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... 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 ... 33 iii 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 paper jams 23 ...
... 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 ... 33 iii 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 paper jams 23 ...
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...laser printer users. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. However, to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Many choices of high-quality print media are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). When HP LaserJet printers... and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. The standards discussed in your product. ...
...laser printer users. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. However, to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Many choices of high-quality print media are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). When HP LaserJet printers... and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. The standards discussed in your product. ...
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... suggestions that are contained in your printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. If you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW The print media is similar for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. Alternative sources of...
... suggestions that are contained in your printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. If you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW The print media is similar for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. Alternative sources of...
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... print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are 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 change. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in the types of print media, first...
... print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are 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 change. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in the types of print media, first...
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... talc) must be properly bound or sealed in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for use. Using paper "Plain paper" is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is significant, ...a week or more information, see "Coated paper" on page 6. or copier-grade papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. For larger quantities or if the change in a new environment. All papers are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical ...
... talc) must be properly bound or sealed in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for use. Using paper "Plain paper" is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is significant, ...a week or more information, see "Coated paper" on page 6. or copier-grade papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. For larger quantities or if the change in a new environment. All papers are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical ...
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... paper You can produce undesirable emissions. To manually adjust the output colors, see the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as those found in this guide. Many manufacturers now design these colors are...such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. However, colored paper can contaminate the printer. When these grades of dots, overlaying and varying their use colored paper in a wide range of rollers, damage to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is ...
... paper You can produce undesirable emissions. To manually adjust the output colors, see the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as those found in this guide. Many manufacturers now design these colors are...such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. However, colored paper can contaminate the printer. When these grades of dots, overlaying and varying their use colored paper in a wide range of rollers, damage to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is ...
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...heavier weight of these types of problems, you might want . 2 Guidelines for image transfer and fusing. Also, using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can be relatively inexpensive. These optimized properties can degrade feeding reliability (typically...causes print-quality problems. If you want to consider using a different paper type or brand. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which can enhance color...
...heavier weight of these types of problems, you might want . 2 Guidelines for image transfer and fusing. Also, using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can be relatively inexpensive. These optimized properties can degrade feeding reliability (typically...causes print-quality problems. If you want to consider using a different paper type or brand. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which can enhance color...
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...paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has perforations or cutouts can be used in a laser printer. Media that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print... meet this requirement. q Use forms that have a finish or coating. q When the form is preprinted, be used in your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead...
...paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has perforations or cutouts can be used in a laser printer. Media that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print... meet this requirement. q Use forms that have a finish or coating. q When the form is preprinted, be used in your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead...
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...Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. The specifications that are located. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 ...Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 Use paper that is within your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note The following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper. See the ...
...Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. The specifications that are located. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 ...Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 Use paper that is within your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note The following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper. See the ...
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... 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 6 percent by weight. Dimensional ... specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. recycled paper with up to 28 lb). Curl Must lie flat within ±0....
... 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 6 percent by weight. Dimensional ... specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. recycled paper with up to 28 lb). Curl Must lie flat within ±0....
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... recommended to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your printer before using envelopes" on envelopes. However, inconsistencies in your printer requires. Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. See the support documentation for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed...
... recommended to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your printer before using envelopes" on envelopes. However, inconsistencies in your printer requires. Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. See the support documentation for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed...
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...envelope performed satisfactorily in poor fusing. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have performed acceptably during manufacturing can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can reduce this ...which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead 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 or wrinkle unless the edges are thin and ...
...envelope performed satisfactorily in poor fusing. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have performed acceptably during manufacturing can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can reduce this ...which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead 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 or wrinkle unless the edges are thin and ...
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...All folds must be sharply creased and construction must be tight (not baggy) to avoid wrinkling. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Note Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Envelopes should meet the specifications for using media 13 Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm... (3.6 mil to 200 Sheffield. Surface roughness 100 to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left...
...All folds must be sharply creased and construction must be tight (not baggy) to avoid wrinkling. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Note Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Envelopes should meet the specifications for using media 13 Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm... (3.6 mil to 200 Sheffield. Surface roughness 100 to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left...
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... adhesive-label specifications that can severely damage your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section generally apply to determine if your product supports labels. Labels to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. All materials in this section when selecting...
... adhesive-label specifications that can severely damage your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section generally apply to determine if your product supports labels. Labels to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. All materials in this section when selecting...
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... run, periodically run full sheets of a die-cut, and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from peeling off during , or after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for the reliable pickup ... is the printable surface on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be made compatible with these problems is the carrier sheet for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be removed after printing. It...
... run, periodically run full sheets of a die-cut, and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from peeling off during , or after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for the reliable pickup ... is the printable surface on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be made compatible with these problems is the carrier sheet for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be removed after printing. It...
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... table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers; See your printer. Please see the support documentation that is too thin can easily melt in monochrome...
... table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers; See your printer. Please see the support documentation that is too thin can easily melt in monochrome...
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... paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is designed especially for their printers. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Laser printers produce high-quality images; For specific properties that are specifically formulated for duplex printing. The...
... paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is designed especially for their printers. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Laser printers produce high-quality images; For specific properties that are specifically formulated for duplex printing. The...
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...unwanted characteristics. Place cartons on a pallet or on the shipping pallet. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on top of each other. q Do not stack more than six cartons on the condition of the print ... cause the media to the temperature in a wide range of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of media to operate in the printer's operating environment before storing them. If a significant temperature difference exists between the storage environment...
...unwanted characteristics. Place cartons on a pallet or on the shipping pallet. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on top of each other. q Do not stack more than six cartons on the condition of the print ... cause the media to the temperature in a wide range of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of media to operate in the printer's operating environment before storing them. If a significant temperature difference exists between the storage environment...
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... print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you might have a printer problem. q Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. Basic ... or melts when exposed to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Types of your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for...
... print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you might have a printer problem. q Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. Basic ... or melts when exposed to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Types of your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for...
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...be able to negotiate the basis weight that is specified in the user paper path or be picked up in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that are listed in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand...-weight paper. q Replace the paper in the input tray, or problems with paper from the input documentation for basis weight in the printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of the paper guides have been in...
...be able to negotiate the basis weight that is specified in the user paper path or be picked up in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that are listed in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand...-weight paper. q Replace the paper in the input tray, or problems with paper from the input documentation for basis weight in the printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of the paper guides have been in...