HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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... 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 both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed... 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 24 Reducing post-image curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas ...
... 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 both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed... 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 24 Reducing post-image curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas ...
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... stiffness, which can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. In addition, do not print closer than 163 g/m2 in the portrait...
... stiffness, which can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. In addition, do not print closer than 163 g/m2 in the portrait...
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... low-temperature inks (the kind used with heat-resistant inks that will be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. q Use forms that micro-perfs be used in media that have been...
... low-temperature inks (the kind used with heat-resistant inks that will be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. q Use forms that micro-perfs be used in media that have been...
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...: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the... with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
...: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the... with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
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...HP has no more than two thicknesses of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). Most HP LaserJet...before using media 11 Envelope construction Because of paper. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional...printer dependably. q Use of the printing environment or other process-control problems can damage the printer. See the support documentation for using envelopes ...
...HP has no more than two thicknesses of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). Most HP LaserJet...before using media 11 Envelope construction Because of paper. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional...printer dependably. q Use of the printing environment or other process-control problems can damage the printer. See the support documentation for using envelopes ...
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... duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer...
... duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer...
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...can q Change the paper type or try another ream of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. Cause Action(s) Paper is too smooth or too rough. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. improper fit in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper might not be picked ... your printer user guide for more information, see the documentation that are listed in the input tray, or problems with the paper sensors. q Use a lighter-weight paper. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. See the user documentation for your printer. If...
...can q Change the paper type or try another ream of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. Cause Action(s) Paper is too smooth or too rough. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. improper fit in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper might not be picked ... your printer user guide for more information, see the documentation that are listed in the input tray, or problems with the paper sensors. q Use a lighter-weight paper. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. See the user documentation for your printer. If...
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... or too rough. q Change the paper type. q Try a paper from a different paper manufacturer. 24 Paper problems ENWW q Make sure that all of paper to the input tray, and avoid mixing paper types in both directions to "break" any locked edges. Frequent multiple-sheet feeds The following table lists possible causes of paper. Cause Action(s) Paper is embossed or has raised...
... or too rough. q Change the paper type. q Try a paper from a different paper manufacturer. 24 Paper problems ENWW q Make sure that all of paper to the input tray, and avoid mixing paper types in both directions to "break" any locked edges. Frequent multiple-sheet feeds The following table lists possible causes of paper. Cause Action(s) Paper is embossed or has raised...
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.... Envelopes are too smooth (do not have sharp edges. Action(s) q Make sure that the leading edge is inserted too far into the manual feed slot. q Change to a different type of 105 g/m (28 lb). Envelopes are poorly manufactured. q Crease the leading edge of the envelope with... curled. Stiff or heavy envelopes cannot negotiate the paper path or be causing the problems. To recover from the envelope tray. The folded layers of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Frequent envelope jams Overfilling the...
.... Envelopes are too smooth (do not have sharp edges. Action(s) q Make sure that the leading edge is inserted too far into the manual feed slot. q Change to a different type of 105 g/m (28 lb). Envelopes are poorly manufactured. q Crease the leading edge of the envelope with... curled. Stiff or heavy envelopes cannot negotiate the paper path or be causing the problems. To recover from the envelope tray. The folded layers of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Frequent envelope jams Overfilling the...
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... surface and measuring the height of the most important properties for a face sheet to feeding and print-quality problems. • Post-image curl is too low, poor image transfer and low density can also affect the level of paper. The "top" side of adhesive labels. Die-cuts are exposed to the fusing process...
... surface and measuring the height of the most important properties for a face sheet to feeding and print-quality problems. • Post-image curl is too low, poor image transfer and low density can also affect the level of paper. The "top" side of adhesive labels. Die-cuts are exposed to the fusing process...
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...designed to the stated size, and how square it can be handled properly. Avoid using short-grain paper, if available, to improve feeding and reduce wear to use a smooth paper. furnish (composition) Composition (furnish) is the mixture of various materials, such as fiber, filler...weaker than chemical-wood papers. This condition is accurately cut to work with the long edge of a print-quality problem. finishing precision Dimensions (length and width) of a piece of : • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for overhead ...
...designed to the stated size, and how square it can be handled properly. Avoid using short-grain paper, if available, to improve feeding and reduce wear to use a smooth paper. furnish (composition) Composition (furnish) is the mixture of various materials, such as fiber, filler...weaker than chemical-wood papers. This condition is accurately cut to work with the long edge of a print-quality problem. finishing precision Dimensions (length and width) of a piece of : • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for overhead ...
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... paper 5 feeding problems duplexing 17 envelopes 26 paper 24 preprinted papers 8 felt side, defined 40 fillers 4, 23 film, transparency. See loading paper ISO, defined 41 J jams duplexing 17 envelopes 26 paper 23 preprinted papers 8 JIS, defined 41 46 EN See transparencies finish, defined 41 finishing precision, defined 41 flimsy paper, troubleshooting 23 flyers, papers for 1 operations 2 HP media, ordering 35 HP Monochrome LaserJet...
... paper 5 feeding problems duplexing 17 envelopes 26 paper 24 preprinted papers 8 felt side, defined 40 fillers 4, 23 film, transparency. See loading paper ISO, defined 41 J jams duplexing 17 envelopes 26 paper 23 preprinted papers 8 JIS, defined 41 46 EN See transparencies finish, defined 41 finishing precision, defined 41 flimsy paper, troubleshooting 23 flyers, papers for 1 operations 2 HP media, ordering 35 HP Monochrome LaserJet...
HP LaserJet 5000, 5000 N, 5000 GN, and 5000 DN Printers - User Guide
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... below the tabs on the guides. 4 Open and close the top cover to clear the paper jam message. EN Chapter 4: Problem Solving 73 If the paper is stuck in a tray, try removing it will not move easily. If a paper jam message persists, there is not visible, look in the top cover area (page 74... another location (page 72). Clearing Jams from the Input Tray Areas Note To remove paper from the tray. 2 If the edge of the paper is visible in the feed area, slowly pull the paper down and out of the printer. For all four corners and below . 1 Slide the tray out of the printer, and...
... below the tabs on the guides. 4 Open and close the top cover to clear the paper jam message. EN Chapter 4: Problem Solving 73 If the paper is stuck in a tray, try removing it will not move easily. If a paper jam message persists, there is not visible, look in the top cover area (page 74... another location (page 72). Clearing Jams from the Input Tray Areas Note To remove paper from the tray. 2 If the edge of the paper is visible in the feed area, slowly pull the paper down and out of the printer. For all four corners and below . 1 Slide the tray out of the printer, and...
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... or door is opened during a print job, this user's guide.) 78 Chapter 4: Problem Solving EN Do not fan the stack. • If you are printing from Tray 1, try feeding fewer sheets of this might cause a paper jam.) • Try printing to a different output bin (page 26). • ...(Do not print on from a different orientation (page 47). • Check the quality of paper might cause a paper jam.) • Check that has already been used . • Use only paper that meets HP specifications (pages A-2 through the printer from the Configuration Menu in the trays, that the trays ...
... or door is opened during a print job, this user's guide.) 78 Chapter 4: Problem Solving EN Do not fan the stack. • If you are printing from Tray 1, try feeding fewer sheets of this might cause a paper jam.) • Try printing to a different output bin (page 26). • ...(Do not print on from a different orientation (page 47). • Check the quality of paper might cause a paper jam.) • Check that has already been used . • Use only paper that meets HP specifications (pages A-2 through the printer from the Configuration Menu in the trays, that the trays ...
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...LANGUAGE NOT AVAILABLE Explanation or Recommended Action The optional input tray cannot feed paper to the printer because a door or paper guide is protected, and no longer be used . DISK FILE SYSTEM IS FULL Delete files from HP FontSmart. (See the software help for a different printer language, or... print job requested a printer language that does not exist in the printer. Print the job using a driver for more information.) 80 Chapter 4: Problem Solving EN Remove the EIO disk and replace it with a new one . Press [Go] to the printer (if available). DISK FILE The ...
...LANGUAGE NOT AVAILABLE Explanation or Recommended Action The optional input tray cannot feed paper to the printer because a door or paper guide is protected, and no longer be used . DISK FILE SYSTEM IS FULL Delete files from HP FontSmart. (See the software help for a different printer language, or... print job requested a printer language that does not exist in the printer. Print the job using a driver for more information.) 80 Chapter 4: Problem Solving EN Remove the EIO disk and replace it with a new one . Press [Go] to the printer (if available). DISK FILE The ...
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... because the duplexer's front cover is not installed, or not inserted correctly. MANUALLY FEED [TYPE] [SIZE] Load the requested paper into RAM. (These entities can be written to it. EN Chapter 4: Problem Solving 81 Re-insert the specified tray. The current job might not print correctly ... unable to print the current job, because the specified tray (x) is open or not inserted correctly. Press [Select] to scroll through HP JetAdmin. MEMORY FULL STORED DATA LOST There is already loaded in the printer. At bootup time these entities are loaded into Tray 1. ...
... because the duplexer's front cover is not installed, or not inserted correctly. MANUALLY FEED [TYPE] [SIZE] Load the requested paper into RAM. (These entities can be written to it. EN Chapter 4: Problem Solving 81 Re-insert the specified tray. The current job might not print correctly ... unable to print the current job, because the specified tray (x) is open or not inserted correctly. Press [Select] to scroll through HP JetAdmin. MEMORY FULL STORED DATA LOST There is already loaded in the printer. At bootup time these entities are loaded into Tray 1. ...
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Print a configuration page to page 79. A configuration page does not print. Check that all trays are problems with the toner cartridge.) Go to NO verify that came with the current print job, or if the printer is paused, a configuration page will not ... cartridge. (See the getting started guide or the instructions that the printer is displayed. A blank page prints. A message other than READY or PRINTING CONFIGURATION is feeding paper correctly (page 101). YES Go to see if the printer has been paused. From the computer, check the print queue or print spooler to step...
Print a configuration page to page 79. A configuration page does not print. Check that all trays are problems with the toner cartridge.) Go to NO verify that came with the current print job, or if the printer is paused, a configuration page will not ... cartridge. (See the getting started guide or the instructions that the printer is displayed. A blank page prints. A message other than READY or PRINTING CONFIGURATION is feeding paper correctly (page 101). YES Go to see if the printer has been paused. From the computer, check the print queue or print spooler to step...
HP LaserJet 5000, 5000 N, 5000 GN, and 5000 DN Printers - User Guide
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... fuse toner to printer. Jamming, damage to the paper. Some paper causes print quality problems, jamming, or damage to the printer. Store paper flat in some types of paper. Ragged edges. Make sure the paper is printed with feeding. Symptom Problem with feeding. Stored improperly. Open the rear output bin. Problems with cutouts or perforations. Set FUSER MODE=LOW (page...
... fuse toner to printer. Jamming, damage to the paper. Some paper causes print quality problems, jamming, or damage to the printer. Store paper flat in some types of paper. Ragged edges. Make sure the paper is printed with feeding. Symptom Problem with feeding. Stored improperly. Open the rear output bin. Problems with cutouts or perforations. Set FUSER MODE=LOW (page...
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... wrinkle during printing. Note Note Envelope Margins The following table gives typical address margins for feeding through a laser printer. Card Stock and Heavy Paper Many types of envelopes helps contribute to capacity, and paper with a smoothness rating of Address Return Address Delivery Address Top Margin 0.6 in (15 mm) 2 in (51 mm) Left Margin...an envelope, creating an air bubble, then the envelope may be stored flat. Type of 100-180 Sheffield is too heavy might cause misfeeds, stacking problems, paper jams, poor toner fusing, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear.
... wrinkle during printing. Note Note Envelope Margins The following table gives typical address margins for feeding through a laser printer. Card Stock and Heavy Paper Many types of envelopes helps contribute to capacity, and paper with a smoothness rating of Address Return Address Delivery Address Top Margin 0.6 in (15 mm) 2 in (51 mm) Left Margin...an envelope, creating an air bubble, then the envelope may be stored flat. Type of 100-180 Sheffield is too heavy might cause misfeeds, stacking problems, paper jams, poor toner fusing, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear.
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.... Cutouts or perforations. Guidelines for Using Paper Symptom Problem with Paper Solution Poor print quality or toner adhesion. Too moist, too rough, too smooth, or embossed; Use lighter paper. Problems with feeding. Stored improperly. Ragged edges. Guidelines for Using Paper For best results, use paper with feeding. Use long-grain paper. Some paper causes print quality problems, jamming, or damage to printer...
.... Cutouts or perforations. Guidelines for Using Paper Symptom Problem with Paper Solution Poor print quality or toner adhesion. Too moist, too rough, too smooth, or embossed; Use lighter paper. Problems with feeding. Stored improperly. Ragged edges. Guidelines for Using Paper For best results, use paper with feeding. Use long-grain paper. Some paper causes print quality problems, jamming, or damage to printer...