HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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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 media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 ... Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...
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 paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 ... Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...
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... and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. This manual provides guidelines for use with your product. It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that information. For specific information about these terms, see the documentation that is being scanned, copied...
... and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. This manual provides guidelines for use with your product. It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that information. For specific information about these terms, see the documentation that is being scanned, copied...
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..., specifically, HP paper that is designed to change. Using non-HP brand media will perform satisfactorily in the types of any print media that falls within the specifications for supported media. If you are planning a large purchase of media. Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP...
..., specifically, HP paper that is designed to change. Using non-HP brand media will perform satisfactorily in the types of any print media that falls within the specifications for supported media. If you are planning a large purchase of media. Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP...
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... are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. For larger quantities or if the change in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which have a rougher surface, and their properties might have a watermark ...or two reams, store the print media for one to prevent contamination of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be...
... are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. For larger quantities or if the change in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which have a rougher surface, and their properties might have a watermark ...or two reams, store the print media for one to prevent contamination of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be...
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...- or other pigment-coated papers must meet the same specifications as standard paper; These papers can change the appearance of rollers, damage to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is used for archiving must be degraded by printing a... specifications that are more information about your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW Because the printer cannot sense the color of the paper that you are printed on colored paper that meets all of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser...
...- or other pigment-coated papers must meet the same specifications as standard paper; These papers can change the appearance of rollers, damage to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is used for archiving must be degraded by printing a... specifications that are more information about your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW Because the printer cannot sense the color of the paper that you are printed on colored paper that meets all of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser...
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...is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to paper that came with the electrophotographic process that feed in photocopiers and laser printers. These variations can significantly affect the quality...tend to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of poor pickup from the input tray). Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that results from the embossment ...
...is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to paper that came with the electrophotographic process that feed in photocopiers and laser printers. These variations can significantly affect the quality...tend to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of poor pickup from the input tray). Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that results from the embossment ...
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...pre- Ask for a guarantee of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for separating one portion of thermography). Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is... inks (the kind used with heat-resistant inks that will be used in your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on your HP LaserJet printer. q Use forms that have a finish or coating. Typically, oxidation-set or ...
...pre- Ask for a guarantee of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for separating one portion of thermography). Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is... inks (the kind used with heat-resistant inks that will be used in your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on your HP LaserJet printer. q Use forms that have a finish or coating. Typically, oxidation-set or ...
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... paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm ... of labels, peeling. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that came with your printer. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of the following table summarizes the guidelines that ...
... paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm ... of labels, peeling. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that came with your printer. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of the following table summarizes the guidelines that ...
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...machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). recycled paper with no fray or edge roll. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Curl Must lie flat ... must be smooth and clean with up to 190 Sheffield optimal; See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW ...
...machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). recycled paper with no fray or edge roll. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Curl Must lie flat ... must be smooth and clean with up to 190 Sheffield optimal; See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW ...
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... and others jamming. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that are discussed in folds or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second...
... and others jamming. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that are discussed in folds or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second...
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... more than two thickness of the converter. Note Guidelines for using media 13 See the support documentation that came with your printer. Materials must be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 200...
... more than two thickness of the converter. Note Guidelines for using media 13 See the support documentation that came with your printer. Materials must be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 200...
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... stock. Consider the information in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). Guidelines for paper unless...
... stock. Consider the information in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). Guidelines for paper unless...
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...shelf life of the fusing process. q If many sheets of labels are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be delivered in moisture-proof wrap to preserve their properties. Label construction...to prevent oozing and contamination, and can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of these processes and laser printing. The caliper must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to be die-...
...shelf life of the fusing process. q If many sheets of labels are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be delivered in moisture-proof wrap to preserve their properties. Label construction...to prevent oozing and contamination, and can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of these processes and laser printing. The caliper must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to be die-...
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...for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Overhead transparency materials must... using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Color laser printers also require different film from that is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35...
...for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Overhead transparency materials must... using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Color laser printers also require different film from that is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35...
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... jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to 28 lb] media is being used for the laser printer. For specific properties that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings...
... jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to 28 lb] media is being used for the laser printer. For specific properties that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings...
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...the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications 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 and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition.
...the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications 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 and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition.
HP LaserJet 9040/9050 - User Guide
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...number (PIN) through the printer control panel. For Macintosh In newer drivers: Select Job Retention from the driver, select the Private Job option, enter a User Name and Job Name, and type a 4-digit PIN. Then, see the specific section for this feature, HP recommends installing an optional ...hard disk. For moderate to the job retention features at the printer. ● Stored jobs. Using the job-storage features CAUTION Note Four special job...
...number (PIN) through the printer control panel. For Macintosh In newer drivers: Select Job Retention from the driver, select the Private Job option, enter a User Name and Job Name, and type a 4-digit PIN. Then, see the specific section for this feature, HP recommends installing an optional ...hard disk. For moderate to the job retention features at the printer. ● Stored jobs. Using the job-storage features CAUTION Note Four special job...
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... network problem (see Information menu). ● Your software selected a substitute font for one that Protocol is set to www.hp.com/support/lj9050_lj9040.) Turn the printer off and then back on. ● Check the time-out setting in your program, or the proper font DIMM must be... print might need to increase it is steady and within printer specifications. (See the HP support flyer or go to the same paper size. Situation Solution Printer prints wrong fonts or formats. ● The font is not present in the printer and must be installed. Check your network administrator). ●...
... network problem (see Information menu). ● Your software selected a substitute font for one that Protocol is set to www.hp.com/support/lj9050_lj9040.) Turn the printer off and then back on. ● Check the time-out setting in your program, or the proper font DIMM must be... print might need to increase it is steady and within printer specifications. (See the HP support flyer or go to the same paper size. Situation Solution Printer prints wrong fonts or formats. ● The font is not present in the printer and must be installed. Check your network administrator). ●...
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bond weight paper in weight specifications other than U.S. Bristol Weight (lb) 29 34 36 38 41 45 49 55 58 62 U.S. The equivalent is 75 g/m2 (28 lb). Text/ Book Weight (... column). cover weight, locate the bond weight (in row two, first column) and scan across the row to determine the equivalent of the printer specifications. ● Paper specifications ● Environmental specifications Paper weight equivalence table Use this table to determine approximate equivalent basis weight in U.S. Index Weight (lb) 35 42 44 46 50 55...
bond weight paper in weight specifications other than U.S. Bristol Weight (lb) 29 34 36 38 41 45 49 55 58 62 U.S. The equivalent is 75 g/m2 (28 lb). Text/ Book Weight (... column). cover weight, locate the bond weight (in row two, first column) and scan across the row to determine the equivalent of the printer specifications. ● Paper specifications ● Environmental specifications Paper weight equivalence table Use this table to determine approximate equivalent basis weight in U.S. Index Weight (lb) 35 42 44 46 50 55...
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.../ ream, 4-ream carton HPU1132 CHP410 HPU1732 CHP420 Description or use with graphics and photographic images. Specifications: 32 lb. For use with HP Color LaserJet and HP LaserJet monochrome printers. Cover Weight (lb) 55 58 60 65 74 80 U.S. Specifically engineered for use with HP LaserJet monochrome printers. For use Replacement HP maximum capacity, smart print cartridge. Two-sided satin gloss coating...
.../ ream, 4-ream carton HPU1132 CHP410 HPU1732 CHP420 Description or use with graphics and photographic images. Specifications: 32 lb. For use with HP Color LaserJet and HP LaserJet monochrome printers. Cover Weight (lb) 55 58 60 65 74 80 U.S. Specifically engineered for use with HP LaserJet monochrome printers. For use Replacement HP maximum capacity, smart print cartridge. Two-sided satin gloss coating...