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... shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in this document is subject to this information. ii HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
... shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in this document is subject to this information. ii HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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...-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. 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...
...-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. 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...
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... printers. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that are available to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). For specific information about print-media specifications. Chapter 1 Overview 1 Check the individual product...
... printers. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that are available to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). For specific information about print-media specifications. Chapter 1 Overview 1 Check the individual product...
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... be used. Hewlett-Packard recommends that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Subject the print media to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that falls within the specifications for the quality and performance of print media, first print ... the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. The customer assumes all responsibility for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use. If you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that its performance, ...
... be used. Hewlett-Packard recommends that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Subject the print media to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that falls within the specifications for the quality and performance of print media, first print ... the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. The customer assumes all responsibility for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use. If you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that its performance, ...
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... not be controlled as well as those of photocopier papers. If print media is used . All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use are usually called laser- However, paper manufacturers are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. Using paper "Plain paper" is...print media for one to stabilize in a new environment. or copier-grade papers. Print media needs some time to two days. 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 the sheet...
... not be controlled as well as those of photocopier papers. If print media is used . All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use are usually called laser- However, paper manufacturers are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. Using paper "Plain paper" is...print media for one to stabilize in a new environment. or copier-grade papers. Print media needs some time to two days. 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 the sheet...
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...manually adjust the output colors, see the support documentation for colored paper. The coating must meet the same specifications as the paper does. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of colors...optimal when printing on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is ...
...manually adjust the output colors, see the support documentation for colored paper. The coating must meet the same specifications as the paper does. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of colors...optimal when printing on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is ...
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... for using media 7 Heavy paper and cardstock might want . 2 Guidelines for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that feed in the short-grain direction. Using short-grain heavy paper in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Also, using a different paper type or brand. In addition...
... for using media 7 Heavy paper and cardstock might want . 2 Guidelines for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that feed in the short-grain direction. Using short-grain heavy paper in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Also, using a different paper type or brand. In addition...
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q Avoid processing preprinted forms that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Choose recycled paper that have heavily textured surfaces. Hewlett-Packard ... specks or appear gray or dirty. Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is used in media that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. Because these processes use materials that recycled paper ...
q Avoid processing preprinted forms that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Choose recycled paper that have heavily textured surfaces. Hewlett-Packard ... specks or appear gray or dirty. Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is used in media that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. Because these processes use materials that recycled paper ...
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...) and free of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. The specifications that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. For more information about your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. The paper should be of high quality and free of... printed. q Ensure that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that die-cutting of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
...) and free of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. The specifications that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. For more information about your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. The paper should be of high quality and free of... printed. q Ensure that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that die-cutting of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
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...(0.2 second for specific information. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 190 Sheffield optimal; Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). See ... to 1014 ohms - Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. Up to 28 lb)....
...(0.2 second for specific information. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 190 Sheffield optimal; Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). See ... to 1014 ohms - Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. Up to 28 lb)....
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... and should provide you use pressure for your HP LaserJet printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. q Avoid using envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that complies with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on envelopes...
... and should provide you use pressure for your HP LaserJet printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. q Avoid using envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that complies with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on envelopes...
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...059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to the discretion of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 28 lb). Packaging... apply to avoid wrinkling. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not be compatible with your printer. Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. All folds must be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. The envelope flap must ...
...059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to the discretion of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 28 lb). Packaging... apply to avoid wrinkling. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not be compatible with your printer. Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. All folds must be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. The envelope flap must ...
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.... If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW All materials in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of multiple-layer media that came with your printer for...
.... If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW All materials in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of multiple-layer media that came with your printer for...
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...peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for the label material. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). It is the printable surface on any indication that the label edges are used in very thin layers to ... external surfaces of the label before, during printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be removed after printing. Different adhesives can be made compatible with your labels after printing. Zone coating...
...peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for the label material. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). It is the printable surface on any indication that the label edges are used in very thin layers to ... external surfaces of the label before, during printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be removed after printing. Different adhesives can be made compatible with your labels after printing. Zone coating...
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... proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to 4.4 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about...
... proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to 4.4 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about...
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... (MP) tray, or tray 1. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. For specific properties that is being used for smaller companies and in-home businesses. ...lb] media is critical. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. and are specifically formulated 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 the surface of...
... (MP) tray, or tray 1. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. For specific properties that is being used for smaller companies and in-home businesses. ...lb] media is critical. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. and are specifically formulated 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 the surface of...
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...media is not in good condition. 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described 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 printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of print media to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the printing procedures that ...
...media is not in good condition. 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described 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 printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of print media to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the printing procedures that ...
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...that are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW q Envelopes that is good, re-examine your print defects by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of... checklist, try the following characteristics can severely damage the printer. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you have a printer problem. q Multipart forms. q Print media that offsets or discolors.
...that are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW q Envelopes that is good, re-examine your print defects by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of... checklist, try the following characteristics can severely damage the printer. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you have a printer problem. q Multipart forms. q Print media that offsets or discolors.
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...more information. To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that are not well-bound to negotiate the basis weight that is specified in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too dry or too moist. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. set incorrectly q Make...type or try another ream of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. q Replace the paper in the fuser. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. Do not reuse jammed paper. Cause Action(s) Paper is too light or too flimsy. tray. Paper is too stiff or ...
...more information. To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that are not well-bound to negotiate the basis weight that is specified in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too dry or too moist. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. set incorrectly q Make...type or try another ream of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. q Replace the paper in the fuser. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. Do not reuse jammed paper. Cause Action(s) Paper is too light or too flimsy. tray. Paper is too stiff or ...
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...this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the input tray to a lower setting. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is being used. In the ...printing process, the paper is incorrect, resulting in the printer q driver for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. If possible, set improperly in excessive curl. For more information about...
...this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the input tray to a lower setting. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is being used. In the ...printing process, the paper is incorrect, resulting in the printer q driver for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. If possible, set improperly in excessive curl. For more information about...