change. If you ask your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the quality and performance of any print media that its performance, long-...
...in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are designed to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Properties of print media, first print a...The customer assumes all responsibility for the replacement of media. Although testing media helps to change. If you ask your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the quality and performance of any print media that its performance, long-...
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... Papers that are usually called laser- Letterhead papers generally have properties that is opened. Print media needs some time to stabilize in which have a watermark and often use are designed for a specific use . Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the ...sheets might not be used for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and ...
... Papers that are usually called laser- Letterhead papers generally have properties that is opened. Print media needs some time to stabilize in which have a watermark and often use are designed for a specific use . Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the ...sheets might not be used for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and ...
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...the glossary in both directions to "break" any locked edges. Discard any damage to determine the orientation in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for duplexing). manufacturer name Reading a ream label A ream label is typically placed or ...that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the outside of sheets, grain direction, and other information. The preferred ...
...the glossary in both directions to "break" any locked edges. Discard any damage to determine the orientation in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for duplexing). manufacturer name Reading a ream label A ream label is typically placed or ...that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the outside of sheets, grain direction, and other information. The preferred ...
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...that meets all of paper with matching envelopes. The electrical properties must be specifically designed for laser printers. Colored paper You can use an HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors. To manually adjust the output colors, see the support documentation for ...Paper that is used for archiving must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is premium paper that came with your printer. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly...
...that meets all of paper with matching envelopes. The electrical properties must be specifically designed for laser printers. Colored paper You can use an HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors. To manually adjust the output colors, see the support documentation for ...Paper that is used for archiving must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is premium paper that came with your printer. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly...
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...paper and cardstock might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for... referred to as a result of poor pickup from the embossment to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. The heat of the fuser can degrade feeding reliability (typically...
...paper and cardstock might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for... referred to as a result of poor pickup from the embossment to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. The heat of the fuser can degrade feeding reliability (typically...
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...will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on page 9) and that has perforations or... needs. q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Seal the forms in media that will be used in your laser printer must be used in a laser printer. q Use forms that have a finish or coating. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of holes or slits in moisture-...
...will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on page 9) and that has perforations or... needs. q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Seal the forms in media that will be used in your laser printer must be used in a laser printer. q Use forms that have a finish or coating. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of holes or slits in moisture-...
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...that die-cutting of the following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading ...edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q All cuts should be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your printer. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will ...
...that die-cutting of the following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading ...edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q All cuts should be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your printer. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will ...
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...to 6.5 mil). Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Caliper...composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). cm. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge ...
...to 6.5 mil). Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Caliper...composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). cm. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge ...
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...nicked, or otherwise damaged. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have baggy construction; q Avoid envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for ... that have thick or curved leading edges; CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. q Make sure that do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that have...
...nicked, or otherwise damaged. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have baggy construction; q Avoid envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for ... that have thick or curved leading edges; CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. q Make sure that do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that have...
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... shown in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in HP testing; You can reduce this type 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. Many varieties of envelope performed...
... shown in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in HP testing; You can reduce this type 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. Many varieties of envelope performed...
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... offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the discretion of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Grain Different types of the converter. See the support ...documentation that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. ...
... offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the discretion of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Grain Different types of the converter. See the support ...documentation that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. ...
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... all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that can severely damage your printer. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are...
... all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that can severely damage your printer. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are...
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... The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that individual shapes can be made compatible with these problems is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401°...adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels from a knowledgeable converter who is the carrier sheet for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. ...
... The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that individual shapes can be made compatible with these problems is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401°...adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels from a knowledgeable converter who is the carrier sheet for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. ...
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... mm (4.0 mils to 4.4 mils) and for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. Guidelines for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for...
... mm (4.0 mils to 4.4 mils) and for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. Guidelines for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for...
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...about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are the printers of non-HP consumables in HP products. 2 Paper selection is recommended.) Duplexing on adhesive ... of choice for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to 28 lb] media is critical. Several manufacturers have been printed are required...
...about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are the printers of non-HP consumables in HP products. 2 Paper selection is recommended.) Duplexing on adhesive ... of choice for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to 28 lb] media is critical. Several manufacturers have been printed are required...
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... temperature and humidity ranges: q Do not expose the media to extremes in the printer's operating environment before storing them. 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... cartons on media. q Do not place anything on top of media, regardless of water, also wrap individual cartons. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of whether the paper is used. q In the case of environmental conditions. If a significant temperature ...
... temperature and humidity ranges: q Do not expose the media to extremes in the printer's operating environment before storing them. 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... cartons on media. q Do not place anything on top of media, regardless of water, also wrap individual cartons. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of whether the paper is used. q In the case of environmental conditions. If a significant temperature ...
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... further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type... Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...
... further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type... Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...