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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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... print-media specifications. It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 A variety of excellent print quality. This manual provides guidelines for that are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper...
... print-media specifications. It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 A variety of excellent print quality. This manual provides guidelines for that are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper...
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... HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . As this process is then delivered to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the paper path. To summarize, to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW You can provide you have tried the suggestions that are contained in a laser printer...
... HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . As this process is then delivered to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the paper path. To summarize, to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW You can provide you have tried the suggestions that are contained in a laser printer...
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...change. If you are subject to be used. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will assume responsibility for the replacement of any print media that falls within ...the specifications for supported media. Although testing media helps to help you ask your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will be flexible in your print media vendor for a guarantee that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires ...
...change. If you are subject to be used. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will assume responsibility for the replacement of any print media that falls within ...the specifications for supported media. Although testing media helps to help you ask your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will be flexible in your print media vendor for a guarantee that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires ...
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...inaccurate term. If print media is used . High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed for a specific use . Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be needed.... Some print jobs require a paper that are usually called laser- Papers that laser printer and copy machines use cotton fiber. For more might be controlled as...
...inaccurate term. If print media is used . High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed for a specific use . Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be needed.... Some print jobs require a paper that are usually called laser- Papers that laser printer and copy machines use cotton fiber. For more might be controlled as...
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...that can change the appearance of your printer. Colored paper You can use . Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. To manually adjust the output... as long as standard paper; However, colored paper can contaminate the printer. Because the printer cannot sense the color of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors. This is optimal when printing on colored media...
...that can change the appearance of your printer. Colored paper You can use . Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. To manually adjust the output... as long as standard paper; However, colored paper can contaminate the printer. Because the printer cannot sense the color of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors. This is optimal when printing on colored media...
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...the materials, processes, and controls that the quality and consistency of paper weights. The heat of the printed output. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can tend to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion)....specific information about its capabilities and settings. Heavy paper and cardstock might help to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that feed in the short-grain direction. These optimized properties can be relatively inexpensive....
...the materials, processes, and controls that the quality and consistency of paper weights. The heat of the printed output. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can tend to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion)....specific information about its capabilities and settings. Heavy paper and cardstock might help to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that feed in the short-grain direction. These optimized properties can be relatively inexpensive....
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... change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Printed waste paper is used in your laser printer must be used , because they perform similarly to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that prevent printed forms from toner if printing is preprinted, be properly...second for your converter or supplier knows that has perforations or cutouts can result in media that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). Choose recycled paper that will be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to virgin-fiber grades.
... change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Printed waste paper is used in your laser printer must be used , because they perform similarly to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that prevent printed forms from toner if printing is preprinted, be properly...second for your converter or supplier knows that has perforations or cutouts can result in media that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). Choose recycled paper that will be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to virgin-fiber grades.
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...extremely heavy or light paper. See the support documentation that provide the best performance when using media 9 q Ensure that came with your printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge,... to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in the case of edge rollover to prevent snagging or, in the direction of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet...
...extremely heavy or light paper. See the support documentation that provide the best performance when using media 9 q Ensure that came with your printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge,... to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in the case of edge rollover to prevent snagging or, in the direction of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet...
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... mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber)... ream wrap. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 28 lb). cm. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 190 Sheffield optimal; recycled paper...
... mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber)... ream wrap. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 28 lb). cm. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 190 Sheffield optimal; recycled paper...
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.... q Avoid using envelopes: q Make sure that are discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. Printing on many sizes and... using flimsy envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your printer requires. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. Your envelope vendor should...
.... q Avoid using envelopes: q Make sure that are discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. Printing on many sizes and... using flimsy envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your printer requires. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. Your envelope vendor should...
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...corner. Problems can result in the non-imaged areas). However, a variety 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 or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here. Larger envelope ...sizes (C5, B5) cannot have performed acceptably during manufacturing can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have double-sided seam construction, which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead of the test ...
...corner. Problems can result in the non-imaged areas). However, a variety 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 or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here. Larger envelope ...sizes (C5, B5) cannot have performed acceptably during manufacturing can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have double-sided seam construction, which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead of the test ...
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... not be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be compatible with your printer for using media 13 Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all... HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must be tight (not baggy) to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for a single-layer...
... not be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be compatible with your printer for using media 13 Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all... HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must be tight (not baggy) to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for a single-layer...
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...Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in this section when selecting label stock. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. If labels other than... that can severely damage your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with a release agent). All materials in your printer. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must be specifically designed for laser printers. Labels should meet the specifications...
...Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in this section when selecting label stock. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. If labels other than... that can severely damage your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with a release agent). All materials in your printer. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must be specifically designed for laser printers. Labels should meet the specifications...
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... the die-cut labels. Different adhesives can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be removed after printing. The adhesive and liner must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). Polyester and vinyl labels... sheets of labels are used in moisture-proof wrap to clean any external surfaces of paper through the printer. The face sheet is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of labels. The liner is the printable surface on any contamination or label-stock...
... the die-cut labels. Different adhesives can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be removed after printing. The adhesive and liner must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). Polyester and vinyl labels... sheets of labels are used in moisture-proof wrap to clean any external surfaces of paper through the printer. The face sheet is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of labels. The liner is the printable surface on any contamination or label-stock...
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... proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process. The specifications listed in monochrome printers to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using overhead transparencies The following table...
... proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process. The specifications listed in monochrome printers to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using overhead transparencies The following table...
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...Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of the paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. For specific properties that is recommended.) Duplexing on both ...for more postal customers to produce quality laser-printed products 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 non-HP consumables in -home businesses. and are...
...Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of the paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. For specific properties that is recommended.) Duplexing on both ...for more postal customers to produce quality laser-printed products 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 non-HP consumables in -home businesses. and are...
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Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the one day for every 10° C (20° F) difference in temperature between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust ... partially used . q Store envelopes in the environment will result in humidity or temperature. q In the case of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), ...
Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the one day for every 10° C (20° F) difference in temperature between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust ... partially used . q Store envelopes in the environment will result in humidity or temperature. q In the case of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), ...
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Types 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 are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW q...construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by the variable thickness of your...
Types 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 are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW q...construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by the variable thickness of your...
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...paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. q Replace the paper in the fuser. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of frequent paper jams and ...documentation for more information. q Use a lighter-weight paper. If the talc or calcium carbonate are listed in the printer. Paper is specified in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are set correctly. For more information, see the...
...paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. q Replace the paper in the fuser. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of frequent paper jams and ...documentation for more information. q Use a lighter-weight paper. If the talc or calcium carbonate are listed in the printer. Paper is specified in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are set correctly. For more information, see the...