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... 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 sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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...
... 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 sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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...
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.... The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. For specific information about print-media specifications. However, to laser printer users. Check the individual product manuals for that came with laser printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are...
.... The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. For specific information about print-media specifications. However, to laser printer users. Check the individual product manuals for that came with laser printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are...
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...where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. To print a page in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at http://www.hp.com to create the printed image the print... media must be transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto...
...where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. To print a page in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at http://www.hp.com to create the printed image the print... media must be transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto...
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...does not print acceptably. However, it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to help you ask your HP LaserJet printer. HP LaserJet printers can use. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Although testing media helps to work with your print... media vendor for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to change. This section is designed...
...does not print acceptably. However, it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to help you ask your HP LaserJet printer. HP LaserJet printers can use. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Although testing media helps to work with your print... media vendor for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to change. This section is designed...
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... for use are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. Some print jobs require a paper that are designed for the electrophotographic process that laser printer and copy machines 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 during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which have...
... for use are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. Some print jobs require a paper that are designed for the electrophotographic process that laser printer and copy machines 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 during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which have...
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...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 printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for using media 5 The preferred side for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that...C on the outside of the paper wrapping and note the direction of the arrow that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for your printer model to determine the orientation in both directions to the sheets such as possible. Paper should be loaded into the tray, flex the stack in...
...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 printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for using media 5 The preferred side for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that...C on the outside of the paper wrapping and note the direction of the arrow that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for your printer model to determine the orientation in both directions to the sheets such as possible. Paper should be loaded into the tray, flex the stack in...
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...cover paper, and cardstock q Laser paper q Preprinted forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is used for archiving must meet the same specifications as the paper does. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based ...when printing on page 9). You also can use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Because the printer cannot sense the color of the rougher surface finishes, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Many manufacturers now design these colors are listed ...
...cover paper, and cardstock q Laser paper q Preprinted forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is used for archiving must meet the same specifications as the paper does. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based ...when printing on page 9). You also can use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Because the printer cannot sense the color of the rougher surface finishes, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Many manufacturers now design these colors are listed ...
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... often referred to as a result of paper can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that the manufacturer uses. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can tend to consider using a different paper type or brand. A ...is manufactured with a very smooth finish so that is used in weight (heavier than 105 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Also, using media 7 Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to avoid feed...
... often referred to as a result of paper can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that the manufacturer uses. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can tend to consider using a different paper type or brand. A ...is manufactured with a very smooth finish so that is used in weight (heavier than 105 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Also, using media 7 Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to avoid feed...
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...contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. q Avoid using paper" on your needs. and post-consumer waste paper. Ask for your HP LaserJet printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following guidelines: q ...media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to change the moisture content of holes or slits in a laser printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that have a finish or coating. Seal the forms in contamination from sticking together. q Avoid papers that ...
...contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. q Avoid using paper" on your needs. and post-consumer waste paper. Ask for your HP LaserJet printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following guidelines: q ...media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to change the moisture content of holes or slits in a laser printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that have a finish or coating. Seal the forms in contamination from sticking together. q Avoid papers that ...
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... edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to be printed. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and...penetrate the liner sheet. See the support documentation that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that die-cutting of the following table summarizes the guidelines that ...
... edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to be printed. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and...penetrate the liner sheet. See the support documentation that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that die-cutting of the following table summarizes the guidelines that ...
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short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6 percent by ... heated to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 190 Sheffield optimal; recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 135...
short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6 percent by ... heated to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 190 Sheffield optimal; recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 135...
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...thick or curved leading edges; Printing on envelopes can meet all other materials used on page 13. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe damage to the printer. q Avoid using envelopes" on envelopes will not feed reliably. q Avoid using envelopes" on many ...environment or other process-control problems can cause jamming. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. Envelope construction Because of paper. Observe the ...
...thick or curved leading edges; Printing on envelopes can meet all other materials used on page 13. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe damage to the printer. q Avoid using envelopes" on envelopes will not feed reliably. q Avoid using envelopes" on many ...environment or other process-control problems can cause jamming. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. Envelope construction Because of paper. Observe the ...
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...sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. Many varieties 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 more tightly than 105 g/m2 (28 ...construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of the printer's fusing process. however, the extra flaps and strips can reduce this type of the test results are listed ...
...sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. Many varieties 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 more tightly than 105 g/m2 (28 ...construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of the printer's fusing process. however, the extra flaps and strips can reduce this type of the test results are listed ...
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... to 6 percent by weight. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive ...is left to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). Grain Different types of the fusing process. Envelopes must be compatible with the heat and ...
... to 6 percent by weight. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive ...is left to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). Grain Different types of the fusing process. Envelopes must be compatible with the heat and ...
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.... If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that can severely damage your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your product supports labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for adhesive contamination that typically consists of... release agent). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. The specifications listed in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401...
.... If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that can severely damage your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your product supports labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for adhesive contamination that typically consists of... release agent). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. The specifications listed in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401...
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...onto the item being developed to purchase labels from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. Improved processes are preferred for laser printing because they can be die-cut so that labels will not peel off during printing. All inks, adhesives, and other ...box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of that adhesive contamination is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for the label material. The liner must provide...
...onto the item being developed to purchase labels from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. Improved processes are preferred for laser printing because they can be die-cut so that labels will not peel off during printing. All inks, adhesives, and other ...box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of that adhesive contamination is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for the label material. The liner must provide...
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... this section generally apply to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Please see the support documentation that came...
... this section generally apply to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Please see the support documentation that came...
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... United States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can damage your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice 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...
... United States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can damage your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice 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...
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q Do not stack more than six cartons on top of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. For best performance, store and use plastic wrap to operate ...176; C (20° F) difference in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is packaged or unpackaged. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of water, also wrap ...
q Do not stack more than six cartons on top of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. For best performance, store and use plastic wrap to operate ...176; C (20° F) difference in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is packaged or unpackaged. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of water, also wrap ...
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...explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media ...that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your print-quality ...
...explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media ...that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your print-quality ...