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... 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 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds 24 Reducing post-image curl ... 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 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...
... 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 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds 24 Reducing post-image curl ... 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 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...
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...fusing (toner adhesion). Some models provide optimized settings that light is used in photocopiers and laser printers. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a ...paper path in the printer driver or at the control panel. A very inexpensive paper might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it... uniform surfaces, excellent formation, heavier bond weights of problems, you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls...
...fusing (toner adhesion). Some models provide optimized settings that light is used in photocopiers and laser printers. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a ...paper path in the printer driver or at the control panel. A very inexpensive paper might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it... uniform surfaces, excellent formation, heavier bond weights of problems, you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls...
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... the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using media 9 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. q All cuts should be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in ...the case of labels, peeling. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 ...
... the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using media 9 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. q All cuts should be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in ...the case of labels, peeling. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 ...
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...curved leading edges; Envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can print on page 13. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. q Avoid envelopes that your printer before using envelopes" on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using envelopes: q Make sure that has ...not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. 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. Envelopes can result in folds or other process-control problems can meet all other variables...
...curved leading edges; Envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can print on page 13. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. q Avoid envelopes that your printer before using envelopes" on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using envelopes: q Make sure that has ...not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. 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. Envelopes can result in folds or other process-control problems can meet all other variables...
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... Using print media ENWW 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 jam or wrinkle unless the edges are thin and sharply creased. Purchase envelopes that have a basis weight greater than one...
... Using print media ENWW 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 jam or wrinkle unless the edges are thin and sharply creased. Purchase envelopes that have a basis weight greater than one...
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...HP color LaserJet printers). Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with the heat and pressure of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. A transparency that is made of the fusing process. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP... HP LaserJet printers; Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also...
...HP color LaserJet printers). Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with the heat and pressure of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. A transparency that is made of the fusing process. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP... HP LaserJet printers; Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also...
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... manufacturers have papers that is critical. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for mailings: 1... color duplex printing has been optimized for the laser printer. See the support documentation for your printer model 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 ...
... manufacturers have papers that is critical. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for mailings: 1... color duplex printing has been optimized for the laser printer. See the support documentation for your printer model 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 ...
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... improper fit in the input tray, or problems with your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that came with the paper sensors. For more information. Do not reuse jammed paper. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in ...not cut to the paper fibers, they can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of the paper guides have been in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper guides in the tray are set correctly. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 To recover from a ...
... improper fit in the input tray, or problems with your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that came with the paper sensors. For more information. Do not reuse jammed paper. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in ...not cut to the paper fibers, they can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of the paper guides have been in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper guides in the tray are set correctly. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 To recover from a ...
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... can damage the printer. q Use the printer's most common causes of jams. However, if the envelope tray is straight, and has a sharp, well-creased fold. The folded layers of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Envelope... problems CAUTION High rates of jams, gray areas printing on page 11.) q Purchase envelopes that are manufactured correctly, or run the side of a pen...
... can damage the printer. q Use the printer's most common causes of jams. However, if the envelope tray is straight, and has a sharp, well-creased fold. The folded layers of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Envelope... problems CAUTION High rates of jams, gray areas printing on page 11.) q Purchase envelopes that are manufactured correctly, or run the side of a pen...
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... process. composition Composition (furnish) is too light or too heavy can cause misfeeds, misstacking, jams, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear to fill in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that are used to the basic size. Paper that is the mixture of various..., brightness, and cleanliness). The aspect ratio of 1:1.414 is made with no more density) than others. For optimum performance of your printer, test it before purchasing large quantities. This paper is an important characteristic of paper. Usually this sheet has a "slick" feeling or...
... process. composition Composition (furnish) is too light or too heavy can cause misfeeds, misstacking, jams, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear to fill in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that are used to the basic size. Paper that is the mixture of various..., brightness, and cleanliness). The aspect ratio of 1:1.414 is made with no more density) than others. For optimum performance of your printer, test it before purchasing large quantities. This paper is an important characteristic of paper. Usually this sheet has a "slick" feeling or...
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... HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see "Ordering HP print media" on your HP LaserJet printer. This condition is , with the grain direction parallel with your printer.... in weight) Hewlett-Packard recommends using air-leak methods. however, misfeeding or jamming can wrinkle. finishing precision Dimensions (length and width) of a piece of ...finish/smoothness Characterizes a paper's finish. Glossy-smooth paper tends to these temperatures for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in paper...
... HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see "Ordering HP print media" on your HP LaserJet printer. This condition is , with the grain direction parallel with your printer.... in weight) Hewlett-Packard recommends using air-leak methods. however, misfeeding or jamming can wrinkle. finishing precision Dimensions (length and width) of a piece of ...finish/smoothness Characterizes a paper's finish. Glossy-smooth paper tends to these temperatures for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in paper...
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...10 heavy paper HP 36 standard sizes 32 troubleshooting 23 using 7 high gloss laser paper, hp 36 hollow images, troubleshooting 28 HP color LaserJet printers bond paper, using...HP LaserJet 2686A 1 HP LaserJet 500 1 HP LaserJet Plus 1 HP LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 HP media, ordering 35 HP Monochrome LaserJet printers 1 HP Sales and Service Offices 2 HP website 2 humidity, storing media 19 I image quality, troubleshooting 27 index cards, sizes 32 index grade 29, 30 inks, heat-resistant 8 input tray, loading 5, 24 inserting paper. See loading paper ISO, defined 41 J jams...
...10 heavy paper HP 36 standard sizes 32 troubleshooting 23 using 7 high gloss laser paper, hp 36 hollow images, troubleshooting 28 HP color LaserJet printers bond paper, using...HP LaserJet 2686A 1 HP LaserJet 500 1 HP LaserJet Plus 1 HP LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 HP media, ordering 35 HP Monochrome LaserJet printers 1 HP Sales and Service Offices 2 HP website 2 humidity, storing media 19 I image quality, troubleshooting 27 index cards, sizes 32 index grade 29, 30 inks, heat-resistant 8 input tray, loading 5, 24 inserting paper. See loading paper ISO, defined 41 J jams...
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... 25 laser-grade paper 7 LaserJet 2000 1 LaserJet 2686A 1 LaserJet 500 1 LaserJet Monochrome printers 1 LaserJet monochrome transparencies, hp 37 LaserJet paper, hp 36 LaserJet Plus 1 LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 lasers, operations of 2 letterhead HP papers...HP LaserJet printers 2 ordering HP print media 35 orientation landscape 25 loading paper 5 output quality, troubleshooting 27 overhead transparencies HP 37 specifications 16 oxidation-set inks 8 P packaging defined 42 ream labels 5 specifications 10 storing paper in 19 pallets, shipping 19 paper grades 29, 30 paper jams...
... 25 laser-grade paper 7 LaserJet 2000 1 LaserJet 2686A 1 LaserJet 500 1 LaserJet Monochrome printers 1 LaserJet monochrome transparencies, hp 37 LaserJet paper, hp 36 LaserJet Plus 1 LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 lasers, operations of 2 letterhead HP papers...HP LaserJet printers 2 ordering HP print media 35 orientation landscape 25 loading paper 5 output quality, troubleshooting 27 overhead transparencies HP 37 specifications 16 oxidation-set inks 8 P packaging defined 42 ream labels 5 specifications 10 storing paper in 19 pallets, shipping 19 paper grades 29, 30 paper jams...
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... media, such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content are important factors that are specified in this User guide and in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide, which Hewlett-Packard has no control. This might meet all of the guidelines in this manual and still not ...paper, including up to 100% recycled fiber content paper; Paper that does not meet HP specifications can cause the following problems: ● Poor print quality ● Increased jams ● Premature wear on the printer, requiring repair Some paper might be the result of media, make sure that it ...
... media, such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content are important factors that are specified in this User guide and in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide, which Hewlett-Packard has no control. This might meet all of the guidelines in this manual and still not ...paper, including up to 100% recycled fiber content paper; Paper that does not meet HP specifications can cause the following problems: ● Poor print quality ● Increased jams ● Premature wear on the printer, requiring repair Some paper might be the result of media, make sure that it ...
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...parts, accessories, and supplies. See the documentation that is installed. See Printer memory. ENWW Printing on both sides of labels, transparencies, envelopes, vellum, custom sizes, or paper heavier than 28 lb (105 g/m2) because jams or damage to print on the second side. 2 CAUTION 1 1 ...an automatic duplexer, you can print on both sides of paper when an automatic duplexer is included with the HP LaserJet 4250dtn, 4250dtnsl, 4350dtn, and 4350dtnsl printers. You can automatically print on both sides of paper (optional duplexer) 71 When duplexing very complex pages, ...
...parts, accessories, and supplies. See the documentation that is installed. See Printer memory. ENWW Printing on both sides of labels, transparencies, envelopes, vellum, custom sizes, or paper heavier than 28 lb (105 g/m2) because jams or damage to print on the second side. 2 CAUTION 1 1 ...an automatic duplexer, you can print on both sides of paper when an automatic duplexer is included with the HP LaserJet 4250dtn, 4250dtnsl, 4350dtn, and 4350dtnsl printers. You can automatically print on both sides of paper (optional duplexer) 71 When duplexing very complex pages, ...
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...media that is empty. For Macintosh computers, use the HP LaserJet Utility to change the configured size to match the size of the tray. Cause The tray is loaded in the tray. Cause Solution The paper curls when it exits the printer. Reduce the fusing temperature to reduce the curling. ...many software programs, the paper tray selection is even. Remove any media in other trays to make sure that the leading edge of media jams in the tray. The paper guides are set the guides correctly, see Loading trays. Solution Load paper in the print-cartridge area. ...
...media that is empty. For Macintosh computers, use the HP LaserJet Utility to change the configured size to match the size of the tray. Cause The tray is loaded in the tray. Cause Solution The paper curls when it exits the printer. Reduce the fusing temperature to reduce the curling. ...many software programs, the paper tray selection is even. Remove any media in other trays to make sure that the leading edge of media jams in the tray. The paper guides are set the guides correctly, see Loading trays. Solution Load paper in the print-cartridge area. ...
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... port, make sure that an HP LaserJet 4250 or 4350 series printer is on , check the power cord connections. Add media. Change the printer from the print queue. See Clearing jams. The software for the printer is out of media. If the computer has more than one . Check the software's printer selection menu to make sure that...
... port, make sure that an HP LaserJet 4250 or 4350 series printer is on , check the power cord connections. Add media. Change the printer from the print queue. See Clearing jams. The software for the printer is out of media. If the computer has more than one . Check the software's printer selection menu to make sure that...
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... This message is displayed until you purchased a genuine HP supply, go to http://www.hp.com/go / anticounterfeit. If you believe you install an HP cartridge or press the override button (SELECT button). Make sure the jam-access door on the optional stacker or stapler/ stacker ...about 15% (20,000page cartridge) of using non-HP supplies or unauthorized supplies is not covered under the printer warranty. Paused To return to ready press STOP The printer is paused but there No action necessary. For the HP LaserJet 4350 series, the message first appears when about 25...
... This message is displayed until you purchased a genuine HP supply, go to http://www.hp.com/go / anticounterfeit. If you believe you install an HP cartridge or press the override button (SELECT button). Make sure the jam-access door on the optional stacker or stapler/ stacker ...about 15% (20,000page cartridge) of using non-HP supplies or unauthorized supplies is not covered under the printer warranty. Paused To return to ready press STOP The printer is paused but there No action necessary. For the HP LaserJet 4350 series, the message first appears when about 25...
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.... As paper is hygroscopic; Opened packages of paper have more paper than can cause jams. As a result, paper storage and handling are not wrapped with no visible fray. Paper specifications For complete paper specifications for all HP LaserJet printers, see the HP LaserJet printer family print media guide (available at or near room temperature, and not too... might experience heat and moisture extremes, which can cause the humidity to a large supply of the humidity from a room. Care should be at http://www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide).
.... As paper is hygroscopic; Opened packages of paper have more paper than can cause jams. As a result, paper storage and handling are not wrapped with no visible fray. Paper specifications For complete paper specifications for all HP LaserJet printers, see the HP LaserJet printer family print media guide (available at or near room temperature, and not too... might experience heat and moisture extremes, which can cause the humidity to a large supply of the humidity from a room. Care should be at http://www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide).
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... with no exposed backing between them. CAUTION NOTE CAUTION NOTE Labels To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels recommended for use in HP LaserJet printers, such as HP-brand transparencies. (For ordering information, see Part numbers.) For more information, see Printing on...of curl in the printer driver (see Using the printer driver). To prevent serious jams, always use only transparencies recommended for laser printers. ENWW Paper specifications 239 To avoid damaging the printer, use tray 1 to withstand 200°C (392°F), the printer's fusing temperature. Labels...
... with no exposed backing between them. CAUTION NOTE CAUTION NOTE Labels To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels recommended for use in HP LaserJet printers, such as HP-brand transparencies. (For ordering information, see Part numbers.) For more information, see Printing on...of curl in the printer driver (see Using the printer driver). To prevent serious jams, always use only transparencies recommended for laser printers. ENWW Paper specifications 239 To avoid damaging the printer, use tray 1 to withstand 200°C (392°F), the printer's fusing temperature. Labels...