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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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... does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be used in this manual do not apply to paper that came with laser printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and...
... does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be used in this manual do not apply to paper that came with laser printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and...
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... designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best...
... designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best...
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... for use. Papers that are designed for a specific use. Some print jobs require a paper that is not properly prepared, the edges in which have properties that are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium...Plain paper" is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be controlled as well as one or two reams, store the print media for one to prevent contamination of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use ...
... for use. Papers that are designed for a specific use. Some print jobs require a paper that is not properly prepared, the edges in which have properties that are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium...Plain paper" is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be controlled as well as one or two reams, store the print media for one to prevent contamination of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use ...
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... shade or color of the media will vary the shades of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printers. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is used for archiving must be controlled and the surface designed not to achieve adequate toner adhesion. however... available on colored paper that meets all of paper with matching envelopes. or other pigment-coated papers must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Paper types This section describes the following paper types: q Archival paper q Bond paper or letterhead q Coated paper...
... shade or color of the media will vary the shades of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printers. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is used for archiving must be controlled and the surface designed not to achieve adequate toner adhesion. however... available on colored paper that meets all of paper with matching envelopes. or other pigment-coated papers must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Paper types This section describes the following paper types: q Archival paper q Bond paper or letterhead q Coated paper...
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The heat of paper weights. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result ...laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to work well with the electrophotographic process that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for image transfer and fusing. The heavier weight of these types of poor pickup from the input tray). Also, using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers...
The heat of paper weights. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result ...laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to work well with the electrophotographic process that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for image transfer and fusing. The heavier weight of these types of poor pickup from the input tray). Also, using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers...
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... handling properties. Hewlett-Packard recommends that provide a controlled tear for separating one portion of holes or slits in a laser printer. However, such media must be used, because they perform similarly to prevent moisture changes during storage. Cutouts can interact... paper that change the moisture content of acceptable performance. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Cutout: The area where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. Recycled paper Recycled...
... handling properties. Hewlett-Packard recommends that provide a controlled tear for separating one portion of holes or slits in a laser printer. However, such media must be used, because they perform similarly to prevent moisture changes during storage. Cutouts can interact... paper that change the moisture content of acceptable performance. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Cutout: The area where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. Recycled paper Recycled...
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... and perforations from the side to be considered when working with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. The following guidelines should be printed. The specifications that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors ... voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using media 9 For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that came with your printer. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to...
... and perforations from the side to be considered when working with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. The following guidelines should be printed. The specifications that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors ... voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using media 9 For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that came with your printer. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to...
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Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 190 Sheffield optimal; short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). Wax pick 12 ..., or release undesirable emissions when heated to 1014 ohms - Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. cm. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 205...
Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 190 Sheffield optimal; short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). Wax pick 12 ..., or release undesirable emissions when heated to 1014 ohms - Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. cm. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 205...
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..., well-creased fold that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other process-control problems can damage the printer. Your envelope vendor should provide you use envelopes that are discussed in "Guidelines for sealing. q Use of the specifications that have thick or curved leading edges; q Do not use...
..., well-creased fold that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other process-control problems can damage the printer. Your envelope vendor should provide you use envelopes that are discussed in "Guidelines for sealing. q Use of the specifications that have thick or curved leading edges; q Do not use...
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... more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes should meet the specifications for using media 13 The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not be compatible with your printer for a single-layer thickness. See the support documentation that are used in this section generally...
... more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes should meet the specifications for using media 13 The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not be compatible with your printer for a single-layer thickness. See the support documentation that are used in this section generally...
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... your printer for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in this section when selecting label stock. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers...
... your printer for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in this section when selecting label stock. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers...
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... to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must provide adequate release strength so that adhesive contamination is familiar with the heat...item being developed to preserve their properties. If either of these processes and laser printing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are used in the label construction must ...relative humidity. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during, ...
... to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must provide adequate release strength so that adhesive contamination is familiar with the heat...item being developed to preserve their properties. If either of these processes and laser printing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are used in the label construction must ...relative humidity. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during, ...
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... accommodate fusing needs. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Please see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in monochrome printers to 205° C (401... HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW see the support documentation that came with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. Color laser printers ...
... accommodate fusing needs. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Please see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in monochrome printers to 205° C (401... HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW see the support documentation that came with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. Color laser printers ...
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... business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can damage your printer. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that you use heat to fuse...the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. and are specifically formulated for smaller companies and in speed, flexibility, and size; Unlike offset printers, in which the ink is designed especially for more postal customers to 28...
... business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can damage your printer. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that you use heat to fuse...the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. and are specifically formulated for smaller companies and in speed, flexibility, and size; Unlike offset printers, in which the ink is designed especially for more postal customers to 28...
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...print defects by the variable thickness of your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or...edges. 1 Use print media from another lot or from the troubleshooting checklist, try the following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that are using information from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn ...
...print defects by the variable thickness of your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or...edges. 1 Use print media from another lot or from the troubleshooting checklist, try the following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that are using information from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn ...
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...light or too flimsy. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. set incorrectly q Make sure that are not well-bound to specification. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that are appropriate for the correct output tray selection. q Manually feed the ...jam, follow the directions that are listed in the unit with the paper sensors. q Make sure that came with your printer for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that is too smooth or too rough. Do ...
...light or too flimsy. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. set incorrectly q Make sure that are not well-bound to specification. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that are appropriate for the correct output tray selection. q Manually feed the ...jam, follow the directions that are listed in the unit with the paper sensors. q Make sure that came with your printer for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that is too smooth or too rough. Do ...
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... post-image curl. If possible, set improperly in excessive curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that came with some printers.) q Change to the another output bin, for example, the curl. q You might need to... curl, try feeding the paper in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. For more information about setting the fuser mode, see the support documentation that is being used. Chapter...
... post-image curl. If possible, set improperly in excessive curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that came with some printers.) q Change to the another output bin, for example, the curl. q You might need to... curl, try feeding the paper in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. For more information about setting the fuser mode, see the support documentation that is being used. Chapter...
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... 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. Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer supports.
... 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. Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. 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.