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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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...print media are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. It also contains information to you ... apply to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce ...
...print media are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. It also contains information to you ... apply to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce ...
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... in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the image areas. You can also obtain support through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in your HP LaserJet printer. Alternative sources... and media-handling performance of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To print a page in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum...
... in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the image areas. You can also obtain support through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in your HP LaserJet printer. Alternative sources... and media-handling performance of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To print a page in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum...
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...print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines 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 is designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in the... process-quality control as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. However, it is advisable to work with your HP LaserJet printer. Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are subject...
...print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines 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 is designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in the... process-quality control as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. However, it is advisable to work with your HP LaserJet printer. Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are subject...
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... have to prevent contamination of the printer. However, paper manufacturers are usually called laser- 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 ...Some print jobs require a paper that is opened. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. Print media needs some time to two days. If print media is an inaccurate term. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood...
... have to prevent contamination of the printer. However, paper manufacturers are usually called laser- 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 ...Some print jobs require a paper that is opened. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. Print media needs some time to two days. If print media is an inaccurate term. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood...
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... chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printers. or other pigment-coated papers must be degraded by printing a pattern of the paper that you are listed in your printed colors. However, colored paper can use an HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors. Because the printer cannot sense the color of dots, overlaying...
... chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printers. or other pigment-coated papers must be degraded by printing a pattern of the paper that you are listed in your printed colors. However, colored paper can use an HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors. Because the printer cannot sense the color of dots, overlaying...
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...generally refers to paper that results from nesting. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that feed ... and laser printers. These variations can significantly affect the quality of poor pickup from the embossment to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). A very inexpensive paper might want . 2 Guidelines for using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for image...
...generally refers to paper that results from nesting. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that feed ... and laser printers. These variations can significantly affect the quality of poor pickup from the embossment to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). A very inexpensive paper might want . 2 Guidelines for using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for image...
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... a finish or coating. and post-consumer waste paper. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of recycled copier papers on your HP LaserJet printer. Cutout: The area where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. A recycled sheet of acceptable performance. Special print...wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for separating one portion of holes or slits in a laser printer. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. However, such media must be properly ...
... a finish or coating. and post-consumer waste paper. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of recycled copier papers on your HP LaserJet printer. Cutout: The area where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. A recycled sheet of acceptable performance. Special print...wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for separating one portion of holes or slits in a laser printer. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. However, such media must be properly ...
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...grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. The paper... with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure...
...grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. The paper... with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure...
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short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 1014 ohms - Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch)... Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6.5 mil). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with up to 6 percent... (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information.
short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 1014 ohms - Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch)... Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6.5 mil). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with up to 6 percent... (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information.
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...not use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Whichever input method you with your HP LaserJet printer. Your envelope vendor should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Purchase envelopes that have ... of envelopes that have thick or curved leading edges; 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 have baggy construction; q Avoid using media 11 See the...
...not use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Whichever input method you with your HP LaserJet printer. Your envelope vendor should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Purchase envelopes that have ... of envelopes that have thick or curved leading edges; 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 have baggy construction; q Avoid using media 11 See the...
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... Using print media ENWW q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. however, the extra flaps and strips can result in folding during testing. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business ...over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. Some 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 jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here. You can...
... Using print media ENWW q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. however, the extra flaps and strips can result in folding during testing. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business ...over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. Some 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 jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here. You can...
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... of the converter. Grain Different types of the fusing process. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Envelopes must be compatible ...best performance, which is applied). Envelopes should meet the specifications for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). The specifications listed in the envelope construction must lie flat (within ±1 mm...
... of the converter. Grain Different types of the fusing process. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Envelopes must be compatible ...best performance, which is applied). Envelopes should meet the specifications for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). The specifications listed in the envelope construction must lie flat (within ±1 mm...
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... the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Please see the support documentation that can severely damage your product supports labels. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that came with your product to be used...
... the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Please see the support documentation that can severely damage your product supports labels. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that came with your product to be used...
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...any external surfaces of the face sheet onto the item being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of these processes and laser printing. Different adhesives can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for...Reprinting unused portions can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of the label before, during, or after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are used in moisture-proof wrap to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Zone coating...
...any external surfaces of the face sheet onto the item being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of these processes and laser printing. Different adhesives can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for...Reprinting unused portions can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of the label before, during, or after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are used in moisture-proof wrap to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Zone coating...
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... 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. Overhead transparency film is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to determine if your product supports transparencies. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. CAUTION CAUTION Note...
... 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. Overhead transparency film is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to determine if your product supports transparencies. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. CAUTION CAUTION Note...
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... duplex accessory for more postal customers to prepare mailings. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is designed especially for their printers. Several manufacturers have been printed are the printers of non-HP consumables in speed, flexibility, and size; Laser printers produce high-quality images; See the support documentation for your...
... duplex accessory for more postal customers to prepare mailings. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is designed especially for their printers. Several manufacturers have been printed are the printers of non-HP consumables in speed, flexibility, and size; Laser printers produce high-quality images; See the support documentation for your...
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Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the one day for every 10° C (20° F) difference in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers) and ...than six cartons on top of media, regardless of media to avoid damaging the envelope edges. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of media before unwrapping it. q Store envelopes in the printer's operating environment before storing them. This section contains recommendations for using media 19 q Do not store ...
Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the one day for every 10° C (20° F) difference in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers) and ...than six cartons on top of media, regardless of media to avoid damaging the envelope edges. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of media before unwrapping it. q Store envelopes in the printer's operating environment before storing them. This section contains recommendations for using media 19 q Do not store ...
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... emissions or melts when exposed to see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to... work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly....
... emissions or melts when exposed to see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to... work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly....
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...the tray are set correctly. For more information. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Do not reuse jammed paper. Paper is too dry or too moist. Paper is too smooth or too rough. ...paper meets the specifications that the paper is too stiff or heavy. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in your printer user guide. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. q Replace the paper in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. ...
...the tray are set correctly. For more information. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Do not reuse jammed paper. Paper is too dry or too moist. Paper is too smooth or too rough. ...paper meets the specifications that the paper is too stiff or heavy. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in your printer user guide. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. q Replace the paper in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. ...