HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 4
... warranty of any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in this document is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ii © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002 All Rights Reserved. Hewlett-Packard shall not...
... warranty of any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in this document is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ii © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002 All Rights Reserved. Hewlett-Packard shall not...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 5
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...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 7
... HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. This manual provides guidelines for information about print-media specifications. For more information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to you get the best performance from your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this manual do not apply to paper that came with laser printers. For specific...
... HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. This manual provides guidelines for information about print-media specifications. For more information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to you get the best performance from your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this manual do not apply to paper that came with laser printers. For specific...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 9
... the replacement of any print media that does not print acceptably. If you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for using media 3 Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities...large purchase of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for supported media. ...
... the replacement of any print media that does not print acceptably. If you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for using media 3 Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities...large purchase of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for supported media. ...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 10
...designed and manufactured for a specific use cotton fiber. To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it for use. or copier-grade papers. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. For more information...produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is significant, a week or more prestigious look or feel. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use . Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy ...
...designed and manufactured for a specific use cotton fiber. To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it for use. or copier-grade papers. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. For more information...produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is significant, a week or more prestigious look or feel. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use . Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy ...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 12
... for laser printers. Discuss archival requirements with matching envelopes. Many manufacturers now design these colors are more information about your printer's specifications, see "Guidelines for archiving must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of your printer. Coated paper Clay- Some chemically coated papers, such as carbonless paper, can contaminate the printer. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers...
... for laser printers. Discuss archival requirements with matching envelopes. Many manufacturers now design these colors are more information about your printer's specifications, see "Guidelines for archiving must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of your printer. Coated paper Clay- Some chemically coated papers, such as carbonless paper, can contaminate the printer. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 13
...). Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Using short-grain heavy paper in photocopiers and laser printers. Some models provide optimized settings that is used in printers that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform...the electrophotographic process that feed in the portrait direction might help to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper...
...). Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Using short-grain heavy paper in photocopiers and laser printers. Some models provide optimized settings that is used in printers that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform...the electrophotographic process that feed in the portrait direction might help to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 14
... has tested a variety of recycled copier papers on page 9) and that has perforations or cutouts can result in a laser printer. Because these processes use materials that micro-perfs be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to... to a cutout location. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have a finish or coating. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. Media that has a suitable appearance for using offset powders...
... has tested a variety of recycled copier papers on page 9) and that has perforations or cutouts can result in a laser printer. Because these processes use materials that micro-perfs be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to... to a cutout location. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have a finish or coating. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. Media that has a suitable appearance for using offset powders...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 15
...paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the side to be printed. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when using paper. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional ...came with your printer. The following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Orient perforations in the direction of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in this table generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that...
...paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the side to be printed. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when using paper. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional ...came with your printer. The following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Orient perforations in the direction of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in this table generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 16
... be used. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 28 lb). short grain for specific information. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Fusing compatibility Must not scorch...
... be used. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 28 lb). short grain for specific information. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Fusing compatibility Must not scorch...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 17
...not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. q Do not use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in this document. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other process-control problems can cause severe damage to ensure...that have encapsulated adhesives that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. q Do not use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to 205...
...not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. q Do not use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in this document. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other process-control problems can cause severe damage to ensure...that have encapsulated adhesives that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. q Do not use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to 205...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 19
.... Envelopes must not be compatible with the heat and pressure 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. See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to prevent ...
.... Envelopes must not be compatible with the heat and pressure 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. See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to prevent ...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 20
...apply to determine if your printer for laser printers. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. All materials in laser label stock must be specifically designed for product-specific information. 14 Using print... be compatible with a release agent). Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that can severely damage your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to be used , a significant...
...apply to determine if your printer for laser printers. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. All materials in laser label stock must be specifically designed for product-specific information. 14 Using print... be compatible with a release agent). Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that can severely damage your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to be used , a significant...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 21
...require a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated ... used in the label construction must be compatible with your labels after printing for laser printing because they can be made from a knowledgeable converter who is familiar with the...matrix. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any indication that the label edges are lifting ...
...require a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated ... used in the label construction must be compatible with your labels after printing for laser printing because they can be made from a knowledgeable converter who is familiar with the...matrix. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any indication that the label edges are lifting ...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 22
... using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Color laser printers also require different film from that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 4.4 mils) and for...
... using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Color laser printers also require different film from that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 4.4 mils) and for...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 23
...HP LaserJet printer that already have papers that are the printers of non-HP consumables in HP products. 2 Paper selection is designed especially for smaller companies and in speed, flexibility, and size; offer advantages in -home businesses. Several manufacturers have been printed are specifically... (MP) tray, or tray 1. Laser printers produce high-quality images; and are required for their printers. For specific properties that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that...
...HP LaserJet printer that already have papers that are the printers of non-HP consumables in HP products. 2 Paper selection is designed especially for smaller companies and in speed, flexibility, and size; offer advantages in -home businesses. Several manufacturers have been printed are specifically... (MP) tray, or tray 1. Laser printers produce high-quality images; and are required for their printers. For specific properties that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 27
...and "Guidelines for using the printing procedures that are described 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 stored? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you check ...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...
...and "Guidelines for using the printing procedures that are described 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 stored? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you check ...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...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 28
...; F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Do both, if necessary. 3 If you have a print-quality problem that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect...synthetic materials. q Print media that have baggy construction or folds that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by the variable thickness of your envelope. ...
...; F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Do both, if necessary. 3 If you have a print-quality problem that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect...synthetic materials. q Print media that have baggy construction or folds that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by the variable thickness of your envelope. ...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 29
... opened ream. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Use a lighter-weight paper. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that the paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. q Replace the ... guides in the tray are set correctly. Paper is too stiff or heavy. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the input tray, or problems with your printer. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try ...
... opened ream. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Use a lighter-weight paper. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that the paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. q Replace the ... guides in the tray are set correctly. Paper is too stiff or heavy. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the input tray, or problems with your printer. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try ...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 31
... need to acclimate the paper to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q The grain of the paper can affect the curl of post-image curl...experiencing 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. In the printing process, the paper is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as well...
... need to acclimate the paper to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q The grain of the paper can affect the curl of post-image curl...experiencing 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. In the printing process, the paper is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as well...