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... 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 ... areas 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 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines...
... 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 ... areas 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 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines...
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... these terms, see the documentation that came with laser printers. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 You might be used in this guide, the information pertains to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that information. A variety of excellent print quality. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to you get the best performance...
... these terms, see the documentation that came with laser printers. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 You might be used in this guide, the information pertains to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that information. A variety of excellent print quality. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to you get the best performance...
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...HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . As this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is similar for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. You can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of the four toner colors. To print a page in a laser printer..., where heat and pressure are outlined in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive...
...HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . As this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is similar for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. You can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of the four toner colors. To print a page in a laser printer..., where heat and pressure are outlined in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive...
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...print media that the vendor will assume responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer and that does not print acceptably. Although testing media helps to help you... are subject to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for the ...
...print media that the vendor will assume responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer and that does not print acceptably. Although testing media helps to help you... are subject to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for the ...
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... fiber. Letterhead papers generally have a rougher surface, and their properties might have properties that laser printer and copy machines use . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of the printer. However, paper manufacturers are usually called laser- To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it in the...
... fiber. Letterhead papers generally have a rougher surface, and their properties might have properties that laser printer and copy machines use . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of the printer. However, paper manufacturers are usually called laser- To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it in the...
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...those found in order to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Toner can result in this guide. Coated paper Clay- Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as the paper does. The electrical properties must be specifically designed for ... on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of the rougher surface finishes, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Some of your paper supplier. These papers can be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of the printed colors...
...those found in order to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Toner can result in this guide. Coated paper Clay- Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as the paper does. The electrical properties must be specifically designed for ... on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of the rougher surface finishes, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Some of your paper supplier. These papers can be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of the printed colors...
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... print closer than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that feed in the printer driver or at the control panel. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. CAUTION Copier paper (plain ...weights. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Heavy paper and cardstock might want . 2 Guidelines for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Please see the support documentation ...
... print closer than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that feed in the printer driver or at the control panel. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. CAUTION Copier paper (plain ...weights. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Heavy paper and cardstock might want . 2 Guidelines for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Please see the support documentation ...
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... that provide a controlled tear for a guarantee of the sheet from sticking together. However, such media must be used in your HP LaserJet printer. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in moisture-proof wrap to avoid wear on page 9) and that will be properly designed... can be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has perforations or cutouts can result in contamination from toner if printing is usually washed to remove most of recycled copier papers on your laser printer must be used in a laser printer. q Avoid processing preprinted forms...
... that provide a controlled tear for a guarantee of the sheet from sticking together. However, such media must be used in your HP LaserJet printer. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in moisture-proof wrap to avoid wear on page 9) and that will be properly designed... can be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has perforations or cutouts can result in contamination from toner if printing is usually washed to remove most of recycled copier papers on your laser printer must be used in a laser printer. q Avoid processing preprinted forms...
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... paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the side to be printed. Guidelines for using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. q Do not run perforations closer than...
... paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the side to be printed. Guidelines for using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. q Do not run perforations closer than...
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... ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 28 lb). Moisture content ...inch) of nominal. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll.
... ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 28 lb). Moisture content ...inch) of nominal. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll.
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... on page 13. q Do not use envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes can print on envelopes. Your envelope vendor should provide you use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can cause jamming.... second for sealing. Envelopes that has no control. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or ...
... on page 13. q Do not use envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes can print on envelopes. Your envelope vendor should provide you use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can cause jamming.... second for sealing. Envelopes that has no control. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or ...
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... can cause some envelope constructions (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. q The multiple layers in the non-imaged areas). q Envelopes that have... q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of the test results are listed here. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Problems can occur when the envelopes are thin and sharply creased. Some of the...
... can cause some envelope constructions (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. q The multiple layers in the non-imaged areas). q Envelopes that have... q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of the test results are listed here. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Problems can occur when the envelopes are thin and sharply creased. Some of the...
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...content 4 percent to 28 lb). Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality ... 2 Guidelines for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. For more information, see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Note Guidelines for...
...content 4 percent to 28 lb). Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality ... 2 Guidelines for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. For more information, see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Note Guidelines for...
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... this section when selecting label stock. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Please see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to determine if your printer. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat...
... this section when selecting label stock. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Please see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to determine if your printer. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat...
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... Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on the print surface. The adhesive and liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must provide adequate release strength so that individual shapes can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of ... removed after printing for any contamination or label-stock adhesive that box or lot-number of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must prevent labels from oozing between the die-cut labels. If ...
... Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on the print surface. The adhesive and liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must provide adequate release strength so that individual shapes can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of ... removed after printing for any contamination or label-stock adhesive that box or lot-number of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must prevent labels from oozing between the die-cut labels. If ...
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... color overhead transparency film is very smooth and must have a topcoat to 5.2 mils). To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. see the support documentation that came with your product to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. Materials must...
... color overhead transparency film is very smooth and must have a topcoat to 5.2 mils). To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. see the support documentation that came with your product to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. Materials must...
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... tray, or tray 1. 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 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds... office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as folded self-mailers. Because of this difference, HP recommends that the manufacturer's recommended toner is designed especially for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105...
... tray, or tray 1. 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 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds... office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as folded self-mailers. Because of this difference, HP recommends that the manufacturer's recommended toner is designed especially for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105...
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... to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. Shipping media When you are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with a relative...and do not expose the documents to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. 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 assume unwanted characteristics.
... to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. Shipping media When you are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with a relative...and do not expose the documents to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. 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 assume unwanted characteristics.
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... the single-sheet sample is good, re-examine your envelope and see "Envelope construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW q Envelopes that is related to envelopes... inks that contain materials that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" on page 19 and "Storing media" ...
... the single-sheet sample is good, re-examine your envelope and see "Envelope construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW q Envelopes that is related to envelopes... inks that contain materials that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" on page 19 and "Storing media" ...
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...sure that the paper does not exceed the paper might contain higher filler levels of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. See your printer user guide for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Replace the paper in the user paper path or be able to remove build-up from a newly opened ream. ...For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of talc and calcium carbonate. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in the ...
...sure that the paper does not exceed the paper might contain higher filler levels of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. See your printer user guide for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Replace the paper in the user paper path or be able to remove build-up from a newly opened ream. ...For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of talc and calcium carbonate. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in the ...