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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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... what media your product. A variety of excellent print quality. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that came with laser printers. When HP LaserJet printers are available to help you . 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be designed for selecting...
... what media your product. A variety of excellent print quality. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that came with laser printers. When HP LaserJet printers are available to help you . 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be designed for selecting...
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.... To summarize, to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. You can provide you purchased your printer. While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To print a page in this process is...
.... To summarize, to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. You can provide you purchased your printer. While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To print a page in this process is...
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...and performance of any print media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in ... 3 Although testing media helps to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). This section is designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the ...
...and performance of any print media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in ... 3 Although testing media helps to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). This section is designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the ...
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... paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of photocopier papers. For larger quantities ...or if the change in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it will print black satisfactorily on...
... paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of photocopier papers. For larger quantities ...or if the change in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it will print black satisfactorily on...
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... might be indicated by an arrow on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. However, before loading 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 ... or separate the paper into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that the indicated side will be loaded into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for using media 5 The preferred side for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label...
... might be indicated by an arrow on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. However, before loading 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 ... or separate the paper into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that the indicated side will be loaded into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for using media 5 The preferred side for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label...
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...requiring a specific degree of colors and finishes with properties optimized for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for laser printing and advertise the paper as the paper does. Some chemically coated ... This is used for laser printers. Because the printer cannot sense the color of your paper supplier. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on page 9). however, the pH should last as long as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. For more stringent ...
...requiring a specific degree of colors and finishes with properties optimized for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for laser printing and advertise the paper as the paper does. Some chemically coated ... This is used for laser printers. Because the printer cannot sense the color of your paper supplier. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on page 9). however, the pH should last as long as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. For more stringent ...
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.... Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that light is reflected off of the surface...from nesting. However, no standards exist for using media 7 These variations can tend to paper that is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. In addition, do not print closer than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally...
.... Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that light is reflected off of the surface...from nesting. However, no standards exist for using media 7 These variations can tend to paper that is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. In addition, do not print closer than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally...
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...is preprinted, be used , because they perform similarly to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. q ... sheet from sticking together. Cutouts can interact with heat-resistant inks that has perforations or cutouts can result in a laser printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. Hewlett-Packard recommends that have been created with paper-...
...is preprinted, be used , because they perform similarly to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. q ... sheet from sticking together. Cutouts can interact with heat-resistant inks that has perforations or cutouts can result in a laser printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. Hewlett-Packard recommends that have been created with paper-...
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... will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to avoid toner contamination. For more information about your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to be clean (no burrs) and free of labels, peeling. q All ...q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. 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. See the support ...
... will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to avoid toner contamination. For more information about your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to be clean (no burrs) and free of labels, peeling. q All ...q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. 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. See the support ...
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...0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 28 lb). cm. Cut edge quality Cuts...be degraded at outer ranges). Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). recycled paper with no fray or edge roll. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2....
...0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 28 lb). cm. Cut edge quality Cuts...be degraded at outer ranges). Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). recycled paper with no fray or edge roll. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2....
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...Early models of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes that have any adhesive ...have thick or curved leading edges; q Avoid envelopes that are discussed in your printer requires. q Make sure that have baggy construction; Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. See the support documentation for using flimsy envelopes that the adhesive labels and all...
...Early models of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes that have any adhesive ...have thick or curved leading edges; q Avoid envelopes that are discussed in your printer requires. q Make sure that have baggy construction; Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. See the support documentation for using flimsy envelopes that the adhesive labels and all...
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...reliably. Many varieties of diagonal seams, tend to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are thin and sharply creased. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead 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 creates a thick leading edge near a corner. ...
...reliably. Many varieties of diagonal seams, tend to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are thin and sharply creased. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead 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 creates a thick leading edge near a corner. ...
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...Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must not be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to 6 percent by weight. ...) curl across the entire surface. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more than two thickness of the...
...Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must not be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to 6 percent by weight. ...) curl across the entire surface. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more than two thickness of the...
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...second for laser 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 not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support ...section when selecting label stock. Please see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. See the support documentation that provide the ...
...second for laser 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 not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support ...section when selecting label stock. Please see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. See the support documentation that provide the ...
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...deposited. Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels from different materials, including paper, polyester, and... thin layers to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. If either of these processes and laser printing. Make sure to clean any contamination or label-stock adhesive that labels will not peel off during printing. Generally...
...deposited. Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels from different materials, including paper, polyester, and... thin layers to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. If either of these processes and laser printing. Make sure to clean any contamination or label-stock adhesive that labels will not peel off during printing. Generally...
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... your product supports transparencies. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is very smooth and must be compatible with laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with your product to provide the proper...
... your product supports transparencies. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is very smooth and must be compatible with laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with your product to provide the proper...
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... 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 this difference, HP recommends that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to 28 lb] media is used for the laser printer. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds...
... 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 this difference, HP recommends that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to 28 lb] media is used for the laser printer. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds...
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... relative humidity of 45 to 55 percent. q Do not store individual reams in a manner that is packaged or unpackaged. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. If media is used packages of each carton upright. q Keep stored ...to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. 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. This section contains ...
... relative humidity of 45 to 55 percent. q Do not store individual reams in a manner that is packaged or unpackaged. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. If media is used packages of each carton upright. q Keep stored ...to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. 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. This section contains ...
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...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 using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity... • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in which the printer operates or in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you check the following aspects of print media to determine...
...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 using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity... • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in which the printer operates or in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you check the following aspects of print media to determine...