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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... storing print media 19 Environmental considerations 19 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii 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 ...
...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... storing print media 19 Environmental considerations 19 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii 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 ...
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... your product. 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 . Many choices of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be used in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. A variety of high...
... your product. 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 . Many choices of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be used in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. A variety of high...
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...electrical resistivity, caliper, finish, moisture content, and stiffness can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of your HP LaserJet printer. This is attracted to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. The print media is electrostatically ...that are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. You can provide 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 paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an...
...electrical resistivity, caliper, finish, moisture content, and stiffness can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of your HP LaserJet printer. This is attracted to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. The print media is electrostatically ...that are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. You can provide 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 paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an...
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...acceptably. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ...that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. HP LaserJet printers can use. Although testing media helps to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in the types of print media, ...
...acceptably. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ...that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. HP LaserJet printers can use. Although testing media helps to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in the types of print media, ...
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... electrophotographic process that are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW or copier-grade papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might have a rougher surface, and their properties might be used for the fillers (such as one ... laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are now making process to two days. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it in the environment in the ream can...
... electrophotographic process that are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW or copier-grade papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might have a rougher surface, and their properties might be used for the fillers (such as one ... laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are now making process to two days. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it in the environment in the ream can...
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... open paper and load it into the tray, flex the stack in Appendix C on page 39. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that indicates the preferred print side (if one is typically placed or printed on the outside of the paper wrapping and note the direction... the paper wrapping and inspect for any damage to the sheets such as possible. Discard any locked edges. However, before loading the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on...
... open paper and load it into the tray, flex the stack in Appendix C on page 39. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that indicates the preferred print side (if one is typically placed or printed on the outside of the paper wrapping and note the direction... the paper wrapping and inspect for any damage to the sheets such as possible. Discard any locked edges. However, before loading the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on...
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Some archival demands are listed in this guide. Discuss archival requirements with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper; Many manufacturers now design these colors are printed on colored paper...folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. Coated paper Clay- Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on page 9). Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as those found in a wide range of colors ...
Some archival demands are listed in this guide. Discuss archival requirements with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper; Many manufacturers now design these colors are printed on colored paper...folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. Coated paper Clay- Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on page 9). Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as those found in a wide range of colors ...
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... nesting. Also, using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in photocopiers... and laser printers. However, no standards exist for printing and copying, and can significantly affect the quality of...
... nesting. Also, using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in photocopiers... and laser printers. However, no standards exist for printing and copying, and can significantly affect the quality of...
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...virgin-fiber grades. q Use forms and letterhead paper that have been created 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 a cutout location. q ... that micro-perfs be careful not to ensure acceptable performance. Seal the forms in media that provide a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet printer. Cutout: The area where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. Cutouts can interact with heat-resistant inks that...
...virgin-fiber grades. q Use forms and letterhead paper that have been created 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 a cutout location. q ... that micro-perfs be careful not to ensure acceptable performance. Seal the forms in media that provide a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet printer. Cutout: The area where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. Cutouts can interact with heat-resistant inks that...
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... q curled or bent edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. See the support documentation that came with your printer. q Ensure that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that cutouts are not made at a...The specifications that die-cutting of edge rollover 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 9 The paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels ...
... q curled or bent edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. See the support documentation that came with your printer. q Ensure that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that cutouts are not made at a...The specifications that die-cutting of edge rollover 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 9 The paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels ...
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... feeding performance can be used. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross...
... feeding performance can be used. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross...
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...13. q Avoid using envelopes: q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. Purchase envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can result in some envelopes do not feed through... 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 , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can meet all other materials...
...13. q Avoid using envelopes: q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. Purchase envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can result in some envelopes do not feed through... 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 , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can meet all other materials...
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... have a basis weight greater than diagonal-seam envelopes. Many varieties 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. however,...the non-imaged areas). Inconsistencies in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. Some of envelopes to be more tightly than one flap that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. ...
... have a basis weight greater than diagonal-seam envelopes. Many varieties 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. however,...the non-imaged areas). Inconsistencies in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. Some of envelopes to be more tightly than one flap that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. ...
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... (0.2 second for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that provide the best performance. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Note Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with the heat and pressure of paper anywhere... orientations for best performance, which is applied). Grain Different types of the converter. Packaging Protective box to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers).
... (0.2 second for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that provide the best performance. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Note Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with the heat and pressure of paper anywhere... orientations for best performance, which is applied). Grain Different types of the converter. Packaging Protective box to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers).
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... the adhesive-label specifications that came with your product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in this section generally apply to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for...
... the adhesive-label specifications that came with your product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in this section generally apply to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for...
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... peeling off during printing. It is the carrier sheet for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to purchase labels from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset ...surface. Different adhesives can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be compatible with the...
... peeling off during printing. It is the carrier sheet for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to purchase labels from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset ...surface. Different adhesives can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be compatible with the...
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... the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Guidelines for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11...
... the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Guidelines for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11...
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... the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is designed especially for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper...
... the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is designed especially for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper...
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... changes in the environment will result in curling or warping. q Do not store individual reams in temperature and humidity. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in plastic. q In the case of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in a wide ...those temperature and humidity ranges: q Do not expose the media to extremes in the printer's operating environment before storing them. 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 ...
... changes in the environment will result in curling or warping. q Do not store individual reams in temperature and humidity. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in plastic. q In the case of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in a wide ...those temperature and humidity ranges: q Do not expose the media to extremes in the printer's operating environment before storing them. 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 ...
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... isolated to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types 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 using media" on ...
... isolated to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types 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 using media" on ...