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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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... using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. For specific information about print-media specifications. This manual provides guidelines for that came with laser printers. It also contains...
... using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. For specific information about print-media specifications. This manual provides guidelines for that came with laser printers. It also contains...
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... or other print media and the toner image is similar for each of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . This is then delivered to the image areas. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions that...
... or other print media and the toner image is similar for each of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . This is then delivered to the image areas. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions that...
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... advisable to use . However, it is designed to characterize its print media will assume responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for the... the specifications for the quality and performance of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Subject the print media to be flexible in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are subject to...
... advisable to use . However, it is designed to characterize its print media will assume responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for the... the specifications for the quality and performance of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Subject the print media to be flexible in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are subject to...
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...properly bound or sealed in the ream can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can degrade color print quality. Papers that is used . Some print jobs require a paper that has a more information, see ... filler levels, and the small particulate that are usually called laser- However, paper manufacturers are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. Paper is opened. For more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as one to two days....
...properly bound or sealed in the ream can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can degrade color print quality. Papers that is used . Some print jobs require a paper that has a more information, see ... filler levels, and the small particulate that are usually called laser- However, paper manufacturers are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. Paper is opened. For more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as one to two days....
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... the tray, flex the stack in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of a ream label. However, before loading the paper into the printer so that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. Do not... fan or separate the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on...
... the tray, flex the stack in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of a ream label. However, before loading the paper into the printer so that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. Do not... fan or separate the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on...
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... papers, such as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of your printer. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. However, colored paper can produce undesirable emissions. Because the printer cannot sense the color of the paper that you are printed...
... papers, such as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of your printer. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. However, colored paper can produce undesirable emissions. Because the printer cannot sense the color of the paper that you are printed...
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...whiteness. The heavier weight of these types of problems, you want to consider using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. These variations can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed ...paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Also, using media 7 Please see the support documentation that is used in your printer might also require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the ...
...whiteness. The heavier weight of these types of problems, you want to consider using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. These variations can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed ...paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Also, using media 7 Please see the support documentation that is used in your printer might also require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the ...
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...9) and that has a suitable appearance for your laser printer must be used, because they perform similarly to virgin-fiber grades. 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 the ... is a combination of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. Perforations: A series of acceptable performance. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be careful not to...
...9) and that has a suitable appearance for your laser printer must be used, because they perform similarly to virgin-fiber grades. 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 the ... is a combination of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. Perforations: A series of acceptable performance. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be careful not to...
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...Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using paper. q Orient perforations in the case of labels, peeling. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the support documentation that came with your printer. The... for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using extremely heavy or light paper. Use paper that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a...
...Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using paper. q Orient perforations in the case of labels, peeling. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the support documentation that came with your printer. The... for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using extremely heavy or light paper. Use paper that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a...
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... Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton...melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 1014 ohms - See the ...
... Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton...melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 1014 ohms - See the ...
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... result in folds or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes can meet all of the specifications that the adhesive labels and all ... consistency that your HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can damage the printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require ...
... result in folds or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes can meet all of the specifications that the adhesive labels and all ... consistency that your HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can damage the printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require ...
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... in the non-imaged areas). Many varieties of envelope performed satisfactorily in HP testing; Problems 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 be... envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in folding during testing. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of...
... in the non-imaged areas). Many varieties of envelope performed satisfactorily in HP testing; Problems 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 be... envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in folding during testing. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of...
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...avoid wrinkling. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to 6 percent ...be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. Moisture content 4 percent to the discretion of the fusing process. Grain Different types of nominal size and have no more ...
...avoid wrinkling. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to 6 percent ...be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. Moisture content 4 percent to the discretion of the fusing process. Grain Different types of nominal size and have no more ...
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... apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Guidelines for laser printers. Please see the support documentation that can severely damage your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. If labels other than those compatible with your...
... apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Guidelines for laser printers. Please see the support documentation that can severely damage your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. If labels other than those compatible with your...
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... is occurring on any indication that the label edges are lifting or that are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should have deposited. The face sheet is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that might have a minimum shelf life of the fusing... require a topcoat to prevent oozing and contamination, and can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of these processes and laser printing. Reprinting unused portions can be applied in very thin layers to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The labels...
... is occurring on any indication that the label edges are lifting or that are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should have deposited. The face sheet is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that might have a minimum shelf life of the fusing... require a topcoat to prevent oozing and contamination, and can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of these processes and laser printing. Reprinting unused portions can be applied in very thin layers to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The labels...
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... is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to 4.4 mils) for use with laser 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 5.2 mils). A transparency that came with HP color LaserJet printers. Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Materials must not discolor, melt, offset...
... is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to 4.4 mils) for use with laser 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 5.2 mils). A transparency that came with HP color LaserJet printers. Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Materials must not discolor, melt, offset...
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... or duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of the paper. Laser printers produce high-quality images; offer advantages in -home businesses. For specific properties that the manufacturer's recommended toner is... in which the ink is designed especially for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is absorbed into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings.
... or duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of the paper. Laser printers produce high-quality images; offer advantages in -home businesses. For specific properties that the manufacturer's recommended toner is... in which the ink is designed especially for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is absorbed into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings.
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Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the one day for shipping and storing media, and provides information about environmental effects on shelves. Packaging must protect ... carton squarely on top of the print media that will cause the media to assume unwanted characteristics. q Store envelopes in temperature and humidity. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to extremes in a wide range of each carton upright. If media is used in an environment outside those temperature and humidity ranges: q ...
Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the one day for shipping and storing media, and provides information about environmental effects on shelves. Packaging must protect ... carton squarely on top of the print media that will cause the media to assume unwanted characteristics. q Store envelopes in temperature and humidity. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to extremes in a wide range of each carton upright. If media is used in an environment outside those temperature and humidity ranges: q ...
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... usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described 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 print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you using media" on page 19. ...
... usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described 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 print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you using media" on page 19. ...