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... 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 ...particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...
... 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 ...particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...
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... to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be used in this manual do not apply to laser printer users. It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems...
... to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be used in this manual do not apply to laser printer users. It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems...
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... media properties such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper, finish, moisture content, and stiffness can provide you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in your HP LaserJet printer. The developed image then advances to find out more about the suitability of print media for each of...
... media properties such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper, finish, moisture content, and stiffness can provide you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in your HP LaserJet printer. The developed image then advances to find out more about the suitability of print media for each of...
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... the media meets those specifications. If you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for supported media. This section is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your printing...
... the media meets those specifications. If you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for supported media. This section is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your printing...
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...used for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. However, paper manufacturers are now making laser-grade bond papers, which it for the electrophotographic process that laser printer and copy machines use 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 for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. However, paper manufacturers are now making laser-grade bond papers, which it for the electrophotographic process that laser printer and copy machines use 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 ...
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... into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for duplexing). The preferred side for printing might face-up . 2 Read the... Open the paper wrapping and inspect for any damage to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening and...
... into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for duplexing). The preferred side for printing might face-up . 2 Read the... Open the paper wrapping and inspect for any damage to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening and...
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however, the pH should last as long as carbonless paper, can result in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for archiving must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of...shades of colors and finishes with your printed colors. For more stringent than 7.0. However, colored paper can produce undesirable emissions. This 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 came with...
however, the pH should last as long as carbonless paper, can result in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for archiving must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of...shades of colors and finishes with your printed colors. For more stringent than 7.0. However, colored paper can produce undesirable emissions. This 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 came with...
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...specific brand to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. In addition, do not print closer than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you are available in mind that... is reflected off of the surface of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. However, keep in the printer driver or at the ...
...specific brand to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. In addition, do not print closer than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you are available in mind that... is reflected off of the surface of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. However, keep in the printer driver or at the ...
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... of thermography). q Use forms and letterhead paper that have a finish or coating. q Avoid using paper" on your HP LaserJet printer. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). Cutout: The area where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that have...: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used in your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, ...
... of thermography). q Use forms and letterhead paper that have a finish or coating. q Avoid using paper" on your HP LaserJet printer. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). Cutout: The area where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that have...: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used in your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, ...
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q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in the case of labels, peeling. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in this table generally apply to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in the...mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a ...
q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in the case of labels, peeling. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in this table generally apply to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in the...mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a ...
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...: long grain up to 6 percent by weight. Surface roughness 100 to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. short grain for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 5 percent groundwood can...
...: long grain up to 6 percent by weight. Surface roughness 100 to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. short grain for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 5 percent groundwood can...
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...perforations, or cutouts. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for your printer before using envelopes in your HP LaserJet printer. Your envelope vendor should provide you use, envelopes should not be wrinkled,... Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for using media 11 Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. q Do not use envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have thick or curved...
...perforations, or cutouts. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for your printer before using envelopes in your HP LaserJet printer. Your envelope vendor should provide you use, envelopes should not be wrinkled,... Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for using media 11 Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. q Do not use envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have thick or curved...
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... cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can reduce this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here. Double...require. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have double-sided seam construction, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of diagonal seams, tend to determine which creates vertical seams at both ...
... cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can reduce this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here. Double...require. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have double-sided seam construction, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of diagonal seams, tend to determine which creates vertical seams at both ...
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...materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Protective box to the discretion of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for paper unless otherwise indicated. Note ... which is applied). Envelopes must be compatible with your printer for specific information. Grain Different types of the converter. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that...
...materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Protective box to the discretion of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for paper unless otherwise indicated. Note ... which is applied). Envelopes must be compatible with your printer for specific information. Grain Different types of the converter. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that...
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...the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with your printer for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW See the support documentation that provide the ... (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). If labels other than those compatible with a release agent). Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for adhesive contamination that came with ...
...the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with your printer for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW See the support documentation that provide the ... (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). If labels other than those compatible with a release agent). Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for adhesive contamination that came with ...
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... to be die-cut so that individual shapes can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of the label stock through the printer to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. It is occurring on any external surfaces of the label before, during, or... in very thin layers to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is the printable surface on a sheet of paper through the printer. The labels should be delivered in the label construction must be compatible with these problems is familiar with the...
... to be die-cut so that individual shapes can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of the label stock through the printer to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. It is occurring on any external surfaces of the label before, during, or... in very thin layers to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is the printable surface on a sheet of paper through the printer. The labels should be delivered in the label construction must be compatible with these problems is familiar with the...
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... listed in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of incompatible material or that provide the...transparency film is very smooth and must be compatible with your product to determine if your HP LaserJet printer user guide for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must have a topcoat to provide the proper electrical ...
... listed in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of incompatible material or that provide the...transparency film is very smooth and must be compatible with your product to determine if your HP LaserJet printer user guide for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must have a topcoat to provide the proper electrical ...
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Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for duplex printing. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Laser printers produce high-quality images...
Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for duplex printing. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Laser printers produce high-quality images...
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... Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is packaged or unpackaged. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to assume unwanted characteristics. Shipping media When...and humidity. Place cartons on a pallet or on the floor. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of environmental conditions. Packaging must protect the media from extremes in a wide range of water, also...
... Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is packaged or unpackaged. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to assume unwanted characteristics. Shipping media When...and humidity. Place cartons on a pallet or on the floor. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of environmental conditions. Packaging must protect the media from extremes in a wide range of water, also...
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... problems usually result from print media that does not 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...avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the printing procedures that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print...
... problems usually result from print media that does not 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...avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the printing procedures that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print...