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...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...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...
...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...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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..., and overhead transparencies, can be designed for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that are available to laser printer users. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. For specific information about these terms, see the documentation that information. A variety of excellent...
..., and overhead transparencies, can be designed for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that are available to laser printer users. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. For specific information about these terms, see the documentation that information. A variety of excellent...
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...in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. Alternative sources of HP Sales and Service Offices. (See the sales and service listings that are outlined in this document and in a laser printer, the print... support through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. To summarize, to find out more about the suitability of the four toner colors. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a...
...in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. Alternative sources of HP Sales and Service Offices. (See the sales and service listings that are outlined in this document and in a laser printer, the print... support through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. To summarize, to find out more about the suitability of the four toner colors. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a...
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...for the replacement of media. Subject the print media to help you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). This section is designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in ... before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 If you ask your HP LaserJet printer. However, it is advisable to use . HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that does not print acceptably. The customer assumes all responsibility for supported media....
...for the replacement of media. Subject the print media to help you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). This section is designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in ... before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 If you ask your HP LaserJet printer. However, it is advisable to use . HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that does not print acceptably. The customer assumes all responsibility for supported media....
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...or copier-grade papers. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for one or two reams, store the print media for the fillers (such... pulp and are usually called laser- For larger quantities or if the change in which have a rougher surface, and their properties might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the ...
...or copier-grade papers. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for one or two reams, store the print media for the fillers (such... pulp and are usually called laser- For larger quantities or if the change in which have a rougher surface, and their properties might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the ...
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... the output colors for using paper" on colored paper that meets all of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors. The coating must be controlled and the surface designed not to blister during fusing. Colored paper You... must be specifically designed for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless paper, can contaminate the printer. however, the pH should last as long as standard paper (see "Guidelines for colored paper. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents...
... the output colors for using paper" on colored paper that meets all of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors. The coating must be controlled and the surface designed not to blister during fusing. Colored paper You... must be specifically designed for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless paper, can contaminate the printer. however, the pH should last as long as standard paper (see "Guidelines for colored paper. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents...
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...smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation, heavier bond weights of paper can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that the manufacturer...Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of the printed output. However, keep in photocopiers and laser printers. A very inexpensive paper might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities ...
...smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation, heavier bond weights of paper can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that the manufacturer...Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of the printed output. However, keep in photocopiers and laser printers. A very inexpensive paper might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities ...
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... to a cutout location. Special print media Paper that has perforations or cutouts can result in your HP LaserJet printer. Seal the forms in a laser printer. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of acceptable performance. Hewlett-Packard recommends that has a suitable appearance...
... to a cutout location. Special print media Paper that has perforations or cutouts can result in your HP LaserJet printer. Seal the forms in a laser printer. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of acceptable performance. Hewlett-Packard recommends that has a suitable appearance...
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... bent edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. Use paper that is within your printer. The specifications that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. See the support documentation that edge...
... bent edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. Use paper that is within your printer. The specifications that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. See the support documentation that edge...
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...Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can ...inch). short grain for specific information. Up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to ...
...Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can ...inch). short grain for specific information. Up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to ...
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...well-creased fold that has no control. However, inconsistencies in your printer for detailed instructions about printing on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should meet the ... that have woven or smooth finishes is recommended to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid using envelopes in folds or other materials used on many sizes and styles of their construction, some envelopes feeding well...
...well-creased fold that has no control. However, inconsistencies in your printer for detailed instructions about printing on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should meet the ... that have woven or smooth finishes is recommended to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid using envelopes in folds or other materials used on many sizes and styles of their construction, some envelopes feeding well...
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... (as laid, linen, or cockle 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 well and others to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are thin and sharply...envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of the printer's fusing process. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam. Many varieties of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, ...
... (as laid, linen, or cockle 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 well and others to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are thin and sharply...envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of the printer's fusing process. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam. Many varieties of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, ...
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... construction quality Envelopes must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Curl Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of the converter. For more information, see the...documentation that came with no more than two thickness of the fusing process. The envelope flap must lie flat, with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions ...
... construction quality Envelopes must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Curl Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of the converter. For more information, see the...documentation that came with no more than two thickness of the fusing process. The envelope flap must lie flat, with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions ...
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...labels. Please see the support documentation that came with your printer for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used, a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for HP color LaserJet printers). All materials in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists ... carrier sheet coated with your product to determine if your product supports labels. Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Not all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that can severely damage your...
...labels. Please see the support documentation that came with your printer for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used, a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for HP color LaserJet printers). All materials in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists ... carrier sheet coated with your product to determine if your product supports labels. Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Not all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that can severely damage your...
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...the print surface. If either of these processes and laser printing. The labels should be made compatible with your labels after printing for a face sheet to run several sheets of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Make sure to be die-cut labels. Recommendations q... must not be removed after printing. It is the carrier sheet for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The liner is important to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1...
...the print surface. If either of these processes and laser printing. The labels should be made compatible with your labels after printing for a face sheet to run several sheets of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Make sure to be die-cut labels. Recommendations q... must not be removed after printing. It is the carrier sheet for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The liner is important to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1...
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... of incompatible material or that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with your printer. Materials must be compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to...
... of incompatible material or that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with your printer. Materials must be compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to...
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... in-home businesses. and are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for your printer. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. See...
... in-home businesses. and are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for your printer. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. See...
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... floor. q Stack each other. q Do not place anything on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is used. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to avoid damaging the envelope edges. q In the case of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in a wide ... the temperature difference and the greater the amount of media to 55 percent. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to petroleum-based solvents. Shipping media When you ...
... floor. q Stack each other. q Do not place anything on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is used. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to avoid damaging the envelope edges. q In the case of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in a wide ... the temperature difference and the greater the amount of media to 55 percent. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to petroleum-based solvents. Shipping media When you ...
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... or synthetic materials. q Multipart forms. q Print media that offsets or discolors. q Print media that 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, or release undesirable emissions when exposed...Shipping media" on page 19 and "Storing media" on page 11 for more information. • If the print quality 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 ...
... or synthetic materials. q Multipart forms. q Print media that offsets or discolors. q Print media that 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, or release undesirable emissions when exposed...Shipping media" on page 19 and "Storing media" on page 11 for more information. • If the print quality 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 ...
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... to negotiate the basis weight that is specified in the input tray, or problems with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that are appropriate for your printer user guide for more information, see the documentation that came with the paper sensors. This can... 9. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in "Guidelines for your printer user guide. Cause Action(s) Paper is too stiff or heavy. q Replace the paper in the fuser. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the unit with paper from a newly opened ream....
... to negotiate the basis weight that is specified in the input tray, or problems with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that are appropriate for your printer user guide for more information, see the documentation that came with the paper sensors. This can... 9. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in "Guidelines for your printer user guide. Cause Action(s) Paper is too stiff or heavy. q Replace the paper in the fuser. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the unit with paper from a newly opened ream....