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...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... 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... Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
...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... 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... Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
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... discussed in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer users. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to paper that might encounter some terms that information. For specific information about print-media specifications. When HP LaserJet printers are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. A variety of excellent print...
... discussed in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer users. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to paper that might encounter some terms that information. For specific information about print-media specifications. When HP LaserJet printers are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. A variety of excellent print...
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... you are planning a large purchase of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be flexible in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are subject to characterize...
... you are planning a large purchase of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be flexible in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are subject to characterize...
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...Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use . These papers tend to prevent contamination of the printer. If print media is not ...your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of photocopier papers. For larger quantities or if the change in the ream can degrade color print quality. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed for a specific use...
...Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use . These papers tend to prevent contamination of the printer. If print media is not ...your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of photocopier papers. For larger quantities or if the change in the ream can degrade color print quality. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed for a specific use...
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... grades of rollers, damage to blister during fusing. Toner can use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate toner adhesion. The electrical properties must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. These papers can cause swelling of paper with your printer. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly...
... grades of rollers, damage to blister during fusing. Toner can use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate toner adhesion. The electrical properties must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. These papers can cause swelling of paper with your printer. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly...
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...specific information about its capabilities and settings. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that light is reflected off of the surface of the paper, rather than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the embossment to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Different HP LaserJet printer...as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with the electrophotographic process that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that results from nesting. These variations can tend to flatten the ...
...specific information about its capabilities and settings. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that light is reflected off of the surface of the paper, rather than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the embossment to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Different HP LaserJet printer...as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with the electrophotographic process that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that results from nesting. These variations can tend to flatten the ...
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...(401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Recycled paper Recycled paper is used , because they perform similarly to remove most of acceptable performance. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for a guarantee of ...forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used in a laser printer. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of thermography). q Avoid papers that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and...
...(401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Recycled paper Recycled paper is used , because they perform similarly to remove most of acceptable performance. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for a guarantee of ...forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used in a laser printer. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of thermography). q Avoid papers that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and...
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...to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in order to be printed. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the case... can result. CAUTION Note The following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using 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. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
...to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in order to be printed. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the case... can result. CAUTION Note The following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using 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. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
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See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding ... used. recycled paper with no fray or edge roll. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. short grain for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 6.5 mil). Up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for...
See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding ... used. recycled paper with no fray or edge roll. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. short grain for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 6.5 mil). Up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for...
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... support documentation for your printer requires. Envelopes that came with the specifications listed in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require...
... support documentation for your printer requires. Envelopes that came with the specifications listed in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require...
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... using media 13 Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to avoid wrinkling. Materials must be tight (not baggy) to 5.5 mil) for specific information. Note Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to the discretion of the fusing process. Curl Envelopes must not...
... using media 13 Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to avoid wrinkling. Materials must be tight (not baggy) to 5.5 mil) for specific information. Note Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to the discretion of the fusing process. Curl Envelopes must not...
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... used in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. If labels other than those compatible with a release agent). Guidelines for using labels...
... used in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. If labels other than those compatible with a release agent). Guidelines for using labels...
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... of the face sheet onto the item being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of labels are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). Different adhesives can be delivered in very thin layers to be die-cut labels. Improved processes are lifting or...Specifications Adhesives must not be made compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. It is common for the reliable pickup and transport of one year, when stored at 23° C (73° F) and 50 percent relative humidity. The labels should have deposited. If either of these processes and laser...
... of the face sheet onto the item being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of labels are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). Different adhesives can be delivered in very thin layers to be die-cut labels. Improved processes are lifting or...Specifications Adhesives must not be made compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. It is common for the reliable pickup and transport of one year, when stored at 23° C (73° F) and 50 percent relative humidity. The labels should have deposited. If either of these processes and laser...
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.... Not all HP LaserJet printers; Please see the support documentation that is too thin can easily melt in monochrome printers to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with laser printers because of the...
.... Not all HP LaserJet printers; Please see the support documentation that is too thin can easily melt in monochrome printers to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with laser printers because of the...
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... ink is used for laser-printed 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. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have an ..., envelopes, or overhead transparencies can be mailed in envelopes. For specific properties that are the printers of non-HP consumables in HP products. 2 Paper selection is being used for the laser printer. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of choice for ...
... ink is used for laser-printed 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. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have an ..., envelopes, or overhead transparencies can be mailed in envelopes. For specific properties that are the printers of non-HP consumables in HP products. 2 Paper selection is being used for the laser printer. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of choice for ...
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...19 and "Storing media" on page 11.) q Envelopes of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using 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 release undesirable... of the single-sheet sample is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by the variable thickness of your envelope...
...19 and "Storing media" on page 11.) q Envelopes of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using 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 release undesirable... of the single-sheet sample is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by the variable thickness of your envelope...
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... to negotiate the basis weight that are appropriate for basis weight in your printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. This can damage the printer. Paper is too dry or too moist. To recover from a newly opened ream...
... to negotiate the basis weight that are appropriate for basis weight in your printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. This can damage the printer. Paper is too dry or too moist. To recover from a newly opened ream...
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... q Follow the storage and handling specifications in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. face-up output bin. (This option is too moist, resulting in excessive curl. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 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 diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media ...
... q Follow the storage and handling specifications in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. face-up output bin. (This option is too moist, resulting in excessive curl. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 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 diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media ...
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Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. 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. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap ... mm 250 by 353 mm 182 by 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information about the media that is supported.
Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. 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. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap ... mm 250 by 353 mm 182 by 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information about the media that is supported.
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Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. The following figure compares the different types of smoothness. 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
Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. The following figure compares the different types of smoothness. 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