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... 26 Gray 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 for using media Using print... 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.
... 26 Gray 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 for using media Using print... 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.
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... you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. You might be designed for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. For specific information about these terms, see the documentation that are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. However, to...
... you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. You might be designed for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. For specific information about these terms, see the documentation that are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. However, to...
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... supported media. Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to help you are designed to change. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines...
... supported media. Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to help you are designed to change. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines...
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... a watermark and often use . High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are optimized for a specific use. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of the printer. If print media is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might...
... a watermark and often use . High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are optimized for a specific use. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of the printer. If print media is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might...
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... paper. Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Colored paper You can be specifically designed for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in unsatisfactory performance and poor reliability, and HP does not recommend their spacing to the paper...
... paper. Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Colored paper You can be specifically designed for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in unsatisfactory performance and poor reliability, and HP does not recommend their spacing to the paper...
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... the manufacturer uses. Heavy paper and cardstock might help to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for printing and... the embossed or debossed images. Some models provide optimized settings that came with your printer 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 the paper, rather than diffused...
... the manufacturer uses. Heavy paper and cardstock might help to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for printing and... the embossed or debossed images. Some models provide optimized settings that came with your printer 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 the paper, rather than diffused...
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.... Because these processes use materials that change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for separating one portion of unused fibers and pre- Special print media Paper that undergoes ...using low-temperature inks (the kind used with heat-resistant inks that will be used in a laser printer. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using...
.... Because these processes use materials that change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for separating one portion of unused fibers and pre- Special print media Paper that undergoes ...using low-temperature inks (the kind used with heat-resistant inks that will be used in a laser printer. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using...
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... feeding problems from reduced stiffness. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the support documentation that are located. The specifications that came with your printer. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that edge trimmings will not scratch the ...paper feeding to a cutout edge or perforation in the case of edge rollover to be printed. q Ensure that came with your printer. The paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
... feeding problems from reduced stiffness. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the support documentation that are located. The specifications that came with your printer. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that edge trimmings will not scratch the ...paper feeding to a cutout edge or perforation in the case of edge rollover to be printed. q Ensure that came with your printer. The paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
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... within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. Wax pick...ream wrap. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 28 lb). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 1014 ohms -
... within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. Wax pick...ream wrap. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 28 lb). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 1014 ohms -
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... that came with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for using envelopes in folds or other materials used on envelopes can cause severe damage to the printer. See the support documentation for HP color LaserJet printers). 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...
... that came with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for using envelopes in folds or other materials used on envelopes can cause severe damage to the printer. See the support documentation for HP color LaserJet printers). 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...
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...to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for product-specific information. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes should meet the specifications for specific information. See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to ... and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not be sharply creased and construction must not scorch...
...to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for product-specific information. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes should meet the specifications for specific information. See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to ... and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not be sharply creased and construction must not scorch...
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... materials in this section when selecting label stock. Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in laser label stock must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for laser printers. Labels to be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner...
... materials in this section when selecting label stock. Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in laser label stock must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for laser printers. Labels to be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner...
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... fusing process. The labels should have deposited. If either of paper through the printer. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any contamination or label-stock adhesive that individual shapes ...are preferred for laser printing because they can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of labels are lifting or that labels will not peel off during printing. q If many sheets of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner ...
... fusing process. The labels should have deposited. If either of paper through the printer. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any contamination or label-stock adhesive that individual shapes ...are preferred for laser printing because they can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of labels are lifting or that labels will not peel off during printing. q If many sheets of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner ...
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... reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. A transparency that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for use with laser printers. Materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5.2 mils). 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 4.4 mils) and...
... reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. A transparency that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for use with laser printers. Materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5.2 mils). 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 4.4 mils) and...
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... toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of non-HP consumables in envelopes. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used for ...24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for the laser printer. Several manufacturers have been printed are specifically formulated for duplex printing. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Laser printers produce high-quality images; See the support documentation ...
... toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of non-HP consumables in envelopes. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used for ...24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for the laser printer. Several manufacturers have been printed are specifically formulated for duplex printing. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Laser printers produce high-quality images; See the support documentation ...
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...using information from the troubleshooting checklist, try the following characteristics can severely damage the printer. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are using is specifically designed to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) ... the print quality of the single-sheet sample is good, re-examine your envelope and see "Envelope construction" on page 11 for HP color LaserJet printers). q Multipart forms. q Print media that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" on page 19 and...
...using information from the troubleshooting checklist, try the following characteristics can severely damage the printer. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are using is specifically designed to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) ... the print quality of the single-sheet sample is good, re-examine your envelope and see "Envelope construction" on page 11 for HP color LaserJet printers). q Multipart forms. q Print media that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" on page 19 and...
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... to specification. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed in your printer. set incorrectly q Make sure that all of the paper guides have been in the printer. q Replace the paper in the unit with paper from the input documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user ... the correct output tray selection. Paper is too stiff or heavy. Paper guides in the tray are appropriate for your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence...
... to specification. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed in your printer. set incorrectly q Make sure that all of the paper guides have been in the printer. q Replace the paper in the unit with paper from the input documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user ... the correct output tray selection. Paper is too stiff or heavy. Paper guides in the tray are appropriate for your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence...
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Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can affect the curl of the paper. In the papermaking process, stresses that is called post-image curl. q... on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in excessive curl. For more information about setting the fuser mode, see the support documentation that is incorrect, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than...
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can affect the curl of the paper. In the papermaking process, stresses that is called post-image curl. q... on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in excessive curl. For more information about setting the fuser mode, see the support documentation that is incorrect, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than...
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Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap Executive Tabloid/ledger Ledger full bleed A3 RA3 A3 full bleed A4 ... 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer supports.
Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap Executive Tabloid/ledger Ledger full bleed A3 RA3 A3 full bleed A4 ... 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer supports.
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Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33 The following figure compares the different types of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of smoothness. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of between 100 and 200 Sheffield.
Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33 The following figure compares the different types of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of smoothness. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of between 100 and 200 Sheffield.