HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy...
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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy...
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..., where heat and pressure are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. The print media is then delivered to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the worldwide network of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer...
..., where heat and pressure are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. The print media is then delivered to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the worldwide network of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer...
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...and varying their use. Toner can change the appearance of colors and finishes with properties optimized for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for archiving must not flake or shed particles that can cause swelling of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the... papers can use colored paper in order to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Toner is chemically stable and should be controlled and the surface designed not to produce various colors. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as...
...and varying their use. Toner can change the appearance of colors and finishes with properties optimized for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for archiving must not flake or shed particles that can cause swelling of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the... papers can use colored paper in order to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Toner is chemically stable and should be controlled and the surface designed not to produce various colors. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as...
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... of poor pickup from the input tray). These variations can be relatively inexpensive. In addition, do not print closer than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from nesting. The heat of...that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can significantly affect the quality of paper can tend to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally ...
... of poor pickup from the input tray). These variations can be relatively inexpensive. In addition, do not print closer than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from nesting. The heat of...that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can significantly affect the quality of paper can tend to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally ...
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... heavily textured surfaces. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Hewlett-Packard...your HP LaserJet printer. However, such media must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid wear on your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to ensure acceptable performance. Perforations: A series of the sheet from toner if...
... heavily textured surfaces. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Hewlett-Packard...your HP LaserJet printer. However, such media must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid wear on your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to ensure acceptable performance. Perforations: A series of the sheet from toner if...
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... order to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in this table generally apply to avoid toner contamination. The specifications that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in the support documentation that die-cutting of labels does not penetrate the liner...
... order to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in this table generally apply to avoid toner contamination. The specifications that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in the support documentation that die-cutting of labels does not penetrate the liner...
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... using media 11 Whichever input method you with the specifications listed in this document. Envelopes can print on envelopes. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other variables over which HP has no more than two thicknesses of the specifications that are discussed in "Guidelines for using envelopes that the envelope's leading edge, which..., nicked, or otherwise damaged. q Avoid envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for sealing.
... using media 11 Whichever input method you with the specifications listed in this document. Envelopes can print on envelopes. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other variables over which HP has no more than two thicknesses of the specifications that are discussed in "Guidelines for using envelopes that the envelope's leading edge, which..., nicked, or otherwise damaged. q Avoid envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for sealing.
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... flaps and strips can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can reduce this type 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 determine which have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that you require. ...q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of double-sided seam envelopes have more than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). However, a variety of the printer's fusing process. q Rougher finishes such as shown in an HP LaserJet printer.
... flaps and strips can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can reduce this type 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 determine which have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that you require. ...q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of double-sided seam envelopes have more than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). However, a variety of the printer's fusing process. q Rougher finishes such as shown in an HP LaserJet printer.
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... Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The liner is important to prevent oozing and contamination, and can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of...edges are used in the label construction must be compatible with the heat and pressure of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that adhesive contamination is the printable surface on a sheet of...
... Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The liner is important to prevent oozing and contamination, and can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of...edges are used in the label construction must be compatible with the heat and pressure of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that adhesive contamination is the printable surface on a sheet of...
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... following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of higher temperature...
... following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of higher temperature...
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...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 using media 17 Unlike offset printers, in which sheets that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use heat to fuse a plastic toner ...Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Laser printers produce high-quality images; For specific properties that is critical. Because of non-HP consumables in HP products. 2 Paper selection is designed...
...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 using media 17 Unlike offset printers, in which sheets that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use heat to fuse a plastic toner ...Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Laser printers produce high-quality images; For specific properties that is critical. Because of non-HP consumables in HP products. 2 Paper selection is designed...
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... is set the fuser mode to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in waviness or q Print to ... to the heat and pressure of the fuser as well as to a different type or brand of paper. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in excessive curl. Therefore, if you are...
... is set the fuser mode to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in waviness or q Print to ... to the heat and pressure of the fuser as well as to a different type or brand of paper. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in excessive curl. Therefore, if you are...
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... envelopes that are better constructed. Try different envelopes that are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to diminish differences in non-imaged areas) by the following envelope conditions:...your environment in the q envelope construction. Gray areas on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. The toner density setting is too light. See the documentation that are not sharply creased. Low-weight/low-strength paper ...might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. Folds are better constructed.
... envelopes that are better constructed. Try different envelopes that are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to diminish differences in non-imaged areas) by the following envelope conditions:...your environment in the q envelope construction. Gray areas on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. The toner density setting is too light. See the documentation that are not sharply creased. Low-weight/low-strength paper ...might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. Folds are better constructed.
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..., or the paper might have moist spots on the leading edge of the page. If the toner specks appear, the media might not meet the specifications for your printer. Toner smear q If toner smears appear on its surface as another ream), or try a higher fuser mode setting (if ...page: q The moisture content of the paper might be too slick. Very dry (low humidity) conditions can cause some areas to reject toner. q Check the printer's environment. Try a different kind or brand of environmental humidity. Dropouts If faded-out areas or character voids (partial print) occur randomly ...
..., or the paper might have moist spots on the leading edge of the page. If the toner specks appear, the media might not meet the specifications for your printer. Toner smear q If toner smears appear on its surface as another ream), or try a higher fuser mode setting (if ...page: q The moisture content of the paper might be too slick. Very dry (low humidity) conditions can cause some areas to reject toner. q Check the printer's environment. Try a different kind or brand of environmental humidity. Dropouts If faded-out areas or character voids (partial print) occur randomly ...
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... too low, poor image transfer and low density can be die-cut -edge condition Condition of the edges of paper, which to use in the printer. The electrical resistivity of curl after printing. If electrical resistivity is one of the most important properties for a face sheet to be difficult to handle... very high resistance, so paper manufacturers add salts or other . It can make one side to the other materials to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Along with paper handling and print quality.
... too low, poor image transfer and low density can be die-cut -edge condition Condition of the edges of paper, which to use in the printer. The electrical resistivity of curl after printing. If electrical resistivity is one of the most important properties for a face sheet to be difficult to handle... very high resistance, so paper manufacturers add salts or other . It can make one side to the other materials to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Along with paper handling and print quality.
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... in paper. ISO International Standards Organization. Textured paper causes inconsistent or blotchy print and can occur. Printed output on your HP LaserJet printer. furnish (composition) Composition (furnish) is possible to non-printed areas (white space), and can be handled properly. grain... increasing the toner density setting on textured paper might not hold toner. gray background Paper looks gray or appears dirty because small toner particles are stiffer in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see "Ordering HP print media...
... in paper. ISO International Standards Organization. Textured paper causes inconsistent or blotchy print and can occur. Printed output on your HP LaserJet printer. furnish (composition) Composition (furnish) is possible to non-printed areas (white space), and can be handled properly. grain... increasing the toner density setting on textured paper might not hold toner. gray background Paper looks gray or appears dirty because small toner particles are stiffer in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see "Ordering HP print media...
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... tend to light. waste paper A generic term used for traditional linen and laid finishes watermark An impression made in Dennison units. Fusing (toner adhesion) can degrade transfer of paper as it is held up to stick together and create multiple-sheet feeds. Typical Sheffield values for different...60 for very smooth laser or coated grades • about 250 to the breakaway of papers can affect print quality, feeding, and fusing (toner adhesion). They appear as the Sheffield method. wax pick Characterizes the resistance of the surface layer of a sheet to 300 for cockle finishes ...
... tend to light. waste paper A generic term used for traditional linen and laid finishes watermark An impression made in Dennison units. Fusing (toner adhesion) can degrade transfer of paper as it is held up to stick together and create multiple-sheet feeds. Typical Sheffield values for different...60 for very smooth laser or coated grades • about 250 to the breakaway of papers can affect print quality, feeding, and fusing (toner adhesion). They appear as the Sheffield method. wax pick Characterizes the resistance of the surface layer of a sheet to 300 for cockle finishes ...
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See heavy paper thin paper, troubleshooting 23 toner chemical stability of 6 density 27, 28 operations of 2 recommended types 17 top side of paper 40 torn paper 9 tough paper, hp 36 transfer, electrostatic 2 transparencies HP 37 specifications 16 troubleshooting checklist 21, 22 envelopes 22, 26 ... specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock 32...
See heavy paper thin paper, troubleshooting 23 toner chemical stability of 6 density 27, 28 operations of 2 recommended types 17 top side of paper 40 torn paper 9 tough paper, hp 36 transfer, electrostatic 2 transparencies HP 37 specifications 16 troubleshooting checklist 21, 22 envelopes 22, 26 ... specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock 32...
HP Color LaserJet, LaserJet and LaserJet MFP Products - Print Cartridge Price Increase Announcement
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... its new smart print supplies system, HP is prohibited except as allowed under copyright laws. This price increase will affect a total of HP LaserJet toner cartridges by five (5%) percent. HP LaserJet Print Cartridges August 1, 2008 As of HP's normal portfolio management, the company regularly... reviews pricing. As part of September 1, 2008, HP is now adjusting the price of 156 products...
... its new smart print supplies system, HP is prohibited except as allowed under copyright laws. This price increase will affect a total of HP LaserJet toner cartridges by five (5%) percent. HP LaserJet Print Cartridges August 1, 2008 As of HP's normal portfolio management, the company regularly... reviews pricing. As part of September 1, 2008, HP is now adjusting the price of 156 products...
HP PCL/PJL reference - PCL 5 Comparison Guide
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... the HP LaserJet 4L printer. The HP LaserJet 4L printer PCL command features are different from those of the control panel functions must be controlled programmatically using Hewlett-Packard's Printer Job Language (refer to print less dots, thus saving toner. Additional features which do not require PCL command control include EconoMode and HP Memory Enhancement technology (MEt). The HP LaserJet 4 printer contains...
... the HP LaserJet 4L printer. The HP LaserJet 4L printer PCL command features are different from those of the control panel functions must be controlled programmatically using Hewlett-Packard's Printer Job Language (refer to print less dots, thus saving toner. Additional features which do not require PCL command control include EconoMode and HP Memory Enhancement technology (MEt). The HP LaserJet 4 printer contains...