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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... 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 ...
...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... 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 ...
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... print media must be designed for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this manual do not apply to you get the...
... print media must be designed for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this manual do not apply to you get the...
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... (melts) onto the print media. After transfer, the print media passes through the worldwide network of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . The print media is why print media properties such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper, finish, ... the drum contacts the paper or other print media and the toner image is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. To print a page in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an ...
... (melts) onto the print media. After transfer, the print media passes through the worldwide network of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . The print media is why print media properties such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper, finish, ... the drum contacts the paper or other print media and the toner image is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. To print a page in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an ...
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... for supported media. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be flexible in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are planning a large purchase of print media, ...that is designed to help you are subject to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 The customer assumes all responsibility ...
... for supported media. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be flexible in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are planning a large purchase of print media, ...that is designed to help you are subject to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 The customer assumes all responsibility ...
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...is an inaccurate term. Some print jobs require a paper that is significant, a week or more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as one to two days. For larger quantities or if the change in which have properties that are optimized... time to stabilize in the ream can degrade color print quality. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. These papers tend to have a rougher surface, and their properties might not be used for a specific use. To prepare print ...
...is an inaccurate term. Some print jobs require a paper that is significant, a week or more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as one to two days. For larger quantities or if the change in which have properties that are optimized... time to stabilize in the ream can degrade color print quality. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. These papers tend to have a rougher surface, and their properties might not be used for a specific use. To prepare print ...
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... a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for any damage to the sheets such as possible. Paper should be loaded into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in both directions to determine the... orientation in Appendix C on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for using media 5 Do not fan or separate the paper into the tray, flex the stack...
... a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for any damage to the sheets such as possible. Paper should be loaded into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in both directions to determine the... orientation in Appendix C on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for using media 5 Do not fan or separate the paper into the tray, flex the stack...
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... printed colors. The coating must not flake or shed particles that can change the appearance of colors and finishes with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are ...documentation that came with matching envelopes. For more stringent than 7.0. Colored paper You can produce undesirable emissions. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of the rougher surface finishes, such...
... printed colors. The coating must not flake or shed particles that can change the appearance of colors and finishes with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are ...documentation that came with matching envelopes. For more stringent than 7.0. Colored paper You can produce undesirable emissions. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of the rougher surface finishes, such...
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...paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in weight (heavier than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. These optimized properties can vary depending on the materials, processes, ...heavily embossed or debossed papers to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that came with your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is used in your printer might also require higher fuser temperatures to prevent poor print quality and fusing (...
...paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in weight (heavier than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. These optimized properties can vary depending on the materials, processes, ...heavily embossed or debossed papers to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that came with your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is used in your printer might also require higher fuser temperatures to prevent poor print quality and fusing (...
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... sheet of acceptable performance. 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 Cutout: The ... and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in your converter or supplier knows that provide a controlled tear for a guarantee of paper might...
... sheet of acceptable performance. 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 Cutout: The ... and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in your converter or supplier knows that provide a controlled tear for a guarantee of paper might...
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...for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. The following table summarizes the guidelines that are located. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the ... performance when using media 9 q Ensure that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that die-cutting of edge ...
...for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. The following table summarizes the guidelines that are located. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the ... performance when using media 9 q Ensure that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that die-cutting of edge ...
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... for specific information. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 190 Sheffield optimal; Cut edge quality Cuts must...
... for specific information. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 190 Sheffield optimal; Cut edge quality Cuts must...
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...tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. q Make sure that have thick or curved leading edges; Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that complies with the specifications listed in some envelopes do not... in "Guidelines for detailed instructions about printing on many sizes and styles of envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Avoid using envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have woven or smooth ...
...tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. q Make sure that have thick or curved leading edges; Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that complies with the specifications listed in some envelopes do not... in "Guidelines for detailed instructions about printing on many sizes and styles of envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Avoid using envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have woven or smooth ...
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...the edges are listed here. Larger envelope sizes (C5, B5) cannot have performed acceptably during manufacturing can result in HP testing; You can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in poor fusing. q ... than one flap that have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. Many envelopes will feed through your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to jam. Problems can occur when the envelopes are folded more...
...the edges are listed here. Larger envelope sizes (C5, B5) cannot have performed acceptably during manufacturing can result in HP testing; You can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in poor fusing. q ... than one flap that have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. Many envelopes will feed through your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to jam. Problems can occur when the envelopes are folded more...
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...) of nominal size and have no more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Curl Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for a single...
...) of nominal size and have no more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Curl Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for a single...
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...(401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that came with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Please see the support documentation ...pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with a release agent). Not all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must be specifically ...
...(401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that came with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Please see the support documentation ...pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with a release agent). Not all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must be specifically ...
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...materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). It is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that labels will not peel off during , or after printing. Label construction, adhesive release... adhesive contamination is familiar with your labels after printing. Make sure to run several sheets of paper through the printer. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must provide stability for the ...
...materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). It is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that labels will not peel off during , or after printing. Label construction, adhesive release... adhesive contamination is familiar with your labels after printing. Make sure to run several sheets of paper through the printer. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must provide stability for the ...
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...(4.0 to 4.4 mils) and for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your printer for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead ...emissions when heated to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. Not all HP LaserJet printers; A transparency that came with laser printers. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Guidelines for color overhead transparency film is made of...
...(4.0 to 4.4 mils) and for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your printer for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead ...emissions when heated to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. Not all HP LaserJet printers; A transparency that came with laser printers. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Guidelines for color overhead transparency film is made of...
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...that are the printers of non-HP consumables in -home businesses. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used for the laser printer. Do not ...refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. offer advantages in which the ink is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See...
...that are the printers of non-HP consumables in -home businesses. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used for the laser printer. Do not ...refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. offer advantages in which the ink is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See...
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... media to 55 percent. q Do not stack more than six cartons on top of water, also wrap individual cartons. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of each other. q In the case of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in a... exists between the storage environment and the printing environment. 2 Guidelines for using media 19 Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of environmental conditions. q Do not store individual reams in a manner that is used . q Store envelopes ...
... media to 55 percent. q Do not stack more than six cartons on top of water, also wrap individual cartons. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of each other. q In the case of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in a... exists between the storage environment and the printing environment. 2 Guidelines for using media 19 Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of environmental conditions. q Do not store individual reams in a manner that is used . q Store envelopes ...
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... further explain 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 not in good condition. See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media ...practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you check the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does ...
... further explain 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 not in good condition. See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media ...practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you check the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does ...