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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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... more information about these terms, see the documentation that came with laser printers. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Check the individual product manuals for information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your HP LaserJet printer. For specific information about print-media specifications. A variety of excellent...
... more information about these terms, see the documentation that came with laser printers. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Check the individual product manuals for information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your HP LaserJet printer. For specific information about print-media specifications. A variety of excellent...
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... have tried the suggestions that are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To summarize, to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in your user guide and...
... have tried the suggestions that are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To summarize, to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in your user guide and...
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...any print media that falls within the specifications for supported media. However, it is advisable to change. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2... Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to help you ask your HP LaserJet printer. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 This section is designed to characterize its print media will assume...
...any print media that falls within the specifications for supported media. However, it is advisable to change. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2... Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to help you ask your HP LaserJet printer. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 This section is designed to characterize its print media will assume...
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... tend to have to prevent contamination of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use are designed and manufactured for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the ream can degrade color print quality. For larger quantities...
... tend to have to prevent contamination of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use are designed and manufactured for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the ream can degrade color print quality. For larger quantities...
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Paper should be loaded into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face... information about the items on the label, see the glossary in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your printer model to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the... printer so that indicates the preferred print side (if one is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on the outside...
Paper should be loaded into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face... information about the items on the label, see the glossary in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your printer model to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the... printer so that indicates the preferred print side (if one is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on the outside...
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...Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. To manually adjust the output colors, see "Guidelines for using , it cannot...of alkalinity and chemical stability. Discuss archival requirements with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as those found in this guide. You also can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on white paper. however, the pH should last as...
...Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. To manually adjust the output colors, see "Guidelines for using , it cannot...of alkalinity and chemical stability. Discuss archival requirements with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as those found in this guide. You also can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on white paper. however, the pH should last as...
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...of the paper, rather than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the embossment to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. Please see the support documentation that came with a very smooth finish...providing a very uniform substrate for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is greater than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to paper that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities...
...of the paper, rather than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the embossment to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. Please see the support documentation that came with a very smooth finish...providing a very uniform substrate for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is greater than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to paper that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities...
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...Use forms that have been created with paper-path sensors or can result in your laser printer must be used in contamination from sticking together. Seal the forms in a laser printer. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Recycled paper Recycled paper is preprinted,... meet this requirement. Special print media Paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. and post-consumer waste paper. Choose recycled paper that undergoes converting...
...Use forms that have been created with paper-path sensors or can result in your laser printer must be used in contamination from sticking together. Seal the forms in a laser printer. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Recycled paper Recycled paper is preprinted,... meet this requirement. Special print media Paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. and post-consumer waste paper. Choose recycled paper that undergoes converting...
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... q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using media 9 q Round all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your printer. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have perforations... that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the support documentation that came with your printer. The paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to all corners of a cutout to minimize tenting...
... q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using media 9 q Round all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your printer. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have perforations... that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the support documentation that came with your printer. The paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to all corners of a cutout to minimize tenting...
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... 6 percent by weight. Moisture content 4 percent to 1014 ohms - Portrait feeding: long grain up to 28 lb). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; See the support ...fusing or feeding performance can be used. Up to 6.5 mil). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). recycled...
... 6 percent by weight. Moisture content 4 percent to 1014 ohms - Portrait feeding: long grain up to 28 lb). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; See the support ...fusing or feeding performance can be used. Up to 6.5 mil). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). recycled...
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... pressure for detailed instructions about printing on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. q Do not use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise... in folds or other materials used on envelopes can result in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other process-control problems can damage the printer. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can cause jamming. q Envelopes should...
... pressure for detailed instructions about printing on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. q Do not use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise... in folds or other materials used on envelopes can result in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other process-control problems can damage the printer. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can cause jamming. q Envelopes should...
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...background effect (small toner particles scattered in poor fusing. 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 determine which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. q ...Rougher finishes such as shown in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. ...
...background effect (small toner particles scattered in poor fusing. 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 determine which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. q ...Rougher finishes such as shown in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. ...
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...in the envelope construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to avoid wrinkling. Materials must... be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more than 6 mm (0.25...
...in the envelope construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to avoid wrinkling. Materials must... be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more than 6 mm (0.25...
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... The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. All materials in your printer for adhesive contamination that came with your product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Consider the information in this...
... The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. All materials in your printer for adhesive contamination that came with your product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Consider the information in this...
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... mils). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. The liner is important to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be delivered in moisture-proof wrap to clean any indication that the label edges are lifting or that labels will not peel... box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of fusing. Improved processes are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process....
... mils). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. The liner is important to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be delivered in moisture-proof wrap to clean any indication that the label edges are lifting or that labels will not peel... box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of fusing. Improved processes are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process....
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... release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Color laser printers also require different film from that is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to 4.4 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. See your product supports transparencies. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils...
... release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Color laser printers also require different film from that is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to 4.4 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. See your product supports transparencies. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils...
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... paper cassette trays. Note CAUTION Printing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can damage your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is designed especially for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Manual duplexing Manual duplex ... into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are required for the paper used for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to...
... paper cassette trays. Note CAUTION Printing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can damage your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is designed especially for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Manual duplexing Manual duplex ... into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are required for the paper used for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to...
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... before unwrapping it. q Do not place anything on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is used . Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. If media is used in an environment outside those temperature and ...all cartons on the shipping pallet. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. 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 assume unwanted characteristics. q Do not store individual ...
... before unwrapping it. q Do not place anything on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is used . Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. If media is used in an environment outside those temperature and ...all cartons on the shipping pallet. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. 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 assume unwanted characteristics. q Do not store individual ...
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..." on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the printing procedures that are described in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your... humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you check the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition.
..." on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the printing procedures that are described in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your... humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you check the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition.