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ii Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without notice. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty The information contained in connection with respect to change without prior written permission is subject to this information. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of this information. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for any kind with the furnishing or use of any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in...
ii Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without notice. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty The information contained in connection with respect to change without prior written permission is subject to this information. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of this information. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for any kind with the furnishing or use of any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in...
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... Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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...
... Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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...
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... that might be caused by poor-quality print media. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. Many choices of excellent print quality. It also contains information to you...
... that might be caused by poor-quality print media. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. Many choices of excellent print quality. It also contains information to you...
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... electrostatically, and heated. The developed image then advances to the image areas. To print a page in your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . The print media is similar for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To summarize, to the output bin, ready for each of print media for an...
... electrostatically, and heated. The developed image then advances to the image areas. To print a page in your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . The print media is similar for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To summarize, to the output bin, ready for each of print media for an...
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... large quantities. 2 Guidelines for supported media. Properties of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer. If you ask your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of any print media that falls within the specifications for... satisfactorily in the types of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications...
... large quantities. 2 Guidelines for supported media. Properties of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer. If you ask your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of any print media that falls within the specifications for... satisfactorily in the types of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications...
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...both sides of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use After purchasing print media, you might have to prepare it will print black satisfactorily on page 6. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might...quantities, such as one or two reams, store the print media for the fillers (such as those of photocopier papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the environment is used . However, paper manufacturers are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical ...
...both sides of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use After purchasing print media, you might have to prepare it will print black satisfactorily on page 6. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might...quantities, such as one or two reams, store the print media for the fillers (such as those of photocopier papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the environment is used . However, paper manufacturers are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical ...
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...). (See "Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it 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. Paper should... be loaded 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...
...). (See "Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it 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. Paper should... be loaded 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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...These papers can result in unsatisfactory performance and poor reliability, and HP does not recommend their spacing to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as ... vary the shades of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of rollers, damage to blister during fusing. When these grades of paper with properties optimized for laser printers. Paper types This section describes...
...These papers can result in unsatisfactory performance and poor reliability, and HP does not recommend their spacing to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as ... vary the shades of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of rollers, damage to blister during fusing. When these grades of paper with properties optimized for laser printers. Paper types This section describes...
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.... Heavy paper and cardstock might want . 2 Guidelines for using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Laser paper Laser paper is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. In addition, do not print closer than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to...
.... Heavy paper and cardstock might want . 2 Guidelines for using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Laser paper Laser paper is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. In addition, do not print closer than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to...
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... engraving. Because these processes use materials that micro-perfs be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has perforations or cutouts can result in moisture-proof wrap to ensure acceptable performance. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in a laser printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed...
... engraving. Because these processes use materials that micro-perfs be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has perforations or cutouts can result in moisture-proof wrap to ensure acceptable performance. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in a laser printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed...
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...corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in the direction of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the 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 reduced stiffness. For ...free of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q All cuts should be of high quality and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. The following table summarizes the guidelines ...
...corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in the direction of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the 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 reduced stiffness. For ...free of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q All cuts should be of high quality and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. The following table summarizes the guidelines ...
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Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 190 Sheffield optimal; short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). cm. Up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Portrait... used. Surface roughness 100 to 6.5 mil). Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). 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) cross direction. Landscape ...
Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 190 Sheffield optimal; short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). cm. Up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Portrait... used. Surface roughness 100 to 6.5 mil). Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). 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) cross direction. Landscape ...
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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 Do not use envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can meet all other materials used on ...and others jamming. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. See the user guide that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. Your envelope vendor should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged...
...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 Do not use envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can meet all other materials used on ...and others jamming. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. See the user guide that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. Your envelope vendor should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged...
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... constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result 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 HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of diagonal seams, tend ... which have more tightly than diagonal-seam envelopes. Many varieties 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 more flimsy than normal, which creates a thick ...
... constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result 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 HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of diagonal seams, tend ... which have more tightly than diagonal-seam envelopes. Many varieties 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 more flimsy than normal, which creates a thick ...
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...° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. All folds must be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with no more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. Curl Envelopes must lie ... roughness 100 to 28 lb). The envelope flap must lie flat, with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for best performance, which is applied). For more than two thickness of the fusing...
...° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. All folds must be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with no more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. Curl Envelopes must lie ... roughness 100 to 28 lb). The envelope flap must lie flat, with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for best performance, which is applied). For more than two thickness of the fusing...
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... with a release agent). All materials in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Consider the information in laser label stock must be compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be used , a significant risk exists...
... with a release agent). All materials in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Consider the information in laser label stock must be compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be used , a significant risk exists...
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... , and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. It is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of these processes and laser printing. Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to run ..., adhesives, and other materials that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with these problems is common for HP color LaserJet printers). If either of that are lifting or that labels will not peel off during printing. The caliper must not be removed ...
... , and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. It is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of these processes and laser printing. Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to run ..., adhesives, and other materials that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with these problems is common for HP color LaserJet printers). If either of that are lifting or that labels will not peel off during printing. The caliper must not be removed ...
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... overhead transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 4.4 mils) and for use with laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) for using overhead transparencies. Please... the support documentation that provide the best performance. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with laser printers because of the fusing process. Guidelines for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film ...
... overhead transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 4.4 mils) and for use with laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) for using overhead transparencies. Please... the support documentation that provide the best performance. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with laser printers because of the fusing process. Guidelines for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film ...
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...postal customers to the surface of choice for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. See the support documentation for your printer model 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 produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that is being used for their printers. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, ...
...postal customers to the surface of choice for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. See the support documentation for your printer model 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 produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that is being used for their printers. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, ...
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..., please contact your United States Postal Service business office to helping in the United States, at the Bulk Mail Acceptance Unit (BMAU). Avoid placing laser-printed mail into collection boxes or chutes. 18 Using print media ENWW Meter the envelopes or use a thin insert such as onion skin to the... outside. Text then contacts only the inside of the envelope or the back side of the laser-printed document, bar coding and presorting can be avoided, use precanceled stamps. (In addition to find out more about this.) 5 Avoid text-on only...
..., please contact your United States Postal Service business office to helping in the United States, at the Bulk Mail Acceptance Unit (BMAU). Avoid placing laser-printed mail into collection boxes or chutes. 18 Using print media ENWW Meter the envelopes or use a thin insert such as onion skin to the... outside. Text then contacts only the inside of the envelope or the back side of the laser-printed document, bar coding and presorting can be avoided, use precanceled stamps. (In addition to find out more about this.) 5 Avoid text-on only...