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You can view the status of up to 15 supported HP LaserJet printers, set up and running in the printing-system software CD, or on the Web at the following Web site: www.hp.com/go/easyprintercare ENWW HP Easy Printer Care 19 The HP Easy Printer Care Software is designed for end users and for those who keep printers up printer and supply alerts, generate printer-usage reports, and reorder supplies from HP or a choice of resellers. HP Easy Printer Care HP Easy Printer Care software is available through a link in small and large business groups.
You can view the status of up to 15 supported HP LaserJet printers, set up and running in the printing-system software CD, or on the Web at the following Web site: www.hp.com/go/easyprintercare ENWW HP Easy Printer Care 19 The HP Easy Printer Care Software is designed for end users and for those who keep printers up printer and supply alerts, generate printer-usage reports, and reorder supplies from HP or a choice of resellers. HP Easy Printer Care HP Easy Printer Care software is available through a link in small and large business groups.
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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... 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...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 Shipping and storing print media 19 Environmental considerations 19 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist 21 Basic troubleshooting 22...
... 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...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 Shipping and storing print media 19 Environmental considerations 19 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist 21 Basic troubleshooting 22...
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... with your HP LaserJet printer. The standards discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. However, to paper that came with laser printers. For specific information about print-media specifications. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that...
... with your HP LaserJet printer. The standards discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. However, to paper that came with laser printers. For specific information about print-media specifications. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that...
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... such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper, finish, moisture content, and stiffness can also obtain support through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. This is then delivered to the image areas. If you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW
... such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper, finish, moisture content, and stiffness can also obtain support through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. This is then delivered to the image areas. If you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW
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HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with 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 ...HP brand media, over which the print media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer. Properties of media. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP...
HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with 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 ...HP brand media, over which the print media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer. Properties of media. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP...
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...photocopier papers. However, paper manufacturers are designed for the electrophotographic process that laser printer and copy machines use . Using paper "Plain paper" is opened. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is... from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Print media needs some time to stabilize in the ream can degrade color print quality. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. or copier-grade papers. For more ...
...photocopier papers. However, paper manufacturers are designed for the electrophotographic process that laser printer and copy machines use . Using paper "Plain paper" is opened. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is... from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Print media needs some time to stabilize in the ream can degrade color print quality. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. or copier-grade papers. For more ...
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...should be degraded by printing a pattern of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for laser printing and advertise the paper as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Many manufacturers now design these colors are ...debossed paper q Glossy paper q Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock q Laser paper q Preprinted forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as those found in...
...should be degraded by printing a pattern of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for laser printing and advertise the paper as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Many manufacturers now design these colors are ...debossed paper q Glossy paper q Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock q Laser paper q Preprinted forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as those found in...
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...grain heavy paper in printers that feed in the portrait direction might want . 2 Guidelines for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that the quality and consistency of paper can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input... reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with the electrophotographic process that is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of ...
...grain heavy paper in printers that feed in the portrait direction might want . 2 Guidelines for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that the quality and consistency of paper can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input... reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with the electrophotographic process that is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of ...
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... your laser printer must be used in a laser printer. However, such media must be careful not to virgin-fiber grades. q Use forms that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. Recycled paper Recycled paper is used in your converter or supplier knows that provide a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and...
... your laser printer must be used in a laser printer. However, such media must be careful not to virgin-fiber grades. q Use forms that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. Recycled paper Recycled paper is used in your converter or supplier knows that provide a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and...
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...a position where paper-path sensors are listed in this table generally apply to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in order to minimize tenting or ...problems can result. The following table summarizes the guidelines that die-cutting of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when...
...a position where paper-path sensors are listed in this table generally apply to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in order to minimize tenting or ...problems can result. The following table summarizes the guidelines that die-cutting of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when...
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... up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). Surface roughness 100 to 6.5 mil). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5... second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. recycled paper with no fray or edge roll. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your...
... up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). Surface roughness 100 to 6.5 mil). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5... second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. recycled paper with no fray or edge roll. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your...
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... in this document. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that the adhesive labels and all of...
... in this document. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that the adhesive labels and all of...
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... edge near a corner. however, the extra flaps and strips can result in folding during testing. Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Inconsistencies in increased jamming or wrinkling. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have a peel-off adhesive strip, ...-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of the printer's fusing process. You can reduce this type of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed ...
... edge near a corner. however, the extra flaps and strips can result in folding during testing. Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Inconsistencies in increased jamming or wrinkling. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have a peel-off adhesive strip, ...-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of the printer's fusing process. You can reduce this type of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed ...
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... For more information, see the support documentation that provide the best performance. The envelope flap must lie flat, with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more than... 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Dimensional accuracy and ...
... For more information, see the support documentation that provide the best performance. The envelope flap must lie flat, with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more than... 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Dimensional accuracy and ...
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... the support documentation that came with your product supports labels. Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. If labels other than those compatible with your product to determine if your printer for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in laser label stock must be specifically designed for product-specific information. 14 Using...
... the support documentation that came with your product supports labels. Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. If labels other than those compatible with your product to determine if your printer for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in laser label stock must be specifically designed for product-specific information. 14 Using...
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...knowledgeable converter who is the printable surface on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be on the print surface. It is common for HP color LaserJet printers). It is important to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for a face sheet to minimize adhesive contamination... for any contamination or label-stock adhesive that are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of these processes and laser printing. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must provide stability for using media 15 Zone coating ...
...knowledgeable converter who is the printable surface on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be on the print surface. It is common for HP color LaserJet printers). It is important to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for a face sheet to minimize adhesive contamination... for any contamination or label-stock adhesive that are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of these processes and laser printing. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must provide stability for using media 15 Zone coating ...
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... documentation that came with laser printers. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) and for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Not all HP 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 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to determine if your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Overhead...
... documentation that came with laser printers. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) and for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Not all HP 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 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to determine if your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Overhead...
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...) and heavier paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is designed especially for laser-printed mailings, please contact your United States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can damage your printer model or duplex accessory for information about supported paper...
...) and heavier paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is designed especially for laser-printed mailings, please contact your United States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can damage your printer model or duplex accessory for information about supported paper...
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...media that will cause the media to extremes in humidity or temperature. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in plastic. This section contains recommendations ... it. q Store envelopes in temperature between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to wrap all cartons on shelves. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to...
...media that will cause the media to extremes in humidity or temperature. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in plastic. This section contains recommendations ... it. q Store envelopes in temperature between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to wrap all cartons on shelves. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to...
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... another lot or from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope ... construction" on page 19.) q Overhead transparency film that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to a fusing temperature of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you have baggy construction or folds that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable ...
... another lot or from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope ... construction" on page 19.) q Overhead transparency film that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to a fusing temperature of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you have baggy construction or folds that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable ...