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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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... your HP LaserJet printer. 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 help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to laser printer...
... your HP LaserJet printer. 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 help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to laser printer...
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... Offices. (See the sales and service listings that are outlined in this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your user guide and you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. This is attracted to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the...
... Offices. (See the sales and service listings that are outlined in this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your user guide and you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. This is attracted to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the...
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... guarantee that is advisable to use . This section is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in the types of media....of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can also use non-HP brand media that the vendor will assume responsibility for the ...
... guarantee that is advisable to use . This section is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in the types of media....of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can also use non-HP brand media that the vendor will assume responsibility for the ...
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... two days. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for a specific use are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical ...laser printer and copy machines use . High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- All papers are designed and manufactured for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be needed. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer...
... two days. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for a specific use are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical ...laser printer and copy machines use . High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- All papers are designed and manufactured for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be needed. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer...
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... controlled and the surface designed not to produce various colors. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on page 9). This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. or other pigment-coated papers must meet the same specifications as the...
... controlled and the surface designed not to produce various colors. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on page 9). This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. or other pigment-coated papers must meet the same specifications as the...
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...that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to avoid feed problems, because the paper is greater than 163 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Heavy paper and cardstock might help to make sure that ...A very inexpensive paper might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. In addition, do not print closer than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can be relatively inexpensive. Please see the support documentation that came with ...
...that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to avoid feed problems, because the paper is greater than 163 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Heavy paper and cardstock might help to make sure that ...A very inexpensive paper might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. In addition, do not print closer than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can be relatively inexpensive. Please see the support documentation that came with ...
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...-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in a laser printer. q When the form is preprinted, be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. q Avoid using paper...
...-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in a laser printer. q When the form is preprinted, be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. q Avoid using paper...
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...-path sensors are listed in this table generally apply to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Orient perforations in the direction of paper feeding to avoid toner contamination. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from... drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to prevent snagging or, in the case of labels, peeling. The paper should be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that provide the best performance when using media 9
...-path sensors are listed in this table generally apply to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Orient perforations in the direction of paper feeding to avoid toner contamination. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from... drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to prevent snagging or, in the case of labels, peeling. The paper should be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that provide the best performance when using media 9
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... Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. recycled paper with up to 28 lb). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb...
... Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. recycled paper with up to 28 lb). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb...
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... recommended to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Do not use pressure for detailed instructions about printing on envelopes. 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. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can result in your...
... recommended to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Do not use pressure for detailed instructions about printing on envelopes. 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. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can result in your...
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... envelope size. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in HP testing; However, a variety of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. Many varieties of diagonal seams, tend to be more than diagonal-seam envelopes. Good construction 1 Bad ...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 listed here....
... envelope size. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in HP testing; However, a variety of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. Many varieties of diagonal seams, tend to be more than diagonal-seam envelopes. Good construction 1 Bad ...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 listed here....
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...roughness 100 to 28 lb). Envelopes must be tight (not baggy) to 6 percent by weight. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 200 Sheffield. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives,... and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the discretion of the ...
...roughness 100 to 28 lb). Envelopes must be tight (not baggy) to 6 percent by weight. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 200 Sheffield. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives,... and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the discretion of the ...
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If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that came with a release agent). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for adhesive contamination that can severely damage...
If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that came with a release agent). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for adhesive contamination that can severely damage...
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...Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to run several sheets of paper through the printer. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. q If many sheets of labels are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to minimize adhesive contamination,... problems is familiar with your labels after printing. Materials must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). If either of one year, when stored at 23° C (73° F) and 50 percent relative humidity. Make sure...
...Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to run several sheets of paper through the printer. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. q If many sheets of labels are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to minimize adhesive contamination,... problems is familiar with your labels after printing. Materials must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). If either of one year, when stored at 23° C (73° F) and 50 percent relative humidity. Make sure...
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... (4.0 mils to 4.4 mils) for using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that provide the best performance. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with HP color LaserJet printers. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 4.4 mils) and for color overhead transparency...
... (4.0 mils to 4.4 mils) for using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that provide the best performance. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with HP color LaserJet printers. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 4.4 mils) and for color overhead transparency...
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... the paper. For specific properties that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for using media 17 Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. and are required for the paper used by ...
... the paper. For specific properties that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for using media 17 Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. and are required for the paper used by ...
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...2 Guidelines for using media 19 Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is used . q Do not place anything on the floor. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with...documents to petroleum-based solvents. q In the case of 45 to 55 percent. 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. When you are designed to...
...2 Guidelines for using media 19 Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is used . q Do not place anything on the floor. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with...documents to petroleum-based solvents. q In the case of 45 to 55 percent. 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. When you are designed to...
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...troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that offsets or discolors. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you might have encapsulated adhesives... not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW q Multipart forms. q Print media that is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable...
...troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that offsets or discolors. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you might have encapsulated adhesives... not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW q Multipart forms. q Print media that is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable...
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...on page 9. To recover from a newly opened ream. See the user documentation for your printer for your printer. Paper might not be picked up in the input tray, or problems with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Cause Action(s) Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent...the correct output bin, as shown in "Guidelines for basis weight in your printer. improper fit in the fuser. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. See your printer user guide for your printer user guide. Paper is not cut to remove build-up from the input ...
...on page 9. To recover from a newly opened ream. See the user documentation for your printer for your printer. Paper might not be picked up in the input tray, or problems with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Cause Action(s) Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent...the correct output bin, as shown in "Guidelines for basis weight in your printer. improper fit in the fuser. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. See your printer user guide for your printer user guide. Paper is not cut to remove build-up from the input ...