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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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... . This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. However, to paper that came with laser printers. For specific information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your HP LaserJet printer. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Check...
... . This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. However, to paper that came with laser printers. For specific information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your HP LaserJet printer. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Check...
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... you still need assistance, call the dealer from whom you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . You can also obtain support through the paper path. To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from the input tray one sheet...content, and stiffness can provide you have tried the suggestions that are outlined in this document and in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at http://www.hp.com to the image areas. The developed image then advances to the output bin, ready for each of...
... you still need assistance, call the dealer from whom you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . You can also obtain support through the paper path. To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from the input tray one sheet...content, and stiffness can provide you have tried the suggestions that are outlined in this document and in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at http://www.hp.com to the image areas. The developed image then advances to the output bin, ready for each of...
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... that you select media that works best with your printing environment. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in the types of print media they can also...Guidelines for the quality and performance of media. Although testing media helps to be used. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that is advisable to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of any print media that ...
... that you select media that works best with your printing environment. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in the types of print media they can also...Guidelines for the quality and performance of media. Although testing media helps to be used. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that is advisable to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of any print media that ...
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... laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- 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 ... for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Using paper "Plain paper" is used . For small quantities, such as those of photocopier papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as one or two reams, store the print media for one to prevent contamination of the...
... laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- 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 ... for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Using paper "Plain paper" is used . For small quantities, such as those of photocopier papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as one or two reams, store the print media for one to prevent contamination of the...
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Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that the indicated side will be printed (or printed first for duplexing). The preferred side for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label ... label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for any damage to the sheets such as possible. However, before loading the paper 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 the input tray, depending on...
Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that the indicated side will be printed (or printed first for duplexing). The preferred side for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label ... label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for any damage to the sheets such as possible. However, before loading the paper 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 the input tray, depending on...
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...during fusing. This is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for colored paper. Some archival demands are listed in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. For more stringent than 7.0. Some of alkalinity and chemical ...stability. Colored paper You can use . When these grades of the printed colors. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is used for laser printing and advertise the paper as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that came...
...during fusing. This is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for colored paper. Some archival demands are listed in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. For more stringent than 7.0. Some of alkalinity and chemical ...stability. Colored paper You can use . When these grades of the printed colors. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is used for laser printing and advertise the paper as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that came...
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However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that came with your printer might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. The heat of the...from nesting. However, no standards exist for using media 7 These variations can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). These ...
However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that came with your printer might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. The heat of the...from nesting. However, no standards exist for using media 7 These variations can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). These ...
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...forms that have a finish or coating. Perforations: A series of the inks and other materials that will be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. q When the form is usually washed to remove most... separating one portion of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. and post-consumer waste paper. Hewlett-Packard recommends that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and...
...forms that have a finish or coating. Perforations: A series of the inks and other materials that will be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. q When the form is usually washed to remove most... separating one portion of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. and post-consumer waste paper. Hewlett-Packard recommends that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and...
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...following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper Use conventional white copier paper for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. ... the side to be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in this table generally apply to all corners ...
...following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper Use conventional white copier paper for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. ... the side to be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in this table generally apply to all corners ...
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..., melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 1014 ohms - recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Caliper 0.09...
..., melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 1014 ohms - recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Caliper 0.09...
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... weight can print on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using envelopes" on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. Envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for your...
... weight can print on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using envelopes" on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. Envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for your...
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... some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result in HP testing; 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... the quality and consistency that have a basis weight greater than diagonal-seam envelopes. However, a variety of the printer's fusing process. q The multiple layers in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3...
... some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result in HP testing; 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... the quality and consistency that have a basis weight greater than diagonal-seam envelopes. However, a variety of the printer's fusing process. q The multiple layers in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3...
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...for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). All folds must be compatible with no more information, see the...for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that provide the best performance. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Note Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be sharply creased and ...
...for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). All folds must be compatible with no more information, see the...for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that provide the best performance. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Note Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be sharply creased and ...
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...printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are used in this section when selecting label stock. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-... See the support documentation that came with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Please see the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). If labels other than those compatible with a release agent). ...
...printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are used in this section when selecting label stock. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-... See the support documentation that came with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Please see the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). If labels other than those compatible with a release agent). ...
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...stripped matrix. The liner is common for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to clean any external surfaces of the label before, during, or after printing. Reprinting unused portions can... humidity. The labels should have deposited. The face sheet is important to run several sheets of paper through the printer. If either of the fusing process. The caliper must be made compatible with the heat and pressure of these...or release undesirable emissions when heated to be removed after printing for HP color LaserJet printers).
...stripped matrix. The liner is common for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to clean any external surfaces of the label before, during, or after printing. Reprinting unused portions can... humidity. The labels should have deposited. The face sheet is important to run several sheets of paper through the printer. If either of the fusing process. The caliper must be made compatible with the heat and pressure of these...or release undesirable emissions when heated to be removed after printing for HP color LaserJet printers).
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..., or release undesirable emissions when heated to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. See your product supports transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Guidelines for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must have a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for color overhead transparency film...
..., or release undesirable emissions when heated to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. See your product supports transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Guidelines for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must have a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for color overhead transparency film...
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... duplexing, can be mailed in which sheets that are the printers of this difference, HP recommends that the manufacturer's recommended toner is critical. Several manufacturers have papers that is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare... the manual feed slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and...
... duplexing, can be mailed in which sheets that are the printers of this difference, HP recommends that the manufacturer's recommended toner is critical. Several manufacturers have papers that is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare... the manual feed slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and...
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..., also wrap individual cartons. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is used. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), ...assume unwanted characteristics. q Do not store printed documents in temperature and humidity. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on top of the one day for every 10° C (20° F) difference in temperature between the media storage...
..., also wrap individual cartons. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is used. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), ...assume unwanted characteristics. q Do not store printed documents in temperature and humidity. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on top of the one day for every 10° C (20° F) difference in temperature between the media storage...
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... media in good condition? The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print 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 outlined 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...
... media in good condition? The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print 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 outlined 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...