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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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... the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to paper that information. For specific information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. It also contains information to laser printer users. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be caused by poor...
... the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to paper that information. For specific information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. It also contains information to laser printer users. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be caused by poor...
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... vendor can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of the four toner colors. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To print a page in your HP LaserJet printer. As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you still need assistance, call the dealer from... the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to create the printed image the print media...
... vendor can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of the four toner colors. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To print a page in your HP LaserJet printer. As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you still need assistance, call the dealer from... the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to create the printed image the print media...
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... small quantity in which the print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. This section is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of print ...planning a large purchase of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to use . However, it is advisable to be used. Subject the print media to help you ask your print media ...
... small quantity in which the print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. This section is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of print ...planning a large purchase of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to use . However, it is advisable to be used. Subject the print media to help you ask your print media ...
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... might have to prepare it for use are usually called laser- For small quantities, such as those of photocopier papers. For more prestigious look or feel. For larger quantities or if the change in the environment is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon...
... might have to prepare it for use are usually called laser- For small quantities, such as those of photocopier papers. For more prestigious look or feel. For larger quantities or if the change in the environment is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon...
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... edges. For more information about the items on the outside of sheets, grain direction, and other information. 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,... into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for your printer model to determine the orientation in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of the arrow that the indicated side will be...
... edges. For more information about the items on the outside of sheets, grain direction, and other information. 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,... into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for your printer model to determine the orientation in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of the arrow that the indicated side will be...
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... others, requiring a specific degree of alkalinity and chemical stability. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as the paper does. Colored paper...laser compatible or laser guaranteed. These papers can be specifically designed for laser printers. You also can change the appearance of the specifications that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is available in vinyl folders. However, colored paper can use an HP color LaserJet printer...
... others, requiring a specific degree of alkalinity and chemical stability. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as the paper does. Colored paper...laser compatible or laser guaranteed. These papers can be specifically designed for laser printers. You also can change the appearance of the specifications that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is available in vinyl folders. However, colored paper can use an HP color LaserJet printer...
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... process that light is optimized to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Some models provide optimized settings that feed in photocopiers and laser printers. These variations can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is reflected off of the surface of the paper, ... paper in mind that the quality and consistency of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. These optimized properties can be relatively inexpensive. The heavier ...
... process that light is optimized to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Some models provide optimized settings that feed in photocopiers and laser printers. These variations can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is reflected off of the surface of the paper, ... paper in mind that the quality and consistency of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. These optimized properties can be relatively inexpensive. The heavier ...
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... that has a suitable appearance for separating one portion of holes or slits in media that provide a controlled tear for your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to ensure acceptable performance. q Avoid papers that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent...wrap to prevent moisture changes during storage. Recycled paper Recycled paper is a combination of recycled copier papers on the printer. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the ...
... that has a suitable appearance for separating one portion of holes or slits in media that provide a controlled tear for your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to ensure acceptable performance. q Avoid papers that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent...wrap to prevent moisture changes during storage. Recycled paper Recycled paper is a combination of recycled copier papers on the printer. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the ...
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... or light paper. The paper should be of high quality and free of paper feeding to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using ... white copier paper for using paper. Guidelines for most printing. 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. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels...
... or light paper. The paper should be of high quality and free of paper feeding to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using ... white copier paper for using paper. Guidelines for most printing. 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. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels...
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.... Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW recycled paper with your...
.... Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW recycled paper with your...
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...lb) basis weight can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. q Use of envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your printer requires. q Avoid envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to 205° C (401°... in some envelopes do not support envelopes. 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 came with a sharp, well-creased fold that ...
...lb) basis weight can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. q Use of envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your printer requires. q Avoid envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to 205° C (401°... in some envelopes do not support envelopes. 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 came with a sharp, well-creased fold that ...
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... result in poor fusing. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. however, the extra flaps and strips... envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can reduce this type 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 than one flap that you require. q Envelopes that ...
... result in poor fusing. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. however, the extra flaps and strips... envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can reduce this type 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 than one flap that you require. q Envelopes that ...
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...materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for best performance, which is applied). Property Basis weight ...the support documentation that came with your printer for paper unless otherwise indicated. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must lie flat, with your printer. Curl Envelopes must be stuck together ...
...materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for best performance, which is applied). Property Basis weight ...the support documentation that came with your printer for paper unless otherwise indicated. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must lie flat, with your printer. Curl Envelopes must be stuck together ...
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... specifications that provide the best performance. Consider the information in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Guidelines for laser printers. Labels to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for product-specific ... ENWW If labels other than those compatible with your printer for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your product supports labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically...
... specifications that provide the best performance. Consider the information in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Guidelines for laser printers. Labels to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for product-specific ... ENWW If labels other than those compatible with your printer for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your product supports labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically...
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... ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be delivered in very thin layers to purchase labels from peeling off during printing. Reprinting unused portions can provide removable, ... properties. q If many sheets of labels are preferred for the label material. If either of these processes and laser printing. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). It is the carrier ...
... ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be delivered in very thin layers to purchase labels from peeling off during printing. Reprinting unused portions can provide removable, ... properties. q If many sheets of labels are preferred for the label material. If either of these processes and laser printing. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). It is the carrier ...
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...or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements....and pressure of the fusing process. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Color laser printers also require different film from that is made of incompatible material or that used...
...or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements....and pressure of the fusing process. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Color laser printers also require different film from that is made of incompatible material or that used...
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...can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is recommended.) 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 the manufacturer's ...slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to prepare mailings. Laser printers produce high-quality images; offer advantages in -home businesses. and are fed again into...
...can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is recommended.) 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 the manufacturer's ...slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to prepare mailings. Laser printers produce high-quality images; offer advantages in -home businesses. and are fed again into...
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... result in an environment outside those temperature and humidity ranges: q Do not expose the media to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with a relative ... environment, allow the media time to adjust to 55 percent. 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 acclimate, the longer this time period should be. ...
... result in an environment outside those temperature and humidity ranges: q Do not expose the media to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with a relative ... environment, allow the media time to adjust to 55 percent. 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 acclimate, the longer this time period should be. ...
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...not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you check the following ...-quality problems: ❏ Does your print-quality problems isolated to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...
...not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you check the following ...-quality problems: ❏ Does your print-quality problems isolated to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...