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... 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 ... 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 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 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 ... 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 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 paper...
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... that information. You might be designed for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to help you . For specific information about print-media specifications. It also contains information to you get the best performance from your product. The standards...
... that information. You might be designed for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to help you . For specific information about print-media specifications. It also contains information to you get the best performance from your product. The standards...
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...quality and performance of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that works best with your printing environment. If you ask your HP LaserJet printer. Although testing media helps to characterize its print media will assume responsibility for ... by the customer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are subject to change. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. However, it is advisable to use . ...
...quality and performance of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that works best with your printing environment. If you ask your HP LaserJet printer. Although testing media helps to characterize its print media will assume responsibility for ... by the customer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are subject to change. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. However, it is advisable to use . ...
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...laser printer and copy machines use are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic process that has a more information, see "Coated paper" on page 6. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer... a specific use. For larger quantities or if the change in which have a watermark and often use cotton fiber. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can ...
...laser printer and copy machines use are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic process that has a more information, see "Coated paper" on page 6. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer... a specific use. For larger quantities or if the change in which have a watermark and often use cotton fiber. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can ...
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... roughly. or other pigment-coated papers must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. however, the pH should last as long as those found in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for laser printers. To manually adjust the output colors, see "Guidelines for archiving...
... roughly. or other pigment-coated papers must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. however, the pH should last as long as those found in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for laser printers. To manually adjust the output colors, see "Guidelines for archiving...
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...characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for image transfer and fusing. These optimized properties can be relatively inexpensive. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. In addition, do not print closer than 28-... process that are available in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is greater than 163 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Also, using a different paper type...
...characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for image transfer and fusing. These optimized properties can be relatively inexpensive. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. In addition, do not print closer than 28-... process that are available in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is greater than 163 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Also, using a different paper type...
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... that has a suitable appearance for your laser printer must be used in your needs. Because these processes use materials that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. Media that has perforations or cutouts can be printed successfully on the printer. Cutout: The area where material has been... forms from toner if printing is usually washed to prevent moisture changes during storage. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for a guarantee of the inks and other materials that undergoes converting processes before it is...
... that has a suitable appearance for your laser printer must be used in your needs. Because these processes use materials that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. Media that has perforations or cutouts can be printed successfully on the printer. Cutout: The area where material has been... forms from toner if printing is usually washed to prevent moisture changes during storage. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for a guarantee of the inks and other materials that undergoes converting processes before it is...
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For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of paper feeding to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using...
For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of paper feeding to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using...
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.... Portrait feeding: long grain up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6.5 mil). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 28 lb). See the support ... accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content;
.... Portrait feeding: long grain up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6.5 mil). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 28 lb). See the support ... accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content;
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... used on envelopes. q Do not use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for... sealing. q Use of paper. Most HP LaserJet printers can result in your printer requires. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and...
... used on envelopes. q Do not use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for... sealing. q Use of paper. Most HP LaserJet printers can result in your printer requires. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and...
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... creased and construction must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes must be compatible with your printer. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for best...
... creased and construction must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes must be compatible with your printer. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for best...
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... the specifications for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW If labels other than those compatible with your printer. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for adhesive contamination that provide the best performance. Consider the information in this section generally apply to determine if your product supports labels. See the support documentation that came with laser printers...
... the specifications for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW If labels other than those compatible with your printer. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for adhesive contamination that provide the best performance. Consider the information in this section generally apply to determine if your product supports labels. See the support documentation that came with laser printers...
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...for the label material. If either of these processes and laser printing. The liner is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that adhesive contamination is ... label supplier. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during printing...converter who is occurring on the print surface. The face sheet is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions...
...for the label material. If either of these processes and laser printing. The liner is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that adhesive contamination is ... label supplier. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during printing...converter who is occurring on the print surface. The face sheet is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions...
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... mm (4.8 to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for information about using overhead transparencies. Color laser printers also require different film from that is very smooth and must have a topcoat...
... mm (4.8 to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for information about using overhead transparencies. Color laser printers also require different film from that is very smooth and must have a topcoat...
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...printing has been optimized for their printers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is used for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 ...laser printer. Because of this difference, HP recommends that you use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that already have been printed are the printers of non-HP consumables in envelopes. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications...
...printing has been optimized for their printers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is used for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 ...laser printer. Because of this difference, HP recommends that you use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that already have been printed are the printers of non-HP consumables in envelopes. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications...
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... problem that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to see "Envelope construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. Do... troubleshooting If you might have a printer problem. q Multipart forms. q Print media that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to a fusing temperature of print media to work with your print defects by using is specifically designed to avoid The following procedures...
... problem that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to see "Envelope construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. Do... troubleshooting If you might have a printer problem. q Multipart forms. q Print media that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to a fusing temperature of print media to work with your print defects by using is specifically designed to avoid The following procedures...
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... the unit with the paper sensors. See your printer user guide. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that came with your printer. q Replace the paper in your printer user guide for the correct output tray selection. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions...
... the unit with the paper sensors. See your printer user guide. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that came with your printer. q Replace the paper in your printer user guide for the correct output tray selection. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions...
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... the input tray to diminish differences in heat 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. For more information about setting the fuser mode, see the support ... storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in excessive curl. q You might need to acclimate the paper to your printer. Paper orientation (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer) is not available with your environment to reverse the direction of the...
... the input tray to diminish differences in heat 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. For more information about setting the fuser mode, see the support ... storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in excessive curl. q You might need to acclimate the paper to your printer. Paper orientation (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer) is not available with your environment to reverse the direction of the...
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Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap ... mm 250 by 353 mm 182 by 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information about the media that is supported.
Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap ... mm 250 by 353 mm 182 by 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information about the media that is supported.
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HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33 Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. The following figure compares the different types of smoothness.
HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33 Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. The following figure compares the different types of smoothness.