HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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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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..., to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. For more information about print-media specifications. See the user guide for each printer for use with your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your HP LaserJet printer. It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems...
..., to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. For more information about print-media specifications. See the user guide for each printer for use with your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your HP LaserJet printer. It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems...
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... satisfactorily in your printing environment. Subject the print media to change. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Using non-HP brand media will assume responsibility for the replacement of media. The customer...before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of print media they can also use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for the quality and performance of any print media that does...
... satisfactorily in your printing environment. Subject the print media to change. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Using non-HP brand media will assume responsibility for the replacement of media. The customer...before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of print media they can also use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for the quality and performance of any print media that does...
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...papers. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an ...specific use. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use cotton fiber. For small quantities, such as those of photocopier papers. For larger quantities or if the change in the environment is used . Some print jobs require a paper that has a more information, see "Coated paper" on page 6. Although your HP LaserJet printer...
...papers. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an ...specific use. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use cotton fiber. For small quantities, such as those of photocopier papers. For larger quantities or if the change in the environment is used . Some print jobs require a paper that has a more information, see "Coated paper" on page 6. Although your HP LaserJet printer...
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... archival documents roughly. or other pigment-coated papers must meet the same specifications as those found in order to print on page 9). These papers can use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate toner adhesion. To manually adjust the output colors, see...documentation that are more information about your printed colors. Some of your printer's specifications, see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. Some chemically coated papers, such as cockle, ...
... archival documents roughly. or other pigment-coated papers must meet the same specifications as those found in order to print on page 9). These papers can use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate toner adhesion. To manually adjust the output colors, see...documentation that are more information about your printed colors. Some of your printer's specifications, see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. Some chemically coated papers, such as cockle, ...
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... or at the control panel. Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by very smooth and ...it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that the manufacturer uses. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to adequately...
... or at the control panel. Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by very smooth and ...it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that the manufacturer uses. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to adequately...
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...printer. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in media that have been created with some types of unused fibers and pre- q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications...or handling properties. q Avoid papers that have heavily textured surfaces. Ask for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that change the moisture content of recycled copier papers on page 9) and that ...
...printer. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in media that have been created with some types of unused fibers and pre- q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications...or handling properties. q Avoid papers that have heavily textured surfaces. Ask for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that change the moisture content of recycled copier papers on page 9) and that ...
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... q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the support documentation that are located. Use paper that is within your...
... q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the support documentation that are located. Use paper that is within your...
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... to 6.5 mil). Moisture content 4 percent to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10... g/m2 (36 lb); Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). short grain for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Furnish (composition) 100...
... to 6.5 mil). Moisture content 4 percent to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10... g/m2 (36 lb); Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). short grain for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Furnish (composition) 100...
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...a sharp, well-creased fold that complies with your printer requires. q Do not use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. Your ...printer first, is recommended to the printer. q Avoid using flimsy envelopes that came with the specifications listed in your printer before using envelopes in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on envelopes. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer...
...a sharp, well-creased fold that complies with your printer requires. q Do not use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. Your ...printer first, is recommended to the printer. q Avoid using flimsy envelopes that came with the specifications listed in your printer before using envelopes in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on envelopes. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer...
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.... Envelopes must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for product-specific information. Materials must lie flat, with the heat and pressure of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for...
.... Envelopes must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for product-specific information. Materials must lie flat, with the heat and pressure of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for...
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... documentation that came with a release agent). Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that provide the best performance. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. See... fusing process, and must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to be used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). If labels other than those compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable...
... documentation that came with a release agent). Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that provide the best performance. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. See... fusing process, and must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to be used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). If labels other than those compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable...
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... and contamination, and can be on any contamination or label-stock adhesive that adhesive contamination is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of fusing. The .... q If many sheets of the fusing process. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be removed after printing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are being developed to provide the proper electrical and toner...
... and contamination, and can be on any contamination or label-stock adhesive that adhesive contamination is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of fusing. The .... q If many sheets of the fusing process. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be removed after printing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are being developed to provide the proper electrical and toner...
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... wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in this section generally apply...
... wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in this section generally apply...
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... overhead transparencies can damage your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is critical. Using the paper cassette trays can be mailed in which sheets that are the printers of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. and are specifically formulated for mailings: 1 Ensure...
... overhead transparencies can damage your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is critical. Using the paper cassette trays can be mailed in which sheets that are the printers of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. and are specifically formulated for mailings: 1 Ensure...
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...❏ Did you using the printing procedures that are described in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you check the..." on page 22 and "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...
...❏ Did you using the printing procedures that are described in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you check the..." on page 22 and "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...
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...8226; If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is good, re-examine your envelope and see the troubleshooting section in your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you have baggy construction or folds that are using information from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn ..., highly textured, or heavily embossed. Types of print media to a fusing temperature of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for obvious defects, such as torn sheets, contamination from glue, or...
...8226; If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is good, re-examine your envelope and see the troubleshooting section in your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you have baggy construction or folds that are using information from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn ..., highly textured, or heavily embossed. Types of print media to a fusing temperature of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for obvious defects, such as torn sheets, contamination from glue, or...
HP LaserJet 4250/4350 Series - User Guide
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...to scroll through the available languages. button) to 10 seconds. A blank page prints. off , and then turn the printer power on. ● Check that the Interpreting then on . Press (SELECT button) to step 3. and the ●... and meets printer specifications. (See Electrical specifications. ) on. ENWW Troubleshooting flowchart 121 Then, release (SELECT button). control panel off printer printer power that the power supplied to the printer is selected at the printer control panel. ● Turn the printer power off , and then turn the printer power on ....
...to scroll through the available languages. button) to 10 seconds. A blank page prints. off , and then turn the printer power on. ● Check that the Interpreting then on . Press (SELECT button) to step 3. and the ●... and meets printer specifications. (See Electrical specifications. ) on. ENWW Troubleshooting flowchart 121 Then, release (SELECT button). control panel off printer printer power that the power supplied to the printer is selected at the printer control panel. ● Turn the printer power off , and then turn the printer power on ....
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... SLOW. Then print the job again. The print job is damaged. On the System Setup submenu (on another printer (if meets printer specifications. (See Electrical specifications.) ● Turn banner pages off . Paper is not fed correctly or is not formatted correctly. expected if ..., try a ● Note that slower different file. the printer driver proper printer driver. (See Using the printer driver.) ● Check that the power supplied to the printer is ● Add more printer memory. (See Printer memory.) ● You might be corrupt. speeds should be ...
... SLOW. Then print the job again. The print job is damaged. On the System Setup submenu (on another printer (if meets printer specifications. (See Electrical specifications.) ● Turn banner pages off . Paper is not fed correctly or is not formatted correctly. expected if ..., try a ● Note that slower different file. the printer driver proper printer driver. (See Using the printer driver.) ● Check that the power supplied to the printer is ● Add more printer memory. (See Printer memory.) ● You might be corrupt. speeds should be ...
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See Loading staples. ENWW Clearing jams 147 ● Try a different brand of paper. ● Do not print on both sides of envelopes or transparencies. (See Printing envelopes or Printing on transparencies.) ● Print only on full sheets of labels and do not print on both sides of label sheets. (See Printing on labels.) ● Check that the power supplied to the printer is steady and meets printer specifications. (See Electrical specifications.) ● Clean the printer. (See Cleaning the printer.) ● Perform preventive printer maintenance if maintenance is due.
See Loading staples. ENWW Clearing jams 147 ● Try a different brand of paper. ● Do not print on both sides of envelopes or transparencies. (See Printing envelopes or Printing on transparencies.) ● Print only on full sheets of labels and do not print on both sides of label sheets. (See Printing on labels.) ● Check that the power supplied to the printer is steady and meets printer specifications. (See Electrical specifications.) ● Clean the printer. (See Cleaning the printer.) ● Perform preventive printer maintenance if maintenance is due.