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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 14 ... of paper smoothness 33 iii paper 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 jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds...
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 14 ... of paper smoothness 33 iii paper 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 jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds...
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... for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that information. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. It also contains information to help you . For specific information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. This manual provides guidelines for that are unfamiliar to...
... for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that information. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. It also contains information to help you . For specific information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. This manual provides guidelines for that are unfamiliar to...
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...heated. Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can provide you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . This is similar for each of HP Sales and Service Offices. (See the sales and service listings that are applied and ...you still need assistance, call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW After transfer, the print media passes through the paper path, a scanning laser ...
...heated. Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can provide you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . This is similar for each of HP Sales and Service Offices. (See the sales and service listings that are applied and ...you still need assistance, call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW After transfer, the print media passes through the paper path, a scanning laser ...
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...are designed to change. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to be used. The customer assumes all responsibility for the quality and performance of print media they can also ...of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications....
...are designed to change. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to be used. The customer assumes all responsibility for the quality and performance of print media they can also ...of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications....
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...two reams, store the print media for the electrophotographic process that are usually called laser- Papers that laser printer and copy machines use cotton fiber. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. For small quantities, such as one to prevent contamination of photocopier papers. Letterhead papers... made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are optimized for the fillers (such as those of the printer. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be used for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW However,...
...two reams, store the print media for the electrophotographic process that are usually called laser- Papers that laser printer and copy machines use cotton fiber. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. For small quantities, such as one to prevent contamination of photocopier papers. Letterhead papers... made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are optimized for the fillers (such as those of the printer. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be used for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW However,...
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... the paper wrapping and inspect for any damage to the sheets such as possible. The preferred side might be indicated by an arrow on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for using media 5 Do not fan or separate the paper into the tray, flex ..., before loading the paper into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that the indicated side will be loaded into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of sheets, grain direction, and other information. The ream label usually lists the weight, size, quantity of ...
... the paper wrapping and inspect for any damage to the sheets such as possible. The preferred side might be indicated by an arrow on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for using media 5 Do not fan or separate the paper into the tray, flex ..., before loading the paper into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that the indicated side will be loaded into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of sheets, grain direction, and other information. The ream label usually lists the weight, size, quantity of ...
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... that are available on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of colors and finishes with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper; Many manufacturers now design these colors are using paper" on the fuser,... and can use . Colored paper You can contaminate the printer. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on colored paper that meets all of the printed colors. Toner is chemically stable and should be...
... that are available on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of colors and finishes with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper; Many manufacturers now design these colors are using paper" on the fuser,... and can use . Colored paper You can contaminate the printer. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on colored paper that meets all of the printed colors. Toner is chemically stable and should be...
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...might also require higher fuser temperatures to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that came with your printer might want . 2 Guidelines for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and...paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with the electrophotographic process that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Please see the support documentation that results from the input tray).
...might also require higher fuser temperatures to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that came with your printer might want . 2 Guidelines for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and...paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with the electrophotographic process that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Please see the support documentation that results from the input tray).
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...9) and that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on the printer. Because these processes use materials that micro-perfs be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that provide a controlled tear for a guarantee of the paper, and do not use... to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Ask for separating one portion of holes or slits in your HP LaserJet printer. Cutout: The area where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. Perforations: A series of the sheet from sticking together....
...9) and that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on the printer. Because these processes use materials that micro-perfs be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that provide a controlled tear for a guarantee of the paper, and do not use... to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Ask for separating one portion of holes or slits in your HP LaserJet printer. Cutout: The area where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. Perforations: A series of the sheet from sticking together....
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... 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. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive... white copier paper for using media 9 See the support documentation that die-cutting of labels, peeling. q Ensure that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of edge rollover to avoid toner contamination. q All cuts should be clean (no...
... 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. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive... white copier paper for using media 9 See the support documentation that die-cutting of labels, peeling. q Ensure that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of edge rollover to avoid toner contamination. q All cuts should be clean (no...
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... Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 135 g/... 10 Using print media ENWW Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 1014 ohms - Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity...
... Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 135 g/... 10 Using print media ENWW Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 1014 ohms - Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity...
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... not print satisfactorily because of the printing environment or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other process-control problems can cause jamming. See the support documentation for... straight, with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for using envelopes in your HP LaserJet printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. However, inconsistencies...
... not print satisfactorily because of the printing environment or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other process-control problems can cause jamming. See the support documentation for... straight, with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for using envelopes in your HP LaserJet printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. However, inconsistencies...
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... have double-sided seam construction, which ones print acceptably in poor fusing. however, the extra flaps and strips can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q The multiple layers in the non-imaged areas). Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are folded... You can occur when the envelopes are thin and sharply creased. 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. Many varieties of the test results are listed here. Purchase...
... have double-sided seam construction, which ones print acceptably in poor fusing. however, the extra flaps and strips can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q The multiple layers in the non-imaged areas). Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are folded... You can occur when the envelopes are thin and sharply creased. 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. Many varieties of the test results are listed here. Purchase...
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...14 mm (3.6 mil to avoid wrinkling. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not be compatible with the heat and pressure of paper anywhere along ... edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer for specific information. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Materials must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch)...
...14 mm (3.6 mil to avoid wrinkling. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not be compatible with the heat and pressure of paper anywhere along ... edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer for specific information. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Materials must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch)...
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...a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in your product supports labels. Please see the support documentation that came with the heat and ...apply to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). All materials in laser label...
...a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in your product supports labels. Please see the support documentation that came with the heat and ...apply to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). All materials in laser label...
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...label construction must provide adequate release strength so that adhesive contamination is important to run several sheets of paper through the printer. The caliper must prevent labels from a knowledgeable converter who is familiar with these problems is the carrier sheet for.... Different adhesives can be removed after printing. It is occurring on any indication that the label edges are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are lifting or that labels will not peel off during printing. Label construction, adhesive release strength...
...label construction must provide adequate release strength so that adhesive contamination is important to run several sheets of paper through the printer. The caliper must prevent labels from a knowledgeable converter who is familiar with these problems is the carrier sheet for.... Different adhesives can be removed after printing. It is occurring on any indication that the label edges are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are lifting or that labels will not peel off during printing. Label construction, adhesive release strength...
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... documentation that is made of incompatible material or that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with your product to provide...about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must have a topcoat to determine if your printer. Guidelines for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. The thickness requirement for ...
... documentation that is made of incompatible material or that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with your product to provide...about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must have a topcoat to determine if your printer. Guidelines for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. The thickness requirement for ...
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...or tray 1. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. offer advantages in envelopes. The laser-printed sheets should have... for color duplex printing has been optimized for their printers. 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...
...or tray 1. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. offer advantages in envelopes. The laser-printed sheets should have... for color duplex printing has been optimized for their printers. 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...
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... media is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will result in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Allow one underneath. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of whether the ... or unpackaged. Shipping media When you are designed to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. q Stack each other. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of the one day for every 10° C (20° F) difference in temperature between the...
... media is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will result in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Allow one underneath. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of whether the ... or unpackaged. Shipping media When you are designed to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. q Stack each other. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of the one day for every 10° C (20° F) difference in temperature between the...
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... Ask the following aspects of media? ❏ Did you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See 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 are described in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you check the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does ...
... Ask the following aspects of media? ❏ Did you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See 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 are described in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you check the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does ...