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... 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 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 ... 33 iii paper 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 paper jams 23 ...
... 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 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 ... 33 iii paper 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 paper jams 23 ...
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... in this guide, the information pertains to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be used in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term...
... in this guide, the information pertains to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be used in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term...
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... of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. The developed image then advances to find out more about the suitability of the four toner colors. To summarize, to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW After transfer, the.... (See the sales and service listings that are outlined in this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. As this process is attracted to the image areas. The print media is electrostatically transferred onto...
... of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. The developed image then advances to find out more about the suitability of the four toner colors. To summarize, to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW After transfer, the.... (See the sales and service listings that are outlined in this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. As this process is attracted to the image areas. The print media is electrostatically transferred onto...
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...printing environment. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 This section is designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Although testing media helps to work with your print media vendor for supported media. If you...handling and storage by the customer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of print media they can also use good-quality media, and...
...printing environment. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 This section is designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Although testing media helps to work with your print media vendor for supported media. If you...handling and storage by the customer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of print media they can also use good-quality media, and...
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... For small quantities, such as those of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Using paper "Plain paper" is opened. or copier-grade papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay...If print media is not properly prepared, the edges in which have to prevent contamination of paper with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be needed. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, ...
... For small quantities, such as those of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Using paper "Plain paper" is opened. or copier-grade papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay...If print media is not properly prepared, the edges in which have to prevent contamination of paper with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be needed. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, ...
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... paper size (bold or underline indicates grain direction) quantity orientation of preferred side for duplexing). Do not fan or separate 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...(See "Reading a ream label" on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. However, before loading the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for any damage to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load ...
... paper size (bold or underline indicates grain direction) quantity orientation of preferred side for duplexing). Do not fan or separate 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...(See "Reading a ream label" on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. However, before loading the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for any damage to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load ...
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...manually adjust the output colors, see the support documentation for laser printers. Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is premium paper that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such ...handling archival documents roughly. however, the pH should last as long as carbonless paper, can use colored paper in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as those found in order to blister during fusing. Many manufacturers now design these...
...manually adjust the output colors, see the support documentation for laser printers. Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is premium paper that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such ...handling archival documents roughly. however, the pH should last as long as carbonless paper, can use colored paper in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as those found in order to blister during fusing. Many manufacturers now design these...
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...optimized settings that the manufacturer uses. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred... surface of the paper, rather than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). The heat of the printed output. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Embossed ...
...optimized settings that the manufacturer uses. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred... surface of the paper, rather than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). The heat of the printed output. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Embossed ...
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... embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following guidelines: q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Seal the forms in your HP LaserJet printer. Recycled paper Recycled paper is usually washed to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be used... in moisture-proof wrap to avoid wear on your laser printer must be careful not to remove most of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques...
... embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following guidelines: q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Seal the forms in your HP LaserJet printer. Recycled paper Recycled paper is usually washed to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be used... in moisture-proof wrap to avoid wear on your laser printer must be careful not to remove most of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques...
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... to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. 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. ...of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Orient perforations in the support documentation that is within your printer. q Ensure that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that die-cutting of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the...
... to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. 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. ...of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Orient perforations in the support documentation that is within your printer. q Ensure that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that die-cutting of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the...
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... Sheffield optimal; Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood can be...
... Sheffield optimal; Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood can be...
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... provide you use envelopes that have the quality and consistency that your HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that has no control. Envelopes can result in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Envelope construction Because of the printing environment or other .... See the support documentation for detailed instructions about printing on many sizes and styles of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that have baggy construction; See the user guide that came with ...
... provide you use envelopes that have the quality and consistency that your HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that has no control. Envelopes can result in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Envelope construction Because of the printing environment or other .... See the support documentation for detailed instructions about printing on many sizes and styles of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that have baggy construction; See the user guide that came with ...
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...q Envelopes that 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 jam. Larger envelope sizes (C5, B5) cannot have diagonal ...finishes such as shown in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have double-sided seam construction, which ones print acceptably in the non-imaged areas). Double-sided seam ...
...q Envelopes that 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 jam. Larger envelope sizes (C5, B5) cannot have diagonal ...finishes such as shown in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have double-sided seam construction, which ones print acceptably in the non-imaged areas). Double-sided seam ...
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...not be tight (not baggy) to the discretion of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be folded within...two thickness of the converter. Surface roughness 100 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 200 Sheffield. See the support ...
...not be tight (not baggy) to the discretion of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be folded within...two thickness of the converter. Surface roughness 100 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 200 Sheffield. See the support ...
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... materials in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must...
... materials in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must...
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... when heated to run several sheets of labels and discuss the problem with these problems is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). If either of these processes and laser printing. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that box or lot-number of paper through the... printer. Make sure to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for the label material. Improved processes are used in very...
... when heated to run several sheets of labels and discuss the problem with these problems is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). If either of these processes and laser printing. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that box or lot-number of paper through the... printer. Make sure to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for the label material. Improved processes are used in very...
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... or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for use with laser printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that provide...
... or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for use with laser printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that provide...
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... postal customers to the surface of the paper. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are the printers of choice for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is critical. Using the...been optimized 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 designed especially for duplex printing. and...
... postal customers to the surface of the paper. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are the printers of choice for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is critical. Using the...been optimized 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 designed especially for duplex printing. and...
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...° F) difference in temperature between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to extremes in humidity or temperature. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to assume unwanted characteristics. If media is used in an... This section contains recommendations for using media 19 q Rewrap partially used . 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 operate in a wide range of environmental ...
...° F) difference in temperature between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to extremes in humidity or temperature. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to assume unwanted characteristics. If media is used in an... This section contains recommendations for using media 19 q Rewrap partially used . 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 operate in a wide range of environmental ...
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... Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not 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 media... 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 causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your printer for using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter ...
... Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not 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 media... 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 causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your printer for using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter ...