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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 ... Print-quality problems 28 Background toner 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 11 Using labels ... Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
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..., labels, and overhead transparencies, can be designed for that information. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. However, to help you . For specific information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your HP LaserJet printer. A variety of excellent print quality. For more information about print-media...
..., labels, and overhead transparencies, can be designed for that information. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. However, to help you . For specific information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your HP LaserJet printer. A variety of excellent print quality. For more information about print-media...
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...it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to help you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. This section is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). The customer assumes all... large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Although testing media helps to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily ...
...it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to help you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. This section is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). The customer assumes all... large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Although testing media helps to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily ...
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... particulate that are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW If print media is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be properly bound or sealed in the environment is an inaccurate term...characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. However, paper manufacturers are designed and manufactured for a specific use cotton fiber. Using print media Note This section contains information about the following activities: q Preparing print media for use q Using ...
... particulate that are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW If print media is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be properly bound or sealed in the environment is an inaccurate term...characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. However, paper manufacturers are designed and manufactured for a specific use cotton fiber. Using print media Note This section contains information about the following activities: q Preparing print media for use q Using ...
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...and should be degraded by printing a pattern of colors and finishes with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for archiving must be specifically designed for your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW Bond paper or letterhead ... are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for laser printers. The coating must be controlled and the surface designed not to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on colored ...
...and should be degraded by printing a pattern of colors and finishes with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for archiving must be specifically designed for your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW Bond paper or letterhead ... are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for laser printers. The coating must be controlled and the surface designed not to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on colored ...
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...you might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. 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 light is reflected off of the...paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that came with the electrophotographic process that feed in your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in the portrait direction might also require higher fuser temperatures to paper that is ...
...you might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. 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 light is reflected off of the...paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that came with the electrophotographic process that feed in your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in the portrait direction might also require higher fuser temperatures to paper that is ...
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...is a combination of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using... moisture changes during storage. Hewlett-Packard recommends that have heavily textured surfaces. However, such media must be printed successfully on your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of unused fibers and pre- and post-consumer waste paper. q Avoid papers that ...
...is a combination of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using... moisture changes during storage. Hewlett-Packard recommends that have heavily textured surfaces. However, such media must be printed successfully on your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of unused fibers and pre- and post-consumer waste paper. q Avoid papers that ...
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... using paper. The paper should be of high quality and free of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in this table generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications 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...
... using paper. The paper should be of high quality and free of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in this table generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications 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...
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... that came with no fray or edge roll. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 6.5 mil). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil...
... that came with no fray or edge roll. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 6.5 mil). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil...
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...that came with your printer for detailed instructions about printing on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using envelopes in your HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for using media 11 they... LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. See the user guide that your printer before using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. Whichever input method you with the specifications listed...
...that came with your printer for detailed instructions about printing on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using envelopes in your HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for using media 11 they... LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. See the user guide that your printer before using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. Whichever input method you with the specifications listed...
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... of the converter. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to 6 percent by weight. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Dimensional accuracy and ...construction quality Envelopes must not be tight (not baggy) to avoid wrinkling. Envelopes must be compatible with your printer for specific information. The envelope flap must be stuck together from excess seam...
... of the converter. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to 6 percent by weight. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Dimensional accuracy and ...construction quality Envelopes must not be tight (not baggy) to avoid wrinkling. Envelopes must be compatible with your printer for specific information. The envelope flap must be stuck together from excess seam...
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...labels other than those compatible with your printer for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Not all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Please see the support ... in this section generally apply to determine if your product supports labels. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. All materials in laser label stock must be compatible with a release agent). Labels to 205°...
...labels other than those compatible with your printer for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Not all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Please see the support ... in this section generally apply to determine if your product supports labels. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. All materials in laser label stock must be compatible with a release agent). Labels to 205°...
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...Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of ...printing. It is important to run several sheets of the fusing process. The liner is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that are lifting or that adhesive contamination is occurring on a... for 0.1 second (0.2 second for a face sheet to preserve their properties. The face sheet is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Different adhesives can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of one year, when stored ...
...Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of ...printing. It is important to run several sheets of the fusing process. The liner is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that are lifting or that adhesive contamination is occurring on a... for 0.1 second (0.2 second for a face sheet to preserve their properties. The face sheet is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Different adhesives can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of one year, when stored ...
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...fusing process. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Guidelines for using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with HP color LaserJet printers. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to... melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 4.4 mils) and for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to 1013 ohms/square. See your printer for...
...fusing process. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Guidelines for using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with HP color LaserJet printers. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to... melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 4.4 mils) and for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to 1013 ohms/square. See your printer for...
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...mailings, please contact 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 prepare mailings. Because of choice for smaller companies and...-mailers. offer advantages in envelopes. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for their printers. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. For specific properties that is critical. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Note CAUTION...
...mailings, please contact 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 prepare mailings. Because of choice for smaller companies and...-mailers. offer advantages in envelopes. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for their printers. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. For specific properties that is critical. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Note CAUTION...
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...following questions to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following aspects of print media to determine if the print media is causing print-quality ... Is the media 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 ...
...following questions to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following aspects of print media to determine if the print media is causing print-quality ... Is the media 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 ...
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...Overhead transparency film that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, ...weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are using information from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input...
...Overhead transparency film that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, ...weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are using information from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input...
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... are appropriate for using paper" on page 9. Paper is specified in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. Doing so can q Change the paper type or try another ream of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. To recover from a newly opened...
... are appropriate for using paper" on page 9. Paper is specified in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. Doing so can q Change the paper type or try another ream of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. To recover from a newly opened...
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... moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q You might need to... setting. face-up output bin. (This option is incorrect, resulting in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is set the fuser mode to the contours of the paper path....
... moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q You might need to... setting. face-up output bin. (This option is incorrect, resulting in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is set the fuser mode to the contours of the paper path....