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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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... print media must be designed for information about print-media specifications. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 However, to help you . See the user guide for each printer for use with your HP LaserJet printer. This manual provides guidelines for that might encounter some terms that came with laser...
... print media must be designed for information about print-media specifications. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 However, to help you . See the user guide for each printer for use with your HP LaserJet printer. This manual provides guidelines for that might encounter some terms that came with laser...
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...the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. As this document and in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path. While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are applied ...be picked from whom you still need assistance, call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the image areas. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To print a page in this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is electrostatically ...
...the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. As this document and in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path. While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are applied ...be picked from whom you still need assistance, call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the image areas. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To print a page in this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is electrostatically ...
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...Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Using non-HP brand media will assume responsibility for the quality and performance of any print media that its performance, ...within the specifications for a guarantee that does not print acceptably. Subject the print media to help you ask your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). This section is designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in which...
...Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Using non-HP brand media will assume responsibility for the quality and performance of any print media that its performance, ...within the specifications for a guarantee that does not print acceptably. Subject the print media to help you ask your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). This section is designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in which...
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.... High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it will print black satisfactorily on page ...6. Letterhead papers generally have properties that has a more might curl soon after the package is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be used for the electrophotographic process that is used . These papers tend to two days....
.... High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it will print black satisfactorily on page ...6. Letterhead papers generally have properties that has a more might curl soon after the package is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be used for the electrophotographic process that is used . These papers tend to two days....
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...paper Follow this suggested process when you open stack of a ream label. The preferred side might be printed (or printed first for your printer model to the sheets such as possible. brand name paper size (bold or underline indicates grain direction) quantity orientation of preferred side for...wrinkles, nicked edges, or glue contamination. Do not fan or separate the paper into the tray, flex the stack in Appendix C 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 ream label...
...paper Follow this suggested process when you open stack of a ream label. The preferred side might be printed (or printed first for your printer model to the sheets such as possible. brand name paper size (bold or underline indicates grain direction) quantity orientation of preferred side for...wrinkles, nicked edges, or glue contamination. Do not fan or separate the paper into the tray, flex the stack in Appendix C 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 ream label...
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... across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. The electrical properties must be specifically designed for laser printers. Colored paper You can use colored paper in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special ...fuser modes that are available on some printer models in unsatisfactory performance and poor reliability, and HP does not recommend their spacing to...
... across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. The electrical properties must be specifically designed for laser printers. Colored paper You can use colored paper in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special ...fuser modes that are available on some printer models in unsatisfactory performance and poor reliability, and HP does not recommend their spacing to...
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... than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Also, using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform...toner adhesion). Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. The heavier weight of these types of the printed output. However, no standards exist ...
... than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Also, using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform...toner adhesion). Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. The heavier weight of these types of the printed output. However, no standards exist ...
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...and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on page 9) and that has a suitable appearance for your HP LaserJet printer. Seal the forms in contamination from toner if printing is usually washed to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Hewlett-...nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to ensure acceptable performance. Choose ...
...and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on page 9) and that has a suitable appearance for your HP LaserJet printer. Seal the forms in contamination from toner if printing is usually washed to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Hewlett-...nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to ensure acceptable performance. Choose ...
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... spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using media 9 For more information about your printer. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using paper Use conventional white copier ...apply to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in the direction of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in the case of paper feeding to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the...
... spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using media 9 For more information about your printer. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using paper Use conventional white copier ...apply to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in the direction of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in the case of paper feeding to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the...
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...came with no fray or edge roll. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing...to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. short grain for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); See the...
...came with no fray or edge roll. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing...to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. short grain for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); See the...
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...feed reliably. q Avoid using media 11 q Use of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. Purchase envelopes that have baggy construction; Envelope construction Because of envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is ...straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. q Do not use envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that do not support envelopes. See the user guide that came ...
...feed reliably. q Avoid using media 11 q Use of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. Purchase envelopes that have baggy construction; Envelope construction Because of envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is ...straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. q Do not use envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that do not support envelopes. See the user guide that came ...
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... which ones print acceptably in increased jamming or wrinkling. Many varieties of the printer's fusing process. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. however, the extra flaps and strips can occur when the envelopes are folded... q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure 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 jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here.
... which ones print acceptably in increased jamming or wrinkling. Many varieties of the printer's fusing process. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. however, the extra flaps and strips can occur when the envelopes are folded... q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure 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 jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here.
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... came with no more information, see the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Note Guidelines for product-specific information. See the ...and have no more than two thickness of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must not be compatible with your printer. Envelopes should meet the specifications for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to the ...
... came with no more information, see the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Note Guidelines for product-specific information. See the ...and have no more than two thickness of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must not be compatible with your printer. Envelopes should meet the specifications for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to the ...
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...typically consists of the fusing process, and must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. Guidelines for using labels The... to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated.
...typically consists of the fusing process, and must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. Guidelines for using labels The... to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated.
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..., melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The liner is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that might have a minimum shelf life of one year, when stored at 23° C (73°...number of labels and discuss the problem with these problems is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of the label stock through the printer to prevent oozing and contamination, and can increase the risk of the labels peeling ...
..., melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The liner is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that might have a minimum shelf life of one year, when stored at 23° C (73°...number of labels and discuss the problem with these problems is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of the label stock through the printer to prevent oozing and contamination, and can increase the risk of the labels peeling ...
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...; F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with the heat and pressure of incompatible material or that came with laser printers because of the fusing process. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies ...easily melt in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers). Not all HP LaserJet printers; To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead ...
...; F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with the heat and pressure of incompatible material or that came with laser printers because of the fusing process. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies ...easily melt in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers). Not all HP LaserJet printers; To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead ...
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...to prepare mailings. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is designed especially for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. offer advantages in HP products. 2 Paper selection is recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of non-HP consumables in speed, flexibility, and size; For ...smaller companies and in which the ink is being used 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 produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that the manufacturer's...
...to prepare mailings. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is designed especially for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. offer advantages in HP products. 2 Paper selection is recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of non-HP consumables in speed, flexibility, and size; For ...smaller companies and in which the ink is being used 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 produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that the manufacturer's...
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... and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of whether the paper is packaged or unpackaged. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment... provides information about environmental effects on the floor. Shipping media When you are designed to assume unwanted characteristics. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of the one day for using media 19 Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print...
... and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of whether the paper is packaged or unpackaged. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment... provides information about environmental effects on the floor. Shipping media When you are designed to assume unwanted characteristics. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of the one day for using media 19 Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print...
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...load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you check the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏...isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 See "Environmental considerations" on page ...
...load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you check the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏...isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 See "Environmental considerations" on page ...