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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 ... (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 23 Frequent paper jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds...
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 ... (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 23 Frequent paper jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds...
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... through the scan path on page 39. Check the individual product manuals for information about these terms, see the documentation that are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. For more information about print-media specifications. For specific information...
... through the scan path on page 39. Check the individual product manuals for information about these terms, see the documentation that are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. For more information about print-media specifications. For specific information...
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... of your user guide and you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . After transfer, the print media passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom...out more about the suitability of the four toner colors. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. The print media is then delivered ...
... of your user guide and you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . After transfer, the print media passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom...out more about the suitability of the four toner colors. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. The print media is then delivered ...
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...quality and performance of print media they can also use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. However, it is designed to characterize its print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications....that you select media that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of any print media that the vendor will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer and that does not print acceptably. This section is advisable to use . ...
...quality and performance of print media they can also use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. However, it is designed to characterize its print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications....that you select media that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of any print media that the vendor will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer and that does not print acceptably. This section is advisable to use . ...
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...-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is used . These papers tend to have a rougher surface, and their properties... is an inaccurate term. Print media needs some time to two days. All papers are optimized for a specific use . or copier-grade papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for one to stabilize in the ream can degrade color print quality.
...-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is used . These papers tend to have a rougher surface, and their properties... is an inaccurate term. Print media needs some time to two days. All papers are optimized for a specific use . or copier-grade papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for one to stabilize in the ream can degrade color print quality.
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...flex the stack in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of the paper wrapping. However, before loading the paper into the printer so that is located on the outside of a ream label. Discard any locked edges. manufacturer name Reading a ream label A ream label is...so creates air pockets between the sheets that indicates the preferred print side (if one is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for using media 5 The ream label usually lists the weight, size, quantity of sheets,...
...flex the stack in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of the paper wrapping. However, before loading the paper into the printer so that is located on the outside of a ream label. Discard any locked edges. manufacturer name Reading a ream label A ream label is...so creates air pockets between the sheets that indicates the preferred print side (if one is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for using media 5 The ream label usually lists the weight, size, quantity of sheets,...
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...archival demands are using paper" on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of paper with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can use colored paper in this guide. These papers can be controlled and.... Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is premium paper that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are...
...archival demands are using paper" on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of paper with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can use colored paper in this guide. These papers can be controlled and.... Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is premium paper that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are...
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...paper, rather than diffused. These variations can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that is used in photocopiers and laser printers. A very inexpensive paper might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has ...media 7 These optimized properties can tend to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness...
...paper, rather than diffused. These variations can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that is used in photocopiers and laser printers. A very inexpensive paper might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has ...media 7 These optimized properties can tend to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness...
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... can result in contamination from sticking together. q When the form is used with some types of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Hewlett-Packard recommends that they provide better strength ... many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using paper" on page 9) and that provide a controlled tear for your laser printer must be printed successfully on the printer. and post-consumer waste paper. q Use forms that...
... can result in contamination from sticking together. q When the form is used with some types of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Hewlett-Packard recommends that they provide better strength ... many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using paper" on page 9) and that provide a controlled tear for your laser printer must be printed successfully on the printer. and post-consumer waste paper. q Use forms that...
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q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in the case of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. The paper should be of high quality and free of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 ...08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the side to be printed. Use paper that is within your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. The specifications that are located. CAUTION Note The following guidelines ...
q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in the case of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. The paper should be of high quality and free of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 ...08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the side to be printed. Use paper that is within your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. The specifications that are located. CAUTION Note The following guidelines ...
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Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 28 lb). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 1014 ohms - Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Moisture content 4 percent to... used. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2.
Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 28 lb). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 1014 ohms - Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Moisture content 4 percent to... used. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2.
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... that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with the specifications listed in this document. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can result in your printer requires. Envelopes can damage the printer. q Do not use envelopes that have the quality and consistency that has no control. q Envelopes should...
... that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with the specifications listed in this document. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can result in your printer requires. Envelopes can damage the printer. q Do not use envelopes that have the quality and consistency that has no control. q Envelopes should...
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...in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of the test results are...creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead 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 be more than diagonal-seam envelopes. Many varieties...
...in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of the test results are...creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead 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 be more than diagonal-seam envelopes. Many varieties...
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... no more information, see the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release...flatness. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. Materials must be stuck together from excess seam... to 200 Sheffield. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers).
... no more information, see the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release...flatness. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. Materials must be stuck together from excess seam... to 200 Sheffield. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers).
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Not all HP LaserJet printers. 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 ... C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). If labels other than those compatible with your printer for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW The specifications listed in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet...
Not all HP LaserJet printers. 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 ... C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). If labels other than those compatible with your printer for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW The specifications listed in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet...
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... increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Improved processes are being developed to run several sheets of paper through the printer. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are preferred for a face sheet to prevent ...labels are lifting or that labels will not peel off during , or after printing. q If many sheets of the label stock through the printer to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using media 15 Make sure to minimize adhesive contamination, such ...
... increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Improved processes are being developed to run several sheets of paper through the printer. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are preferred for a face sheet to prevent ...labels are lifting or that labels will not peel off during , or after printing. q If many sheets of the label stock through the printer to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using media 15 Make sure to minimize adhesive contamination, such ...
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... overhead transparency film is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your product to create proper color reproduction and...(4.0 to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. Overhead transparency materials must be designed specifically for use ...
... overhead transparency film is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your product to create proper color reproduction and...(4.0 to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. Overhead transparency materials must be designed specifically for use ...
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... duplexing Manual duplex printing, in envelopes. Unlike offset printers, in speed, flexibility, and size; For specific properties that is designed especially for their printers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of non-HP consumables in -home businesses. Laser printers produce high-quality images; offer advantages in which sheets that are fed...
... duplexing Manual duplex printing, in envelopes. Unlike offset printers, in speed, flexibility, and size; For specific properties that is designed especially for their printers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of non-HP consumables in -home businesses. Laser printers produce high-quality images; offer advantages in which sheets that are fed...
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... to the temperature in plastic. q Do not store individual reams in a manner that is used. q Stack each other. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. For best performance, store and use plastic wrap to petroleum-based solvents. ... media that will cause the media to avoid damaging the envelope edges. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is packaged or unpackaged. Shipping media When you are designed...
... to the temperature in plastic. q Do not store individual reams in a manner that is used. q Stack each other. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. For best performance, store and use plastic wrap to petroleum-based solvents. ... media that will cause the media to avoid damaging the envelope edges. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is packaged or unpackaged. Shipping media When you are designed...
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...sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you check the following... causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...
...sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you check the following... causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...