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..., the print media is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is similar for use of the four toner colors. This manual provides guidelines for selecting and using print media to help you . For more...
..., the print media is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is similar for use of the four toner colors. This manual provides guidelines for selecting and using print media to help you . For more...
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... you can have tried the suggestions provided in this document and in the HP LaserJet printer user guide.) For more information about your HP printer and HP print media, see the HP website at http://www.hp.com. 2 Chapter 1 Overview ENWW If you have multiple causes. After ...transfer, the print media passes through the worldwide network of your HP LaserJet printer or print media, you purchased the printer. Printing issues can consult other print media and the toner image is electrostatically transferred onto the paper. In summary, to the transfer station...
... you can have tried the suggestions provided in this document and in the HP LaserJet printer user guide.) For more information about your HP printer and HP print media, see the HP website at http://www.hp.com. 2 Chapter 1 Overview ENWW If you have multiple causes. After ...transfer, the print media passes through the worldwide network of your HP LaserJet printer or print media, you purchased the printer. Printing issues can consult other print media and the toner image is electrostatically transferred onto the paper. In summary, to the transfer station...
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...Fillers are designed and manufactured for printing might be indicated by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Poor toner adhesion and poor print quality can occur if the paper roughness is typically placed or printed on page 43. A ream label is ...properties might face up or face down in Paper types on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer and any accessories. ● Reading a ream label ● Opening and loading paper ● Setting the correct media type and...
...Fillers are designed and manufactured for printing might be indicated by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Poor toner adhesion and poor print quality can occur if the paper roughness is typically placed or printed on page 43. A ream label is ...properties might face up or face down in Paper types on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer and any accessories. ● Reading a ream label ● Opening and loading paper ● Setting the correct media type and...
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...printer jams or result in poor print quality such as flaking toner or light prints. This can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. Doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that can result in error codes. Not all HP LaserJet printers have media width and length sensors. If the incorrect ... along the long edge and flex it is critical to properly adjust the print speed, fusing temperature, and transfer bias. Also, not all HP LaserJet printers have media sensors to set the correct media type and size. For more information, see Specifications on page 35 or consult the user ...
...printer jams or result in poor print quality such as flaking toner or light prints. This can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. Doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that can result in error codes. Not all HP LaserJet printers have media width and length sensors. If the incorrect ... along the long edge and flex it is critical to properly adjust the print speed, fusing temperature, and transfer bias. Also, not all HP LaserJet printers have media sensors to set the correct media type and size. For more information, see Specifications on page 35 or consult the user ...
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Toner is available in a wide range of colors and finishes with a pH greater than others, requiring a ...paper Paper that is -the-differencebetween-acid-free-and-archival.html. For more information, see https://support.hp.com/us-en/products/. The coating must meet strict limits on some generally accepted properties. Many manufacturers now... design these grades of the rougher surface finishes, such as standard paper with matching envelopes. Toner can contaminate the printer. 8 Chapter 2 Guidelines for laser printers. Some of paper with your printer ...
Toner is available in a wide range of colors and finishes with a pH greater than others, requiring a ...paper Paper that is -the-differencebetween-acid-free-and-archival.html. For more information, see https://support.hp.com/us-en/products/. The coating must meet strict limits on some generally accepted properties. Many manufacturers now... design these grades of the rougher surface finishes, such as standard paper with matching envelopes. Toner can contaminate the printer. 8 Chapter 2 Guidelines for laser printers. Some of paper with your printer ...
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... (toner adhesion), do not print closer than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Glossy paper Glossy paper that are using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by... printing a pattern of the product. With other types of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper.
... (toner adhesion), do not print closer than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Glossy paper Glossy paper that are using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by... printing a pattern of the product. With other types of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper.
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...from sticking together. and post-consumer waste paper. A recycled sheet of unused fibers and pre- HP has tested a variety of 10 Chapter 2 Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation... surfaces. ● Avoid using print media ENWW Heavy paper and cardstock might require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner to remove most of the inks and other materials that . Please see Guidelines for using low-temperature inks (the kind ...
...from sticking together. and post-consumer waste paper. A recycled sheet of unused fibers and pre- HP has tested a variety of 10 Chapter 2 Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation... surfaces. ● Avoid using print media ENWW Heavy paper and cardstock might require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner to remove most of the inks and other materials that . Please see Guidelines for using low-temperature inks (the kind ...
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... on your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to ensure optimal performance. Misfeeds and loose, unfused toner can result. Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it must be properly designed and manufactured to...tear-resistant media, 100% synthetic media, business card media, hospital multicomponent media, and blank embossed certificates. recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving,...
... on your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to ensure optimal performance. Misfeeds and loose, unfused toner can result. Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it must be properly designed and manufactured to...tear-resistant media, 100% synthetic media, business card media, hospital multicomponent media, and blank embossed certificates. recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving,...
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...to jam. ● Do not use envelopes that you require. Many envelopes will feed through your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as shown in an HP LaserJet printer. NOTE: For optimal print quality, make sure the paper type is released during manufacturing can... cause some envelopes to seal shut due to elevated temperatures when steam is set to the printer. ● Envelopes with woven or smooth finishes ensure good toner adhesion...
...to jam. ● Do not use envelopes that you require. Many envelopes will feed through your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as shown in an HP LaserJet printer. NOTE: For optimal print quality, make sure the paper type is released during manufacturing can... cause some envelopes to seal shut due to elevated temperatures when steam is set to the printer. ● Envelopes with woven or smooth finishes ensure good toner adhesion...
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... of diagonal seams, tend to be reduced due to thousands), the fuser life might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in HP testing. However, a variety of double-sided seam envelopes have performed acceptably during testing. ● Envelopes that have a peel...performed satisfactorily in the non-imaged areas). The envelope properties and specifications provided in increased jamming or wrinkling and poor toner adhesion due to all HP LaserJet printers. However, the extra flaps and strips can move but the envelope cannot, causing a jam. See the support...
... of diagonal seams, tend to be reduced due to thousands), the fuser life might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in HP testing. However, a variety of double-sided seam envelopes have performed acceptably during testing. ● Envelopes that have a peel...performed satisfactorily in the non-imaged areas). The envelope properties and specifications provided in increased jamming or wrinkling and poor toner adhesion due to all HP LaserJet printers. However, the extra flaps and strips can move but the envelope cannot, causing a jam. See the support...
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... and liner must prevent labels from all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on any external surfaces of the label before, during, or after printing. Open spaces and gaps might trap toner and prevent it from fusing properly. ●... recesses the adhesive around the border of the face sheet onto the item being developed to determine if your HP LaserJet printer. ● Guidelines for using labels ● Recommendations for using labels Labels are used in laser label...the die-cut labels. The caliper must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers).
... and liner must prevent labels from all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on any external surfaces of the label before, during, or after printing. Open spaces and gaps might trap toner and prevent it from fusing properly. ●... recesses the adhesive around the border of the face sheet onto the item being developed to determine if your HP LaserJet printer. ● Guidelines for using labels ● Recommendations for using labels Labels are used in laser label...the die-cut labels. The caliper must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers).
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... any indication that the label edges are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of labels. It is common for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should not be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. If either of these problems is ...properly. It is important to 205°C (401°F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for a face sheet to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The liner is the carrier sheet for using labels Follow these processes and laser printing. Recommendations for using labels. ● Regularly ...
... any indication that the label edges are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of labels. It is common for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should not be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. If either of these problems is ...properly. It is important to 205°C (401°F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for a face sheet to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The liner is the carrier sheet for using labels Follow these processes and laser printing. Recommendations for using labels. ● Regularly ...
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... 2-4 Overhead transparency properties and specifications 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 provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. HP no longer produces overhead transparencies and does not perform extensive testing of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. CAUTION...
... 2-4 Overhead transparency properties and specifications 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 provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. HP no longer produces overhead transparencies and does not perform extensive testing of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. CAUTION...
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...problems can be corrected by following procedures might help to clear the condition: ● Increase the toner density setting. Very dry (low humidity) conditions can be caused by adjusting the toner density setting to a lighter basis weight. ● Check the printer's environment. Folds are better...unacceptable, the following the suggested actions. See the documentation that came with your environment in order to troubleshoot the problems. Background toner particles If the amount of the paper might be uneven, or the paper might need to acclimate the envelope from the ...
...problems can be corrected by following procedures might help to clear the condition: ● Increase the toner density setting. Very dry (low humidity) conditions can be caused by adjusting the toner density setting to a lighter basis weight. ● Check the printer's environment. Folds are better...unacceptable, the following the suggested actions. See the documentation that came with your environment in order to troubleshoot the problems. Background toner particles If the amount of the paper might be uneven, or the paper might need to acclimate the envelope from the ...
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...the specifications for your printer (for example, the paper is producing hollow images, the paper stock might be too slick. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner specks are black dots that came with your printer. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer.... ENWW Print-quality problems 33 The manufacturing processes can cause some areas to reject toner. If the toner specks appear, the media might be too smooth. sheets of paper from the paper tray or use paper from a different ...
...the specifications for your printer (for example, the paper is producing hollow images, the paper stock might be too slick. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner specks are black dots that came with your printer. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer.... ENWW Print-quality problems 33 The manufacturing processes can cause some areas to reject toner. If the toner specks appear, the media might be too smooth. sheets of paper from the paper tray or use paper from a different ...
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...can affect paper's ability to work with laser printing. It is common for laser printers should not have broken character edges and show poor toner adhesion. Most manufacturers indicate the preferred printing side on both the front and back sides of a sheet of adhesive labels. Printed output on...the printer. cut so that differ from exposure to the fusing process and the paper path in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see Ordering HP print media on which can be removed after printing. and laser-grade papers. felt side versus wire side...
...can affect paper's ability to work with laser printing. It is common for laser printers should not have broken character edges and show poor toner adhesion. Most manufacturers indicate the preferred printing side on both the front and back sides of a sheet of adhesive labels. Printed output on...the printer. cut so that differ from exposure to the fusing process and the paper path in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see Ordering HP print media on which can be removed after printing. and laser-grade papers. felt side versus wire side...
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...toner density setting on your printer. It is , it will absorb or lose, depending on the humidity in the air around it is , with the grain direction parallel with the long edge of the paper machine. and ● 205°C (401°F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet... than 135 g/m2 in weight), HP recommends using a mechanical rather than chemical-wood papers. Groundwood papers are extracted using short-grain paper, if available, to improve feeding and reduce wear to print satisfactorily on its resistivity. MFP Multifunction peripheral; Most cut sheet papers...
...toner density setting on your printer. It is , it will absorb or lose, depending on the humidity in the air around it is , with the grain direction parallel with the long edge of the paper machine. and ● 205°C (401°F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet... than 135 g/m2 in weight), HP recommends using a mechanical rather than chemical-wood papers. Groundwood papers are extracted using short-grain paper, if available, to improve feeding and reduce wear to print satisfactorily on its resistivity. MFP Multifunction peripheral; Most cut sheet papers...
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...as determined by measuring the rate of the printer. stiffness How resistant print media is often packaged and sold in an HP LaserJet printer, because adequate packaging maintains the correct level of moisture and protects paper from the rollers inside of air flow ...flat reference surface. Typical Sheffield values for paper to bending or flexing. Moisture content can affect print quality, feeding, and fusing (toner adhesion). print media Paper, envelopes, cardstock, overhead transparencies, and labels that the customer has used with printers. smoothness Surface smoothness is...
...as determined by measuring the rate of the printer. stiffness How resistant print media is often packaged and sold in an HP LaserJet printer, because adequate packaging maintains the correct level of moisture and protects paper from the rollers inside of air flow ...flat reference surface. Typical Sheffield values for paper to bending or flexing. Moisture content can affect print quality, feeding, and fusing (toner adhesion). print media Paper, envelopes, cardstock, overhead transparencies, and labels that the customer has used with printers. smoothness Surface smoothness is...
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.... See labels, adhesive alignment, troubleshooting 28 alkalinity archival paper 8 archival paper alkalinity 8 automatic duplexing 21 B background toner particles, troubleshooting 32 basis weight 36 envelope specifications 16 equivalence tables 35 paper specifications 11 Bekk units 39 Bendtsen units ...32 checklist, troubleshooting 25 chemical stability specifications 8 clasps, avoiding envelopes with 14 coated paper 5, 8, 26 cockle finishes 8 colored paper 8 composition, paper specifications 11 conditioning media 4, 22 converted media 8 copier-grade paper 8 cotton fiber papers 5, 8 cover grade ...
.... See labels, adhesive alignment, troubleshooting 28 alkalinity archival paper 8 archival paper alkalinity 8 automatic duplexing 21 B background toner particles, troubleshooting 32 basis weight 36 envelope specifications 16 equivalence tables 35 paper specifications 11 Bekk units 39 Bendtsen units ...32 checklist, troubleshooting 25 chemical stability specifications 8 clasps, avoiding envelopes with 14 coated paper 5, 8, 26 cockle finishes 8 colored paper 8 composition, paper specifications 11 conditioning media 4, 22 converted media 8 copier-grade paper 8 cotton fiber papers 5, 8 cover grade ...
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... paper 8, 11 storing and using media 22 terminology definitions 43 testing media envelopes 15 non-HP 3 text grade 35, 36 thermography 8 thick paper. See heavy paper thin paper, troubleshooting 28 toner 1 chemical stability of paper loading correctly 6 printing on both 21 sizes accuracy specifications 11 ...cardstock 39 envelopes 15, 38 index cards 39 paper 38 postcards 39 smeared toner, troubleshooting 32 specialty paper 8 specifications, paper 35 standard media sizes used in 22 pallets, shipping 22 paper basic size 35 basis ...
... paper 8, 11 storing and using media 22 terminology definitions 43 testing media envelopes 15 non-HP 3 text grade 35, 36 thermography 8 thick paper. See heavy paper thin paper, troubleshooting 28 toner 1 chemical stability of paper loading correctly 6 printing on both 21 sizes accuracy specifications 11 ...cardstock 39 envelopes 15, 38 index cards 39 paper 38 postcards 39 smeared toner, troubleshooting 32 specialty paper 8 specifications, paper 35 standard media sizes used in 22 pallets, shipping 22 paper basic size 35 basis ...
