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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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... available to laser printer users. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. You might be designed for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that information. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly...
... available to laser printer users. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. You might be designed for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that information. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly...
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... purchased your HP LaserJet printer. To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . After transfer, the print media passes through the printer, charged electrostatically... through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. This ...
... purchased your HP LaserJet printer. To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . After transfer, the print media passes through the printer, charged electrostatically... through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. This ...
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... those specifications. If you are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, ... as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. However, it is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media ...
... those specifications. If you are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, ... as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. However, it is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media ...
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For small quantities, such as one or two reams, store the print media for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW 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 used . Some print ...keep it in its protective packaging and store it in the environment in which have properties that laser printer and copy machines use are usually called laser- For more might be needed. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be...
For small quantities, such as one or two reams, store the print media for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW 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 used . Some print ...keep it in its protective packaging and store it in the environment in which have properties that laser printer and copy machines use are usually called laser- For more might be needed. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be...
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...indicated by an arrow on page 39. brand name paper size (bold or underline indicates grain direction) quantity orientation of preferred side for your printer model to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between... 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 printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening and ...
...indicated by an arrow on page 39. brand name paper size (bold or underline indicates grain direction) quantity orientation of preferred side for your printer model to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between... 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 printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening and ...
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... particles that can use . Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in a wide range of colors and finishes with properties optimized for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for laser printers. When these grades of your printed colors. To manually...documentation for archiving must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors. Colored paper You can produce undesirable emissions. These papers can change the appearance of the specifications...
... particles that can use . Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in a wide range of colors and finishes with properties optimized for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for laser printers. When these grades of your printed colors. To manually...documentation for archiving must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors. Colored paper You can produce undesirable emissions. These papers can change the appearance of the specifications...
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...short-grain direction. A very inexpensive paper might want . 2 Guidelines for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. These optimized properties can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "...providing a very uniform substrate for printing and copying, and can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that results from nesting. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for...
...short-grain direction. A very inexpensive paper might want . 2 Guidelines for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. These optimized properties can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "...providing a very uniform substrate for printing and copying, and can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that results from nesting. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for...
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...Recycled paper is used with heat-resistant inks that undergoes converting processes before it is a combination of holes or slits in your HP LaserJet printer. A recycled sheet of the inks and other materials that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when...prevent moisture changes during storage. Media that have been created with some types of acceptable performance. Seal the forms in a laser printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to virgin-fiber ...
...Recycled paper is used with heat-resistant inks that undergoes converting processes before it is a combination of holes or slits in your HP LaserJet printer. A recycled sheet of the inks and other materials that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when...prevent moisture changes during storage. Media that have been created with some types of acceptable performance. Seal the forms in a laser printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to virgin-fiber ...
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See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. 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 all corners... in the direction of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. 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 Ensure ...
See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. 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 all corners... in the direction of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. 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 Ensure ...
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... melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 28 lb). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW 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). Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content...
... melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 28 lb). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW 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). Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content...
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... "Guidelines for sealing. 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. See the support documentation for your printer before using envelopes" on envelopes will not feed reliably. q Do not ... flat and should meet the general specifications listed in some envelopes do not support envelopes. q Avoid using media 11 Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can cause jamming. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb...
... "Guidelines for sealing. 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. See the support documentation for your printer before using envelopes" on envelopes will not feed reliably. q Do not ... flat and should meet the general specifications listed in some envelopes do not support envelopes. q Avoid using media 11 Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can cause jamming. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb...
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... have double-sided seam construction, which ones print acceptably in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. q The multiple layers in an HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have a basis weight greater than diagonal-seam envelopes. q Commercial or Official ... performed satisfactorily in poor fusing. You 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 than normal, which have a peel-off ...
... have double-sided seam construction, which ones print acceptably in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. q The multiple layers in an HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have a basis weight greater than diagonal-seam envelopes. q Commercial or Official ... performed satisfactorily in poor fusing. You 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 than normal, which have a peel-off ...
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... of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes must be tight (not baggy) to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for product-specific information.... Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Protective box to avoid wrinkling. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. Fusing compatibility All inks...
... of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes must be tight (not baggy) to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for product-specific information.... Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Protective box to avoid wrinkling. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. Fusing compatibility All inks...
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... 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. Labels to determine if your printer for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with a release agent). Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). Please see the support documentation that provide the...
... 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. Labels to determine if your printer for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with a release agent). Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). Please see the support documentation that provide the...
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... materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to clean any indication that might have a minimum shelf life of paper through the printer. Reprinting unused portions can be applied in the label construction must be made from a knowledgeable converter who is the carrier sheet for...that the label edges are preferred for laser printing because they can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of the fusing process. The labels should be made compatible with these problems is common for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of labels...
... materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to clean any indication that might have a minimum shelf life of paper through the printer. Reprinting unused portions can be applied in the label construction must be made from a knowledgeable converter who is the carrier sheet for...that the label edges are preferred for laser printing because they can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of the fusing process. The labels should be made compatible with these problems is common for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of labels...
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... provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to...
... provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to...
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... duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are specifically formulated for the laser printer. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Laser printers produce high-quality ...have papers that is designed especially for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are required for the paper used for duplex printing. Because of this difference, HP recommends that you use heat to ...
... duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are specifically formulated for the laser printer. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Laser printers produce high-quality ...have papers that is designed especially for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are required for the paper used for duplex printing. Because of this difference, HP recommends that you use heat to ...
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... packages of media before unwrapping it. q Do not store printed documents in plastic. 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... 45 to wrap all cartons on media. q Do not place anything on shelves. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with...
... packages of media before unwrapping it. q Do not store printed documents in plastic. 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... 45 to wrap all cartons on media. q Do not place anything on shelves. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with...
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... following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your... 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. 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that ...
... following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your... 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. 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that ...