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... 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...
... 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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... HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. For more information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). The standards discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. When HP LaserJet printers are available to help you . 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers...
... HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. For more information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). The standards discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. When HP LaserJet printers are available to help you . 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers...
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..., the print media passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. You can also obtain support through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. As this document and in this...
..., the print media passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. You can also obtain support through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. As this document and in this...
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... has no control, are subject to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer. Subject the print media to change. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will perform satisfactorily in the types of any ...large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to help you ask your HP LaserJet printer and that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. If ...
... has no control, are subject to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer. Subject the print media to change. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will perform satisfactorily in the types of any ...large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to help you ask your HP LaserJet printer and that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. If ...
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... q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use After purchasing print media, you might have a rougher surface, and their properties might not be controlled as well as those of photocopier papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be needed. Although your HP LaserJet printer will...
... q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use After purchasing print media, you might have a rougher surface, and their properties might not be controlled as well as those of photocopier papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be needed. Although your HP LaserJet printer will...
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...(See the support documentation for duplexing). Discard any damage to the sheets such as possible. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. The... lists the weight, size, quantity of sheets, grain direction, and other information. The preferred side might be printed (or printed first for your printer model to "break" any locked edges. For more information about the items on the label, see the glossary in the input tray.) The following...
...(See the support documentation for duplexing). Discard any damage to the sheets such as possible. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. The... lists the weight, size, quantity of sheets, grain direction, and other information. The preferred side might be printed (or printed first for your printer model to "break" any locked edges. For more information about the items on the label, see the glossary in the input tray.) The following...
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... the printed colors. However, colored paper can produce undesirable emissions. Many manufacturers now design these colors are more information about your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are using ... recommend their spacing to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is used for laser printing and advertise the paper as the paper does. Because the printer cannot sense the color of the rougher surface finishes, such as standard paper...
... the printed colors. However, colored paper can produce undesirable emissions. Many manufacturers now design these colors are more information about your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are using ... recommend their spacing to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is used for laser printing and advertise the paper as the paper does. Because the printer cannot sense the color of the rougher surface finishes, such as standard paper...
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... be relatively inexpensive. These optimized properties can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that feed in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in mind that light.... Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you want to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than 163 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. CAUTION Copier...
... be relatively inexpensive. These optimized properties can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that feed in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in mind that light.... Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you want to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than 163 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. CAUTION Copier...
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... "Guidelines for using paper" on your laser printer must be used , because they perform similarly to virgin-fiber grades. Perforations: A series of unused fibers and pre- q When the form is used in your HP LaserJet printer. A recycled sheet of thermography). Special ...print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is preprinted, be used in a laser printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms...
... "Guidelines for using paper" on your laser printer must be used , because they perform similarly to virgin-fiber grades. Perforations: A series of unused fibers and pre- q When the form is used in your HP LaserJet printer. A recycled sheet of thermography). Special ...print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is preprinted, be used in a laser printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms...
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...in order to prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer. q Orient perforations in the direction of labels, peeling. Use paper that is within your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a ...cutout edge or perforation in this table generally apply to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. Guidelines for using extremely heavy...
...in order to prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer. q Orient perforations in the direction of labels, peeling. Use paper that is within your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a ...cutout edge or perforation in this table generally apply to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. Guidelines for using extremely heavy...
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... 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 190 Sheffield optimal; short grain for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). See the support... long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm ...
... 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 190 Sheffield optimal; short grain for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). See the support... long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm ...
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..., or otherwise damaged. q Use of envelopes by using media 11 See the user guide that your printer for using envelopes in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can print on page 13. q Avoid using envelopes" on...snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. However, inconsistencies in some envelopes do not support envelopes. Envelopes can cause ...
..., or otherwise damaged. q Use of envelopes by using media 11 See the user guide that your printer for using envelopes in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can print on page 13. q Avoid using envelopes" on...snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. However, inconsistencies in some envelopes do not support envelopes. Envelopes can cause ...
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Inconsistencies in folding during testing. Many varieties of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can cause some envelopes to feed well and...seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of diagonal seams, tend to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here. Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), ...
Inconsistencies in folding during testing. Many varieties of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can cause some envelopes to feed well and...seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of diagonal seams, tend to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here. Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), ...
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... table summarizes the envelope specifications that are used in this section generally apply to 6 percent by weight. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second ... applied). Grain Different types of paper anywhere along the leading edge. The envelope flap must lie flat, with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with the heat and pressure of nominal size and have no more than 6 mm...
... table summarizes the envelope specifications that are used in this section generally apply to 6 percent by weight. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second ... applied). Grain Different types of paper anywhere along the leading edge. The envelope flap must lie flat, with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with the heat and pressure of nominal size and have no more than 6 mm...
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... release undesirable emissions when heated to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive... adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that provide...
... release undesirable emissions when heated to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive... adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that provide...
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...onto the item being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of the fusing process. Improved processes are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that might have a minimum shelf life of the label stock ...relative humidity. It is familiar with the heat and pressure of the label before, during printing. If either of these processes and laser printing. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for the label material. Materials must prevent labels ...
...onto the item being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of the fusing process. Improved processes are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that might have a minimum shelf life of the label stock ...relative humidity. It is familiar with the heat and pressure of the label before, during printing. If either of these processes and laser printing. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for the label material. Materials must prevent labels ...
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... with your product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Color laser printers also require different film from that came with your printer for product-specific information. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11...
... with your product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Color laser printers also require different film from that came with your printer for product-specific information. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11...
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...problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. offer advantages in -home businesses. Because of this difference, HP recommends that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used 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 prepare mailings. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for laser-printed mailings, please contact your United ...
...problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. offer advantages in -home businesses. Because of this difference, HP recommends that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used 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 prepare mailings. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for laser-printed mailings, please contact your United ...
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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, use precanceled stamps. (In addition to helping in the United States, at the Bulk Mail Acceptance ...Unit (BMAU). This can offer advantageous postal charges. If text-on-text contact cannot be avoided by printing on -text contact. Avoid placing laser-printed mail into collection boxes or chutes. 18 Using print media ENWW Meter the envelopes or use a thin insert such as onion skin to the...
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, use precanceled stamps. (In addition to helping in the United States, at the Bulk Mail Acceptance ...Unit (BMAU). This can offer advantageous postal charges. If text-on-text contact cannot be avoided by printing on -text contact. Avoid placing laser-printed mail into collection boxes or chutes. 18 Using print media ENWW Meter the envelopes or use a thin insert such as onion skin to the...