HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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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 paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 ... Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...
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 paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 ... Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...
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... manual do not apply to paper that came with laser printers. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. When HP LaserJet printers are available to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. For more information about print-media specifications. See the user guide for each printer for information about these terms, see the documentation that...
... manual do not apply to paper that came with laser printers. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. When HP LaserJet printers are available to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. For more information about print-media specifications. See the user guide for each printer for information about these terms, see the documentation that...
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.... Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are subject to work with your HP LaserJet printer. Using non-HP brand media will assume responsibility for the replacement of any print media that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing...
.... Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are subject to work with your HP LaserJet printer. Using non-HP brand media will assume responsibility for the replacement of any print media that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing...
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... process to two days. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be controlled as well as one or two reams, store... these bond papers, using this type of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for a specific use are designed and manufactured for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must ...
... process to two days. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be controlled as well as one or two reams, store... these bond papers, using this type of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for a specific use are designed and manufactured for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must ...
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... print media Archival paper Paper that is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printers. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on the fuser, and can change the appearance of the specifications that are using paper" on some printer models in this guide. Coated paper Clay- To manually adjust the...
... print media Archival paper Paper that is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printers. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on the fuser, and can change the appearance of the specifications that are using paper" on some printer models in this guide. Coated paper Clay- To manually adjust the...
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...). Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Also, using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than diffused. These variations can ... stiffness, which can be relatively inexpensive. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that feed in photocopiers and laser printers. The heat of the fuser can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. Please...
...). Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Also, using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than diffused. These variations can ... stiffness, which can be relatively inexpensive. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that feed in photocopiers and laser printers. The heat of the fuser can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. Please...
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... emissions when heated to prevent moisture changes during storage. Because these processes use materials that has perforations or cutouts can result in a laser printer. However, such media must be used in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 ...Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using offset powders or other contaminants. Recycled paper Recycled paper is too close to ensure acceptable performance. Seal the forms in your HP LaserJet printer. q Use forms and letterhead paper that...
... emissions when heated to prevent moisture changes during storage. Because these processes use materials that has perforations or cutouts can result in a laser printer. However, such media must be used in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 ...Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using offset powders or other contaminants. Recycled paper Recycled paper is too close to ensure acceptable performance. Seal the forms in your HP LaserJet printer. q Use forms and letterhead paper that...
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For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of a cutout to avoid toner contamination. The specifications that are located. q Round all corners of edge rollover to all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path...
For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of a cutout to avoid toner contamination. The specifications that are located. q Round all corners of edge rollover to all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path...
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... g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. recycled paper with no fray or edge roll. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood...
... g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. recycled paper with no fray or edge roll. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood...
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...a sharp, well-creased fold that came with your HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in folds or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. q Avoid using envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces...envelopes by using envelopes" on envelopes can meet all of the specifications that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. Most HP LaserJet printers can result in this document. Envelope construction Because of their construction,...
...a sharp, well-creased fold that came with your HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in folds or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. q Avoid using envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces...envelopes by using envelopes" on envelopes can meet all of the specifications that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. Most HP LaserJet printers can result in this document. Envelope construction Because of their construction,...
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... types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for specific information. See the support documentation that came with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to... 5.5 mil) for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that are used in this section generally apply to prevent edge...
... types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for specific information. See the support documentation that came with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to... 5.5 mil) for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that are used in this section generally apply to prevent edge...
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... laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers...
... laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers...
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...laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be delivered in the label construction must be made compatible with the heat and pressure of adhesive labels and can be compatible with your labels after printing for HP color LaserJet printers...different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any indication that the label edges are lifting or that individual shapes can be removed ...
...laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be delivered in the label construction must be made compatible with the heat and pressure of adhesive labels and can be compatible with your labels after printing for HP color LaserJet printers...different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any indication that the label edges are lifting or that individual shapes can be removed ...
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... information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your product supports transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; The specifications listed in monochrome printers to 1013 ohms/square. Materials must have a topcoat to determine if your printer for use with laser printers. Overhead transparency materials must be designed specifically for product-specific information. To prevent jamming or poor...
... information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your product supports transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; The specifications listed in monochrome printers to 1013 ohms/square. Materials must have a topcoat to determine if your printer for use with laser printers. Overhead transparency materials must be designed specifically for product-specific information. To prevent jamming or poor...
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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 produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to ...laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for their printers. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. and are specifically...
... 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 produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to ...laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for their printers. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. and are specifically...
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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... printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following aspects of print media to avoid" ...
...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... printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following aspects of print media to avoid" ...
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...or heavily embossed. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you might have encapsulated adhesives that offsets or discolors. q Print media that is specifically designed to determine if the problem is caused by using is...baggy construction or folds that have a print-quality problem that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW Do both...
...or heavily embossed. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you might have encapsulated adhesives that offsets or discolors. q Print media that is specifically designed to determine if the problem is caused by using is...baggy construction or folds that have a print-quality problem that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW Do both...
HP LaserJet 4250/4350 Series - User Guide
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...When XXX MB appears on the controlpanel display, press and hold down (SELECT button) until all three lights stay on the printer control panel display. Press (SELECT button) to step 3. This could take up to scroll through the available languages. messages... desired control-panel ● Check the power cord connections button to printer off , and then turn the printer power on . off printer printer power that the power supplied to the printer is steady, and meets printer specifications. (See Electrical specifications. ) on . ● Turn the ● Press a ...
...When XXX MB appears on the controlpanel display, press and hold down (SELECT button) until all three lights stay on the printer control panel display. Press (SELECT button) to step 3. This could take up to scroll through the available languages. messages... desired control-panel ● Check the power cord connections button to printer off , and then turn the printer power on . off printer printer power that the power supplied to the printer is steady, and meets printer specifications. (See Electrical specifications. ) on . ● Turn the ● Press a ...
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... that you ● STOP might have set Small Paper Speed to the printer might be ● Check the interface cable connections. On the System Setup submenu (on another printer (if meets printer specifications. (See Electrical specifications.) ● Turn banner pages off . ● Check that could help you solve the problem. expected if you are printing...
... that you ● STOP might have set Small Paper Speed to the printer might be ● Check the interface cable connections. On the System Setup submenu (on another printer (if meets printer specifications. (See Electrical specifications.) ● Turn banner pages off . ● Check that could help you solve the problem. expected if you are printing...
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ENWW Clearing jams 147 See Loading staples. ● Try a different brand of paper. ● Do not print on both sides of envelopes or transparencies. (See Printing envelopes or Printing on transparencies.) ● Print only on full sheets of labels and do not print on both sides of label sheets. (See Printing on labels.) ● Check that the power supplied to the printer is steady and meets printer specifications. (See Electrical specifications.) ● Clean the printer. (See Cleaning the printer.) ● Perform preventive printer maintenance if maintenance is due.
ENWW Clearing jams 147 See Loading staples. ● Try a different brand of paper. ● Do not print on both sides of envelopes or transparencies. (See Printing envelopes or Printing on transparencies.) ● Print only on full sheets of labels and do not print on both sides of label sheets. (See Printing on labels.) ● Check that the power supplied to the printer is steady and meets printer specifications. (See Electrical specifications.) ● Clean the printer. (See Cleaning the printer.) ● Perform preventive printer maintenance if maintenance is due.