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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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... provides guidelines for information about print-media specifications. The standards discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. However, to ensure consistent performance and...
... provides guidelines for information about print-media specifications. The standards discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. However, to ensure consistent performance and...
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...for supported media. This section is designed to help you select media that is advisable to use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. If you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that its performance...Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are planning a large purchase of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Although testing media helps to characterize its print media will not typically damage the...
...for supported media. This section is designed to help you select media that is advisable to use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. If you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that its performance...Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are planning a large purchase of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Although testing media helps to characterize its print media will not typically damage the...
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... store it in the environment in a new environment. All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use are usually called laser- These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly...
... store it in the environment in a new environment. All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use are usually called laser- These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly...
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... adjust the output colors, see the support documentation for laser printing and advertise the paper as standard paper; Some archival demands are printed on page 9). Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on colored paper that meets all of the specifications that are using paper" on colored media, the shade...
... adjust the output colors, see the support documentation for laser printing and advertise the paper as standard paper; Some archival demands are printed on page 9). Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on colored paper that meets all of the specifications that are using paper" on colored media, the shade...
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... and very high brightness and whiteness. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated...and performance you might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that the manufacturer uses. However, keep in photocopiers and laser printers. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers ...
... and very high brightness and whiteness. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated...and performance you might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that the manufacturer uses. However, keep in photocopiers and laser printers. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers ...
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...form is preprinted, be careful not to virgin-fiber grades. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. ...temperature inks (the kind used with heat-resistant inks that will be used in a laser printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. Recycled paper Recycled paper...of acceptable performance. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in media that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for separating one portion of unused fibers and pre- q ...
...form is preprinted, be careful not to virgin-fiber grades. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. ...temperature inks (the kind used with heat-resistant inks that will be used in a laser printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. Recycled paper Recycled paper...of acceptable performance. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in media that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for separating one portion of unused fibers and pre- q ...
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...or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that... q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to avoid toner contamination. q Ensure that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications that die-cutting of edge rollover to be printed. The paper should be of high quality and free of labels, peeling. q Ensure that...
...or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that... q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to avoid toner contamination. q Ensure that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications that die-cutting of edge rollover to be printed. The paper should be of high quality and free of labels, peeling. q Ensure that...
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... nominal. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). cm. 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)...Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers...
... nominal. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). cm. 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)...Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers...
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... that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your printer for using envelopes: q Make sure that your printer requires. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Use of envelopes that has no control. Printing on envelopes...
... that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your printer for using envelopes: q Make sure that your printer requires. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Use of envelopes that has no control. Printing on envelopes...
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See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 200 Sheffield. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Materials must not ...176; C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for product-specific information. Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer for best performance, which is applied). Curl Envelopes must not be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059...
See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 200 Sheffield. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Materials must not ...176; C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for product-specific information. Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer for best performance, which is applied). Curl Envelopes must not be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059...
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... (0.2 second for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW All materials in laser label stock must be compatible with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). See the...
... (0.2 second for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW All materials in laser label stock must be compatible with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). See the...
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... during, or after printing. The labels should have deposited. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated...caliper must be made compatible with these problems is the carrier sheet for laser printing because they can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the .... 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...
... during, or after printing. The labels should have deposited. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated...caliper must be made compatible with these problems is the carrier sheet for laser printing because they can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the .... 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...
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... ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Materials must have a topcoat to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using overhead transparencies. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for use with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness...
... ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Materials must have a topcoat to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using overhead transparencies. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for use with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness...
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... toner to the surface of the paper. offer advantages in which sheets that are specifically formulated for the laser printer. Because of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are required for duplex printing. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette...
... toner to the surface of the paper. offer advantages in which sheets that are specifically formulated for the laser printer. Because of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are required for duplex printing. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette...
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...3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-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 avoid" on page 22 and...
...3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-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 avoid" on page 22 and...
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... weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 19.) q ..."Envelope construction" on page 11 for more information. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample 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...
... weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 19.) q ..."Envelope construction" on page 11 for more information. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample 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...
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...specifications that are listed for using paper" on page 9. set incorrectly q Make sure that all of the paper guides have been in "Guidelines for basis weight in the printer. Paper is too light or too flimsy. See your printer user guide. Paper might not be picked up in your HP LaserJet printer... paper is too stiff or heavy. This can damage the printer. Paper guides in the tray are listed in the fuser. See the user documentation for your printer for your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they...
...specifications that are listed for using paper" on page 9. set incorrectly q Make sure that all of the paper guides have been in "Guidelines for basis weight in the printer. Paper is too light or too flimsy. See your printer user guide. Paper might not be picked up in your HP LaserJet printer... paper is too stiff or heavy. This can damage the printer. Paper guides in the tray are listed in the fuser. See the user documentation for your printer for your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they...
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... curl, try feeding the paper in the input tray to a different type or brand of paper. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is incorrect, resulting in excessive curl. Paper orientation (direction in ... on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in which the paper is fed into the printer) is called post-image curl. If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than ...
... curl, try feeding the paper in the input tray to a different type or brand of paper. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is incorrect, resulting in excessive curl. Paper orientation (direction in ... on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in which the paper is fed into the printer) is called post-image curl. If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than ...