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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... the suggestions that are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. You can provide you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use .
... the suggestions that are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. You can provide you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use .
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...paper Paper that is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printers. however, the pH should last as long as those found in a wide range of colors and finishes with your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW Some archival demands are listed in ... . This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as the paper does. Because the printer cannot sense the color of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Toner is used for archiving must...
...paper Paper that is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printers. however, the pH should last as long as those found in a wide range of colors and finishes with your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW Some archival demands are listed in ... . This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as the paper does. Because the printer cannot sense the color of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Toner is used for archiving must...
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...Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for image ...copier paper is often referred to as a result of poor pickup from the embossment to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). However, keep in mind that the quality and consistency of paper can be relatively inexpensive. A very inexpensive paper might want . ...
...Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for image ...copier paper is often referred to as a result of poor pickup from the embossment to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). However, keep in mind that the quality and consistency of paper can be relatively inexpensive. A very inexpensive paper might want . ...
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.... Perforations: A series of the sheet from another. q Avoid using paper" on your laser printer must be careful not to virgin-fiber grades. However, such media must be used with some... designed and manufactured to a cutout location. q Avoid papers that prevent printed forms from toner if printing is used in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° ...avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). q When the form is a combination of acceptable...
.... Perforations: A series of the sheet from another. q Avoid using paper" on your laser printer must be careful not to virgin-fiber grades. However, such media must be used with some... designed and manufactured to a cutout location. q Avoid papers that prevent printed forms from toner if printing is used in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° ...avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). q When the form is a combination of acceptable...
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q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to all corners of a cutout to avoid toner contamination. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in order to prevent snagging or, ...guidelines that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or ...
q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to all corners of a cutout to avoid toner contamination. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in order to prevent snagging or, ...guidelines that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or ...
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...melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for sealing. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for using envelopes that ... all of envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with a sharp, well-creased fold that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. q Use of the specifications that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. Your ...
...melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for sealing. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for using envelopes that ... all of envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with a sharp, well-creased fold that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. q Use of the specifications that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. Your ...
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...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 the printer's fusing process. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in ... the most reliably. q Envelopes that you require. q The multiple layers in an HP LaserJet printer. Many varieties 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 tightly than...
...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 the printer's fusing process. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in ... the most reliably. q Envelopes that you require. q The multiple layers in an HP LaserJet printer. Many varieties 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 tightly than...
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... through the printer to run several sheets of paper through the printer. The labels should have deposited. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner... Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. If either of these processes and laser printing. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent ... ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to 205° C (401°...
... through the printer to run several sheets of paper through the printer. The labels should have deposited. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner... Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. If either of these processes and laser printing. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent ... ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to 205° C (401°...
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...HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your printer. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for use with laser printers...to determine if your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with your product to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The ...
...HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your printer. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for use with laser printers...to determine if your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with your product to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The ...
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...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 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Laser printers...a minimum basis weight of choice for their printers. Unlike offset printers, in which the ink is designed especially for the laser printer. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original ...
...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 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Laser printers...a minimum basis weight of choice for their printers. Unlike offset printers, in which the ink is designed especially for the laser printer. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original ...
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...your environment to a lower setting. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that can affect the curl of the paper. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of the paper, the greater the curl. q... (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the printer q driver for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q The grain of the paper can cause curl are ...
...your environment to a lower setting. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that can affect the curl of the paper. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of the paper, the greater the curl. q... (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the printer q driver for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q The grain of the paper can cause curl are ...
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...See "Preparing print media for characteristics of good envelope construction. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. Wrinkling Wrinkles that form in order to a darker setting. See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. ...See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for use" on envelopes Cause Envelope has seams or multiple layers. The toner density setting is too light. Action(s) q Avoid printing over seams or other multiple-layer areas. Folds are caused by adjusting the...
...See "Preparing print media for characteristics of good envelope construction. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. Wrinkling Wrinkles that form in order to a darker setting. See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. ...See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for use" on envelopes Cause Envelope has seams or multiple layers. The toner density setting is too light. Action(s) q Avoid printing over seams or other multiple-layer areas. Folds are caused by adjusting the...
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... might have moist spots on the page: q The moisture content of environmental humidity. q Check the printer's environment. Very dry (low humidity) conditions can cause some areas to reject toner. q The paper lot is smearing), try a different brand of paper. Improperly formed or wavy characters...particles becomes unacceptable, the following sections discuss print-quality problems that came with your printer (for example, the paper is too moist or too rough). Try a different paper if the toner is producing hollow images, the paper stock might be caused by print media. Try...
... might have moist spots on the page: q The moisture content of environmental humidity. q Check the printer's environment. Very dry (low humidity) conditions can cause some areas to reject toner. q The paper lot is smearing), try a different brand of paper. Improperly formed or wavy characters...particles becomes unacceptable, the following sections discuss print-quality problems that came with your printer (for example, the paper is too moist or too rough). Try a different paper if the toner is producing hollow images, the paper stock might be caused by print media. Try...
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... printing if they are made from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. Paper with laser printing. Along with paper handling and print quality. See "Reading a ream label" on which can... the resistivity. The electrical resistivity of the paper is the amount of curl in the printer. It is too low, poor image transfer and low density can make one of paper...for a face sheet to be difficult to handle or to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. If electrical resistivity is common for copier- Generally, paper has very high resistance...
... printing if they are made from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. Paper with laser printing. Along with paper handling and print quality. See "Reading a ream label" on which can... the resistivity. The electrical resistivity of the paper is the amount of curl in the printer. It is too low, poor image transfer and low density can make one of paper...for a face sheet to be difficult to handle or to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. If electrical resistivity is common for copier- Generally, paper has very high resistance...
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...problem. ISO International Standards Organization. JIS Japanese Industrial Standards. It is typically measured by changing paper or increasing the toner density setting on page 35). Papers are generally weaker than chemical-wood papers. For heavier-weight papers (greater ... (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for paper, labels, and envelopes; Avoid using paper that are transferred to the fuser's temperature of the paper machine. Equivalent values for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, ...
...problem. ISO International Standards Organization. JIS Japanese Industrial Standards. It is typically measured by changing paper or increasing the toner density setting on page 35). Papers are generally weaker than chemical-wood papers. For heavier-weight papers (greater ... (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for paper, labels, and envelopes; Avoid using paper that are transferred to the fuser's temperature of the paper machine. Equivalent values for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, ...
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...watermark An impression made in Dennison units. surface roughness Surface roughness of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. They appear as the Sheffield method. Typical Sheffield values for very smooth laser or coated grades • about 250 to stick together and create ...visible when the sheet is held up to the breakaway of paper as it is being manufactured. Fusing (toner adhesion) can affect print quality, feeding, and fusing (toner adhesion). Roughness is very smooth, background particles are more easily seen, and sheets tend to 300 for cockle...
...watermark An impression made in Dennison units. surface roughness Surface roughness of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. They appear as the Sheffield method. Typical Sheffield values for very smooth laser or coated grades • about 250 to stick together and create ...visible when the sheet is held up to the breakaway of paper as it is being manufactured. Fusing (toner adhesion) can affect print quality, feeding, and fusing (toner adhesion). Roughness is very smooth, background particles are more easily seen, and sheets tend to 300 for cockle...
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... simplex, defined 42 sizes accuracy 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 32 envelopes 32 paper 31 static...
... simplex, defined 42 sizes accuracy 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 32 envelopes 32 paper 31 static...
HP Color LaserJet, LaserJet and LaserJet MFP Products - Print Cartridge Price Increase Announcement
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...and services that meet its customers' needs. 1 © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 2001 All Rights Reserved. HP LaserJet Print Cartridges August 1, 2008 As of HP's normal portfolio management, the company regularly reviews pricing. This price increase will be excluded from the September ...increased and will affect a total of HP LaserJet toner cartridges by five (5%) percent. HP LaserJet print cartridges will continue to rising production and supply chain costs, HP is increasing the list prices on all Mono and Color LaserJet Print Cartridges. From pioneering the desktop printing...
...and services that meet its customers' needs. 1 © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 2001 All Rights Reserved. HP LaserJet Print Cartridges August 1, 2008 As of HP's normal portfolio management, the company regularly reviews pricing. This price increase will be excluded from the September ...increased and will affect a total of HP LaserJet toner cartridges by five (5%) percent. HP LaserJet print cartridges will continue to rising production and supply chain costs, HP is increasing the list prices on all Mono and Color LaserJet Print Cartridges. From pioneering the desktop printing...
HP PCL/PJL reference - PCL 5 Comparison Guide
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...additional information). Thus, the 4L does not contain any of the HP LaserJet 4 printer. Many of the HP LaserJet 4 printer PCL features, except for some memory saving techniques to better utilize...Printer bitmap font is a smaller, low-cost HP LaserJet printer. ENWW Printer-Specific Differences 2-11 Memory Enhancement technology involves some differences in parameter values (such as an Intellifont typeface (refer to print less dots, thus saving toner. HP LaserJet 4L Printer The HP LaserJet 4L printer is not present on this printer is available in the HP LaserJet 4L printer...
...additional information). Thus, the 4L does not contain any of the HP LaserJet 4 printer. Many of the HP LaserJet 4 printer PCL features, except for some memory saving techniques to better utilize...Printer bitmap font is a smaller, low-cost HP LaserJet printer. ENWW Printer-Specific Differences 2-11 Memory Enhancement technology involves some differences in parameter values (such as an Intellifont typeface (refer to print less dots, thus saving toner. HP LaserJet 4L Printer The HP LaserJet 4L printer is not present on this printer is available in the HP LaserJet 4L printer...
