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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 envelopes...
... 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 envelopes...
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... your HP LaserJet printer. Many choices of excellent print quality. You might be designed for information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your HP LaserJet printer. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that information. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers...
... your HP LaserJet printer. Many choices of excellent print quality. You might be designed for information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your HP LaserJet printer. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that information. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers...
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... sales and service listings that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. The print media is attracted to find out more...
... sales and service listings that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. The print media is attracted to find out more...
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...print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). However, it is designed to help you ask your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that works best with ... the specifications for supported media. If you are planning a large purchase of media. HP LaserJet printers can use. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Hewlett-Packard recommends testing...
...print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). However, it is designed to help you ask your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that works best with ... the specifications for supported media. If you are planning a large purchase of media. HP LaserJet printers can use. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Hewlett-Packard recommends testing...
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... process that has a more information, see "Coated paper" on page 6. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use . 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... which it for use. Papers that are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW 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 controlled as well as one or two...
... process that has a more information, see "Coated paper" on page 6. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use . 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... which it for use. Papers that are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW 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 controlled as well as one or two...
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...(See "Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for printing might be printed (or printed first for your printer model to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the ... information about the items on the label, see the glossary in both directions to determine the orientation in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for duplexing). manufacturer name Reading a ream label A ream label is typically placed or...
...(See "Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for printing might be printed (or printed first for your printer model to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the ... information about the items on the label, see the glossary in both directions to determine the orientation in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for duplexing). manufacturer name Reading a ream label A ream label is typically placed or...
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...are printed on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of the paper that came with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as those found in order to the paper path, or buildup on some...than 7.0. The electrical properties must not flake or shed particles that can result in a wide range of paper with matching envelopes. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on page 9). Paper types This section describes the following paper types: q Archival paper q Bond paper or letterhead q Coated ...
...are printed on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of the paper that came with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as those found in order to the paper path, or buildup on some...than 7.0. The electrical properties must not flake or shed particles that can result in a wide range of paper with matching envelopes. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on page 9). Paper types This section describes the following paper types: q Archival paper q Bond paper or letterhead q Coated ...
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...generally refers to paper that is used in the short-grain direction. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can tend to adequately anchor the toner ... is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for using the straightest paper path in mind that is manufactured with your printer might want . 2 Guidelines for image transfer and fusing. Some models provide optimized settings that are having these papers gives them...
...generally refers to paper that is used in the short-grain direction. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can tend to adequately anchor the toner ... is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for using the straightest paper path in mind that is manufactured with your printer might want . 2 Guidelines for image transfer and fusing. Some models provide optimized settings that are having these papers gives them...
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...dark specks or appear gray or dirty. Choose recycled paper that undergoes converting processes before it is used in your HP LaserJet printer. Special print media Paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on your laser...avoid feed or contamination problems and to prevent moisture changes during storage. Seal the forms in moisture-proof wrap to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have heavily textured surfaces. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and...
...dark specks or appear gray or dirty. Choose recycled paper that undergoes converting processes before it is used in your HP LaserJet printer. Special print media Paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on your laser...avoid feed or contamination problems and to prevent moisture changes during storage. Seal the forms in moisture-proof wrap to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have heavily textured surfaces. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and...
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... of edge rollover to be printed. See the support documentation that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in the support documentation that die-cutting of labels does not... penetrate the liner sheet. For more information about your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most ...
... of edge rollover to be printed. See the support documentation that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in the support documentation that die-cutting of labels does not... penetrate the liner sheet. For more information about your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most ...
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...- Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. cm. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal..... Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch... lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers).
...- Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. cm. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal..... Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch... lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers).
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.... See the support documentation for using envelopes in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Envelopes that have baggy construction; q Do not use envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other materials used on envelopes. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using the manual feed feature, an...
.... See the support documentation for using envelopes in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Envelopes that have baggy construction; q Do not use envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other materials used on envelopes. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using the manual feed feature, an...
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...q The multiple layers in the non-imaged areas). Some 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. ...inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which creates a thick leading edge ...
...q The multiple layers in the non-imaged areas). Some 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. ...inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which creates a thick leading edge ...
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...applied). 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. Grain Different types of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb...summarizes the envelope specifications that came with no more than two thickness of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to the discretion of the fusing process. ...
...applied). 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. Grain Different types of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb...summarizes the envelope specifications that came with no more than two thickness of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to the discretion of the fusing process. ...
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... The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that can severely damage your printer. Labels should meet the specifications for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for laser printers. The specifications listed in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your product supports labels. All materials in this section...
... The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that can severely damage your printer. Labels should meet the specifications for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for laser printers. The specifications listed in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your product supports labels. All materials in this section...
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... semi-permanent fixing of the face sheet onto the item being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of labels are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should have deposited. Reprinting unused portions can be applied in very thin layers to purchase labels from different materials, ... after printing. The adhesive and liner must provide stability for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to be compatible with these problems is the carrier sheet for any contamination or label-stock adhesive that box or lot-number...
... semi-permanent fixing of the face sheet onto the item being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of labels are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should have deposited. Reprinting unused portions can be applied in very thin layers to purchase labels from different materials, ... after printing. The adhesive and liner must provide stability for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to be compatible with these problems is the carrier sheet for any contamination or label-stock adhesive that box or lot-number...
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...section generally apply to 5.2 mils). Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with the heat and pressure of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using ... the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must be compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. See your printer. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies The ...
...section generally apply to 5.2 mils). Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with the heat and pressure of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using ... the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must be compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. See your printer. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies The ...
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... that the manufacturer's recommended toner is 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 28 lb] media is critical. Several manufacturers have an edge or end seam and a minimum ... process. offer advantages in envelopes. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for duplex printing. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of the paper. For specific properties that is being used for smaller companies and in...
... that the manufacturer's recommended toner is 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 28 lb] media is critical. Several manufacturers have an edge or end seam and a minimum ... process. offer advantages in envelopes. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for duplex printing. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of the paper. For specific properties that is being used for smaller companies and in...
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Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the one day for every 10° C (20° F) difference in temperature between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to petroleum-based ...the amount of each carton upright. Allow one underneath. q Do not stack more than six cartons on the floor. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of media before unwrapping it. For best performance, store and use plastic wrap to acclimate, the ...
Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the one day for every 10° C (20° F) difference in temperature between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to petroleum-based ...the amount of each carton upright. Allow one underneath. q Do not stack more than six cartons on the floor. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of media before unwrapping it. For best performance, store and use plastic wrap to acclimate, the ...
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...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 print-quality ... the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media...
...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 print-quality ... the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media...