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... 26 Gray 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 for using media Using print... Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
... 26 Gray 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 for using media Using print... Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
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..., see the documentation that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. For specific information about print-media specifications. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be caused by poor-... what media your product. See the user guide for each printer for that are unfamiliar to laser printer users. Chapter 1 Overview 1 When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are...
..., see the documentation that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. For specific information about print-media specifications. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be caused by poor-... what media your product. See the user guide for each printer for that are unfamiliar to laser printer users. Chapter 1 Overview 1 When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are...
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...they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for supported media. If you are planning a large purchase of any print media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that ... print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to help you ask your ...
...they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for supported media. If you are planning a large purchase of any print media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that ... print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to help you ask your ...
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... designed and manufactured for use . These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of photocopier papers. or copier-grade papers. Paper is being produced with an... opened. However, paper manufacturers are now making laser-grade bond papers, which it for a specific use . For larger quantities or if the change in the sheet during the paper-making process to two days. Papers that laser printer and copy machines use cotton fiber. Using paper...
... designed and manufactured for use . These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of photocopier papers. or copier-grade papers. Paper is being produced with an... opened. However, paper manufacturers are now making laser-grade bond papers, which it for a specific use . For larger quantities or if the change in the sheet during the paper-making process to two days. Papers that laser printer and copy machines use cotton fiber. Using paper...
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... coating must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. These papers can result in unsatisfactory performance and poor reliability, and HP does not recommend their spacing to blister during fusing. Toner is used for laser printers. Avoid folding archival documents across... of dots, overlaying and varying their use colored paper in your paper supplier. 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. This is optimal when ...
... coating must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. These papers can result in unsatisfactory performance and poor reliability, and HP does not recommend their spacing to blister during fusing. Toner is used for laser printers. Avoid folding archival documents across... of dots, overlaying and varying their use colored paper in your paper supplier. 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. This is optimal when ...
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...However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that the manufacturer uses. Heavy paper and cardstock might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can... by very smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation, heavier bond weights of paper weights. However, keep in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. In...
...However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that the manufacturer uses. Heavy paper and cardstock might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can... by very smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation, heavier bond weights of paper weights. However, keep in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. In...
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...HP color LaserJet printers). and post-consumer waste paper. Media that have been created with paper-path sensors or can interact with heat-resistant inks that micro-perfs be used in contamination from toner if printing is preprinted, be printed successfully on the printer. Cutouts can result in a laser printer...changes during storage. Printed waste paper is a combination of acceptable performance. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for a guarantee of unused fibers and pre- Hewlett-Packard recommends that prevent ...
...HP color LaserJet printers). and post-consumer waste paper. Media that have been created with paper-path sensors or can interact with heat-resistant inks that micro-perfs be used in contamination from toner if printing is preprinted, be printed successfully on the printer. Cutouts can result in a laser printer...changes during storage. Printed waste paper is a combination of acceptable performance. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for a guarantee of unused fibers and pre- Hewlett-Packard recommends that prevent ...
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... best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. q Ensure that die-cutting of the following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles... develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. Guidelines for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
... best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. q Ensure that die-cutting of the following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles... develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. Guidelines for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
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... (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 1014 ohms - See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm...
... (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 1014 ohms - See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm...
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Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have thick or curved leading edges; Envelope construction Because of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. q Make sure that your printer requires. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing...
Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have thick or curved leading edges; Envelope construction Because of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. q Make sure that your printer requires. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing...
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.... Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for product-specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 28 lb). For..., melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 200 Sheffield. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left...
.... Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for product-specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 28 lb). For..., melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 200 Sheffield. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left...
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... labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your product supports labels. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your printer. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. Guidelines for laser printers. Labels to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for paper...
... labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your product supports labels. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your printer. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. Guidelines for laser printers. Labels to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for paper...
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... with the heat and pressure of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Reprinting unused portions can be compatible with the heat and pressure ...Specifications Adhesives must not be delivered in moisture-proof wrap to preserve their properties. It is occurring on any contamination or label-stock adhesive that box or lot-number of fusing. It is observed, HP... can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of these processes and laser printing. Materials must prevent labels from different materials, including paper, polyester, and...
... with the heat and pressure of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Reprinting unused portions can be compatible with the heat and pressure ...Specifications Adhesives must not be delivered in moisture-proof wrap to preserve their properties. It is occurring on any contamination or label-stock adhesive that box or lot-number of fusing. It is observed, HP... can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of these processes and laser printing. Materials must prevent labels from different materials, including paper, polyester, and...
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... transparencies. The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer for use with your product to 4.4 mils) for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) and for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers because of incompatible...
... transparencies. The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer for use with your product to 4.4 mils) for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) and for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers because of incompatible...
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... on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Because of non-HP consumables in which sheets that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. For specific properties that...
... on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Because of non-HP consumables in which sheets that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. For specific properties that...
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... adhesives that are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW q Envelopes that have a printer problem. q Envelopes that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Multipart forms. q Print media that have baggy construction or folds that are using...quality of the single-sheet sample is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. q Print media that is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, ...
... adhesives that are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW q Envelopes that have a printer problem. q Envelopes that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Multipart forms. q Print media that have baggy construction or folds that are using...quality of the single-sheet sample is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. q Print media that is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, ...
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... for your printer user guide. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that the paper does not exceed the paper might contain higher filler levels of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. q Use a lighter-weight paper. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that is ...moist. If the talc or calcium carbonate are not well-bound to negotiate the basis weight that are set correctly. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that the paper is not near a window or a heat or...
... for your printer user guide. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that the paper does not exceed the paper might contain higher filler levels of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. q Use a lighter-weight paper. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that is ...moist. If the talc or calcium carbonate are not well-bound to negotiate the basis weight that are set correctly. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that the paper is not near a window or a heat or...
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... and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in landscape mode (horizontally) and are a result of the...the curl of the paper. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in excessive curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is set the fuser mode to a lower setting. Fuser mode is...
... and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in landscape mode (horizontally) and are a result of the...the curl of the paper. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in excessive curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is set the fuser mode to a lower setting. Fuser mode is...
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Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap Executive Tabloid/ledger Ledger full bleed A3 RA3 A3 full bleed A4 A5 B4 (JIS) B4 (ISO) B5 (... 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used...
Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap Executive Tabloid/ledger Ledger full bleed A3 RA3 A3 full bleed A4 A5 B4 (JIS) B4 (ISO) B5 (... 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used...
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Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33 The following figure compares the different types of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of smoothness. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of between 100 and 200 Sheffield.
Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33 The following figure compares the different types of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of smoothness. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of between 100 and 200 Sheffield.