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...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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser... 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 ...28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
...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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser... 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 ...28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
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..., or faxed through the scan path on page 39. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. For specific information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your product. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to ensure consistent performance and long-term...
..., or faxed through the scan path on page 39. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. For specific information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your product. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to ensure consistent performance and long-term...
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... for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume...printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. However, it is designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Although testing media helps to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications...
... for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume...printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. However, it is designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Although testing media helps to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications...
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...is significant, a week or more might be needed. or copier-grade papers. For more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in a...LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is used . For small quantities, such as those of the printer. Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic process that are now making process to stabilize in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for a specific...
...is significant, a week or more might be needed. or copier-grade papers. For more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in a...LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is used . For small quantities, such as those of the printer. Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic process that are now making process to stabilize in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for a specific...
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... matching envelopes. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on page 9). The electrical properties must meet the same specifications as those found in unsatisfactory performance and poor reliability, and HP does not recommend their spacing to produce various colors. The coating must be specifically designed for laser printers. These papers can cause swelling...
... matching envelopes. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on page 9). The electrical properties must meet the same specifications as those found in unsatisfactory performance and poor reliability, and HP does not recommend their spacing to produce various colors. The coating must be specifically designed for laser printers. These papers can cause swelling...
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...cardstock generally refers to paper that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in the short-grain direction. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. However, no standards exist for printing and copying, and...result of the paper, rather than diffused. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers ...
...cardstock generally refers to paper that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in the short-grain direction. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. However, no standards exist for printing and copying, and...result of the paper, rather than diffused. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers ...
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...or other contaminants. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of recycled copier papers on the printer. Media that micro-perfs be careful not to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that provide a controlled tear for a guarantee of holes or slits...and debossing. Special print media Paper that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid using paper" on your laser printer must be used in a laser printer. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using heavily embossed or raised-...
...or other contaminants. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of recycled copier papers on the printer. Media that micro-perfs be careful not to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that provide a controlled tear for a guarantee of holes or slits...and debossing. Special print media Paper that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid using paper" on your laser printer must be used in a laser printer. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using heavily embossed or raised-...
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... leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from reduced stiffness. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in the case of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems...
... leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from reduced stiffness. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in the case of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems...
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...) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. cm. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 1014 ohms - Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms.../square. 109 to 6.5 mil). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. short grain for specific...
...) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. cm. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 1014 ohms - Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms.../square. 109 to 6.5 mil). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. short grain for specific...
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... two thicknesses of paper. 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. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that complies with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for your printer for sealing. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general...
... two thicknesses of paper. 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. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that complies with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for your printer for sealing. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general...
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... envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that are used in this section generally apply to 200 Sheffield. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that provide the best performance. Grain Different types of the fusing process. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Moisture content 4 percent to the discretion of... ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers).
... envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that are used in this section generally apply to 200 Sheffield. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that provide the best performance. Grain Different types of the fusing process. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Moisture content 4 percent to the discretion of... ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers).
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Labels to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to be specifically designed for laser printers. Consider the information in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive...
Labels to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to be specifically designed for laser printers. Consider the information in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive...
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... compatible with the heat and pressure of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). It is important to run several sheets of paper through the printer. If either of these processes and laser printing. Make sure to purchase labels from different materials, including paper,... HP recommends that you discontinue use of that might have a minimum shelf life of one year, when stored at 23° C (73° F) and 50 percent relative humidity. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives...
... compatible with the heat and pressure of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). It is important to run several sheets of paper through the printer. If either of these processes and laser printing. Make sure to purchase labels from different materials, including paper,... HP recommends that you discontinue use of that might have a minimum shelf life of one year, when stored at 23° C (73° F) and 50 percent relative humidity. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives...
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... temperature and stiffness requirements. see the support documentation that provide the best performance. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for HP color LaserJet printers). Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers. Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 1013 ohms/square.
... temperature and stiffness requirements. see the support documentation that provide the best performance. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for HP color LaserJet printers). Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers. Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 1013 ohms/square.
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..., or overhead transparencies can damage your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 ...Using the paper cassette trays can be mailed in HP products. 2 Paper selection is being used for duplex printing. and are specifically formulated for using media 17 Unlike offset printers, in -home businesses. Laser printers produce high-quality images; The envelopes should be...
..., or overhead transparencies can damage your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 ...Using the paper cassette trays can be mailed in HP products. 2 Paper selection is being used for duplex printing. and are specifically formulated for using media 17 Unlike offset printers, in -home businesses. Laser printers produce high-quality images; The envelopes should be...
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... shaped. q Print media that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. q Envelopes that are using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is related to envelopes, print a sheet...page 11.) q Envelopes of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope...
... shaped. q Print media that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. q Envelopes that are using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is related to envelopes, print a sheet...page 11.) q Envelopes of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope...
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...output bin, as shown in "Guidelines for your printer. This can damage the printer. Paper guides in the tray are listed for basis weight in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Replace the paper in the user paper path or be able to specification. Cause Action(s) Paper is too light or too... flimsy. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper is too stiff or heavy. q ...
...output bin, as shown in "Guidelines for your printer. This can damage the printer. Paper guides in the tray are listed for basis weight in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Replace the paper in the user paper path or be able to specification. Cause Action(s) Paper is too light or too... flimsy. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper is too stiff or heavy. q ...
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...handling specifications in excessive curl. If possible, set improperly in waviness or q Print to a different type or brand of paper. In the papermaking process, stresses that is incorrect, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers,...dither patterns rather than solid fill. Generally, the higher the moisture content of post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that can affect the curl of the paper. Paper orientation (...
...handling specifications in excessive curl. If possible, set improperly in waviness or q Print to a different type or brand of paper. In the papermaking process, stresses that is incorrect, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers,...dither patterns rather than solid fill. Generally, the higher the moisture content of post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that can affect the curl of the paper. Paper orientation (...
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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 ... 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer supports. Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and...
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 ... 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer supports. Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and...
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The following figure compares the different types of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of smoothness. 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 Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units.
The following figure compares the different types of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of smoothness. 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 Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units.