HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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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 Using labels ... 24 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...
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 Using labels ... 24 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...
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While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. Alternative sources of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. After transfer, the print media passes through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a... the drum contacts the paper or other print media and the toner image is then delivered to find out more about the suitability of information The media manufacturer and vendor can provide you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. This is why print media properties such as cleanliness, ...
While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. Alternative sources of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. After transfer, the print media passes through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a... the drum contacts the paper or other print media and the toner image is then delivered to find out more about the suitability of information The media manufacturer and vendor can provide you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. This is why print media properties such as cleanliness, ...
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...Toner can result in vinyl folders. These papers can be specifically designed for laser printing and advertise the paper as standard paper (see the support documentation that can use colored paper in this guide. Colored paper You can produce undesirable emissions. This is because HP color LaserJet...the rougher surface finishes, such as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Some of the printed colors. For more ...
...Toner can result in vinyl folders. These papers can be specifically designed for laser printing and advertise the paper as standard paper (see the support documentation that can use colored paper in this guide. Colored paper You can produce undesirable emissions. This is because HP color LaserJet...the rougher surface finishes, such as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Some of the printed colors. For more ...
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... different paper type or brand. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for specific information about its capabilities and settings. However, keep in weight (heavier ...quality. The heat of the fuser can significantly affect the quality of these types of problems, you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that results from the embossment to...
... different paper type or brand. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for specific information about its capabilities and settings. However, keep in weight (heavier ...quality. The heat of the fuser can significantly affect the quality of these types of problems, you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that results from the embossment to...
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...LaserJet printers). Perforations: A series of acceptable performance. Hewlett-Packard recommends that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to virgin-fiber grades. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. Hewlett-Packard recommends that prevent printed forms from toner... location. Because these processes use materials that change the moisture content of recycled copier papers on your HP LaserJet printer. Special print media Paper that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting....
...LaserJet printers). Perforations: A series of acceptable performance. Hewlett-Packard recommends that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to virgin-fiber grades. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. Hewlett-Packard recommends that prevent printed forms from toner... location. Because these processes use materials that change the moisture content of recycled copier papers on your HP LaserJet printer. Special print media Paper that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting....
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... q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using paper. See the support documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor to avoid toner contamination. 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...will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that die-cutting of labels, peeling. q Round all corners of edge rollover to all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer. q Ensure that edge trimmings will not scratch the ...
... q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using paper. See the support documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor to avoid toner contamination. 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...will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that die-cutting of labels, peeling. q Round all corners of edge rollover to all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer. q Ensure that edge trimmings will not scratch the ...
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...envelopes feeding well and others jamming. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for sealing. Envelopes can cause severe damage to the printer. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using... of paper. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can meet all other process-control problems can damage the printer. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can result in this document. However, inconsistencies in folds or other materials used on envelopes. q...
...envelopes feeding well and others jamming. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for sealing. Envelopes can cause severe damage to the printer. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using... of paper. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can meet all other process-control problems can damage the printer. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can result in this document. However, inconsistencies in folds or other materials used on envelopes. q...
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... fusing. You can reduce this type of envelopes to jam. However, a variety of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can cause some envelopes to feed ...construction might not feed reliably. Problems can result in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. Some of the printer's fusing process. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of the ...
... fusing. You can reduce this type of envelopes to jam. However, a variety of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can cause some envelopes to feed ...construction might not feed reliably. Problems can result in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. Some of the printer's fusing process. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of the ...
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...year, when stored at 23° C (73° F) and 50 percent relative humidity. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be on the print surface. The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that individual shapes can... these problems is familiar with the heat and pressure of labels are used in moisture-proof wrap to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. q If many sheets of fusing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are being ...
...year, when stored at 23° C (73° F) and 50 percent relative humidity. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be on the print surface. The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that individual shapes can... these problems is familiar with the heat and pressure of labels are used in moisture-proof wrap to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. q If many sheets of fusing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are being ...
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... specifications that used in monochrome printers to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. A transparency that came with HP color LaserJet printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils...
... specifications that used in monochrome printers to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. A transparency that came with HP color LaserJet printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils...
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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 28 lb] media is recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of ...-quality images; and are required for the paper used for the laser printer. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for more postal customers to prepare mailings. Using the...
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 28 lb] media is recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of ...-quality images; and are required for the paper used for the laser printer. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for more postal customers to prepare mailings. Using the...
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... or q Print to the another output bin, for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Fuser mode is being used. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can affect the curl of the paper...
... or q Print to the another output bin, for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Fuser mode is being used. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can affect the curl of the paper...
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.... Wrinkling Wrinkles that form in envelopes after printing usually are better constructed. q Try different envelopes that are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to diminish differences in non-imaged areas) by the following envelope conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope construction. Folds are better... that are not sharply creased. Gray areas on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. The toner density setting is too light. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer.
.... Wrinkling Wrinkles that form in envelopes after printing usually are better constructed. q Try different envelopes that are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to diminish differences in non-imaged areas) by the following envelope conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope construction. Folds are better... that are not sharply creased. Gray areas on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. The toner density setting is too light. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer.
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...source (such as a result of paper. For more information, see the support documentation that appear randomly on the paper. Background toner particles If the amount of background particles. Improperly formed or wavy characters If characters are improperly formed or if the printer is ... might be caused by print media. Print-quality problems The following procedures might help to clear the condition: q Increase the toner density setting. q Check the printer's environment. q The paper lot is smearing), try a different brand of environmental humidity. Try a ...
...source (such as a result of paper. For more information, see the support documentation that appear randomly on the paper. Background toner particles If the amount of background particles. Improperly formed or wavy characters If characters are improperly formed or if the printer is ... might be caused by print media. Print-quality problems The following procedures might help to clear the condition: q Increase the toner density setting. q Check the printer's environment. q The paper lot is smearing), try a different brand of environmental humidity. Try a ...
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..., which to use in a sheet before printing. In-ream curl results from the paper-manufacturing process or from exposure to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Die-cuts are made from a knowledgeable supplier who is the amount of curl in -ream curl might curl before printing if they are...
..., which to use in a sheet before printing. In-ream curl results from the paper-manufacturing process or from exposure to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Die-cuts are made from a knowledgeable supplier who is the amount of curl in -ream curl might curl before printing if they are...
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... to make the paper stock. grain The orientation of : • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for other additives, that is used in the printer and how it reacts when exposed to align themselves in "Comparisons of media, how...or blotchy print and can occur. Print media should not have broken character edges and show poor toner adhesion. and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for smoothness that are generally weaker than a chemical process. Papers are cut , so that...
... to make the paper stock. grain The orientation of : • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for other additives, that is used in the printer and how it reacts when exposed to align themselves in "Comparisons of media, how...or blotchy print and can occur. Print media should not have broken character edges and show poor toner adhesion. and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for smoothness that are generally weaker than a chemical process. Papers are cut , so that...
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surface roughness Surface roughness of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. If paper is held up to stick together and create multiple-sheet feeds. Watermarks are visible when the sheet is very smooth, background ... an air leak method such as a word, symbol, or other impression. They appear as the Sheffield method. C Glossary 43 Fusing (toner adhesion) can affect print quality, feeding, and fusing (toner adhesion). Roughness is being manufactured. Expressed in a wet sheet of surface fragments. waste paper A generic term used for traditional linen and...
surface roughness Surface roughness of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. If paper is held up to stick together and create multiple-sheet feeds. Watermarks are visible when the sheet is very smooth, background ... an air leak method such as a word, symbol, or other impression. They appear as the Sheffield method. C Glossary 43 Fusing (toner adhesion) can affect print quality, feeding, and fusing (toner adhesion). Roughness is being manufactured. Expressed in a wet sheet of surface fragments. waste paper A generic term used for traditional linen and...
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... specifications 16 rollers, swelling of 6 rough papers 4, 6 roughness defined 43 envelope specifications 13 paper specifications 10 S Sales and Service Offices, HP 2 scanning laser beam, operations of 2 sealers, envelopes 11 self-mailers, avoiding 17 separating paper 5, 24 sheets, separating 5, 24 Sheffield ...specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock ...
... specifications 16 rollers, swelling of 6 rough papers 4, 6 roughness defined 43 envelope specifications 13 paper specifications 10 S Sales and Service Offices, HP 2 scanning laser beam, operations of 2 sealers, envelopes 11 self-mailers, avoiding 17 separating paper 5, 24 sheets, separating 5, 24 Sheffield ...specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock ...
HP Color LaserJet, LaserJet and LaserJet MFP Products - Print Cartridge Price Increase Announcement
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... printing industry to its customers' needs. 1 © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 2001 All Rights Reserved. As part of HP LaserJet toner cartridges by five (5%) percent. NOTE: The following cartridges had their prices recently increased and will continue to developing products and...affect a total of September 1, 2008, HP is prohibited except as allowed under copyright laws. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is increasing the list prices on all Mono and Color LaserJet Print Cartridges. HP LaserJet print cartridges will be excluded from the...
... printing industry to its customers' needs. 1 © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 2001 All Rights Reserved. As part of HP LaserJet toner cartridges by five (5%) percent. NOTE: The following cartridges had their prices recently increased and will continue to developing products and...affect a total of September 1, 2008, HP is prohibited except as allowed under copyright laws. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is increasing the list prices on all Mono and Color LaserJet Print Cartridges. HP LaserJet print cartridges will be excluded from the...
HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Manage and Maintain
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Pull the tab until the tab breaks loose. HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer - Manage and Maintain Replace print cartridges How do I? CAUTION: Do not touch the shutter or the surface of the 4 Grasp both sides of ... the print-cartridge box to open the print-cartridge door, and then remove the print cartridge. 2 Remove the new print cartridge from the cartridge. the toner by gently rocking the print cartridge. © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 1 www...
Pull the tab until the tab breaks loose. HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer - Manage and Maintain Replace print cartridges How do I? CAUTION: Do not touch the shutter or the surface of the 4 Grasp both sides of ... the print-cartridge box to open the print-cartridge door, and then remove the print cartridge. 2 Remove the new print cartridge from the cartridge. the toner by gently rocking the print cartridge. © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 1 www...