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.... © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002 All Rights Reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is subject to this information. ii HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty The information contained in connection with...
.... © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002 All Rights Reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is subject to this information. ii HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty The information contained in connection with...
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...-quality problems 28 Background toner 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 11...
...-quality problems 28 Background toner 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 11...
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... get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. For more information about print-media specifications. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in your product. Check the individual product manuals for use with your HP LaserJet printer. However, to laser printer users. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. A variety of excellent print...
... get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. For more information about print-media specifications. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in your product. Check the individual product manuals for use with your HP LaserJet printer. However, to laser printer users. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. A variety of excellent print...
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... that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Subject the print media to change. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to... in the types of print media they can also use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for the quality and performance of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities...
... that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Subject the print media to change. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to... in the types of print media they can also use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for the quality and performance of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities...
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...the environment in which have properties that are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW or copier-grade papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be needed. These characteristics ensure good ...opened. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. However, paper manufacturers are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. Using print media Note This section contains ...
...the environment in which have properties that are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW or copier-grade papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be needed. These characteristics ensure good ...opened. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. However, paper manufacturers are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. Using print media Note This section contains ...
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... produce undesirable emissions. Some archival demands are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are using paper" on the fuser, and can use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Discuss archival requirements with matching envelopes....however, the pH should last as long as standard paper; However, colored paper can result in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for archiving ...
... produce undesirable emissions. Some archival demands are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are using paper" on the fuser, and can use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Discuss archival requirements with matching envelopes....however, the pH should last as long as standard paper; However, colored paper can result in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for archiving ...
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... controls that the manufacturer uses. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is less stiff in the short-grain direction. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 105 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Laser paper... to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. In addition, do not print closer than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. However, no standards exist for using a different paper type or brand. The heavier ...
... controls that the manufacturer uses. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is less stiff in the short-grain direction. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 105 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Laser paper... to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. In addition, do not print closer than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. However, no standards exist for using a different paper type or brand. The heavier ...
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...from toner if printing is too close to a cutout location. q Use forms that have heavily textured surfaces. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Printed waste paper is...used in media that provide a controlled tear for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for separating one portion of unused fibers and pre- Cutout: The area where material has been ...
...from toner if printing is too close to a cutout location. q Use forms that have heavily textured surfaces. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Printed waste paper is...used in media that provide a controlled tear for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for separating one portion of unused fibers and pre- Cutout: The area where material has been ...
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... be of high quality and free of labels, peeling. The paper should be considered when working with your printer. The specifications that are located. CAUTION Note The following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper. q Ensure... grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that die-cutting of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in this table generally apply to avoid toner contamination. q Orient perforations in...
... be of high quality and free of labels, peeling. The paper should be considered when working with your printer. The specifications that are located. CAUTION Note The following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper. q Ensure... grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that die-cutting of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in this table generally apply to avoid toner contamination. q Orient perforations in...
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...can be degraded at outer ranges). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Furnish (composition...Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6 percent...(±0.03 inch) of nominal. Surface roughness 100 to 6.5 mil). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding...
...can be degraded at outer ranges). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Furnish (composition...Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6 percent...(±0.03 inch) of nominal. Surface roughness 100 to 6.5 mil). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding...
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... q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on many sizes and styles of paper. Printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on page 13 and still not print ... sure that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that came with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on envelopes. 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...
... q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on many sizes and styles of paper. Printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on page 13 and still not print ... sure that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that came with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on envelopes. 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...
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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). Envelopes should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Moisture content 4 percent to 200 Sheffield.... fusing process. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Grain Different types of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds...
...materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Moisture content 4 percent to 200 Sheffield.... fusing process. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Grain Different types of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds...
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... generally apply to determine if your product supports labels. Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. All materials in laser label stock must be compatible...
... generally apply to determine if your product supports labels. Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. All materials in laser label stock must be compatible...
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..., or semi-permanent fixing of fusing. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The face sheet is familiar with the heat and pressure of the face sheet onto the item being developed to ... labels. Reprinting unused portions can be removed after printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be delivered in moisture-proof wrap to preserve their properties. Materials must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils)....
..., or semi-permanent fixing of fusing. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The face sheet is familiar with the heat and pressure of the face sheet onto the item being developed to ... labels. Reprinting unused portions can be removed after printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be delivered in moisture-proof wrap to preserve their properties. Materials must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils)....
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... 0.1 second (0.4 second for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. See your printer. Guidelines for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to...
... 0.1 second (0.4 second for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. See your printer. Guidelines for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to...
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... designed especially for their printers. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are specifically formulated for duplex printing. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines ... your printer model or duplex accessory for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. offer advantages in HP products. 2 Paper selection is critical. For specific properties that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings:...
... designed especially for their printers. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are specifically formulated for duplex printing. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines ... your printer model or duplex accessory for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. offer advantages in HP products. 2 Paper selection is critical. For specific properties that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings:...
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...is not in good condition. 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described 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 printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of media? ❏ Did you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity •...
...is not in good condition. 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described 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 printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of media? ❏ Did you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity •...
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... print quality of the single-sheet sample is poor, you might have a printer problem. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page ... Overhead transparency film that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed 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 is very rough, highly textured,...
... print quality of the single-sheet sample is poor, you might have a printer problem. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page ... Overhead transparency film that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed 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 is very rough, highly textured,...
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... carbonate are set correctly. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. q Make sure that can use a cleaning page to specification. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. Paper is...
... carbonate are set correctly. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. q Make sure that can use a cleaning page to specification. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. Paper is...
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... improperly in the printer q driver for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q You might need to...can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is incorrect, resulting in excessive curl. For more information about...
... improperly in the printer q driver for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q You might need to...can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is incorrect, resulting in excessive curl. For more information about...