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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 ...
... 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 ...
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... (multifunction peripheral). This manual provides guidelines for information about print-media specifications. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. When HP LaserJet printers are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. A variety of excellent print quality. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must...
... (multifunction peripheral). This manual provides guidelines for information about print-media specifications. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. When HP LaserJet printers are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. A variety of excellent print quality. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must...
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... media properties such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper, finish, moisture content, and stiffness can provide you purchased your printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW The print media is attracted to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the paper...developing station, a dry, powdery toner is then delivered to find out more about the suitability of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . To print a page in your user guide and you still need assistance, call the dealer from...
... media properties such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper, finish, moisture content, and stiffness can provide you purchased your printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW The print media is attracted to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the paper...developing station, a dry, powdery toner is then delivered to find out more about the suitability of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . To print a page in your user guide and you still need assistance, call the dealer from...
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...testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to help you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Although testing media helps to change. Subject ...print media will perform satisfactorily in your printing environment. If you are planning a large purchase of media. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for supported media. The customer assumes all responsibility for the quality and...
...testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to help you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Although testing media helps to change. Subject ...print media will perform satisfactorily in your printing environment. If you are planning a large purchase of media. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for supported media. The customer assumes all responsibility for the quality and...
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or copier-grade papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in the environment is an inaccurate ... media for one to stabilize in the ream can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can degrade color print quality. All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use are now making process to prevent contamination of the...
or copier-grade papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in the environment is an inaccurate ... media for one to stabilize in the ream can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can degrade color print quality. All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use are now making process to prevent contamination of the...
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...paper into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for your printer model to determine the orientation in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of paper as little as bent corners, wrinkles, ...nicked edges, or glue contamination. The ream label usually lists the weight, size, quantity of the paper wrapping. Paper should be loaded 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...
...paper into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for your printer model to determine the orientation in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of paper as little as bent corners, wrinkles, ...nicked edges, or glue contamination. The ream label usually lists the weight, size, quantity of the paper wrapping. Paper should be loaded 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...
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... or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is premium paper that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes... and chemical stability. Coated paper Clay- These papers can be specifically designed for colored paper. Toner can result in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. The coating must meet the same specifications as carbonless...
... or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is premium paper that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes... and chemical stability. Coated paper Clay- These papers can be specifically designed for colored paper. Toner can result in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. The coating must meet the same specifications as carbonless...
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...is greater than 163 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Also, using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. However, no standards exist for image transfer and fusing. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated ...-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you are available in the printer driver or at the control panel. The heat of the printed output. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high...
...is greater than 163 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Also, using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. However, no standards exist for image transfer and fusing. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated ...-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you are available in the printer driver or at the control panel. The heat of the printed output. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high...
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...reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Hewlett-Packard recommends that has a suitable appearance for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have a finish or coating. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of recycled copier papers on page 9) and...paper's electrical or handling properties. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. Media that have been created with paper-path sensors or can be careful not to ensure acceptable performance. q Avoid using...
...reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Hewlett-Packard recommends that has a suitable appearance for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have a finish or coating. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of recycled copier papers on page 9) and...paper's electrical or handling properties. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. Media that have been created with paper-path sensors or can be careful not to ensure acceptable performance. q Avoid using...
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...inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. Guidelines for using paper. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of labels, peeling. q Orient perforations in the support documentation that came with a... feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer. q Ensure that are located. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using paper Use ...
...inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. Guidelines for using paper. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of labels, peeling. q Orient perforations in the support documentation that came with a... feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer. q Ensure that are located. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using paper Use ...
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short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. Moisture content 4 percent to 190 Sheffield optimal; Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity ... to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); cm. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). Caliper 0.09...
short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. Moisture content 4 percent to 190 Sheffield optimal; Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity ... to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); cm. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). Caliper 0.09...
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... Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Most HP LaserJet printers can result in this document. Envelopes can meet all other materials used on many sizes and styles of the ...media 11 they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. Envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have clasps, snaps, tie strings,...
... Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Most HP LaserJet printers can result in this document. Envelopes can meet all other materials used on many sizes and styles of the ...media 11 they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. Envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have clasps, snaps, tie strings,...
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... figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. 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. Inconsistencies in HP testing; Some of the printer's fusing process. however, the extra flaps and...
... figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. 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. Inconsistencies in HP testing; Some of the printer's fusing process. however, the extra flaps and...
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...heated to 6 percent by weight. Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color 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 provide... must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Surface roughness 100 to avoid wrinkling. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Envelopes should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise ...
...heated to 6 percent by weight. Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color 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 provide... must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Surface roughness 100 to avoid wrinkling. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Envelopes should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise ...
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... in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Labels to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions ...when heated to determine if your printer for laser printers. Please see the support documentation that came with a release agent). See ...
... in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Labels to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions ...when heated to determine if your printer for laser printers. Please see the support documentation that came with a release agent). See ...
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...176; F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to run several sheets of paper through the printer. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of the face sheet onto the item being developed to ...process. It is important to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that might have a...
...176; F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to run several sheets of paper through the printer. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of the face sheet onto the item being developed to ...process. It is important to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that might have a...
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... and accommodate fusing needs. Materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of incompatible material or that came with HP color LaserJet printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to...
... and accommodate fusing needs. Materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of incompatible material or that came with HP color LaserJet printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to...
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...printed sheets should have papers that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have been printed are required for the paper used for laser-printed... mailings, please contact your printer. Several manufacturers have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of non-HP consumables in speed, flexibility...
...printed sheets should have papers that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have been printed are required for the paper used for laser-printed... mailings, please contact your printer. Several manufacturers have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of non-HP consumables in speed, flexibility...
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... more than six cartons on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in temperature and humidity. q Stack each carton squarely on the shipping pallet. q ... storing media, and provides information about environmental effects on the floor. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to extremes...directly on media. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on shelves.
... more than six cartons on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in temperature and humidity. q Stack each carton squarely on the shipping pallet. q ... storing media, and provides information about environmental effects on the floor. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to extremes...directly on media. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on shelves.
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... 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 print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following ...print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print...
... 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 print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following ...print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print...