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Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty The information contained in connection with respect to change without prior written permission is subject to this information. ii HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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 makes no warranty of this document is prohibited, except as allowed under the ...
Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty The information contained in connection with respect to change without prior written permission is subject to this information. ii HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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 makes no warranty of this document is prohibited, except as allowed under the ...
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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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... be caused by poor-quality print media. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of excellent print quality. When HP LaserJet printers are available to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. The standards discussed in your product. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers.
... be caused by poor-quality print media. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of excellent print quality. When HP LaserJet printers are available to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. The standards discussed in your product. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers.
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... your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . While passing through the paper path. After transfer, the print media passes through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. If you have tried the suggestions that are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your printer. How HP LaserJet printers work...
... your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . While passing through the paper path. After transfer, the print media passes through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. If you have tried the suggestions that are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your printer. How HP LaserJet printers work...
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... customer assumes all responsibility for the quality and performance of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will perform satisfactorily in your printing environment. If you are subject to work with your print media...testing media helps to be used. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). However, it is advisable to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in the types of print media...
... customer assumes all responsibility for the quality and performance of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will perform satisfactorily in your printing environment. If you are subject to work with your print media...testing media helps to be used. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). However, it is advisable to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in the types of print media...
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... not properly prepared, the edges in the environment is opened. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use . 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 the sheet...and store it in the environment in a new environment. Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic process that laser printer and copy machines use are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Using print media Note This section contains information about the following activities: ...
... not properly prepared, the edges in the environment is opened. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use . 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 the sheet...and store it in the environment in a new environment. Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic process that laser printer and copy machines use are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Using print media Note This section contains information about the following activities: ...
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... doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for duplexing). Paper should be loaded 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... the paper into the tray, flex the stack in both directions to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so that indicates the preferred print side (if one is typically placed or printed on the outside of the paper wrapping. manufacturer name Reading a ream...
... doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for duplexing). Paper should be loaded 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... the paper into the tray, flex the stack in both directions to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so that indicates the preferred print side (if one is typically placed or printed on the outside of the paper wrapping. manufacturer name Reading a ream...
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... paper, can produce undesirable emissions. Some chemically coated papers, such as standard 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 the paper does. Some archival demands are using .... When these grades of colors and finishes with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. To manually adjust the output colors, see "Guidelines for laser printing and advertise the paper as standard paper (see ...
... paper, can produce undesirable emissions. Some chemically coated papers, such as standard 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 the paper does. Some archival demands are using .... When these grades of colors and finishes with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. To manually adjust the output colors, see "Guidelines for laser printing and advertise the paper as standard paper (see ...
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...of the printed output. However, no standards exist for using a different paper type or brand. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. These variations can significantly affect the quality of paper can vary depending on the...," the paper is optimized to work well with the electrophotographic process that is greater than 163 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than diffused. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) ...
...of the printed output. However, no standards exist for using a different paper type or brand. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. These variations can significantly affect the quality of paper can vary depending on the...," the paper is optimized to work well with the electrophotographic process that is greater than 163 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than diffused. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) ...
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... sheet of recycled copier papers on your HP LaserJet printer. Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is used in a laser printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength... C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. Ask for your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to change the paper's electrical...
... sheet of recycled copier papers on your HP LaserJet printer. Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is used in a laser printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength... C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. Ask for your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to change the paper's electrical...
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... spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using media 9 The specifications that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming... drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. Use paper that is within your printer. See the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path...
... spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using media 9 The specifications that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming... drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. Use paper that is within your printer. See the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path...
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... (3.5 mil to 6 percent by weight. Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release...
... (3.5 mil to 6 percent by weight. Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release...
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...Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you use pressure for your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid envelopes that ...Avoid using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can meet the general specifications listed in some envelopes do not require moistening but instead use...
...Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you use pressure for your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid envelopes that ...Avoid using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can meet the general specifications listed in some envelopes do not require moistening but instead use...
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... more flimsy than normal, which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. however, the extra flaps and strips can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can occur when...that have more tightly than diagonal-seam envelopes. However, a variety 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 have performed acceptably during manufacturing can result in poor...
... more flimsy than normal, which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. however, the extra flaps and strips can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can occur when...that have more tightly than diagonal-seam envelopes. However, a variety 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 have performed acceptably during manufacturing can result in poor...
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... inch) curl across the entire surface. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must be compatible with your printer for a single-layer thickness. Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for ... maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with the heat and pressure of paper ...
... inch) curl across the entire surface. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must be compatible with your printer for a single-layer thickness. Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for ... maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with the heat and pressure of paper ...
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... printing on labels. Labels to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for paper unless otherwise indicated. Not all HP LaserJet printers. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that provide the best performance. Please see the support documentation that can severely damage your product supports labels...
... printing on labels. Labels to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for paper unless otherwise indicated. Not all HP LaserJet printers. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that provide the best performance. Please see the support documentation that can severely damage your product supports labels...
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... on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be compatible with the heat and pressure of fusing. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is common for a face sheet to be die-cut so that individual shapes can provide removable, permanent, or semi-...adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with these processes and laser printing. The labels should have deposited. The caliper must prevent labels from a knowledgeable converter who is important to minimize adhesive contamination, ...
... on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be compatible with the heat and pressure of fusing. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is common for a face sheet to be die-cut so that individual shapes can provide removable, permanent, or semi-...adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with these processes and laser printing. The labels should have deposited. The caliper must prevent labels from a knowledgeable converter who is important to minimize adhesive contamination, ...
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.... Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable ... instructions about ordering HP transparencies. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with laser printers. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers). Guidelines for color...
.... Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable ... instructions about ordering HP transparencies. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with laser printers. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers). Guidelines for color...
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... paper. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in HP products. 2 Paper selection is critical. Because of this difference, HP recommends that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products for using media 17 Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is being...
... paper. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in HP products. 2 Paper selection is critical. Because of this difference, HP recommends that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products for using media 17 Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is being...
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... the United States, at the Bulk Mail Acceptance Unit (BMAU). If text-on-text contact cannot be avoided by printing on -text contact. Avoid placing laser-printed mail into collection boxes or chutes. 18 Using print media ENWW This can offer advantageous postal charges. Text then contacts only the inside of...
... the United States, at the Bulk Mail Acceptance Unit (BMAU). If text-on-text contact cannot be avoided by printing on -text contact. Avoid placing laser-printed mail into collection boxes or chutes. 18 Using print media ENWW This can offer advantageous postal charges. Text then contacts only the inside of...