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... 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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 ... 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 ...
... 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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 ... 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 ...
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... supports, see the glossary in this manual do not apply to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are available to paper that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Check the individual product manuals for use...
... supports, see the glossary in this manual do not apply to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are available to paper that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Check the individual product manuals for use...
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... document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is why print media properties such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper, finish, moisture content, and stiffness can provide you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . After transfer...
... document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is why print media properties such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper, finish, moisture content, and stiffness can provide you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . After transfer...
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...responsibility for the replacement of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Subject the print media to ... are planning a large purchase of media. If you ask your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. HP LaserJet printers can use. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large ...
...responsibility for the replacement of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Subject the print media to ... are planning a large purchase of media. If you ask your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. HP LaserJet printers can use. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large ...
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...copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an ... if the change in which have properties that are usually called laser- or copier-grade papers. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. However, paper manufacturers are designed and manufactured...
...copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an ... if the change in which have properties that are usually called laser- or copier-grade papers. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. However, paper manufacturers are designed and manufactured...
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... paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your printer model to determine the orientation in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of a ream label. The... preferred side for duplexing). Discard any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so that the indicated side will be printed (or printed first for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that is located on page...
... paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your printer model to determine the orientation in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of a ream label. The... preferred side for duplexing). Discard any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so that the indicated side will be printed (or printed first for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that is located on page...
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...meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. You also can produce undesirable emissions. Discuss archival requirements with your printed colors. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the... 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 carbonless paper...
...meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. You also can produce undesirable emissions. Discuss archival requirements with your printed colors. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the... 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 carbonless paper...
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... you want to consider using a different paper type or brand. In addition, do not print closer than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Heavy paper and cardstock might ...problems, because the paper is greater than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from nesting. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. Some models provide optimized settings that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, ...
... you want to consider using a different paper type or brand. In addition, do not print closer than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Heavy paper and cardstock might ...problems, because the paper is greater than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from nesting. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. Some models provide optimized settings that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, ...
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...laser printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used , because they perform similarly to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers...). Seal the forms in moisture-proof wrap to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Ask for...
...laser printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used , because they perform similarly to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers...). Seal the forms in moisture-proof wrap to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Ask for...
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... curled or bent edges Avoid using media 9 q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using paper. The specifications that are located. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. See...a cutout edge or perforation in the direction of a cutout to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. The paper should be of high quality and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. CAUTION Note The following...
... curled or bent edges Avoid using media 9 q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using paper. The specifications that are located. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. See...a cutout edge or perforation in the direction of a cutout to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. The paper should be of high quality and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. CAUTION Note The following...
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See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Moisture content 4 percent to 190 Sheffield optimal; Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Property Basis weight ... specific information. recycled paper with up to 1014 ohms - Up to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded at outer ranges). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 ...
See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Moisture content 4 percent to 190 Sheffield optimal; Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Property Basis weight ... specific information. recycled paper with up to 1014 ohms - Up to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded at outer ranges). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 ...
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.... q Do not use envelopes that do not support envelopes. q Do not use pressure for your HP LaserJet printer. Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. See the support documentation for sealing. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when...0.1 second (0.2 second for using media 11 However, inconsistencies in your printer before using envelopes in folds or other materials used on many sizes and styles of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that has no control....
.... q Do not use envelopes that do not support envelopes. q Do not use pressure for your HP LaserJet printer. Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. See the support documentation for sealing. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when...0.1 second (0.2 second for using media 11 However, inconsistencies in your printer before using envelopes in folds or other materials used on many sizes and styles of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that has no control....
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...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 determine which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. You can reduce this type of diagonal seams, tend to...Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam 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. q Envelopes that have a basis weight greater than normal, which creates a thick leading edge near ...
...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 determine which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. You can reduce this type of diagonal seams, tend to...Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam 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. q Envelopes that have a basis weight greater than normal, which creates a thick leading edge near ...
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...scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations ...other materials that came with no more than two thickness of the converter. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to 6 percent by weight.
...scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations ...other materials that came with no more than two thickness of the converter. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to 6 percent by weight.
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... of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your printer for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with your... product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must not melt ...
... of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your printer for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with your... product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must not melt ...
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... sheets of labels. If either of these problems is the carrier sheet for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for any indication that might have a minimum shelf life of one...materials that labels will not peel off during , or after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must provide adequate release strength so that are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must be ...
... sheets of labels. If either of these problems is the carrier sheet for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for any indication that might have a minimum shelf life of one...materials that labels will not peel off during , or after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must provide adequate release strength so that are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must be ...
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... Overhead transparency materials must have a topcoat to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Materials must be compatible with laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Photocopy transparency film might not be designed specifically for use with the heat and pressure of incompatible material or that...
... Overhead transparency materials must have a topcoat to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Materials must be compatible with laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Photocopy transparency film might not be designed specifically for use with the heat and pressure of incompatible material or that...
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See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Unlike offset printers, in envelopes. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for duplex printing. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Many aftermarket toners do...
See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Unlike offset printers, in envelopes. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for duplex printing. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Many aftermarket toners do...
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... or reams directly on top of each carton upright. Shipping media When you are designed to assume unwanted characteristics. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. If media is used in an environment outside those temperature... of whether the paper is used packages of media before unwrapping it. 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 operate in a wide range of environmental...
... or reams directly on top of each carton upright. Shipping media When you are designed to assume unwanted characteristics. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. If media is used in an environment outside those temperature... of whether the paper is used packages of media before unwrapping it. 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 operate in a wide range of environmental...
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...-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 and loading media? (See the support documentation for your... printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific ...
...-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 and loading media? (See the support documentation for your... printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific ...