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...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...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...
...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...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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.... This manual provides guidelines for selecting and using print media to paper that came with laser printers. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must...
.... This manual provides guidelines for selecting and using print media to paper that came with laser printers. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must...
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... suggestions that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . To print a page in your...
... suggestions that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . To print a page in your...
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... customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Although testing media helps to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). If you are ...print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer. HP LaserJet printers can use. However, it is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will not ...
... customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Although testing media helps to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). If you are ...print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer. HP LaserJet printers can use. However, it is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will not ...
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...many of these bond papers, using this type of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that are usually called laser- However, paper manufacturers are designed for the electrophotographic process that has a more prestigious look or feel. For small quantities, such... properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. These papers tend to have to prevent contamination of the printer. or copier-grade papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term. For...
...many of these bond papers, using this type of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that are usually called laser- However, paper manufacturers are designed for the electrophotographic process that has a more prestigious look or feel. For small quantities, such... properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. These papers tend to have to prevent contamination of the printer. or copier-grade papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term. For...
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...-down in the input tray, depending on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. However, before loading the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for using media 5 Do not fan or separate the paper into the... printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of sheets, grain direction, and other information. Paper should be loaded into the tray, flex the stack in both ...
...-down in the input tray, depending on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. However, before loading the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for using media 5 Do not fan or separate the paper into the... printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of sheets, grain direction, and other information. Paper should be loaded into the tray, flex the stack in both ...
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... pattern of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as those found in a wide range of dots, overlaying and varying their use. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on page 9). Toner can ... documents roughly. Some of rollers, damage to produce various colors. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Some chemically coated papers, such as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of the...
... pattern of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as those found in a wide range of dots, overlaying and varying their use. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on page 9). Toner can ... documents roughly. Some of rollers, damage to produce various colors. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Some chemically coated papers, such as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of the...
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...the short-grain direction. Some models provide optimized settings that the manufacturer uses. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. These optimized properties can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper... of paper weights. Also, using media 7 Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to...
...the short-grain direction. Some models provide optimized settings that the manufacturer uses. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. These optimized properties can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper... of paper weights. Also, using media 7 Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to...
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... or handling properties. Hewlett-Packard recommends that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Because these processes use materials that have heavily textured surfaces. Ask for your laser printer must be used in your needs. q Use forms that prevent printed...heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Printed waste paper is preprinted, be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and ...
... or handling properties. Hewlett-Packard recommends that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Because these processes use materials that have heavily textured surfaces. Ask for your laser printer must be used in your needs. q Use forms that prevent printed...heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Printed waste paper is preprinted, be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and ...
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...or bent edges Avoid using media 9 Use paper that is within your printer. See the support documentation that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using paper. The specifications that are located. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from ...in this table generally apply to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path ...
...or bent edges Avoid using media 9 Use paper that is within your printer. See the support documentation that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using paper. The specifications that are located. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from ...in this table generally apply to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path ...
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...specific information. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW recycled paper with up to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded... mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Moisture content 4 percent to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information.
...specific information. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW recycled paper with up to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded... mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Moisture content 4 percent to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information.
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...folds or other process-control problems can cause severe damage to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation for sealing. q Avoid envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts..., or snaps can result in "Guidelines for using envelopes in this document. Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. ...
...folds or other process-control problems can cause severe damage to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation for sealing. q Avoid envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts..., or snaps can result in "Guidelines for using envelopes in this document. Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. ...
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...flimsy than one flap that have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. Inconsistencies in HP testing; Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Purchase envelopes that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope ...Many varieties of double-sided seam envelopes have a basis weight greater than normal, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. q The multiple layers in the non-imaged areas). However, a variety of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your...
...flimsy than one flap that have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. Inconsistencies in HP testing; Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Purchase envelopes that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope ...Many varieties of double-sided seam envelopes have a basis weight greater than normal, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. q The multiple layers in the non-imaged areas). However, a variety of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your...
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...). Note Guidelines for using media 13 Surface roughness 100 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more information, see the support...for product-specific information. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be compatible with your printer. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for paper unless ...
...). Note Guidelines for using media 13 Surface roughness 100 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more information, see the support...for product-specific information. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be compatible with your printer. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for paper unless ...
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... provide the best performance. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to determine if your printer. Labels to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must not...
... provide the best performance. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to determine if your printer. Labels to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must not...
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... appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels from oozing between the die-cut labels. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). Improved processes are used in the label construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions ... from peeling off during printing. The liner must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). If either of these processes and laser printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any indication...
... appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels from oozing between the die-cut labels. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). Improved processes are used in the label construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions ... from peeling off during printing. The liner must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). If either of these processes and laser printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any indication...
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... heated to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure...
... heated to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure...
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... for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of this difference...
... for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of this difference...
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... temperature difference exists between the storage environment and the printing environment. 2 Guidelines for using media 19 Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to assume unwanted characteristics. Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print media: q Do not store... extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of environmental conditions. Allow one underneath.
... temperature difference exists between the storage environment and the printing environment. 2 Guidelines for using media 19 Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to assume unwanted characteristics. Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print media: q Do not store... extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of environmental conditions. Allow one underneath.
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...a specific type of media? ❏ Did you using the printing procedures that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you check the following questions... problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...
...a specific type of media? ❏ Did you using the printing procedures that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you check the following questions... problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...