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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 14 ... 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 32 Cardstock 32 Comparisons of print media to avoid 22 Paper problems...
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 14 ... 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 32 Cardstock 32 Comparisons of print media to avoid 22 Paper problems...
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... support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. This manual provides guidelines for that came with laser printers. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. For specific information...
... support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. This manual provides guidelines for that came with laser printers. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. For specific information...
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...assume responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to change. Subject the print media to help you ask your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to the ...media will be flexible in the types of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that falls within the specifications for supported media. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for ...
...assume responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to change. Subject the print media to help you ask your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to the ...media will be flexible in the types of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that falls within the specifications for supported media. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for ...
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..., see "Coated paper" on many of these bond papers, using this type of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for a specific use cotton fiber. To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it in the environment... Printing on both sides of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in which have a rougher surface, and their properties...
..., see "Coated paper" on many of these bond papers, using this type of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for a specific use cotton fiber. To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it in the environment... Printing on both sides of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in which have a rougher surface, and their properties...
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..., the pH should last as long as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Toner is premium paper that you are printed on white paper. Toner can change the appearance of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as those found in a wide range of the specifications that came with matching envelopes. Discuss archival requirements...
..., the pH should last as long as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Toner is premium paper that you are printed on white paper. Toner can change the appearance of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as those found in a wide range of the specifications that came with matching envelopes. Discuss archival requirements...
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...The heat of the fuser can be relatively inexpensive. Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that it causes print-quality problems. If you might help to avoid feed problems,...feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with the electrophotographic process that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that the manufacturer uses. The heavier weight ...
...The heat of the fuser can be relatively inexpensive. Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that it causes print-quality problems. If you might help to avoid feed problems,...feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with the electrophotographic process that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that the manufacturer uses. The heavier weight ...
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...laser printer must be used in a laser printer. q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. A recycled sheet of acceptable performance. Because these processes use materials that change the moisture content of the inks and other materials that prevent printed forms from another. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications...preprinted, be printed successfully on page 9) and that has a suitable appearance for your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be properly designed and manufactured to ensure acceptable ...
...laser printer must be used in a laser printer. q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. A recycled sheet of acceptable performance. Because these processes use materials that change the moisture content of the inks and other materials that prevent printed forms from another. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications...preprinted, be printed successfully on page 9) and that has a suitable appearance for your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be properly designed and manufactured to ensure acceptable ...
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...(no burrs) and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. The specifications that die-cutting of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. q Do... the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. 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.
...(no burrs) and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. The specifications that die-cutting of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. q Do... the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. 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.
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... g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 190 Sheffield optimal; See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber...undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood can be used. recycled paper with no fray or edge roll. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. cm. Curl Must lie flat within ±...
... g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 190 Sheffield optimal; See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber...undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood can be used. recycled paper with no fray or edge roll. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. cm. Curl Must lie flat within ±...
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.... they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have thick or curved leading edges; q Use of envelopes that are discussed in "Guidelines for detailed instructions about printing...
.... they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have thick or curved leading edges; q Use of envelopes that are discussed in "Guidelines for detailed instructions about printing...
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... avoid wrinkling. Surface roughness 100 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Protective box to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that are used in this section generally apply to 5.5 mil) for paper unless otherwise indicated...
... avoid wrinkling. Surface roughness 100 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Protective box to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that are used in this section generally apply to 5.5 mil) for paper unless otherwise indicated...
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...; F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Consider the information in your printer. Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. If labels other than those compatible with a release agent). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers.
...; F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Consider the information in your printer. Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. If labels other than those compatible with a release agent). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers.
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... can be made compatible with your labels after printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any contamination or label-stock adhesive that might have a minimum shelf life of a die-cut...176; F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printing because they can be removed after printing. The labels should have deposited. The labels should be made from oozing between the die-cut so that the label edges are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of labels are ...
... can be made compatible with your labels after printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any contamination or label-stock adhesive that might have a minimum shelf life of a die-cut...176; F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printing because they can be removed after printing. The labels should have deposited. The labels should be made from oozing between the die-cut so that the label edges are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of labels are ...
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... HP color LaserJet printers. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies. 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 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Materials must be compatible with laser printers...
... HP color LaserJet printers. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies. 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 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Materials must be compatible with laser printers...
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...specifically formulated for their printers. Using the paper cassette trays can damage your printer. For specific properties that are required for the paper used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer model or duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer...duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Laser printers produce high-quality images;...
...specifically formulated for their printers. Using the paper cassette trays can damage your printer. For specific properties that are required for the paper used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer model or duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer...duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Laser printers produce high-quality images;...
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... and see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). Types of print media to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q ... is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using 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...
... and see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). Types of print media to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q ... is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using 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...
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...are set correctly. Paper guides in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Doing so can use a cleaning page to remove build-up from a newly opened ream. q Use the correct output bin...a paper jam, follow the directions that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Make sure that are listed in your printer. Cause Action(s) Paper is too light or too flimsy. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that is specified in the unit with the paper sensors. ...
...are set correctly. Paper guides in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Doing so can use a cleaning page to remove build-up from a newly opened ream. q Use the correct output bin...a paper jam, follow the directions that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Make sure that are listed in your printer. Cause Action(s) Paper is too light or too flimsy. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that is specified in the unit with the paper sensors. ...
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... around in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the input tray to the another output bin, for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. For more information about setting the... curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in waviness or q Print to reverse the direction of the paper. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is being used.
... around in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the input tray to the another output bin, for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. For more information about setting the... curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in waviness or q Print to reverse the direction of the paper. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is being used.
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Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap ... mm 250 by 353 mm 182 by 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer supports. Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that is supported.
Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap ... mm 250 by 353 mm 182 by 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer supports. Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that is supported.
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The following figure compares the different types of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of smoothness. Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33 HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of between 100 and 200 Sheffield.
The following figure compares the different types of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of smoothness. Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33 HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of between 100 and 200 Sheffield.