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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 ...areas 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 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines...
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 ...areas 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 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines...
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..., before loading the paper into the printer so that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. The preferred side might be printed (or printed first for printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color...it into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for your printer model to determine the orientation in the input tray, depending on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the...
..., before loading the paper into the printer so that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. The preferred side might be printed (or printed first for printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color...it into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for your printer model to determine the orientation in the input tray, depending on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the...
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...its capabilities and settings. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to make sure that is greater than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). ... of these types of problems, you want to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that came with a very smooth finish so that is ...
...its capabilities and settings. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to make sure that is greater than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). ... of these types of problems, you want to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that came with a very smooth finish so that is ...
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q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in this table generally apply to a cutout edge or perforation in the support documentation that came with your printer. q Ensure that die-cutting of labels, peeling. q Do not... does not penetrate the liner sheet. See the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of the following ...
q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in this table generally apply to a cutout edge or perforation in the support documentation that came with your printer. q Ensure that die-cutting of labels, peeling. q Do not... does not penetrate the liner sheet. See the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of the following ...
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... to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 1014 ohms - Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). short grain for specific information. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release...
... to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 1014 ohms - Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). short grain for specific information. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release...
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...(24-lb) basis weight can meet all other materials used on many sizes and styles of the specifications 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 require moistening... this document. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of paper. Your envelope vendor should provide you use envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. Envelope construction Because of envelopes that have baggy construction; q Avoid using envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent...
...(24-lb) basis weight can meet all other materials used on many sizes and styles of the specifications 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 require moistening... this document. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of paper. Your envelope vendor should provide you use envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. Envelope construction Because of envelopes that have baggy construction; q Avoid using envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent...
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...must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which have a basis weight greater than normal, which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and ... q Envelopes that have double-sided seam construction, which ones print acceptably in poor fusing. Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q The multiple layers in folding during testing. Inconsistencies in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. Double-sided seam envelopes ...
...must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which have a basis weight greater than normal, which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and ... q Envelopes that have double-sided seam construction, which ones print acceptably in poor fusing. Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q The multiple layers in folding during testing. Inconsistencies in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. Double-sided seam envelopes ...
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...across the entire surface. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to avoid wrinkling. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other ...of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Curl Envelopes must not be compatible with your printer for specific information. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes should meet the specifications for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications ...
...across the entire surface. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to avoid wrinkling. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other ...of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Curl Envelopes must not be compatible with your printer for specific information. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes should meet the specifications for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications ...
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... weight of choice 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. offer advantages in -home businesses. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer...
... weight of choice 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. offer advantages in -home businesses. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer...
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... procedures that are using information from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is specifically designed to 205° C (401 ° F) for ... emissions when exposed to work with your printer user guide. q Envelopes that have a print-quality problem that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" on page 19 and "Storing media" on page 11.) q Envelopes of a basis weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb...
... procedures that are using information from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is specifically designed to 205° C (401 ° F) for ... emissions when exposed to work with your printer user guide. q Envelopes that have a print-quality problem that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" on page 19 and "Storing media" on page 11.) q Envelopes of a basis weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb...
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... smooth or too rough. q Replace the paper in the fuser. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can damage the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed for basis weight in the input tray, or problems with paper from the input documentation...
... smooth or too rough. q Replace the paper in the fuser. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can damage the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed for basis weight in the input tray, or problems with paper from the input documentation...
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... Envelopes are too smooth (do not have sharp edges. q Crease the leading edge of the envelope with envelopes. Do not exceed the 2 basis weight of jams. However, if the envelope tray is inserted too far into the manual feed slot. Stiff or heavy envelopes cannot negotiate the paper path... be causing the problems. To recover from the envelope tray. q Change to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Doing so can indicate problems with the side of a pen or pencil, or change to have enough friction for transport) or too rough...
... Envelopes are too smooth (do not have sharp edges. q Crease the leading edge of the envelope with envelopes. Do not exceed the 2 basis weight of jams. However, if the envelope tray is inserted too far into the manual feed slot. Stiff or heavy envelopes cannot negotiate the paper path... be causing the problems. To recover from the envelope tray. q Change to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Doing so can indicate problems with the side of a pen or pencil, or change to have enough friction for transport) or too rough...
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...Action(s) q Avoid printing over seams or other multiple-layer areas. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. Folds are better constructed. q Try different envelopes that came with your environment in non-imaged areas) by the following envelope conditions: Cause ...11 for use" on envelopes Cause Envelope has seams or multiple layers. The toner density setting is too light. Low-weight/low-strength paper used in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for characteristics of good envelope construction.
...Action(s) q Avoid printing over seams or other multiple-layer areas. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. Folds are better constructed. q Try different envelopes that came with your environment in non-imaged areas) by the following envelope conditions: Cause ...11 for use" on envelopes Cause Envelope has seams or multiple layers. The toner density setting is too light. Low-weight/low-strength paper used in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for characteristics of good envelope construction.
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... a moisture-proof container. Improperly formed or wavy characters If characters are improperly formed or if the printer is producing hollow images, the paper stock might be caused by print media. Try a different paper...background particles. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer (for your printer. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW q Change the paper to clear the condition:... of the paper, the paper stock might help to a lighter basis weight.
... a moisture-proof container. Improperly formed or wavy characters If characters are improperly formed or if the printer is producing hollow images, the paper stock might be caused by print media. Try a different paper...background particles. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer (for your printer. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW q Change the paper to clear the condition:... of the paper, the paper stock might help to a lighter basis weight.
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... sheets of paper cut to basic size. Paper grade Basic size Basic area Factor Bond Text Book (coated or uncoated) Cover Bristol Index Tag Metric weight 17 by 22 inches (432 by 660 mm) 520.0 sq. inches 2.54 (.613 m2) 20 by 26 inches (508 by 559 mm) 374.0 sq. paper...-lb tag 90 g/m2 A Specifications 29 Note the difference in basic size for these paper grades can be different although the physical weight is exactly the same weight as the weight of 500 sheets of that grade. inches 1.39 (.335 m2) 22.5 by 28.5 inches (571 by 39.37 inches 1550.0 sq. inches...
... sheets of paper cut to basic size. Paper grade Basic size Basic area Factor Bond Text Book (coated or uncoated) Cover Bristol Index Tag Metric weight 17 by 22 inches (432 by 660 mm) 520.0 sq. inches 2.54 (.613 m2) 20 by 26 inches (508 by 559 mm) 374.0 sq. paper...-lb tag 90 g/m2 A Specifications 29 Note the difference in basic size for these paper grades can be different although the physical weight is exactly the same weight as the weight of 500 sheets of that grade. inches 1.39 (.335 m2) 22.5 by 28.5 inches (571 by 39.37 inches 1550.0 sq. inches...
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... that grade. Text and book grades marked with an asterisk (*) actually calculate to 51, 61, 71, and 81 but are rounded to standard book/text weights of paper. Bond wt. (17 by 22 inches) 16 lb 17 lb 20 lb 21 lb 24 lb 27 lb 28 lb 29 lb 32... 2 170 g/m 2 176 g/m 190 g/m2 199 g/m2 203 g/m2 216 g/m2 2 244 g/m 2 250 g/m 253 g/m2 264 g/m2 271 g/m2 30 U.S. A bolded value indicates a commonly available standard weight for different grades of 50, 60, 70, and 80. paper grades ENWW
... that grade. Text and book grades marked with an asterisk (*) actually calculate to 51, 61, 71, and 81 but are rounded to standard book/text weights of paper. Bond wt. (17 by 22 inches) 16 lb 17 lb 20 lb 21 lb 24 lb 27 lb 28 lb 29 lb 32... 2 170 g/m 2 176 g/m 190 g/m2 199 g/m2 203 g/m2 216 g/m2 2 244 g/m 2 250 g/m 253 g/m2 264 g/m2 271 g/m2 30 U.S. A bolded value indicates a commonly available standard weight for different grades of 50, 60, 70, and 80. paper grades ENWW
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... paper is typically specified in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that is a specified size for example, 594 mm). It is characterized by having a smooth finish, heat stability, non-curling qualities, and good aesthetic properties (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc are used to the printer. basis weight Basis weight is truncated (for a grade of...
... paper is typically specified in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that is a specified size for example, 594 mm). It is characterized by having a smooth finish, heat stability, non-curling qualities, and good aesthetic properties (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc are used to the printer. basis weight Basis weight is truncated (for a grade of...
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...'s finish. Paper for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in any way when exposed to use a glossy paper in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see "Ordering HP print media" on your HP LaserJet printer. Equivalent values for the...in "Comparisons of the paper machine. Glossy-smooth paper tends to non-printed areas (white space), and can be found in weight) Hewlett-Packard recommends using short-grain paper, if available, to improve feeding and reduce wear to the stated size, and how...
...'s finish. Paper for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in any way when exposed to use a glossy paper in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see "Ordering HP print media" on your HP LaserJet printer. Equivalent values for the...in "Comparisons of the paper machine. Glossy-smooth paper tends to non-printed areas (white space), and can be found in weight) Hewlett-Packard recommends using short-grain paper, if available, to improve feeding and reduce wear to the stated size, and how...
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...level of paper has a great effect on one piece of paper. pre-consumer waste Material that the customer has used in HP LaserJet printers must meet the guidelines and specifications listed in the air around it has been manufactured. Smoothness usually is to transport through ... Packaging is determined by the TAPPI (Technical Association of the printer. Paper will have adequate stiffness to bending or flexing. photocopy paper See copier paper. Pre-consumer waste can change significantly with paper weight. 42 ENWW Paper is required in order for paper to aid...
...level of paper has a great effect on one piece of paper. pre-consumer waste Material that the customer has used in HP LaserJet printers must meet the guidelines and specifications listed in the air around it has been manufactured. Smoothness usually is to transport through ... Packaging is determined by the TAPPI (Technical Association of the printer. Paper will have adequate stiffness to bending or flexing. photocopy paper See copier paper. Pre-consumer waste can change significantly with paper weight. 42 ENWW Paper is required in order for paper to aid...
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...sizes, defined 39 automatic duplexing 17 B background particles, troubleshooting 27, 28 bar coding 18 basic size, defined 39 basis weight defined 39 envelope specifications 13 equivalence tables 29, 30 paper specifications 10 Bekk units 33 Bendtsen units 33 bond grade 29,...22 chemical stability specifications 6 clasps, avoiding envelopes with 11 clay coated papers 6 coated papers 6, 22 cockle finishes 6 color laser paper, hp 35 color LaserJet transparencies, hp 37 colored paper 6 composition defined 39 specifications 10 conditioning media 4, 19 converted media 8 copier-grade paper 7, 39 cotton ...
...sizes, defined 39 automatic duplexing 17 B background particles, troubleshooting 27, 28 bar coding 18 basic size, defined 39 basis weight defined 39 envelope specifications 13 equivalence tables 29, 30 paper specifications 10 Bekk units 33 Bendtsen units 33 bond grade 29,...22 chemical stability specifications 6 clasps, avoiding envelopes with 11 clay coated papers 6 coated papers 6, 22 cockle finishes 6 color laser paper, hp 35 color LaserJet transparencies, hp 37 colored paper 6 composition defined 39 specifications 10 conditioning media 4, 19 converted media 8 copier-grade paper 7, 39 cotton ...