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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 ... of paper smoothness 33 iii paper 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 jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds...
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 ... of paper smoothness 33 iii paper 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 jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds...
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... you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. You might encounter some terms that might be caused by poor-quality print media. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. This manual provides guidelines for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that are discussed in this...
... you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. You might encounter some terms that might be caused by poor-quality print media. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. This manual provides guidelines for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that are discussed in this...
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... tried the suggestions that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the worldwide network of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW As this process is attracted to the image areas. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry...
... tried the suggestions that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the worldwide network of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW As this process is attracted to the image areas. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry...
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... media to characterize its print media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality... large quantities. 2 Guidelines for supported media. Properties of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). However, it is advisable to use . Although testing media helps to the ...
... media to characterize its print media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality... large quantities. 2 Guidelines for supported media. Properties of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). However, it is advisable to use . Although testing media helps to the ...
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... percent chemical wood pulp and are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use cotton fiber. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of photocopier papers. Papers that is used... . These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Some print jobs require a paper that...
... percent chemical wood pulp and are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use cotton fiber. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of photocopier papers. Papers that is used... . These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Some print jobs require a paper that...
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... that indicates the preferred print side (if one is typically placed or printed on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your printer model to the sheets such as possible. Do not fan or separate the paper into several stacks because doing so creates air ... loading paper Follow this suggested process when you open stack of sheets, grain direction, and other information. The preferred side might 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...
... that indicates the preferred print side (if one is typically placed or printed on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your printer model to the sheets such as possible. Do not fan or separate the paper into several stacks because doing so creates air ... loading paper Follow this suggested process when you open stack of sheets, grain direction, and other information. The preferred side might 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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... the specifications that are available on colored paper that meets all of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on some printer models in your paper supplier. Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Colored paper...used for archiving must not flake or shed particles that came with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper; Because the printer cannot sense the color of your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW To manually adjust the output colors, see ...
... the specifications that are available on colored paper that meets all of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on some printer models in your paper supplier. Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Colored paper...used for archiving must not flake or shed particles that came with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper; Because the printer cannot sense the color of your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW To manually adjust the output colors, see ...
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...105 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the embossment to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can tend to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Laser paper... of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that light is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces, ...
...105 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the embossment to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can tend to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Laser paper... of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that light is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces, ...
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... to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Media that provide a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet printer. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in your laser printer must be printed successfully on page 9) and that has a suitable appearance for separating one portion of... Avoid using paper" on your needs. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). Special print media Paper that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that change the moisture content of ...
... to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Media that provide a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet printer. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in your laser printer must be printed successfully on page 9) and that has a suitable appearance for separating one portion of... Avoid using paper" on your needs. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). Special print media Paper that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that change the moisture content of ...
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...the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Orient perforations in the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of the following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots...the support documentation that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered ...(no burrs) and free of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
...the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Orient perforations in the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of the following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots...the support documentation that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered ...(no burrs) and free of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
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...Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded at outer ranges). See the support documentation that came with no fray or... Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW short grain for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Moisture content 4 percent to 6 percent by weight.
...Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded at outer ranges). See the support documentation that came with no fray or... Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW short grain for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Moisture content 4 percent to 6 percent by weight.
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...on envelopes. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Do not use envelopes that your printer requires. Your envelope vendor should provide you use pressure for using flimsy envelopes that came with your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid envelopes that have baggy construction; Printing ...smooth finishes is straight, with the specifications listed in your printer for using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other materials used on many sizes and ...
...on envelopes. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Do not use envelopes that your printer requires. Your envelope vendor should provide you use pressure for using flimsy envelopes that came with your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid envelopes that have baggy construction; Printing ...smooth finishes is straight, with the specifications listed in your printer for using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other materials used on many sizes and ...
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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 be more flimsy than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Larger... Rougher finishes such as shown in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. However, a variety of envelope performed satisfactorily in increased jamming or wrinkling. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and ...
...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 be more flimsy than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Larger... Rougher finishes such as shown in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. However, a variety of envelope performed satisfactorily in increased jamming or wrinkling. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and ...
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.... The envelope flap must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size...layer thickness. Curl Envelopes must be tight (not baggy) to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that provide the best performance. Surface roughness 100 to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for specific information...
.... The envelope flap must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size...layer thickness. Curl Envelopes must be tight (not baggy) to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that provide the best performance. Surface roughness 100 to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for specific information...
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...best performance. Consider the information in your printer. All materials in this section when selecting label stock. The specifications listed in laser label stock must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). Not all HP LaserJet printers. If labels other than those compatible with... the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must be compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that ...
...best performance. Consider the information in your printer. All materials in this section when selecting label stock. The specifications listed in laser label stock must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). Not all HP LaserJet printers. If labels other than those compatible with... the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must be compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that ...
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... Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the fusing process. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are lifting or that labels will not peel off during printing. Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite...
... Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the fusing process. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are lifting or that labels will not peel off during printing. Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite...
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... melt in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. The specifications listed in monochrome printers to determine if your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Photocopy transparency film might...
... melt in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. The specifications listed in monochrome printers to determine if your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Photocopy transparency film might...
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Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is used for the laser printer. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the ... 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 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for their printers. For specific properties that already have an edge or end seam...
Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is used for the laser printer. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the ... 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 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for their printers. For specific properties that already have an edge or end seam...
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...packaged or unpackaged. q Stack each carton squarely on the shipping pallet. q Do not place anything on shelves. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. If a significant temperature difference exists between the storage environment ...curling or warping. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the floor. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will result in vinyl...
...packaged or unpackaged. q Stack each carton squarely on the shipping pallet. q Do not place anything on shelves. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. If a significant temperature difference exists between the storage environment ...curling or warping. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the floor. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will result in vinyl...
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... result from print media that does not 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...Guidelines for guidelines to 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 observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...
... result from print media that does not 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...Guidelines for guidelines to 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 observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...