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...28 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...
...28 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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... came with laser printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are unfamiliar to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be used in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are...
... came with laser printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are unfamiliar to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be used in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are...
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.... You can provide you still need assistance, call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions that are outlined in this document...
.... You can provide you still need assistance, call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions that are outlined in this document...
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...falls within the specifications for the quality and performance of print media they can also use . HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. This section is designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in the types of ...media. Subject the print media to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). However, it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to be used. The customer assumes all responsibility...
...falls within the specifications for the quality and performance of print media they can also use . HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. This section is designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in the types of ...media. Subject the print media to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). However, it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to be used. The customer assumes all responsibility...
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...electrophotographic process that has a more prestigious look or feel. These papers tend to have properties that is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) ... fiber. Print media needs some time to prevent contamination of the printer. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of photocopier papers. Paper ...
...electrophotographic process that has a more prestigious look or feel. These papers tend to have properties that is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) ... fiber. Print media needs some time to prevent contamination of the printer. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of photocopier papers. Paper ...
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... cannot adjust the output colors for laser printing and advertise the paper as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. For more stringent than 7.0. The coating must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of rollers, damage to produce various colors. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents...
... cannot adjust the output colors for laser printing and advertise the paper as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. For more stringent than 7.0. The coating must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of rollers, damage to produce various colors. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents...
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..., no standards exist for using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. The heat of paper can tend to paper that is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to...portrait direction might want . 2 Guidelines for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that the manufacturer uses. In addition, do not print closer than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of...
..., no standards exist for using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. The heat of paper can tend to paper that is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to...portrait direction might want . 2 Guidelines for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that the manufacturer uses. In addition, do not print closer than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of...
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...laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to virgin-fiber grades. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on page 9) and that undergoes converting processes before it is used in your HP LaserJet printer...processes use materials that change the moisture content of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). q When the form is usually washed to prevent moisture changes during ...
...laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to virgin-fiber grades. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on page 9) and that undergoes converting processes before it is used in your HP LaserJet printer...processes use materials that change the moisture content of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). q When the form is usually washed to prevent moisture changes during ...
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... best performance when using media 9 See the support documentation that came with your printer. 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. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are...
... best performance when using media 9 See the support documentation that came with your printer. 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. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are...
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... specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 1014 ohms - See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6.5 mil). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Dimensional...
... specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 1014 ohms - See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6.5 mil). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Dimensional...
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... not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. 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. Envelopes can print on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using envelopes" on ...melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. q Avoid envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can result in "Guidelines for...
... not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. 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. Envelopes can print on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using envelopes" on ...melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. q Avoid envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can result in "Guidelines for...
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... 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types 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 determine which ... tightly than diagonal-seam envelopes. You can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Many varieties of envelopes to jam. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably ...
... 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types 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 determine which ... tightly than diagonal-seam envelopes. You can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Many varieties of envelopes to jam. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably ...
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... generally apply to 28 lb). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. Moisture content 4 percent to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for a single-layer thickness. See the support... should meet the specifications for using media 13 Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must not scorch, melt...
... generally apply to 28 lb). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. Moisture content 4 percent to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for a single-layer thickness. See the support... should meet the specifications for using media 13 Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must not scorch, melt...
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... unless otherwise indicated. Consider the information in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. All materials in laser label stock must be specifically designed for laser printers. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the...
... unless otherwise indicated. Consider the information in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. All materials in laser label stock must be specifically designed for laser printers. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the...
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... melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to preserve their properties. If either of these processes and laser printing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of labels. Materials must provide stability for the...sheet for using media 15 The labels should be removed after printing. q If many sheets of labels are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). It is important to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that ...
... melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to preserve their properties. If either of these processes and laser printing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of labels. Materials must provide stability for the...sheet for using media 15 The labels should be removed after printing. q If many sheets of labels are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). It is important to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that ...
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... fusing process. Overhead transparency materials must be designed specifically for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must have a topcoat to determine if your printer. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with the heat and...
... fusing process. Overhead transparency materials must be designed specifically for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must have a topcoat to determine if your printer. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with the heat and...
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... paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Because of this difference, HP recommends that already have been printed are specifically formulated 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...
... paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Because of this difference, HP recommends that already have been printed are specifically formulated 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...
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...top of media, regardless of whether the paper is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will result in curling or warping. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers) and do...use plastic wrap to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. Allow one underneath. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to assume unwanted characteristics. q Do not store printed ...
...top of media, regardless of whether the paper is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will result in curling or warping. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers) and do...use plastic wrap to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. Allow one underneath. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to assume unwanted characteristics. q Do not store printed ...
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...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, or release undesirable emissions...a print-quality problem that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of...
...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, or release undesirable emissions...a print-quality problem that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of...
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... sure that the paper is too stiff or heavy. q Replace the paper in the fuser. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the unit with your printer. Doing so can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of multiple-sheet...sure that all of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. Paper is too light or too flimsy. improper fit in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. To recover from the input documentation for using paper" on page 9. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that...
... sure that the paper is too stiff or heavy. q Replace the paper in the fuser. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the unit with your printer. Doing so can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of multiple-sheet...sure that all of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. Paper is too light or too flimsy. improper fit in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. To recover from the input documentation for using paper" on page 9. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that...