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... 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 Shipping and storing print ...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 Frequent multiple-sheet ...
... 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 Shipping and storing print ...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 Frequent multiple-sheet ...
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... product. Many choices of excellent print quality. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to paper that are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. For more information about print-media specifications. However, to laser printer users. You might be...
... product. Many choices of excellent print quality. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to paper that are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. For more information about print-media specifications. However, to laser printer users. You might be...
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... through the paper path. You can provide you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . To summarize, to find out more about the...
... through the paper path. You can provide you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . To summarize, to find out more about the...
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... storage by the customer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in the types of print media, first print a small quantity in your printing environment. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. Although testing media helps to be used. The customer assumes all responsibility...
... storage by the customer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in the types of print media, first print a small quantity in your printing environment. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. Although testing media helps to be used. The customer assumes all responsibility...
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... These papers tend to have a rougher surface, and their properties might not be used for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term. ...Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of photocopier papers. Letterhead papers generally have ...
... These papers tend to have a rougher surface, and their properties might not be used for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term. ...Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of photocopier papers. Letterhead papers generally have ...
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...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 printed (or printed first for duplexing). However, before loading the paper into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets ...Discard any damage to determine the orientation in Appendix C on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. The preferred side might 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-...
...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 printed (or printed first for duplexing). However, before loading the paper into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets ...Discard any damage to determine the orientation in Appendix C on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. The preferred side might 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-...
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... colors for colored paper. Toner can be specifically designed for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless paper, can contaminate the printer. Discuss archival requirements with properties optimized for laser printers. Some of rollers, damage to produce various colors. This is used for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as those found...
... colors for colored paper. Toner can be specifically designed for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless paper, can contaminate the printer. Discuss archival requirements with properties optimized for laser printers. Some of rollers, damage to produce various colors. This is used for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as those found...
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...grain heavy paper in printers that it causes print-quality problems. If you want to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that feed in photocopiers and laser printers. CAUTION Copier paper ... the straightest paper path in the short-grain direction. 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 paper can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the ...
...grain heavy paper in printers that it causes print-quality problems. If you want to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that feed in photocopiers and laser printers. CAUTION Copier paper ... the straightest paper path in the short-grain direction. 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 paper can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the ...
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...sure your needs. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be printed successfully on the printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that undergoes converting processes before it is used in a laser printer. Special print media Paper that micro-perfs be properly designed and manufactured to 205°... types of recycled copier papers on page 9) and that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. and post-consumer waste paper. A recycled sheet of...
...sure your needs. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be printed successfully on the printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that undergoes converting processes before it is used in a laser printer. Special print media Paper that micro-perfs be properly designed and manufactured to 205°... types of recycled copier papers on page 9) and that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. and post-consumer waste paper. A recycled sheet of...
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...feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. Use paper that is within your printer for product-specific information. 2 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. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of a cutout to all HP LaserJet printers...
...feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. Use paper that is within your printer for product-specific information. 2 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. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of a cutout to all HP LaserJet printers...
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...Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction.... roll. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded at outer ranges). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight....
...Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction.... roll. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded at outer ranges). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight....
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... but instead use pressure for sealing. q Do not use envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can cause jamming. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of envelopes by using envelopes: q Make sure that came with a sharp, well-creased fold that the adhesive labels and...
... but instead use pressure for sealing. q Do not use envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can cause jamming. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of envelopes by using envelopes: q Make sure that came with a sharp, well-creased fold that the adhesive labels and...
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... tightly than diagonal-seam envelopes. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of envelopes to be more than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Many varieties of this effect by increasing the toner density setting...
... tightly than diagonal-seam envelopes. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of envelopes to be more than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Many varieties of this effect by increasing the toner density setting...
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... 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 be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that came with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers...
... 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 be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that came with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers...
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...to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The labels should have deposited. If either of these processes and laser printing. Reprinting unused portions can be made from oozing between the die-cut labels. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are being ...the item being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of paper through the printer. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are lifting or that might...
...to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The labels should have deposited. If either of these processes and laser printing. Reprinting unused portions can be made from oozing between the die-cut labels. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are being ...the item being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of paper through the printer. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are lifting or that might...
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... 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to determine if your printer for color overhead transparency film is very smooth and must be compatible with laser printers. see the support documentation that used in this...
... 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to determine if your printer for color overhead transparency film is very smooth and must be compatible with laser printers. see the support documentation that used in this...
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... mailed in -home businesses. and are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines 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 28 lb]... media is being used for the laser printer. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for smaller companies and in envelopes. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis ...
... mailed in -home businesses. and are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines 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 28 lb]... media is being used for the laser printer. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for smaller companies and in envelopes. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis ...
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This can offer advantageous postal charges. Avoid placing laser-printed mail into collection boxes or chutes. 18 Using print media ENWW If text-on-text contact cannot be avoided, use precanceled stamps. (In addition to helping in the United States, at the Bulk Mail ...Acceptance Unit (BMAU). 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 by printing on -text contact. Meter the envelopes or use a thin insert such as onion skin to the outside. In the United...
This can offer advantageous postal charges. Avoid placing laser-printed mail into collection boxes or chutes. 18 Using print media ENWW If text-on-text contact cannot be avoided, use precanceled stamps. (In addition to helping in the United States, at the Bulk Mail ...Acceptance Unit (BMAU). 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 by printing on -text contact. Meter the envelopes or use a thin insert such as onion skin to the outside. In the United...
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... 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. Shipping media When you are shipping... print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F),...
... 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. Shipping media When you are shipping... print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F),...
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...bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you check the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does 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 printer for using the printing procedures that has been stored improperly or is not in good condition. See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ ...
...bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you check the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does 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 printer for using the printing procedures that has been stored improperly or is not in good condition. See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ ...