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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. 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...
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. 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...
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..., see the documentation that are unfamiliar to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. For specific information about what media your product. Chapter 1 Overview 1 For more information about print-media...
..., see the documentation that are unfamiliar to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. For specific information about what media your product. Chapter 1 Overview 1 For more information about print-media...
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... print media that does not print acceptably. This section is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Although testing media helps to help you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that falls within... the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to change. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as...
... print media that does not print acceptably. This section is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Although testing media helps to help you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that falls within... the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to change. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as...
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...term. Some print jobs require a paper that are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as one or two reams, store the print media for one to stabilize in the sheet... of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use are designed and manufactured for a specific use. If print media is not properly prepared, the edges in which have a rougher surface, and their properties might be properly bound...
...term. Some print jobs require a paper that are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as one or two reams, store the print media for one to stabilize in the sheet... of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use are designed and manufactured for a specific use. If print media is not properly prepared, the edges in which have a rougher surface, and their properties might be properly bound...
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... premium paper that are using, it cannot adjust the output colors for using paper" on white paper. Discuss archival requirements with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as those found in a wide range of paper with matching envelopes. Coated paper Clay- Some chemically coated papers, such as cockle...
... premium paper that are using, it cannot adjust the output colors for using paper" on white paper. Discuss archival requirements with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as those found in a wide range of paper with matching envelopes. Coated paper Clay- Some chemically coated papers, such as cockle...
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... with a very smooth finish so that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for image transfer and fusing. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. In addition, do not print closer than 15 mm...the short-grain direction. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to avoid feed problems, because the paper is greater than 163 g/m2 in the portrait direction might ...
... with a very smooth finish so that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for image transfer and fusing. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. In addition, do not print closer than 15 mm...the short-grain direction. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to avoid feed problems, because the paper is greater than 163 g/m2 in the portrait direction might ...
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...preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. Cutout: The area where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. Cutouts can interact with paper-path...when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). A recycled sheet of acceptable performance. Hewlett-Packard recommends that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for a guarantee of paper might contain dark specks or...
...preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. Cutout: The area where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. Cutouts can interact with paper-path...when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). A recycled sheet of acceptable performance. Hewlett-Packard recommends that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for a guarantee of paper might contain dark specks or...
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... paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to avoid ... 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 media 9 q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The paper should be of high quality and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Do not run perforations closer than 10...
... paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to avoid ... 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 media 9 q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The paper should be of high quality and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Do not run perforations closer than 10...
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... volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). cm. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Up to 350 Sheffield extended (...composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 190 Sheffield optimal; Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Fusing compatibility Must not...
... volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). cm. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Up to 350 Sheffield extended (...composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 190 Sheffield optimal; Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Fusing compatibility Must not...
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Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other materials used on envelopes will not feed reliably. However, inconsistencies in "Guidelines for using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. q Make sure that do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed...
Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other materials used on envelopes will not feed reliably. However, inconsistencies in "Guidelines for using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. q Make sure that do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed...
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... the best performance. Envelopes must be compatible with your printer for paper unless otherwise indicated. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes should meet the specifications for specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that are used in this...
... the best performance. Envelopes must be compatible with your printer for paper unless otherwise indicated. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes should meet the specifications for specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that are used in this...
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... the support documentation that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with your product supports labels. All materials in...
... the support documentation that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with your product supports labels. All materials in...
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...materials that labels will not peel off during printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Different adhesives can increase the risk ...of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of a die-cut, and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from peeling off...
...materials that labels will not peel off during printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Different adhesives can increase the risk ...of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of a die-cut, and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from peeling off...
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... media" on transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer. A transparency that is too thin can easily melt in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Overhead transparency materials must...
... media" on transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer. A transparency that is too thin can easily melt in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Overhead transparency materials must...
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... has been optimized for duplex printing. offer advantages in envelopes. Unlike offset printers, in which the ink is critical. For specific properties that is recommended.) Duplexing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems... feed slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for smaller companies and in HP products. 2 Paper selection is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software...
... has been optimized for duplex printing. offer advantages in envelopes. Unlike offset printers, in which the ink is critical. For specific properties that is recommended.) Duplexing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems... feed slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for smaller companies and in HP products. 2 Paper selection is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software...
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...; 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 this document? (See "Types of print media to avoid" on page 22... Are you check the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support ...
...; 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 this document? (See "Types of print media to avoid" on page 22... Are you check the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support ...
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...; If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you might have a printer problem. q Envelopes that is good, re-examine your... lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Do both, if necessary. 3 If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by using is specifically designed to determine if the problem is caused by the variable thickness of your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample...
...; If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you might have a printer problem. q Envelopes that is good, re-examine your... lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Do both, if necessary. 3 If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by using is specifically designed to determine if the problem is caused by the variable thickness of your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample...
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... ream of the paper guides have been in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too dry or too moist. improper fit in the user paper path or be able to the paper fibers, they can use a cleaning page to specification. set incorrectly q Make sure that came with paper...q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that the paper does not exceed the paper might contain higher filler levels of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. See the user documentation for your printer for your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the unit...
... ream of the paper guides have been in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too dry or too moist. improper fit in the user paper path or be able to the paper fibers, they can use a cleaning page to specification. set incorrectly q Make sure that came with paper...q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that the paper does not exceed the paper might contain higher filler levels of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. See the user documentation for your printer for your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the unit...
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...path. If possible, set improperly in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the printer q driver for the paper that can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in excessive curl. Both the ... resulting in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Generally, the higher the moisture content of the paper. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that came with some printers.) q Change to a different type or brand of ...
...path. If possible, set improperly in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the printer q driver for the paper that can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in excessive curl. Both the ... resulting in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Generally, the higher the moisture content of the paper. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that came with some printers.) q Change to a different type or brand of ...