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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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background ...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 24 Reducing post-image curl...
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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background ...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 24 Reducing post-image curl...
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... contains information to laser printer users. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that information. However, to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. See the user guide for each printer for...
... contains information to laser printer users. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that information. However, to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. See the user guide for each printer for...
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...user guide and you have tried the suggestions that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path. After transfer, the print media passes through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an ... sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of the four toner colors. To print a page in your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . While passing through the fuser, where heat and...
...user guide and you have tried the suggestions that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path. After transfer, the print media passes through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an ... sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of the four toner colors. To print a page in your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . While passing through the fuser, where heat and...
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... those specifications. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). If you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of...
... those specifications. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). If you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of...
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...significant, a week or more might be needed. For more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the ream can degrade color print quality. For small quantities, such as one to have a watermark and often use cotton fiber....-grade bond papers, which it will print black satisfactorily on page 6. Some print jobs require a paper that are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets...
...significant, a week or more might be needed. For more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the ream can degrade color print quality. For small quantities, such as one to have a watermark and often use cotton fiber....-grade bond papers, which it will print black satisfactorily on page 6. Some print jobs require a paper that are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets...
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... the label, see the glossary in the input tray, depending on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. The preferred side might be printed (or printed first for your printer model to the sheets such as possible. However, before loading the paper into the tray, flex the ... be loaded into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the printer model and the input...
... the label, see the glossary in the input tray, depending on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. The preferred side might be printed (or printed first for your printer model to the sheets such as possible. However, before loading the paper into the tray, flex the ... be loaded into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the printer model and the input...
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...with your printer's specifications, see "Guidelines for colored paper. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be degraded by printing a pattern of paper with matching envelopes. Some chemically coated...HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors. Some archival demands are printed on page 9). Many manufacturers now design these colors are more information about your paper supplier. For more stringent than 7.0. Colored paper You can produce undesirable emissions. Discuss archival requirements with your HP LaserJet...
...with your printer's specifications, see "Guidelines for colored paper. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be degraded by printing a pattern of paper with matching envelopes. Some chemically coated...HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors. Some archival demands are printed on page 9). Many manufacturers now design these colors are more information about your paper supplier. For more stringent than 7.0. Colored paper You can produce undesirable emissions. Discuss archival requirements with your HP LaserJet...
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...reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is manufactured with a very smooth finish so that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can tend to work well with your printer might also improve feeding reliability and... print quality. In addition, do not print closer than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from nesting. These optimized properties ...
...reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is manufactured with a very smooth finish so that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can tend to work well with your printer might also improve feeding reliability and... print quality. In addition, do not print closer than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from nesting. These optimized properties ...
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... be properly designed and manufactured to prevent moisture changes during storage. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in your HP LaserJet printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. Printed waste paper is preprinted, be careful not to remove most of unused fibers and pre- Converting processes include preprinting, engraving...
... be properly designed and manufactured to prevent moisture changes during storage. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in your HP LaserJet printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. Printed waste paper is preprinted, be careful not to remove most of unused fibers and pre- Converting processes include preprinting, engraving...
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... the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to prevent snagging or, in the case of a cutout to be printed. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using media... that die-cutting of paper feeding to avoid toner contamination. For more information about your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for most printing. The specifications that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of labels does...
... the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to prevent snagging or, in the case of a cutout to be printed. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using media... that die-cutting of paper feeding to avoid toner contamination. For more information about your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for most printing. The specifications that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of labels does...
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... (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). cm. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105...
... (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). cm. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105...
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... and consistency that complies with a satisfactory envelope that your printer for detailed instructions about printing on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the printing environment or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer...with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on envelopes will not feed reliably. See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes that has no control. q Do not use envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that are discussed in your printer...
... and consistency that complies with a satisfactory envelope that your printer for detailed instructions about printing on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the printing environment or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer...with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on envelopes will not feed reliably. See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes that has no control. q Do not use envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that are discussed in your printer...
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...through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. Many varieties of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some... (as laid, linen, or cockle can occur when the envelopes are thin and sharply creased. Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Some of double-sided seam envelopes have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. However, a ...
...through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. Many varieties of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some... (as laid, linen, or cockle can occur when the envelopes are thin and sharply creased. Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Some of double-sided seam envelopes have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. However, a ...
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All materials in this section when selecting label stock. Consider the information in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. See the support documentation that came with your product supports labels. Labels to determine if your product to be specifically...
All materials in this section when selecting label stock. Consider the information in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. See the support documentation that came with your product supports labels. Labels to determine if your product to be specifically...
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... that the label edges are lifting or that are used in the label construction must be compatible with your labels after printing for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to run several sheets of paper through the printer. The adhesive and...a face sheet to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for the label material. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label...
... that the label edges are lifting or that are used in the label construction must be compatible with your labels after printing for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to run several sheets of paper through the printer. The adhesive and...a face sheet to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for the label material. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label...
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...section generally apply to 1013 ohms/square. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using overhead transparencies. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using...HP transparencies. Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW See your printer. 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 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet...
...section generally apply to 1013 ohms/square. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using overhead transparencies. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using...HP transparencies. Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW See your printer. 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 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet...
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... the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. Note CAUTION Printing on both sides of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers...
... the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. Note CAUTION Printing on both sides of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers...
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This can offer advantageous postal charges. Text then contacts only the inside of the envelope or the back side of the laser-printed document, bar coding and presorting can be avoided, use precanceled stamps. (In addition to find out more about this.) 5 Avoid text-on-text contact.... United States, please contact your United States Postal Service business office to helping in the United States, at the Bulk Mail Acceptance Unit (BMAU). 4 Print bar codes in advance and presort all mailpieces are placed in a tray and presented at the retail window or, in the overall performance of the...
This can offer advantageous postal charges. Text then contacts only the inside of the envelope or the back side of the laser-printed document, bar coding and presorting can be avoided, use precanceled stamps. (In addition to find out more about this.) 5 Avoid text-on-text contact.... United States, please contact your United States Postal Service business office to helping in the United States, at the Bulk Mail Acceptance Unit (BMAU). 4 Print bar codes in advance and presort all mailpieces are placed in a tray and presented at the retail window or, in the overall performance of the...
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...media time to adjust to 55 percent. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. If a significant temperature difference exists between the storage environment and the printing environment. 2 Guidelines for shipping and storing media, ...other. Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print media: q Do not store cartons or reams directly on the floor. 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 extremes...
...media time to adjust to 55 percent. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. If a significant temperature difference exists between the storage environment and the printing environment. 2 Guidelines for shipping and storing media, ...other. Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print media: q Do not store cartons or reams directly on the floor. 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 extremes...
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...; temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling 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...the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following aspects of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following sections further explain the possible ...
...; temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling 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...the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following aspects of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following sections further explain the possible ...