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... 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 ... 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...
... 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 ... 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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... are unfamiliar to laser printer users. See the user guide for each printer for that are available to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be designed for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise...
... are unfamiliar to laser printer users. See the user guide for each printer for that are available to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be designed for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise...
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... also obtain support through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. While passing through the worldwide network of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . The developed image then advances to the image areas. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry...
... also obtain support through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. While passing through the worldwide network of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . The developed image then advances to the image areas. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry...
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...satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media"...acceptably. Although testing media helps to change. However, it is advisable to be used. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for the replacement of media. The customer assumes all ...
...satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media"...acceptably. Although testing media helps to change. However, it is advisable to be used. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for the replacement of media. The customer assumes all ...
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...the ream can degrade color print quality. All papers are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW or copier-grade papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for one to prevent contamination of the printer. For more might curl soon after the package is used . Letterhead... this type of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that is opened. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be needed. These papers tend to have a rougher surface, and their properties might have...
...the ream can degrade color print quality. All papers are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW or copier-grade papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for one to prevent contamination of the printer. For more might curl soon after the package is used . Letterhead... this type of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that is opened. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be needed. These papers tend to have a rougher surface, and their properties might have...
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... creates air pockets between the sheets that the indicated side will be printed (or printed first for duplexing). However, before loading the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending ...on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your printer model to determine the orientation in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of a ream label. For...
... creates air pockets between the sheets that the indicated side will be printed (or printed first for duplexing). However, before loading the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending ...on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your printer model to determine the orientation in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of a ream label. For...
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... linen, might require the special fuser modes that are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as those found in your paper supplier...HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper (see the support documentation for your printed colors. Because the printer cannot sense the color of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as laser compatible or laser...
... linen, might require the special fuser modes that are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as those found in your paper supplier...HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper (see the support documentation for your printed colors. Because the printer cannot sense the color of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as laser compatible or laser...
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..., using media 7 Heavy paper and cardstock might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Please see the support documentation that came with your... causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in the printer driver or at the control panel. However, keep in weight (heavier than 163 g/m2 in mind that the...
..., using media 7 Heavy paper and cardstock might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Please see the support documentation that came with your... causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in the printer driver or at the control panel. However, keep in weight (heavier than 163 g/m2 in mind that the...
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...vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to ensure acceptable performance. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Converting processes include ...reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). Because these processes use materials that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. q Use...
...vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to ensure acceptable performance. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Converting processes include ...reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). Because these processes use materials that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. q Use...
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...with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from reduced stiffness. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading...-path sensors are listed in the support documentation that are located. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for most printing.
...with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from reduced stiffness. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading...-path sensors are listed in the support documentation that are located. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for most printing.
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.... Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 5 percent groundwood can be used. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. Landscape... weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 28 lb). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal.
.... Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 5 percent groundwood can be used. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. Landscape... weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 28 lb). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal.
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...90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can print on page 13. Envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. q Do not use envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that are discussed in this document.... CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that have baggy construction; Your envelope...
...90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can print on page 13. Envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. q Do not use envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that are discussed in this document.... CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that have baggy construction; Your envelope...
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...one flap that you require. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in folding during testing. however, the extra flaps and strips can result in HP testing; q Generally, feeding problems increase with ... satisfactorily in poor fusing. Problems can reduce this type 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 diagonal-seam envelopes. Some ...
...one flap that you require. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in folding during testing. however, the extra flaps and strips can result in HP testing; q Generally, feeding problems increase with ... satisfactorily in poor fusing. Problems can reduce this type 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 diagonal-seam envelopes. Some ...
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...and construction must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Grain Different types of paper anywhere along the leading edge. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not scorch, melt, ... might require different grain orientations for specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to the discretion of the fusing process. Materials must be stuck together from excess...
...and construction must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Grain Different types of paper anywhere along the leading edge. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not scorch, melt, ... might require different grain orientations for specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to the discretion of the fusing process. Materials must be stuck together from excess...
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... If labels other than those compatible with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that ... All materials in this section when selecting label stock. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. The specifications listed in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of ...
... If labels other than those compatible with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that ... All materials in this section when selecting label stock. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. The specifications listed in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of ...
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... carrier sheet for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to clean any external surfaces of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must provide stability for the label material. Recommendations q Regularly inspect... your label supplier. The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that are preferred for laser printing because they ...
... carrier sheet for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to clean any external surfaces of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must provide stability for the label material. Recommendations q Regularly inspect... your label supplier. The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that are preferred for laser printing because they ...
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... that came with laser printers. Guidelines for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of incompatible material or that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. A transparency that is...
... that came with laser printers. Guidelines for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of incompatible material or that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. A transparency that is...
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... or duplex accessory 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 28 lb] media is designed especially for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Using the paper cassette trays can damage your United States Postal Service business office...
... or duplex accessory 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 28 lb] media is designed especially for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Using the paper cassette trays can damage your United States Postal Service business office...
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..., the longer this time period should be. q Do not stack more than six cartons on the shipping pallet. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. The greater the temperature difference and the greater the amount of...cartons or reams directly on media. If media is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in humidity or temperature. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is packaged or unpackaged...
..., the longer this time period should be. q Do not stack more than six cartons on the shipping pallet. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. The greater the temperature difference and the greater the amount of...cartons or reams directly on media. If media is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in humidity or temperature. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is packaged or unpackaged...
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... guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following questions ...outlined in this document? (See "Types of print media to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects 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 using media" on page...
... guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following questions ...outlined in this document? (See "Types of print media to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects 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 using media" on page...