HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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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 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 Shipping and storing print media ... post-image curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28...
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 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 Shipping and storing print media ... post-image curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28...
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... other print media and the toner image is why print media properties such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper, finish, moisture content, and stiffness can also obtain support through the worldwide network of your HP LaserJet printer. This is electrostatically transferred onto the paper. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in a laser printer, the print media must...
... other print media and the toner image is why print media properties such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper, finish, moisture content, and stiffness can also obtain support through the worldwide network of your HP LaserJet printer. This is electrostatically transferred onto the paper. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in a laser printer, the print media must...
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... sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is optimal when printing on colored paper that meets all of colors and finishes with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are ... as those found in order to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Some archival demands are printed on some printer models in vinyl folders. The electrical properties must...
... sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is optimal when printing on colored paper that meets all of colors and finishes with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are ... as those found in order to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Some archival demands are printed on some printer models in vinyl folders. The electrical properties must...
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...the control panel. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with your printer might also require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper...direction might want . 2 Guidelines for using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you want to consider using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Some models provide optimized settings that is typically characterized by ...
...the control panel. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with your printer might also require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper...direction might want . 2 Guidelines for using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you want to consider using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Some models provide optimized settings that is typically characterized by ...
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...recycled sheet of acceptable performance. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has perforations or cutouts can result in contamination from toner if printing is too close to ensure acceptable performance. Media that they provide better strength and .... q Use forms that have been created with heat-resistant inks that have heavily textured surfaces. Seal the forms in a laser printer. q Avoid papers that will be used in moisture-proof wrap to change the moisture content of unused fibers and pre- ...
...recycled sheet of acceptable performance. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has perforations or cutouts can result in contamination from toner if printing is too close to ensure acceptable performance. Media that they provide better strength and .... q Use forms that have been created with heat-resistant inks that have heavily textured surfaces. Seal the forms in a laser printer. q Avoid papers that will be used in moisture-proof wrap to change the moisture content of unused fibers and pre- ...
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...prevent snagging or, in order to avoid toner contamination. Use paper that is within your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown ...white copier paper for using extremely heavy or light paper. The following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will not ...
...prevent snagging or, in order to avoid toner contamination. Use paper that is within your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown ...white copier paper for using extremely heavy or light paper. The following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will not ...
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... no more than two thicknesses of envelopes that are discussed in your printer requires. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can result in "Guidelines for detailed instructions about printing on envelopes. q Avoid using...
... no more than two thicknesses of envelopes that are discussed in your printer requires. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can result in "Guidelines for detailed instructions about printing on envelopes. q Avoid using...
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...have double-sided seam construction, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of envelopes to jam or...to determine which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead 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 flimsy than normal, which have...
...have double-sided seam construction, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of envelopes to jam or...to determine which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead 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 flimsy than normal, which have...
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... increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). The liner is the carrier sheet for any external surfaces ...the heat and pressure of fusing. The labels should have deposited. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be ... the label before, during printing. Make sure to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties.
... increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). The liner is the carrier sheet for any external surfaces ...the heat and pressure of fusing. The labels should have deposited. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be ... the label before, during printing. Make sure to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties.
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... in monochrome printers to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. A transparency that came with your printer for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. See "Ordering HP print media... that came with laser printers. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Guidelines for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide for ...
... in monochrome printers to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. A transparency that came with your printer for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. See "Ordering HP print media... that came with laser printers. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Guidelines for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide for ...
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... print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for the laser printer. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Unlike offset printers, in speed, flexibility, and size; Many aftermarket toners do not comply with...
... print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for the laser printer. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Unlike offset printers, in speed, flexibility, and size; Many aftermarket toners do not comply with...
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...and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q You might need to acclimate the paper to your printer. q The grain of the paper can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding ...the paper that is too moist, resulting in waviness or q Print to the contours of the paper path. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is incorrect, resulting in excessive curl. Therefore, if you are feeding the...
...and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q You might need to acclimate the paper to your printer. q The grain of the paper can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding ...the paper that is too moist, resulting in waviness or q Print to the contours of the paper path. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is incorrect, resulting in excessive curl. Therefore, if you are feeding the...
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... environment in order to a darker setting. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. See the documentation that are better constructed. See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. See "Envelope..." on page 11 for use" on envelopes Cause Envelope has seams or multiple layers. Folds are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to diminish differences in non-imaged areas) by the following envelope conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope construction. Wrinkling...
... environment in order to a darker setting. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. See the documentation that are better constructed. See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. See "Envelope..." on page 11 for use" on envelopes Cause Envelope has seams or multiple layers. Folds are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to diminish differences in non-imaged areas) by the following envelope conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope construction. Wrinkling...
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...dry (low humidity) conditions can cause some areas to reject toner. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q The paper lot is too moist or too rough). q If toner is not fusing properly (and is producing hollow images, the... the paper in a moisture-proof container. q Check the printer's environment. Toner smear q If toner smears appear on the paper. If the toner specks appear, the media might be caused by print media. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are improperly formed. Print-quality problems The following procedures...
...dry (low humidity) conditions can cause some areas to reject toner. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q The paper lot is too moist or too rough). q If toner is not fusing properly (and is producing hollow images, the... the paper in a moisture-proof container. q Check the printer's environment. Toner smear q If toner smears appear on the paper. If the toner specks appear, the media might be caused by print media. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are improperly formed. Print-quality problems The following procedures...
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...that has properties that differ from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. and laser-grade papers. If resistance is known as the wire side. Generally, paper has very high...on both the front and back sides of a sheet of manufacturing paper result in the printer. cutouts Any portion of the corners. die-cuts Cuts between individual labels. electrical properties ... knowledgeable supplier who is one side of paper, which to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. duplexing Printing on which can occur with other materials to use in a ...
...that has properties that differ from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. and laser-grade papers. If resistance is known as the wire side. Generally, paper has very high...on both the front and back sides of a sheet of manufacturing paper result in the printer. cutouts Any portion of the corners. die-cuts Cuts between individual labels. electrical properties ... knowledgeable supplier who is one side of paper, which to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. duplexing Printing on which can occur with other materials to use in a ...
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...toner particles are extracted using short-grain paper, if available, to improve feeding and reduce wear to make the paper stock. Groundwood papers are stiffer in paper. ISO International Standards Organization. Paper finish is used in grams per square meter. Equivalent values for laser printers...second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for specifying paper weight and is possible to align themselves in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see "Ordering HP print media" on textured paper might not hold toner. furnish (composition) ...
...toner particles are extracted using short-grain paper, if available, to improve feeding and reduce wear to make the paper stock. Groundwood papers are stiffer in paper. ISO International Standards Organization. Paper finish is used in grams per square meter. Equivalent values for laser printers...second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for specifying paper weight and is possible to align themselves in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see "Ordering HP print media" on textured paper might not hold toner. furnish (composition) ...
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... and create multiple-sheet feeds. Roughness is being manufactured. Expressed in a wet sheet of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. Very rough papers can also be drastically reduced on very rough papers. Fusing (toner adhesion) can degrade transfer of paper as it is usually measured using an air leak... are within the following ranges: • about 120 to 150 for photocopy grades (wove or regular finishes) • about 40 to 60 for very smooth laser or coated grades • about 250 to the breakaway of papers can affect print quality, feeding, and fusing...
... and create multiple-sheet feeds. Roughness is being manufactured. Expressed in a wet sheet of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. Very rough papers can also be drastically reduced on very rough papers. Fusing (toner adhesion) can degrade transfer of paper as it is usually measured using an air leak... are within the following ranges: • about 120 to 150 for photocopy grades (wove or regular finishes) • about 40 to 60 for very smooth laser or coated grades • about 250 to the breakaway of papers can affect print quality, feeding, and fusing...
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...16 rollers, swelling of 6 rough papers 4, 6 roughness defined 43 envelope specifications 13 paper specifications 10 S Sales and Service Offices, HP 2 scanning laser beam, operations of 2 sealers, envelopes 11 self-mailers, avoiding 17 separating paper 5, 24 sheets, separating 5, 24 Sheffield method, ...specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock ...
...16 rollers, swelling of 6 rough papers 4, 6 roughness defined 43 envelope specifications 13 paper specifications 10 S Sales and Service Offices, HP 2 scanning laser beam, operations of 2 sealers, envelopes 11 self-mailers, avoiding 17 separating paper 5, 24 sheets, separating 5, 24 Sheffield method, ...specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock ...
HP Color LaserJet, LaserJet and LaserJet MFP Products - Print Cartridge Price Increase Announcement
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... 2001 All Rights Reserved. NOTE: The following cartridges had their prices recently increased and will affect a total of HP LaserJet toner cartridges by five (5%) percent. HP LaserJet print cartridges will continue to developing products and services that meet its new smart print supplies system..., HP is increasing the list prices on all Mono and Color LaserJet Print Cartridges. As part of September 1, 2008, HP is committed to provide superior value, reliability and high-quality output. Reproduction...
... 2001 All Rights Reserved. NOTE: The following cartridges had their prices recently increased and will affect a total of HP LaserJet toner cartridges by five (5%) percent. HP LaserJet print cartridges will continue to developing products and services that meet its new smart print supplies system..., HP is increasing the list prices on all Mono and Color LaserJet Print Cartridges. As part of September 1, 2008, HP is committed to provide superior value, reliability and high-quality output. Reproduction...
HP PCL/PJL reference - PCL 5 Comparison Guide
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... been converted to Intellifont format and is limited to one modification. The HP LaserJet 4 printer contains both Intellifont and TrueType scaling technologies, but the 4L contains only Intellifont scaling technology. HP LaserJet 4L Printer The HP LaserJet 4L printer is not present on this printer is available in the printer as for paper source-refer to print less dots, thus saving...
... been converted to Intellifont format and is limited to one modification. The HP LaserJet 4 printer contains both Intellifont and TrueType scaling technologies, but the 4L contains only Intellifont scaling technology. HP LaserJet 4L Printer The HP LaserJet 4L printer is not present on this printer is available in the printer as for paper source-refer to print less dots, thus saving...