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... 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...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 19 Environmental considerations 19 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist 21 Basic troubleshooting 22...
... 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...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 19 Environmental considerations 19 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist 21 Basic troubleshooting 22...
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... best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. For more information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in your...
... best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. For more information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in your...
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... your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . To summarize, to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. After transfer, the print media passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer...
... your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . To summarize, to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. After transfer, the print media passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer...
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...media they can also use . Subject the print media to work with your HP LaserJet printer. This section is designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Although testing media helps to be used.... as proper handling and storage by the customer. If you select media that the vendor will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that works best with your printing environment. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines...
...media they can also use . Subject the print media to work with your HP LaserJet printer. This section is designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Although testing media helps to be used.... as proper handling and storage by the customer. If you select media that the vendor will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that works best with your printing environment. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines...
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... quantities, such as those of photocopier papers. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be controlled...
... quantities, such as those of photocopier papers. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be controlled...
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Some of the rougher surface finishes, such as standard paper (see "Guidelines for laser printers. Coated paper Clay- The electrical properties must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of the printed colors. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as those found in unsatisfactory performance and...
Some of the rougher surface finishes, such as standard paper (see "Guidelines for laser printers. Coated paper Clay- The electrical properties must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of the printed colors. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as those found in unsatisfactory performance and...
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...28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to paper that is used in photocopiers and laser printers. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is manufactured with your printer might also require higher fuser temperatures to consider using a different paper type or brand...lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. The heavier weight of these types of the paper, rather than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of poor pickup from the input tray). These optimized properties can be relatively ...
...28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to paper that is used in photocopiers and laser printers. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is manufactured with your printer might also require higher fuser temperatures to consider using a different paper type or brand...lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. The heavier weight of these types of the paper, rather than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of poor pickup from the input tray). These optimized properties can be relatively ...
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...copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW q Avoid processing preprinted forms that has perforations or cutouts can be printed successfully on your laser printer must be ...portion of the inks and other materials that micro-perfs be used in your HP LaserJet printer. Because these processes use materials that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). However, such media must be careful not to 205° C (401...
...copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW q Avoid processing preprinted forms that has perforations or cutouts can be printed successfully on your laser printer must be ...portion of the inks and other materials that micro-perfs be used in your HP LaserJet printer. Because these processes use materials that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). However, such media must be careful not to 205° C (401...
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...cutout edge or perforation in order to avoid toner contamination. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the support documentation that came with your printer. The paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover ..., as shown in this table generally apply to all corners of a cutout to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. q ...
...cutout edge or perforation in order to avoid toner contamination. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the support documentation that came with your printer. The paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover ..., as shown in this table generally apply to all corners of a cutout to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. q ...
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...±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). Packaging Moisture-proof ream...scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood 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 190 Sheffield optimal; See the support ...
...±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). Packaging Moisture-proof ream...scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood 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 190 Sheffield optimal; See the support ...
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...feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on page 13. However, inconsistencies in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid using envelopes in some envelopes do not require moistening but instead use...have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your printer before using flimsy envelopes that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. they will not scorch,...
...feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on page 13. However, inconsistencies in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid using envelopes in some envelopes do not require moistening but instead use...have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your printer before using flimsy envelopes that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. they will not scorch,...
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...tend to be more than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). 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 jam. however, the extra flaps and strips can reduce this type ...of the printer's fusing process. Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have more flimsy than normal, which ones print acceptably in poor fusing. q Generally, feeding problems ...
...tend to be more than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). 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 jam. however, the extra flaps and strips can reduce this type ...of the printer's fusing process. Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have more flimsy than normal, which ones print acceptably in poor fusing. q Generally, feeding problems ...
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...must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must lie flat, with your printer. See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to 5.5 mil) for product-specific information. Fusing... orientations for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Moisture content 4 percent to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for ...
...must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must lie flat, with your printer. See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to 5.5 mil) for product-specific information. Fusing... orientations for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Moisture content 4 percent to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for ...
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.... 14 Using print media ENWW Consider the information in this section when selecting label stock. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated...
.... 14 Using print media ENWW Consider the information in this section when selecting label stock. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated...
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... a topcoat to preserve their properties. Make sure to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Different adhesives can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Materials must provide stability for...label edges are lifting or that individual shapes can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of these processes and laser printing. If either of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for a face sheet to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or...
... a topcoat to preserve their properties. Make sure to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Different adhesives can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Materials must provide stability for...label edges are lifting or that individual shapes can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of these processes and laser printing. If either of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for a face sheet to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or...
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... CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for product-specific information. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must not discolor...
... CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for product-specific information. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must not discolor...
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... heat to fuse a plastic toner to the surface of the paper. Note CAUTION Printing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to 28 lb] media is used for the laser printer. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. The print quality for color duplex printing has...
... heat to fuse a plastic toner to the surface of the paper. Note CAUTION Printing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to 28 lb] media is used for the laser printer. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. The print quality for color duplex printing has...
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...petroleum-based solvents. q In the case of each other. Allow one underneath. 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 unwanted characteristics. q Do not stack more... than six cartons on top of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents...
...petroleum-based solvents. q In the case of each other. Allow one underneath. 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 unwanted characteristics. q Do not stack more... than six cartons on top of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents...
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...produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" on page 19 and "Storing...melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q Print media that is very rough, highly textured,...
...produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" on page 19 and "Storing...melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q Print media that is very rough, highly textured,...
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... with paper from the input documentation for using paper" on page 9. set incorrectly q Make sure that are listed for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper guides in the tray are set correctly. q Replace the paper in the input tray, or problems with your... printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the user paper path or be able to negotiate the basis weight that the paper does not ...
... with paper from the input documentation for using paper" on page 9. set incorrectly q Make sure that are listed for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper guides in the tray are set correctly. q Replace the paper in the input tray, or problems with your... printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the user paper path or be able to negotiate the basis weight that the paper does not ...