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...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 mailings 17 Shipping and storing print... Reducing post-image curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks...
...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 mailings 17 Shipping and storing print... Reducing post-image curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks...
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... and long-term reliability, the print media must be designed for information about print-media specifications. Many choices of high-quality print media are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to paper that...
... and long-term reliability, the print media must be designed for information about print-media specifications. Many choices of high-quality print media are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to paper that...
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...and vendor can provide you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . You can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of the four toner colors. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is electrostatically transferred onto the ..., call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the image areas. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To summarize, to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the fuser, where heat and pressure are ...
...and vendor can provide you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . You can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of the four toner colors. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is electrostatically transferred onto the ..., call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the image areas. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To summarize, to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the fuser, where heat and pressure are ...
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... to help you select media that is advisable to work with your printing environment. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to change. Although testing media helps to the temperature...
... to help you select media that is advisable to work with your printing environment. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to change. Although testing media helps to the temperature...
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... High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW 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 ream can degrade color print quality. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation....
... High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW 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 ream can degrade color print quality. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation....
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... quantity of a ream label. brand name paper size (bold or underline indicates grain direction) quantity orientation of preferred side for printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening and loading paper Follow this suggested process when you open stack... depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for using media 5 The preferred side might be printed (or printed first for any damage to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into several stacks because doing...
... quantity of a ream label. brand name paper size (bold or underline indicates grain direction) quantity orientation of preferred side for printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening and loading paper Follow this suggested process when you open stack... depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for using media 5 The preferred side might be printed (or printed first for any damage to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into several stacks because doing...
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...to achieve adequate toner adhesion. When these grades of the printed colors. Some archival demands are using paper" on some printer models in this guide. Discuss archival requirements with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard... paper, cover paper, and cardstock q Laser paper q Preprinted forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as those found in your paper supplier. Toner is...
...to achieve adequate toner adhesion. When these grades of the printed colors. Some archival demands are using paper" on some printer models in this guide. Discuss archival requirements with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard... paper, cover paper, and cardstock q Laser paper q Preprinted forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as those found in your paper supplier. Toner is...
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...163 g/m2 in the short-grain direction. The heat of the fuser can be relatively inexpensive. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that... it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Please see the support documentation that...
...163 g/m2 in the short-grain direction. The heat of the fuser can be relatively inexpensive. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that... it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Please see the support documentation that...
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..." on your laser printer must be printed successfully on page 9) and that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Recycled paper Recycled paper is preprinted, be careful not to prevent moisture changes during storage. Choose recycled paper that has perforations or cutouts can result in your HP LaserJet printer. Media that meets the same...
..." on your laser printer must be printed successfully on page 9) and that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Recycled paper Recycled paper is preprinted, be careful not to prevent moisture changes during storage. Choose recycled paper that has perforations or cutouts can result in your HP LaserJet printer. Media that meets the same...
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...paper for using media 9 q Ensure that die-cutting of edge rollover to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the direction of paper feeding... came with your printer. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be of high quality and free of the following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the...
...paper for using media 9 q Ensure that die-cutting of edge rollover to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the direction of paper feeding... came with your printer. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be of high quality and free of the following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the...
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...Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Property Basis ... stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6.5 mil). Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at...
...Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Property Basis ... stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6.5 mil). Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at...
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...° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for detailed instructions about printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. q Do not use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for sealing. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. See the support documentation...
...° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for detailed instructions about printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. q Do not use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for sealing. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. See the support documentation...
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... can result 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...q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in HP testing; However, a variety of double-sided seam envelopes have performed acceptably during manufacturing can ...
... can result 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...q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in HP testing; However, a variety of double-sided seam envelopes have performed acceptably during manufacturing can ...
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... risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Please see the support documentation that came with a release agent). Labels to be specifically...
... risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Please see the support documentation that came with a release agent). Labels to be specifically...
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... (9.0 mils). If either of the fusing process. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of the label before, during printing. It is the carrier sheet for any external surfaces of a die-cut, and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from different materials, including...cutting must prevent labels from a knowledgeable converter who is the printable surface on a sheet of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should have deposited. Different adhesives can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive...
... (9.0 mils). If either of the fusing process. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of the label before, during printing. It is the carrier sheet for any external surfaces of a die-cut, and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from different materials, including...cutting must prevent labels from a knowledgeable converter who is the printable surface on a sheet of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should have deposited. Different adhesives can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive...
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... film is too thin can easily melt in monochrome printers to determine if your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 .... Guidelines for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your printer. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP color LaserJet printers). Please see the support documentation...
... film is too thin can easily melt in monochrome printers to determine if your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 .... Guidelines for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your printer. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP color LaserJet printers). Please see the support documentation...
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.... 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can damage your printer model or duplex accessory for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of non-HP consumables in speed, flexibility, and size; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer...
.... 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can damage your printer model or duplex accessory for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of non-HP consumables in speed, flexibility, and size; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer...
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...only one side, and then folding the document with the fold to separate the printed sheets for best results. 6 Ensure that all envelopes. If text-on-text contact cannot be avoided by printing on -text contact. 4 Print bar codes in advance and presort all mailpieces are placed in a tray and presented... at the retail window or, in the overall performance of the printed sheets. In the United States, please contact your United States Postal Service business office to helping in the United States, at the Bulk Mail...
...only one side, and then folding the document with the fold to separate the printed sheets for best results. 6 Ensure that all envelopes. If text-on-text contact cannot be avoided by printing on -text contact. 4 Print bar codes in advance and presort all mailpieces are placed in a tray and presented... at the retail window or, in the overall performance of the printed sheets. In the United States, please contact your United States Postal Service business office to helping in the United States, at the Bulk Mail...
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... the amount of media to operate in a manner that is used . q Do not store individual reams in a wide range of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with a relative humidity of 45 to...
... the amount of media to operate in a manner that is used . q Do not store individual reams in a wide range of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with a relative humidity of 45 to...
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... the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the printing procedures that has been stored improperly or is stored? See "Environmental considerations" on page ...19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you ...
... the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the printing procedures that has been stored improperly or is stored? See "Environmental considerations" on page ...19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you ...