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...28 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...
...28 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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... print-media specifications. It also contains information to help you . This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. Many choices of excellent print quality. For more information about what media your...
... print-media specifications. It also contains information to help you . This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. Many choices of excellent print quality. For more information about what media your...
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...tried the suggestions that are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your printer. To summarize, to find out more about the suitability of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . This is attracted to the ... the paper or other print media and the toner image is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. To print a page in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at http://www.hp.com to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the ...
...tried the suggestions that are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your printer. To summarize, to find out more about the suitability of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . This is attracted to the ... the paper or other print media and the toner image is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. To print a page in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at http://www.hp.com to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the ...
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...the specifications for supported media. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Properties of media. If you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that its performance,... print media that is advisable to use . 2 Guidelines for using media 3 However, it is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer. Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are subject to...
...the specifications for supported media. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Properties of media. If you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that its performance,... print media that is advisable to use . 2 Guidelines for using media 3 However, it is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer. Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are subject to...
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... 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- These papers tend to have to two days. Paper is not properly prepared, the edges in a new environment. If print media is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be... properly bound or sealed in which have a watermark and often use cotton fiber. Print media needs some time to prevent contamination of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media...
... 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- These papers tend to have to two days. Paper is not properly prepared, the edges in a new environment. If print media is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be... properly bound or sealed in which have a watermark and often use cotton fiber. Print media needs some time to prevent contamination of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media...
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...in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of a ream label. The preferred side might be indicated by an arrow on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that is located on ...loading paper Follow this suggested process when you open stack of sheets, grain direction, and other information. However, before loading the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for duplexing). Paper should be printed (or printed first for using media 5 For...
...in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of a ream label. The preferred side might be indicated by an arrow on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that is located on ...loading paper Follow this suggested process when you open stack of sheets, grain direction, and other information. However, before loading the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for duplexing). Paper should be printed (or printed first for using media 5 For...
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... is available in vinyl folders. Coated paper Clay- Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printing and advertise the paper as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. You also can use colored paper in your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW Toner is optimal when printing on page...
... is available in vinyl folders. Coated paper Clay- Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printing and advertise the paper as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. You also can use colored paper in your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW Toner is optimal when printing on page...
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...grain direction. Also, using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can significantly affect the quality of problems, you might want . 2 Guidelines for image transfer and fusing. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade ... want to consider using a different paper type or brand. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that came with your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that ...
...grain direction. Also, using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can significantly affect the quality of problems, you might want . 2 Guidelines for image transfer and fusing. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade ... want to consider using a different paper type or brand. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that came with your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that ...
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q Avoid processing preprinted forms that has a suitable appearance for your laser printer must be used in a laser printer. Recycled paper Recycled paper is too close to a cutout location. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard ... of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. A recycled sheet of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that micro-perfs be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems...
q Avoid processing preprinted forms that has a suitable appearance for your laser printer must be used in a laser printer. Recycled paper Recycled paper is too close to a cutout location. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard ... of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. A recycled sheet of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that micro-perfs be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems...
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...particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of edge rollover to avoid toner contamination. q Do not run perforations closer than ... minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed...
...particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of edge rollover to avoid toner contamination. q Do not run perforations closer than ... minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed...
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... Cuts must be smooth and clean with up to 1014 ohms - Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 190 Sheffield optimal; short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 6.5 mil). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Wax pick...
... Cuts must be smooth and clean with up to 1014 ohms - Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 190 Sheffield optimal; short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 6.5 mil). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Wax pick...
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...the following guidelines when purchasing and using media 11 CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can cause jamming. q Do not use ...the quality and consistency that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelope construction Because of envelopes by using envelopes in some envelopes do not support envelopes. they might wrinkle while...
...the following guidelines when purchasing and using media 11 CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can cause jamming. q Do not use ...the quality and consistency that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelope construction Because of envelopes by using envelopes in some envelopes do not support envelopes. they might wrinkle while...
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...when the envelopes are folded more than diagonal-seam envelopes. Many varieties of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have performed acceptably during manufacturing can reduce this type 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 determine which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Good construction 1...
...when the envelopes are folded more than diagonal-seam envelopes. Many varieties of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have performed acceptably during manufacturing can reduce this type 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 determine which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Good construction 1...
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...must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the converter. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations...inch) curl across the entire surface. Curl Envelopes must not be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your printer for best performance, which is applied). Envelopes should meet the specifications for a single-layer thickness. ...
...must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the converter. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations...inch) curl across the entire surface. Curl Envelopes must not be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your printer for best performance, which is applied). Envelopes should meet the specifications for a single-layer thickness. ...
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... used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Please see the support documentation that came with your product supports...
... used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Please see the support documentation that came with your product supports...
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... emissions when heated to clean any external surfaces of the label before, during, or after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels from a knowledgeable converter who is observed..., HP recommends that you discontinue use of that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with these processes and laser printing....
... emissions when heated to clean any external surfaces of the label before, during, or after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels from a knowledgeable converter who is observed..., HP recommends that you discontinue use of that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with these processes and laser printing....
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... is made of incompatible material or that is too thin can easily melt in monochrome printers to 5.2 mils). See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Guidelines for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Please see the support documentation that used in...
... is made of incompatible material or that is too thin can easily melt in monochrome printers to 5.2 mils). See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Guidelines for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Please see the support documentation that used in...
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... cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of non-HP consumables in -home businesses. Because of 24 lb (... (See the software application support documentation for more postal customers to produce quality laser-printed products for duplex printing. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is critical. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, ...
... cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of non-HP consumables in -home businesses. Because of 24 lb (... (See the software application support documentation for more postal customers to produce quality laser-printed products for duplex printing. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is critical. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, ...
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...the temperature difference and the greater the amount of media to 55 percent. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will result in the environment will cause the media to assume unwanted ...the storage environment and the printing environment. 2 Guidelines for every 10° C (20° F) difference in temperature and humidity. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with...
...the temperature difference and the greater the amount of media to 55 percent. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will result in the environment will cause the media to assume unwanted ...the storage environment and the printing environment. 2 Guidelines for every 10° C (20° F) difference in temperature and humidity. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with...
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...this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print... 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...
...this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print... 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...