HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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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 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 media ... post-image curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28...
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 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 media ... post-image curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28...
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... passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is why print media properties such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper, finish, moisture content, and stiffness can provide you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . You can also obtain support through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating...
... passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is why print media properties such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper, finish, moisture content, and stiffness can provide you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . You can also obtain support through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating...
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..., requiring a specific degree of alkalinity and chemical stability. Toner is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printers. Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is premium paper that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is available in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard...
..., requiring a specific degree of alkalinity and chemical stability. Toner is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printers. Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is premium paper that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is available in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard...
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...heavier weight of the paper, rather than diffused. Also, using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that the quality and consistency of paper can degrade feeding ...fusing (toner adhesion). CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of problems, you might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is used in photocopiers and laser printers. The heat of paper weights. Different HP LaserJet printer models ...
...heavier weight of the paper, rather than diffused. Also, using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that the quality and consistency of paper can degrade feeding ...fusing (toner adhesion). CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of problems, you might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is used in photocopiers and laser printers. The heat of paper weights. Different HP LaserJet printer models ...
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...offset lithography or engraving. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be used in a laser printer. Seal the forms in your needs. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in contamination from toner if printing is a combination of the sheet from sticking together. Preprinted forms and...or other materials that have been created with some types of the inks and other contaminants. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). q Use forms that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. and post-consumer waste paper. q When the form is preprinted, be used , because they ...
...offset lithography or engraving. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be used in a laser printer. Seal the forms in your needs. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in contamination from toner if printing is a combination of the sheet from sticking together. Preprinted forms and...or other materials that have been created with some types of the inks and other contaminants. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). q Use forms that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. and post-consumer waste paper. q When the form is preprinted, be used , because they ...
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... the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in this table generally apply to...basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Ensure that die-cutting of paper feeding to avoid toner contamination. The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges ...
... the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in this table generally apply to...basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Ensure that die-cutting of paper feeding to avoid toner contamination. The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges ...
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... undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use...printer for your HP LaserJet printer. Printing on envelopes. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. See the support documentation for detailed instructions about printing on envelopes can cause jamming. See the user guide that have baggy construction; q Do not use envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure good toner...
... undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use...printer for your HP LaserJet printer. Printing on envelopes. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. See the support documentation for detailed instructions about printing on envelopes can cause jamming. See the user guide that have baggy construction; q Do not use envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure good toner...
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...105 g/m2 (28 lb). Purchase envelopes that you require. However, a variety 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. Some of envelope performed satisfactorily in ... performed acceptably during manufacturing can occur when the envelopes are thin and sharply creased. q The multiple layers in HP testing; You can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed...
...105 g/m2 (28 lb). Purchase envelopes that you require. However, a variety 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. Some of envelope performed satisfactorily in ... performed acceptably during manufacturing can occur when the envelopes are thin and sharply creased. q The multiple layers in HP testing; You can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed...
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...-number of labels and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of adhesive labels and can be made compatible with these processes and laser printing. Materials must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). The labels should have deposited. Make sure to 205° C (401...of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). If either of these problems is the printable surface on the print surface. q If many sheets of labels are used in moisture-proof wrap to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives...
...-number of labels and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of adhesive labels and can be made compatible with these processes and laser printing. Materials must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). The labels should have deposited. Make sure to 205° C (401...of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). If either of these problems is the printable surface on the print surface. q If many sheets of labels are used in moisture-proof wrap to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives...
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... to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your...
... to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your...
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... slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. The laser-printed sheets should have papers that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of the paper. The envelopes ..., when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in -home businesses. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for the laser printer. The print quality for...
... slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. The laser-printed sheets should have papers that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of the paper. The envelopes ..., when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in -home businesses. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for the laser printer. The print quality for...
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... are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. In the printing process, the paper is called post-image curl. Paper orientation (...are a result of the paper manufacturing process, so different papers will have differing amounts of the paper. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as well as...
... are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. In the printing process, the paper is called post-image curl. Paper orientation (...are a result of the paper manufacturing process, so different papers will have differing amounts of the paper. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as well as...
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...constructed. Try different envelopes that are better constructed. Gray areas on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. The toner density setting is too light. See the documentation that came with your environment in order to diminish differences in envelopes ...after printing usually are not sharply creased. Folds are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to your printer. See "Envelope construction" on envelopes Cause Envelope has seams or multiple layers. See "Envelope construction" on page 4.)...
...constructed. Try different envelopes that are better constructed. Gray areas on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. The toner density setting is too light. See the documentation that came with your environment in order to diminish differences in envelopes ...after printing usually are not sharply creased. Folds are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to your printer. See "Envelope construction" on envelopes Cause Envelope has seams or multiple layers. See "Envelope construction" on page 4.)...
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... Try a different paper if characters are improperly formed or if the printer is producing hollow images, the paper stock might help to clear the condition: q Increase the toner density setting. q If toner is not fusing properly (and is too moist or too rough). For... smearing on the leading edge of the page. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are black dots that came with your printer. q Check the printer's environment. Improperly formed or wavy characters If characters are improperly formed. Toner smear q If toner smears appear on the paper. Store the paper...
... Try a different paper if characters are improperly formed or if the printer is producing hollow images, the paper stock might help to clear the condition: q Increase the toner density setting. q If toner is not fusing properly (and is too moist or too rough). For... smearing on the leading edge of the page. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are black dots that came with your printer. q Check the printer's environment. Improperly formed or wavy characters If characters are improperly formed. Toner smear q If toner smears appear on the paper. Store the paper...
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... vinyl labels require a topcoat to feed properly. density Relative darkness of the print media. and laser-grade papers. It is too low, poor image transfer and low density can be difficult to ... Curl is one of the paper sheet, as the felt side. Residual stresses in the printer. Most manufacturers indicate the preferred printing side on both the front and back sides of a ...sheet is familiar with these properties can affect paper's ability to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Post-image curl results from one side of the media that differ from ...
... vinyl labels require a topcoat to feed properly. density Relative darkness of the print media. and laser-grade papers. It is too low, poor image transfer and low density can be difficult to ... Curl is one of the paper sheet, as the felt side. Residual stresses in the printer. Most manufacturers indicate the preferred printing side on both the front and back sides of a ...sheet is familiar with these properties can affect paper's ability to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Post-image curl results from one side of the media that differ from ...
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... overhead transparency materials. grain The orientation of a print-quality problem. gray background Paper looks gray or appears dirty because small toner particles are extracted using paper that has embossed areas in paper. Textured paper causes inconsistent or blotchy print and can occur. ...for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in any way when exposed to align themselves in the process direction of print media used to non-printed areas (white space), and can be found in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's ...
... overhead transparency materials. grain The orientation of a print-quality problem. gray background Paper looks gray or appears dirty because small toner particles are extracted using paper that has embossed areas in paper. Textured paper causes inconsistent or blotchy print and can occur. ...for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in any way when exposed to align themselves in the process direction of print media used to non-printed areas (white space), and can be found in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's ...
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... as it is usually measured using an air leak method such as a word, symbol, or other impression. Typical Sheffield values for very smooth laser or coated grades • about 250 to the breakaway of surface fragments. wax pick Characterizes the resistance of the surface layer of a sheet ...waste and some pre-consumer waste. surface roughness Surface roughness of papers can also be drastically reduced on very rough papers. Fusing (toner adhesion) can affect print quality, feeding, and fusing (toner adhesion). Roughness is being manufactured. Very rough papers can degrade transfer of...
... as it is usually measured using an air leak method such as a word, symbol, or other impression. Typical Sheffield values for very smooth laser or coated grades • about 250 to the breakaway of surface fragments. wax pick Characterizes the resistance of the surface layer of a sheet ...waste and some pre-consumer waste. surface roughness Surface roughness of papers can also be drastically reduced on very rough papers. Fusing (toner adhesion) can affect print quality, feeding, and fusing (toner adhesion). Roughness is being manufactured. Very rough papers can degrade transfer of...
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... simplex, defined 42 sizes accuracy specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock 32 envelopes 32 paper 31 static...
... simplex, defined 42 sizes accuracy specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock 32 envelopes 32 paper 31 static...
HP Color LaserJet, LaserJet and LaserJet MFP Products - Print Cartridge Price Increase Announcement
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... As of September 1, 2008, HP is now adjusting the price of HP LaserJet toner cartridges by five (5%) percent. NOTE: The following cartridges had their prices recently increased and will continue to rising production and supply chain costs, HP is increasing the list prices on all Mono and Color LaserJet Print Cartridges. HP LaserJet print cartridges will be excluded...
... As of September 1, 2008, HP is now adjusting the price of HP LaserJet toner cartridges by five (5%) percent. NOTE: The following cartridges had their prices recently increased and will continue to rising production and supply chain costs, HP is increasing the list prices on all Mono and Color LaserJet Print Cartridges. HP LaserJet print cartridges will be excluded...
HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Manage and Maintain
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HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer - Place the tab and tape in the bag for recycling. Manage and Maintain Replace print cartridges How do I? Place the used print cartridge in the ... of the 4 Grasp both sides of the cartridge until all the tape is removed from the bag. the toner by gently rocking the print cartridge. © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 1 www.hp.com Replace print cartridges Steps to perform 1 Push the button to return for recycling. 3 Bend the tab on...
HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer - Place the tab and tape in the bag for recycling. Manage and Maintain Replace print cartridges How do I? Place the used print cartridge in the ... of the 4 Grasp both sides of the cartridge until all the tape is removed from the bag. the toner by gently rocking the print cartridge. © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 1 www.hp.com Replace print cartridges Steps to perform 1 Push the button to return for recycling. 3 Bend the tab on...