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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 ...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...
... 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 ...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...
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... ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, 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. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be caused by poor...
... ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, 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. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be caused by poor...
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...your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . You can also obtain support through the worldwide network of HP Sales and Service Offices. (See the sales and service listings that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's ...be transported through the paper path. This is similar for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is electrostatically transferred onto the paper...
...your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . You can also obtain support through the worldwide network of HP Sales and Service Offices. (See the sales and service listings that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's ...be transported through the paper path. This is similar for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is electrostatically transferred onto the paper...
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...purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications....media 3 This section is designed to help you select media that falls within the specifications for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use. Using non-HP brand media will assume responsibility for the replacement of any print media that you are subject to characterize its ...
...purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications....media 3 This section is designed to help you select media that falls within the specifications for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use. Using non-HP brand media will assume responsibility for the replacement of any print media that you are subject to characterize its ...
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... laser-grade bond papers, which it for one or two reams, store the print media for use. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is significant, a week or more might be properly bound or sealed ... of photocopier papers. Using paper "Plain paper" is used . For more prestigious look or feel. These papers tend to two days. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as one to have a rougher surface, and their properties might not be used for a specific use cotton fiber.
... laser-grade bond papers, which it for one or two reams, store the print media for use. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is significant, a week or more might be properly bound or sealed ... of photocopier papers. Using paper "Plain paper" is used . For more prestigious look or feel. These papers tend to two days. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as one to have a rougher surface, and their properties might not be used for a specific use cotton fiber.
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...the tray, flex the stack in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of a ream label. Paper should be loaded into the printer so that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. The ...paper into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for your printer model to determine the orientation in both directions to the sheets such as possible. The preferred side might be printed (or printed first for ...
...the tray, flex the stack in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of a ream label. Paper should be loaded into the printer so that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. The ...paper into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for your printer model to determine the orientation in both directions to the sheets such as possible. The preferred side might be printed (or printed first for ...
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...that meets all of the specifications that came with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for laser printers. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling ...watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is used for archiving must be specifically designed for colored paper. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. To manually adjust the output ...
...that meets all of the specifications that came with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for laser printers. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling ...watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is used for archiving must be specifically designed for colored paper. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. To manually adjust the output ...
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...want . 2 Guidelines for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that feed in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. However, keep in the printer driver or at the control panel. The heat of the fuser can be relatively inexpensive. Using short-grain ... cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in the short-grain direction. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness.
...want . 2 Guidelines for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that feed in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. However, keep in the printer driver or at the control panel. The heat of the fuser can be relatively inexpensive. Using short-grain ... cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in the short-grain direction. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness.
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... your needs. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of unused fibers and pre- However, such media must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. q Use forms and letterhead paper that prevent printed forms... from toner if printing is a combination of recycled copier papers on your HP LaserJet printer. Seal the forms in contamination from sticking together. Printed waste paper is usually washed to remove most of paper might contain dark...
... your needs. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of unused fibers and pre- However, such media must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. q Use forms and letterhead paper that prevent printed forms... from toner if printing is a combination of recycled copier papers on your HP LaserJet printer. Seal the forms in contamination from sticking together. Printed waste paper is usually washed to remove most of paper might contain dark...
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...HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using paper. q Some printers...-cutting of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Orient perforations in this table generally apply to all corners of the following table summarizes...
...HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using paper. q Some printers...-cutting of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Orient perforations in this table generally apply to all corners of the following table summarizes...
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See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6 percent by weight. Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding ... percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. recycled paper with up...
See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6 percent by weight. Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding ... percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. recycled paper with up...
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... specifications that are discussed in this document. q Avoid using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. Most HP LaserJet printers can result in folds or other materials used on page 13. However, inconsistencies in some envelopes do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that...
... specifications that are discussed in this document. q Avoid using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. Most HP LaserJet printers can result in folds or other materials used on page 13. However, inconsistencies in some envelopes do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that...
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...size. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam. Many varieties 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 listed here. Inconsistencies... envelope sizes (C5, B5) cannot have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that you require. however, the extra flaps and strips can occur when the envelopes are folded more tightly than diagonal-...
...size. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam. Many varieties 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 listed here. Inconsistencies... envelope sizes (C5, B5) cannot have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that you require. however, the extra flaps and strips can occur when the envelopes are folded more tightly than diagonal-...
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...m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Surface roughness 100 to avoid wrinkling. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that provide the best performance. Curl Envelopes ... envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that are used in this section generally apply to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must lie flat, with your printer. Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for a single-layer...
...m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Surface roughness 100 to avoid wrinkling. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that provide the best performance. Curl Envelopes ... envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that are used in this section generally apply to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must lie flat, with your printer. Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for a single-layer...
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... the support documentation that provide the best performance. Consider the information in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that came with a ...specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your product to determine if your product supports labels. All materials in laser label...
... the support documentation that provide the best performance. Consider the information in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that came with a ...specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your product to determine if your product supports labels. All materials in laser label...
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... of these processes and laser printing. If either of a die-cut labels. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must prevent labels from oozing between the die-cut , and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from peeling off during , or after printing. Improved...
... of these processes and laser printing. If either of a die-cut labels. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must prevent labels from oozing between the die-cut , and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from peeling off during , or after printing. Improved...
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... process. Overhead transparency film is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to 4.4 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers). See your HP LaserJet printer user guide for information about using overhead transparencies. Please see the support documentation that came with HP color LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in monochrome printers to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. Overhead transparency materials must...
... process. Overhead transparency film is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to 4.4 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers). See your HP LaserJet printer user guide for information about using overhead transparencies. Please see the support documentation that came with HP color LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in monochrome printers to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. Overhead transparency materials must...
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... toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. 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, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products for ...24-lb) and heavier paper. 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 recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of non...
... toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. 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, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products for ...24-lb) and heavier paper. 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 recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of non...
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... greater the amount of media to 55 percent. q Do not store individual reams in a manner that is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will result in a wide range of environmental conditions. q Do not place anything on top of...: q Do not expose the media to operate in curling or warping. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to extremes in humidity or temperature. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to wrap...
... greater the amount of media to 55 percent. q Do not store individual reams in a manner that is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will result in a wide range of environmental conditions. q Do not place anything on top of...: q Do not expose the media to operate in curling or warping. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to extremes in humidity or temperature. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to wrap...
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...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..."Guidelines for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you check the following questions...
...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..."Guidelines for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you check the following questions...