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... under the copyright laws. Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty The information contained in connection with respect to change without notice. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002 All Rights Reserved.
... under the copyright laws. Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty The information contained in connection with respect to change without notice. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002 All Rights Reserved.
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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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... LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. For specific information about print-media specifications. When HP LaserJet printers are available to laser printer users. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). Chapter 1 Overview 1 This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers...
... LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. For specific information about print-media specifications. When HP LaserJet printers are available to laser printer users. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). Chapter 1 Overview 1 This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers...
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... purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use. Using non-HP brand media will assume responsibility for the replacement of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to work with your printing ...environment. This section is advisable to use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires...
... purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use. Using non-HP brand media will assume responsibility for the replacement of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to work with your printing ...environment. This section is advisable to use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires...
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...-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for the fillers (such as those of the printer. Although your HP LaserJet printer will ...be controlled as well as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be needed. or copier-grade papers. All papers are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Some print jobs require a paper that is significant, a week or more might not be used for a specific...
...-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for the fillers (such as those of the printer. Although your HP LaserJet printer will ...be controlled as well as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be needed. or copier-grade papers. All papers are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Some print jobs require a paper that is significant, a week or more might not be used for a specific...
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... letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is used for laser printers. The electrical properties must meet the same specifications as the paper does. Colored paper You can use . Because the printer cannot sense the color of the paper that came with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of...
... letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is used for laser printers. The electrical properties must meet the same specifications as the paper does. Colored paper You can use . Because the printer cannot sense the color of the paper that came with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of...
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... because the paper is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that is used in the printer driver or at the control panel. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges ... to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that feed in the portrait direction might want . 2 Guidelines for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which ...
... because the paper is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that is used in the printer driver or at the control panel. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges ... to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that feed in the portrait direction might want . 2 Guidelines for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which ...
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...together. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on the printer. Special print media Paper that they provide better... not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to remove most of the ... q Use forms and letterhead paper that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Ask for your HP LaserJet printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, ...
...together. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on the printer. Special print media Paper that they provide better... not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to remove most of the ... q Use forms and letterhead paper that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Ask for your HP LaserJet printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, ...
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... perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the support documentation that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that die-cutting of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. Guidelines for most printing. q ... (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9
... perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the support documentation that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that die-cutting of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. Guidelines for most printing. q ... (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9
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... performance can be used. Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); See the support documentation that came with up... to 6.5 mil). Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). cm. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content;
... performance can be used. Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); See the support documentation that came with up... to 6.5 mil). Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). cm. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content;
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... fold that are discussed in "Guidelines for detailed instructions about printing on page 13. See the support documentation for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid using envelopes in some envelopes do not support envelopes. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using the... all of the specifications that has no control. Envelope construction Because of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on ...
... fold that are discussed in "Guidelines for detailed instructions about printing on page 13. See the support documentation for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid using envelopes in some envelopes do not support envelopes. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using the... all of the specifications that has no control. Envelope construction Because of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on ...
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... mm (3.6 mil to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using media 13 Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to 5.5 mil) for paper unless otherwise indicated. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must...
... mm (3.6 mil to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using media 13 Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to 5.5 mil) for paper unless otherwise indicated. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must...
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If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that came with your printer for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in this section when selecting label stock. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to be specifically designed for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Please see the...
If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that came with your printer for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in this section when selecting label stock. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to be specifically designed for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Please see the...
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... The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). All inks, adhesives, and other materials that labels will not peel off during... require a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printing because they can be made from oozing between the die-cut , and stripped matrix prevents adhesive...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, or after ...
... The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). All inks, adhesives, and other materials that labels will not peel off during... require a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printing because they can be made from oozing between the die-cut , and stripped matrix prevents adhesive...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, or after ...
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... pressure of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Guidelines for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to 5.2 mils). Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance...
... pressure of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Guidelines for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to 5.2 mils). Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance...
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...HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. offer advantages in envelopes. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. For specific properties that are fed again into the paper, laser printers...color duplex printing has been optimized for the laser printer. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. and are specifically formulated for smaller companies and in HP products. 2 Paper selection is being used...
...HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. offer advantages in envelopes. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. For specific properties that are fed again into the paper, laser printers...color duplex printing has been optimized for the laser printer. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. and are specifically formulated for smaller companies and in HP products. 2 Paper selection is being used...
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... Ask the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following aspects of print media to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the..., or print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the print media is not in good condition. See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in which the printer operates or in good condition? Is the media ...
... Ask the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following aspects of print media to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the..., or print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the print media is not in good condition. See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in which the printer operates or in good condition? Is the media ...
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...very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. These materials can affect the performance of the single-sheet sample is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, ... film that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for more information. •...
...very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. These materials can affect the performance of the single-sheet sample is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, ... film that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for more information. •...
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...calcium carbonate. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper is too dry or too moist. q Replace the paper in the unit with the paper sensors. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that all of ... in the tray are not well-bound to specification. set incorrectly q Make sure that is not cut to the paper fibers, they can damage the printer. q Make sure that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper is too light or too flimsy. ...
...calcium carbonate. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper is too dry or too moist. q Replace the paper in the unit with the paper sensors. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that all of ... in the tray are not well-bound to specification. set incorrectly q Make sure that is not cut to the paper fibers, they can damage the printer. q Make sure that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper is too light or too flimsy. ...
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... path. If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather... than solid fill. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the...
... path. If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather... than solid fill. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the...