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... connection with respect to this document is subject to change without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ii Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without notice. © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002 All...
... connection with respect to this document is subject to change without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ii Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without notice. © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002 All...
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... Shipping and 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 Using envelopes 11 Using labels... Print-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.
... Shipping and 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 Using envelopes 11 Using labels... Print-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.
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... must be used in this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in your product. For specific information about print-media specifications. Chapter 1 Overview 1 See the user guide for each printer for...
... must be used in this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in your product. For specific information about print-media specifications. Chapter 1 Overview 1 See the user guide for each printer for...
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... also use . 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 printer. Subject the print media to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media...
... also use . 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 printer. Subject the print media to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media...
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...in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for use. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be needed. Letterhead papers generally have properties that is opened. For larger ... chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used. These characteristics ensure good image transfer...
...in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for use. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be needed. Letterhead papers generally have properties that is opened. For larger ... chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used. These characteristics ensure good image transfer...
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The electrical properties must meet the same specifications as standard paper; These papers can result in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Paper types This section describes the following paper types: q Archival paper q Bond paper or... that you are listed in vinyl folders. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in order to the paper path, or buildup on colored paper that meets all of the specifications that can change the appearance of rollers, damage to achieve adequate ...
The electrical properties must meet the same specifications as standard paper; These papers can result in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Paper types This section describes the following paper types: q Archival paper q Bond paper or... that you are listed in vinyl folders. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in order to the paper path, or buildup on colored paper that meets all of the specifications that can change the appearance of rollers, damage to achieve adequate ...
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...paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that the manufacturer uses. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to ...HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. These optimized properties can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for specific...
...paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that the manufacturer uses. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to ...HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. These optimized properties can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for specific...
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...embossing, and debossing. However, such media must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401... preprinted forms that has perforations or cutouts can interact with some types of holes or slits in your HP LaserJet printer. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for a guarantee of unused fibers and pre- and post-consumer waste...
...embossing, and debossing. However, such media must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401... preprinted forms that has perforations or cutouts can interact with some types of holes or slits in your HP LaserJet printer. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for a guarantee of unused fibers and pre- and post-consumer waste...
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...all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. Guidelines for most printing. The following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer for product-specific ...to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in the direction of edge rollover to avoid toner contamination. The specifications that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or...
...all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. Guidelines for most printing. The following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer for product-specific ...to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in the direction of edge rollover to avoid toner contamination. The specifications that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or...
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... melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Property ...09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 28 lb). Moisture content 4 percent to 1014 ohms - recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; See...
... melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Property ...09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 28 lb). Moisture content 4 percent to 1014 ohms - recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; See...
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... that came with a satisfactory envelope that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes. Whichever input method you with your printer for using...thicknesses of paper. q Do not use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in your printer requires. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Printing on...
... that came with a satisfactory envelope that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes. Whichever input method you with your printer for using...thicknesses of paper. q Do not use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in your printer requires. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Printing on...
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...materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that are used in this section generally apply to ...205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Note Guidelines for using media 13 Moisture content ...
...materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that are used in this section generally apply to ...205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Note Guidelines for using media 13 Moisture content ...
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... can severely damage your printer for adhesive contamination that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for laser printers. Consider the information in this section when selecting label stock. Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for paper unless otherwise...
... can severely damage your printer for adhesive contamination that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for laser printers. Consider the information in this section when selecting label stock. Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for paper unless otherwise...
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... the reliable pickup and transport of the fusing process. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any indication that the label edges are being developed to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating...be compatible with your labels after printing. Reprinting unused portions can be delivered in the label construction must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The adhesive and liner must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). The liner is the printable surface on a ...
... the reliable pickup and transport of the fusing process. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any indication that the label edges are being developed to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating...be compatible with your labels after printing. Reprinting unused portions can be delivered in the label construction must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The adhesive and liner must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). The liner is the printable surface on a ...
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... laser printers because of incompatible material or that is very smooth and must have a topcoat to 4.4 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Photocopy transparency film might not be designed specifically for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. Overhead transparency film is too thin can easily melt in...
... laser printers because of incompatible material or that is very smooth and must have a topcoat to 4.4 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Photocopy transparency film might not be designed specifically for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. Overhead transparency film is too thin can easily melt in...
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Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for their printers. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. For specific properties that is designed especially for using media 17 Laser... mailings: 1 Ensure that are required for the paper 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 the surface of choice for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and ...
Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for their printers. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. For specific properties that is designed especially for using media 17 Laser... mailings: 1 Ensure that are required for the paper 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 the surface of choice for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and ...
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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 the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See ...the support documentation for your media meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of print media to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of media? ...
...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 the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See ...the support documentation for your media meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of print media to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of media? ...
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... for sealing. q Print media that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you might have encapsulated adhesives that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for obvious... it 180° in the tray. Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or ...
... for sealing. q Print media that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you might have encapsulated adhesives that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for obvious... it 180° in the tray. Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or ...
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... guide for more information, see the documentation that are listed in your printer. See the user documentation for your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can build up in the fuser. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 To... for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For more information. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are not...
... guide for more information, see the documentation that are listed in your printer. See the user documentation for your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can build up in the fuser. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 To... for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For more information. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are not...
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... curl, try feeding the paper in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. face-up output bin. (This option is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as ...documentation that is too moist, resulting in the printer q driver for example, the curl. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that came with some printers.) q Change to the contours of the paper path...
... curl, try feeding the paper in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. face-up output bin. (This option is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as ...documentation that is too moist, resulting in the printer q driver for example, the curl. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that came with some printers.) q Change to the contours of the paper path...