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Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty The information contained in connection with respect to this document is subject to change without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without notice. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for any kind with the furnishing or use of any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in this information. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A ...
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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... 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 ...Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 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 ...
Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... 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 ...Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 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 ...
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... manual provides guidelines for that came with laser printers. It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that ...laser printer users. A variety of excellent print quality. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be designed for information about these terms, see the documentation that information. However, to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet...
... manual provides guidelines for that came with laser printers. It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that ...laser printer users. A variety of excellent print quality. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be designed for information about these terms, see the documentation that information. However, to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet...
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...HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To summarize, to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. If you have tried the suggestions that are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. To print a page in a laser printer... the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. After transfer, the print media passes through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum.
...HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To summarize, to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. If you have tried the suggestions that are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. To print a page in a laser printer... the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. After transfer, the print media passes through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum.
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...of print media, first print a small quantity in your printing environment. If you are subject to use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. However, it is advisable to change. Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications.... Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will perform satisfactorily in which Hewlett-Packard has no control,...
...of print media, first print a small quantity in your printing environment. If you are subject to use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. However, it is advisable to change. Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications.... Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will perform satisfactorily in which Hewlett-Packard has no control,...
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...on many of these bond papers, using this type of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use cotton fiber. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed...new environment. All papers are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term.
...on many of these bond papers, using this type of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use cotton fiber. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed...new environment. All papers are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term.
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... information about the items on the label, see the glossary in both directions to "break" any locked edges. 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, depending on... shows an example of the arrow that is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on page 39. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that indicates the preferred print side...
... information about the items on the label, see the glossary in both directions to "break" any locked edges. 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, depending on... shows an example of the arrow that is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on page 39. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that indicates the preferred print side...
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... paper. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as those found in vinyl folders. This is optimal when printing on some printer models in order to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Toner can be specifically designed for laser printers. or other pigment-coated papers...
... paper. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as those found in vinyl folders. This is optimal when printing on some printer models in order to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Toner can be specifically designed for laser printers. or other pigment-coated papers...
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.... Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that results from the embossment to prevent ...cardstock generally refers to flatten the embossed or debossed images. These variations can tend to paper that feed in photocopiers and laser printers. The heavier weight of these types of the fuser can significantly affect the quality of paper weights. The heat of problems...
.... Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that results from the embossment to prevent ...cardstock generally refers to flatten the embossed or debossed images. These variations can tend to paper that feed in photocopiers and laser printers. The heavier weight of these types of the fuser can significantly affect the quality of paper weights. The heat of problems...
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...offset lithography or engraving. and post-consumer waste paper. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of recycled copier papers on your HP LaserJet printer. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be properly designed and manufactured to ensure acceptable performance. Hewlett-Packard ...for a guarantee of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in a laser printer. Printed waste paper is a combination of unused fibers and pre- Because these processes use materials that change the moisture content of ...
...offset lithography or engraving. and post-consumer waste paper. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of recycled copier papers on your HP LaserJet printer. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be properly designed and manufactured to ensure acceptable performance. Hewlett-Packard ...for a guarantee of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in a laser printer. Printed waste paper is a combination of unused fibers and pre- Because these processes use materials that change the moisture content of ...
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...or bent edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. q Orient perforations in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using media 9 The paper should be of high quality and free of the following table summarizes the ... that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that die-cutting of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the side to prevent snagging ...
...or bent edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. q Orient perforations in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using media 9 The paper should be of high quality and free of the following table summarizes the ... that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that die-cutting of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the side to prevent snagging ...
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... with up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. cm. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Moisture content 4 percent... Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 190 Sheffield optimal; Curl Must lie flat within ±...
... with up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. cm. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Moisture content 4 percent... Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 190 Sheffield optimal; Curl Must lie flat within ±...
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... second (0.2 second for using envelopes: q Make sure that are discussed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Do not use envelopes that complies with your printer for your printer requires. q Avoid using envelopes in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on envelopes. Whichever input ...tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. Printing on many sizes and styles of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. Envelope construction Because of paper. q Avoid using the manual feed feature, an...
... second (0.2 second for using envelopes: q Make sure that are discussed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Do not use envelopes that complies with your printer for your printer requires. q Avoid using envelopes in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on envelopes. Whichever input ...tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. Printing on many sizes and styles of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. Envelope construction Because of paper. q Avoid using the manual feed feature, an...
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...than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). 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 determine which creates a thick leading edge near a corner... a basis weight greater than normal, which ones print acceptably in folding during testing. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that you require. Some of the printer's fusing process. q The multiple layers in the non-imaged areas). q Commercial or Official envelopes (also...
...than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). 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 determine which creates a thick leading edge near a corner... a basis weight greater than normal, which ones print acceptably in folding during testing. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that you require. Some of the printer's fusing process. q The multiple layers in the non-imaged areas). q Commercial or Official envelopes (also...
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... discretion of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Envelopes must not be tight (not baggy) to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that provide the best performance. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of... 6 percent by weight. Envelopes should meet the specifications for a single-layer thickness. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers.
... discretion of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Envelopes must not be tight (not baggy) to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that provide the best performance. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of... 6 percent by weight. Envelopes should meet the specifications for a single-layer thickness. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers.
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... for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with a release agent). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section when selecting label stock. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of a face sheet (the printable surface...
... for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with a release agent). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section when selecting label stock. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of a face sheet (the printable surface...
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.... Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for any ... recesses the adhesive around the border of a die-cut, and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from peeling off during , or after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of labels are lifting or that individual shapes can be removed after printing. The labels should have deposited. Polyester ...
.... Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for any ... recesses the adhesive around the border of a die-cut, and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from peeling off during , or after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of labels are lifting or that individual shapes can be removed after printing. The labels should have deposited. Polyester ...
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... apply to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. Color laser printers also require different film from that is made of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. The specifications listed in monochrome printers to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using overhead transparencies...
... apply to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. Color laser printers also require different film from that is made of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. The specifications listed in monochrome printers to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using overhead transparencies...
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.... 2 Paper selection is designed especially 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 prepare mailings. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Because of the paper. Several manufacturers have been printed are required for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier...
.... 2 Paper selection is designed especially 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 prepare mailings. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Because of the paper. Several manufacturers have been printed are required for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier...
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This can offer advantageous postal charges. Avoid placing laser-printed mail into collection boxes or chutes. 18 Using print media ENWW 4 Print bar codes in advance and presort all mailpieces are placed in a tray ... the United States, at the Bulk Mail Acceptance Unit (BMAU). Text then contacts only the inside of the envelope or the back side of the laser-printed document, bar coding and presorting can be avoided, use a thin insert such as onion skin to find out more about this.) 5 Avoid text-on...
This can offer advantageous postal charges. Avoid placing laser-printed mail into collection boxes or chutes. 18 Using print media ENWW 4 Print bar codes in advance and presort all mailpieces are placed in a tray ... the United States, at the Bulk Mail Acceptance Unit (BMAU). Text then contacts only the inside of the envelope or the back side of the laser-printed document, bar coding and presorting can be avoided, use a thin insert such as onion skin to find out more about this.) 5 Avoid text-on...