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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... 29 Common paper grades and basis weights 29 Weight equivalence table 30 Standard media sizes used in laser printers 31 Paper 31 Envelopes 32 Cardstock 32 Comparisons of print media to avoid 22 Paper problems 23 ...Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 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 ...
Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... 29 Common paper grades and basis weights 29 Weight equivalence table 30 Standard media sizes used in laser printers 31 Paper 31 Envelopes 32 Cardstock 32 Comparisons of print media to avoid 22 Paper problems 23 ...Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 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 ...
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...-term reliability, the print media must be caused by poor-quality print media. However, to laser printer users. Many choices of high-quality print media are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to you get the best performance from your...
...-term reliability, the print media must be caused by poor-quality print media. However, to laser printer users. Many choices of high-quality print media are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to you get the best performance from your...
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... media. The developed image then advances to the output bin, ready for each of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. This is attracted to find out more about the suitability of the four toner colors. After transfer...
... media. The developed image then advances to the output bin, ready for each of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. This is attracted to find out more about the suitability of the four toner colors. After transfer...
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...Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for supported media. Although testing media helps to use non-HP brand media that works best with your print media vendor for the quality and ... that does not print acceptably. However, it is designed to be used. If you ask your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in the types of print media, first print a small quantity in which Hewlett-Packard...
...Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for supported media. Although testing media helps to use non-HP brand media that works best with your print media vendor for the quality and ... that does not print acceptably. However, it is designed to be used. If you ask your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in the types of print media, first print a small quantity in which Hewlett-Packard...
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...be controlled as well as one or two reams, store the print media for one to prevent contamination of the printer. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term. To prepare print ...opened. All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use are now making process to two days. However, paper manufacturers are usually called laser- Print media needs some time to prepare it for use. or copier-grade papers. For more prestigious look or feel. Letterhead papers generally...
...be controlled as well as one or two reams, store the print media for one to prevent contamination of the printer. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term. To prepare print ...opened. All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use are now making process to two days. However, paper manufacturers are usually called laser- Print media needs some time to prepare it for use. or copier-grade papers. For more prestigious look or feel. Letterhead papers generally...
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... use colored paper in a wide range of the specifications that can change the appearance of paper with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as carbonless paper, can use . Bond paper or...
... use colored paper in a wide range of the specifications that can change the appearance of paper with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as carbonless paper, can use . Bond paper or...
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...60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). However, keep in weight (heavier than 105 g/m2 in mind that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Please see the support documentation that came with a very smooth finish so that are having ... is often referred to as a result of poor pickup from the input tray). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. Also, using media 7 Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that it causes print-quality problems. If you might...
...60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). However, keep in weight (heavier than 105 g/m2 in mind that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Please see the support documentation that came with a very smooth finish so that are having ... is often referred to as a result of poor pickup from the input tray). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. Also, using media 7 Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that it causes print-quality problems. If you might...
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... inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. A recycled sheet of acceptable performance. Media that has perforations or cutouts can result in media that provide a controlled tear for your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid...or appear gray or dirty. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be used, because they perform similarly to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Because...
... inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. A recycled sheet of acceptable performance. Media that has perforations or cutouts can result in media that provide a controlled tear for your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid...or appear gray or dirty. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be used, because they perform similarly to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Because...
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... q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using media 9 The specifications that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using paper Use conventional...printer. The paper should be of high quality and free of the following table summarizes the guidelines that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in order to all corners of a cutout to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers...
... q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using media 9 The specifications that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using paper Use conventional...printer. The paper should be of high quality and free of the following table summarizes the guidelines that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in order to all corners of a cutout to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers...
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...). cm. recycled paper with no fray or edge roll. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 190 Sheffield optimal; See the...
...). cm. recycled paper with no fray or edge roll. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 190 Sheffield optimal; See the...
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...and others jamming. q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with a sharp, well-creased fold that came with the specifications listed... that have encapsulated adhesives that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. 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 pressure for using envelopes"...
...and others jamming. q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with a sharp, well-creased fold that came with the specifications listed... that have encapsulated adhesives that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. 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 pressure for using envelopes"...
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... of the test results are thin and sharply creased. Many varieties 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. You can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, ... Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have a basis weight greater than one flap that you require. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of diagonal seams, tend to determine which creates a thick leading edge near a ...
... of the test results are thin and sharply creased. Many varieties 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. You can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, ... Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have a basis weight greater than one flap that you require. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of diagonal seams, tend to determine which creates a thick leading edge near a ...
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...The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must be...best performance, which is applied). Materials must lie flat, with your printer for product-specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with the heat and pressure ...
...The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must be...best performance, which is applied). Materials must lie flat, with your printer for product-specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with the heat and pressure ...
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...heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). Please see the support documentation that came with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label...than those compatible with a release agent). Labels to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. All materials in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or...
...heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). Please see the support documentation that came with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label...than those compatible with a release agent). Labels to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. All materials in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or...
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...or after printing. Improved processes are used in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. It is common for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the...run, periodically run full sheets of labels and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be compatible with your labels ...
...or after printing. Improved processes are used in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. It is common for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the...run, periodically run full sheets of labels and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be compatible with your labels ...
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... properties. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 4.4 mils) and for use with laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with the heat and pressure of the...
... properties. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 4.4 mils) and for use with laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with the heat and pressure of the...
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... about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that already have been printed are the printers of choice for using media 17 The laser-printed sheets should have papers that are specifically formulated for...
... about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that already have been printed are the printers of choice for using media 17 The laser-printed sheets should have papers that are specifically formulated for...
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... is used packages of media before unwrapping it. q Store envelopes in plastic. 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 Stack each carton squarely... not stack more than six cartons on shelves. q Do not store printed documents in a wide range of each carton upright. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with...
... is used packages of media before unwrapping it. q Store envelopes in plastic. 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 Stack each carton squarely... not stack more than six cartons on shelves. q Do not store printed documents in a wide range of each carton upright. 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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...related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Do both, if necessary. 3 If you have baggy construction or folds that offsets or discolors. q Print media that produces undesirable emissions or melts...to determine if the problem is caused by using is poor, you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW Types of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you might have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. q Print media ...
...related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Do both, if necessary. 3 If you have baggy construction or folds that offsets or discolors. q Print media that produces undesirable emissions or melts...to determine if the problem is caused by using is poor, you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW Types of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you might have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. q Print media ...
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...brand. set incorrectly q Make sure that came with your printer. Paper is too smooth or too rough. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Cause Action(s) Paper is specified in your printer for the correct output tray selection. Heavy or stiff q ... the paper sensors. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper is too light or too flimsy. See the user documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper might not be able to the paper fibers, they can indicate paper...
...brand. set incorrectly q Make sure that came with your printer. Paper is too smooth or too rough. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Cause Action(s) Paper is specified in your printer for the correct output tray selection. Heavy or stiff q ... the paper sensors. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper is too light or too flimsy. See the user documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper might not be able to the paper fibers, they can indicate paper...