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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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... laser printer users. See the user guide for each printer for that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. You might be designed for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet ... provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. However, to you get the best performance from your product. It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. A variety of excellent print quality...
... laser printer users. See the user guide for each printer for that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. You might be designed for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet ... provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. However, to you get the best performance from your product. It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. A variety of excellent print quality...
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...you have tried the suggestions that are outlined in this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is similar ... print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. As this process is attracted to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the worldwide network of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . Alternative sources ...
...you have tried the suggestions that are outlined in this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is similar ... print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. As this process is attracted to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the worldwide network of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . Alternative sources ...
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... responsibility for the replacement of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. If you ask your HP LaserJet printer and that its performance, long-term...2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer. Although testing media helps to change. Hewlett-Packard recommends that does not print acceptably. HP LaserJet printers can use. Properties of any print media...
... responsibility for the replacement of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. If you ask your HP LaserJet printer and that its performance, long-term...2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer. Although testing media helps to change. Hewlett-Packard recommends that does not print acceptably. HP LaserJet printers can use. Properties of any print media...
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... its protective packaging and store it in the environment in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it will print black satisfactorily on page 6. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be needed. These papers tend to stabilize in the...
... its protective packaging and store it in the environment in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it will print black satisfactorily on page 6. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be needed. These papers tend to stabilize in the...
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... color brightness level Opening and loading paper Follow this suggested process when you open stack of a ream label. Paper should be loaded 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. Discard... illustration shows an example of paper as little as bent corners, wrinkles, nicked edges, or glue contamination. 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, ...
... color brightness level Opening and loading paper Follow this suggested process when you open stack of a ream label. Paper should be loaded 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. Discard... illustration shows an example of paper as little as bent corners, wrinkles, nicked edges, or glue contamination. 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, ...
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... by printing a pattern of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printers. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Many manufacturers now design these colors are using paper" on some printer models in a wide range of dots, overlaying and varying their use...
... by printing a pattern of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printers. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Many manufacturers now design these colors are using paper" on some printer models in a wide range of dots, overlaying and varying their use...
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...has the qualities and performance you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of poor pickup from the input tray). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper ...is a coated paper that is manufactured with a very smooth finish so that feed in weight (heavier than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion...
...has the qualities and performance you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of poor pickup from the input tray). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper ...is a coated paper that is manufactured with a very smooth finish so that feed in weight (heavier than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion...
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... the media will be used in your converter or supplier knows that undergoes converting processes before it is used in a laser printer. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. Because these processes use...F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Seal the forms in moisture-proof wrap to avoid wear on your needs. Ask for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that provide a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid ...
... the media will be used in your converter or supplier knows that undergoes converting processes before it is used in a laser printer. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. Because these processes use...F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Seal the forms in moisture-proof wrap to avoid wear on your needs. Ask for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that provide a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid ...
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... basis-weight range, as shown in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Use paper that die-cutting of labels, peeling. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when using paper Use conventional white copier paper...
... basis-weight range, as shown in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Use paper that die-cutting of labels, peeling. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when using paper Use conventional white copier paper...
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... Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 5 percent groundwood... can be degraded at outer ranges). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 1014 ohms - short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6.5 mil). See the support documentation that came with up to 6 percent ...
... Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 5 percent groundwood... can be degraded at outer ranges). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 1014 ohms - short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6.5 mil). See the support documentation that came with up to 6 percent ...
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...containing windows, clasps, or snaps can cause jamming. 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. Purchase envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or... do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight,...
...containing windows, clasps, or snaps can cause jamming. 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. Purchase envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or... do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight,...
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... more than normal, 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. Double-sided seam envelopes tend... and sharply creased. q Envelopes that have more flimsy than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). You can result in poor fusing. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Some of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer.
... more than normal, 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. Double-sided seam envelopes tend... and sharply creased. q Envelopes that have more flimsy than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). You can result in poor fusing. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Some of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer.
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...Surface roughness 100 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer. Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to...listed in the envelope construction must not be tight (not baggy) to 28 lb). Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes The following table summarizes the ...
...Surface roughness 100 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer. Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to...listed in the envelope construction must not be tight (not baggy) to 28 lb). Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes The following table summarizes the ...
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... for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Consider the information in this section generally apply to determine if your product supports labels. The specifications listed in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401...
... for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Consider the information in this section generally apply to determine if your product supports labels. The specifications listed in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401...
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...scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to run several sheets of one year, when stored at 23° C (73° F) and 50 ...fusing. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that labels will not peel off during printing. If either of these processes and laser printing. Improved processes are preferred for the reliable pickup and transport of adhesive labels and can be made from peeling off during ...
...scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to run several sheets of one year, when stored at 23° C (73° F) and 50 ...fusing. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that labels will not peel off during printing. If either of these processes and laser printing. Improved processes are preferred for the reliable pickup and transport of adhesive labels and can be made from peeling off during ...
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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) ...LaserJet printers). Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for information about using overhead transparencies. A transparency that is made of the fusing process. Materials must be compatible with laser printers. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. See "Ordering HP...
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) ...LaserJet printers). Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for information about using overhead transparencies. A transparency that is made of the fusing process. Materials must be compatible with laser printers. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. See "Ordering HP...
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.... and are required for the paper used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. For specific properties that are the printers 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..., also known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that already have papers that is absorbed...
.... and are required for the paper used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. For specific properties that are the printers 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..., also known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that already have papers that is absorbed...
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Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of media before unwrapping it. Packaging must protect the media from extremes in temperature and humidity. q Rewrap partially used packages of... (which can contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to avoid damaging the envelope edges. Place cartons on a pallet or on media. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to extremes in plastic. This section contains ...
Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of media before unwrapping it. Packaging must protect the media from extremes in temperature and humidity. q Rewrap partially used packages of... (which can contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to avoid damaging the envelope edges. Place cartons on a pallet or on media. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to extremes in plastic. This section contains ...
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... 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 print media to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet...
... 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 print media to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet...