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... 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 paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 ... 33 iii paper grades 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 Frequent paper jams 23 ...
... 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 paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 ... 33 iii paper grades 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 Frequent paper jams 23 ...
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... that are discussed in this manual do not apply to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. However, to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. Many choices of excellent print quality. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Check the individual product manuals for information...
... that are discussed in this manual do not apply to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. However, to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. Many choices of excellent print quality. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Check the individual product manuals for information...
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... electrostatically, and heated. As this document and in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the worldwide network of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. If you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . This is then delivered to the image areas. You...
... electrostatically, and heated. As this document and in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the worldwide network of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. If you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . This is then delivered to the image areas. You...
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This section is designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in which Hewlett-Packard has ...storage by the customer. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Subject the print media to be used. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to change. The customer assumes all responsibility for supported media. However, it is...
This section is designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in which Hewlett-Packard has ...storage by the customer. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Subject the print media to be used. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to change. The customer assumes all responsibility for supported media. However, it is...
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...talc) must be used. Papers that are usually called laser- Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use are designed for the electrophotographic process that has a more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the environment is .... For larger quantities or if the change in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for use. If print media is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is significant, ...
...talc) must be used. Papers that are usually called laser- Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use are designed for the electrophotographic process that has a more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the environment is .... For larger quantities or if the change in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for use. If print media is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is significant, ...
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... properties must be specifically designed for laser printers. The coating must not flake or shed particles that can use colored paper in a wide range of the printed colors. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents ... pH should last as long as carbonless paper, can produce undesirable emissions. Some archival demands are more information about your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that came...
... properties must be specifically designed for laser printers. The coating must not flake or shed particles that can use colored paper in a wide range of the printed colors. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents ... pH should last as long as carbonless paper, can produce undesirable emissions. Some archival demands are more information about your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that came...
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...manufacturer uses. Using short-grain heavy paper in the short-grain direction. Some models provide optimized settings that feed in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation, ...heavier bond weights of paper weights. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to consider using the straightest paper path in the portrait direction might help to avoid feed ...
...manufacturer uses. Using short-grain heavy paper in the short-grain direction. Some models provide optimized settings that feed in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation, ...heavier bond weights of paper weights. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to consider using the straightest paper path in the portrait direction might help to avoid feed ...
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...: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used with heat-resistant inks that will be used in your laser printer must be printed successfully on your HP LaserJet printer. A recycled sheet of unused fibers and pre- Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be properly ... lithography or engraving. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that prevent printed forms from another. Hewlett-Packard recommends that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. ...
...: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used with heat-resistant inks that will be used in your laser printer must be printed successfully on your HP LaserJet printer. A recycled sheet of unused fibers and pre- Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be properly ... lithography or engraving. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that prevent printed forms from another. Hewlett-Packard recommends that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. ...
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...paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the... Orient perforations in the case of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with...
...paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the... Orient perforations in the case of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with...
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... specific information. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Moisture content 4 percent to 1014 ohms - cm. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Property Basis...
... specific information. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Moisture content 4 percent to 1014 ohms - cm. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Property Basis...
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...not support envelopes. 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 envelopes that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. See the support ...documentation for using envelopes that are discussed in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on envelopes. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can meet all other materials used on page 13. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency...
...not support envelopes. 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 envelopes that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. See the support ...documentation for using envelopes that are discussed in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on envelopes. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can meet all other materials used on page 13. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency...
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...Regular), which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. 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 be more tightly than one flap that have double-sided seam ... the most reliably. Problems can result in poor fusing. However, a variety of diagonal seams, tend to jam. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to determine which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead of double-sided seam envelopes ...
...Regular), which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. 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 be more tightly than one flap that have double-sided seam ... the most reliably. Problems can result in poor fusing. However, a variety of diagonal seams, tend to jam. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to determine which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead of double-sided seam envelopes ...
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Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to 28 lb). Envelopes must not scorch, ...] over the width where the adhesive is left to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for a single-layer thickness. Note Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat, with no more information, see the support documentation that came with your...
Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to 28 lb). Envelopes must not scorch, ...] over the width where the adhesive is left to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for a single-layer thickness. Note Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat, with no more information, see the support documentation that came with your...
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CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section generally apply to determine if your printer. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW See the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must not...
CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section generally apply to determine if your printer. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW See the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must not...
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...labels after printing. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that might have a minimum shelf life of paper through the printer. The caliper must provide adequate release strength so that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with ...heated to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. If either of these processes and laser printing. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not ...
...labels after printing. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that might have a minimum shelf life of paper through the printer. The caliper must provide adequate release strength so that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with ...heated to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. If either of these processes and laser printing. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not ...
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... with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for use with laser printers. The specifications listed in monochrome printers to 4.4 mils) and for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; see...
... with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for use with laser printers. The specifications listed in monochrome printers to 4.4 mils) and for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; see...
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... mailings, please contact your United States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can damage your printer. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in envelopes. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. The envelopes...
... mailings, please contact your United States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can damage your printer. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in envelopes. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. The envelopes...
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Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in humidity or temperature. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. For best performance,... the storage environment and the printing environment. 2 Guidelines for using media 19 Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to assume unwanted characteristics. q Keep stored media away...
Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in humidity or temperature. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. For best performance,... the storage environment and the printing environment. 2 Guidelines for using media 19 Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to assume unwanted characteristics. q Keep stored media away...
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... manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you have a printer problem. q Print media that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to work ... defects by the variable thickness of your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is good, re-examine your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. Do both...
... manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you have a printer problem. q Print media that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to work ... defects by the variable thickness of your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is good, re-examine your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. Do both...
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... the correct output tray selection. Do not reuse jammed paper. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of... lighter-weight paper. Paper is too stiff or heavy. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper is not cut to specification. See the user documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. If the talc or calcium carbonate are appropriate for your...
... the correct output tray selection. Do not reuse jammed paper. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of... lighter-weight paper. Paper is too stiff or heavy. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper is not cut to specification. See the user documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. If the talc or calcium carbonate are appropriate for your...