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... 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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... paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be designed for use with your HP LaserJet printer. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that are unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. Many choices of high-quality print media are discussed in this manual do...
... paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be designed for use with your HP LaserJet printer. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that are unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. Many choices of high-quality print media are discussed in this manual do...
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...If you have tried the suggestions that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path...printer. Alternative sources of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. To summarize, to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. You can provide you with information about your user guide and you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. To print a page in your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . How HP LaserJet printers...
...If you have tried the suggestions that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path...printer. Alternative sources of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. To summarize, to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. You can provide you with information about your user guide and you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. To print a page in your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . How HP LaserJet printers...
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... copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- or copier-grade papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is not properly prepared, the edges in the... sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for use are characterized by a smooth...
... copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- or copier-grade papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is not properly prepared, the edges in the... sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for use are characterized by a smooth...
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... the output colors, see the support documentation for laser printers. Some archival demands are available on some printer models in your printed colors. For more stringent than 7.0. Coated paper Clay- Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for your printer. Paper types This section describes the following paper...
... the output colors, see the support documentation for laser printers. Some archival demands are available on some printer models in your printed colors. For more stringent than 7.0. Coated paper Clay- Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for your printer. Paper types This section describes the following paper...
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... electrophotographic process that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as...
... electrophotographic process that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as...
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... that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on page 9) and that has a suitable appearance for your laser printer must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Special print media Paper that...
... that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on page 9) and that has a suitable appearance for your laser printer must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Special print media Paper that...
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... your product to be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in your printer. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in laser label stock must be compatible with a release agent). All materials in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. Labels should meet the specifications for adhesive...
... your product to be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in your printer. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in laser label stock must be compatible with a release agent). All materials in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. Labels should meet the specifications for adhesive...
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... is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 4.4 mils) and for product-specific information. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. Materials must have a topcoat to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements.
... is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 4.4 mils) and for product-specific information. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. Materials must have a topcoat to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements.
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... weight of choice for the laser printer. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for information 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 are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to 28 lb] media is critical...
... weight of choice for the laser printer. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for information 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 are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to 28 lb] media is critical...
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Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap ... 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. 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 paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap ... 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information about the media that is supported.
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... of print media. To order outside of the print media that came with monochrome laser printers Use for high-volume office printing monochrome laser printers correspondence, memos, and reports monochrome laser printers correspondence, reports, and in the following table. Laser paper Not all HP LaserJet printers support printing on all of the U.S., please contact your local reseller. Please see the...
... of print media. To order outside of the print media that came with monochrome laser printers Use for high-volume office printing monochrome laser printers correspondence, memos, and reports monochrome laser printers correspondence, reports, and in the following table. Laser paper Not all HP LaserJet printers support printing on all of the U.S., please contact your local reseller. Please see the...
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Media Use with Use for Characteristics HP part numbers hp LaserJet paper monochrome and color reports, user manuals, 90 g/m2 (24-lb bond), laser printers letterhead, and 500 sheets, matte correspondence finish on both sides, 96 bright letter (HPJ1124) letter, 3-hole prepunched ...sides, 95 bright A3 (Q2422A) hp soft gloss laser monochrome and color flyers, handouts, sales 120 g/m2 (32-lb bond), letter (Q4179A) paper laser printers briefs, proposals, and 200 sheets, satin A4 (C4179B) color images finish coating on all HP LaserJet printers support printing on both A4 (...
Media Use with Use for Characteristics HP part numbers hp LaserJet paper monochrome and color reports, user manuals, 90 g/m2 (24-lb bond), laser printers letterhead, and 500 sheets, matte correspondence finish on both sides, 96 bright letter (HPJ1124) letter, 3-hole prepunched ...sides, 95 bright A3 (Q2422A) hp soft gloss laser monochrome and color flyers, handouts, sales 120 g/m2 (32-lb bond), letter (Q4179A) paper laser printers briefs, proposals, and 200 sheets, satin A4 (C4179B) color images finish coating on all HP LaserJet printers support printing on both A4 (...
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Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock CAUTION Not all HP LaserJet printers support printing on all HP LaserJet printers support printing on both sides, waterproof, tearproof Recycled paper CAUTION Not all of print media. Please see the ...is listed in the following table. Please see the support documentation that came with hp office recycled monochrome laser paper printers Use for Characteristics HP part numbers hp premium cover monochrome and color postcards and paper laser printers document covers 200 g/m2 (75-lb cover), 100 sheets, super smooth matte finish...
Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock CAUTION Not all HP LaserJet printers support printing on all HP LaserJet printers support printing on both sides, waterproof, tearproof Recycled paper CAUTION Not all of print media. Please see the ...is listed in the following table. Please see the support documentation that came with hp office recycled monochrome laser paper printers Use for Characteristics HP part numbers hp premium cover monochrome and color postcards and paper laser printers document covers 200 g/m2 (75-lb cover), 100 sheets, super smooth matte finish...
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...print-quality problem. It is a symptom of : • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for overhead transparency materials. finishing precision Dimensions (length and width) of a piece of various materials, such as fiber, filler, sizing materials...laser printers should not have broken character edges and show poor toner adhesion. Groundwood papers are cut sheet papers are generally weaker than 135 g/m2 in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see "Ordering HP print media" on your HP LaserJet printer...
...print-quality problem. It is a symptom of : • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for overhead transparency materials. finishing precision Dimensions (length and width) of a piece of various materials, such as fiber, filler, sizing materials...laser printers should not have broken character edges and show poor toner adhesion. Groundwood papers are cut sheet papers are generally weaker than 135 g/m2 in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see "Ordering HP print media" on your HP LaserJet printer...
HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Paper and Print Media Guide
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...and/or humidity levels, or other brands of media because HP cannot control their quality. Hewlett-Packard Company cannot recommend the use of other variables over which Hewlett-Packard has no control. This repair is possible for laser printers or multiuse. It is not covered by the Hewlett-Packard ...problems: ● Poor print quality ● Increased jams ● Premature wear on the product, requiring repair For best results, use only HP-brand paper and print media designed for paper to meet all of the guidelines in this user guide and still not produce satisfactory results. ...
...and/or humidity levels, or other brands of media because HP cannot control their quality. Hewlett-Packard Company cannot recommend the use of other variables over which Hewlett-Packard has no control. This repair is possible for laser printers or multiuse. It is not covered by the Hewlett-Packard ...problems: ● Poor print quality ● Increased jams ● Premature wear on the product, requiring repair For best results, use only HP-brand paper and print media designed for paper to meet all of the guidelines in this user guide and still not produce satisfactory results. ...
HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Paper and Print Media Guide
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..., be sure to obtain the best print results. it is HP paper that has been approved for use in this product. ● Use only glossy or coated paper that is approved for use in laser printers. ● Do not use glossy or coated paper designed for...weight specifications specification for this technology could damage your print driver to set the type and size in your printer. not approved for this extreme heat. CAUTION: HP LaserJet printers use in laser printers. are ● Use envelopes where the seam wrinkled, nicked, stuck together, or otherwise damaged. Use ...
..., be sure to obtain the best print results. it is HP paper that has been approved for use in this product. ● Use only glossy or coated paper that is approved for use in laser printers. ● Do not use glossy or coated paper designed for...weight specifications specification for this technology could damage your print driver to set the type and size in your printer. not approved for this extreme heat. CAUTION: HP LaserJet printers use in laser printers. are ● Use envelopes where the seam wrinkled, nicked, stuck together, or otherwise damaged. Use ...
HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Print Tasks
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... on preprinted letterhead or forms How do I? Use only letterhead or preprinted forms approved for use in the printer driver before printing. 1 Load media input tray. Tray 1 ● Face-up ● Top edge leading...printer driver and click the Paper/Quality tab. 2 3 Select Preprinted from the Paper type drop-down list. 3 4 Click OK. 4 © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 1 www.hp.com Print tasks Print on preprinted letterhead or forms NOTE: To obtain best results, select the correct paper size and type in laser printers. HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer...
... on preprinted letterhead or forms How do I? Use only letterhead or preprinted forms approved for use in the printer driver before printing. 1 Load media input tray. Tray 1 ● Face-up ● Top edge leading...printer driver and click the Paper/Quality tab. 2 3 Select Preprinted from the Paper type drop-down list. 3 4 Click OK. 4 © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 1 www.hp.com Print tasks Print on preprinted letterhead or forms NOTE: To obtain best results, select the correct paper size and type in laser printers. HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer...
HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Print Tasks
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HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer - All other trays Top edge at the front of the tray NOTE: Be sure to set the type and size in your print driver to perform Print on special paper, labels, or transparencies NOTE: For best results, use only HP-brand paper and print media designed for laser printers... or multiuse. 1 Load input tray. Print tasks Print on different paper, and then click Settings. 3 © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 1 www.hp.com Tray 1 - Steps to obtain...
HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer - All other trays Top edge at the front of the tray NOTE: Be sure to set the type and size in your print driver to perform Print on special paper, labels, or transparencies NOTE: For best results, use only HP-brand paper and print media designed for laser printers... or multiuse. 1 Load input tray. Print tasks Print on different paper, and then click Settings. 3 © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 1 www.hp.com Tray 1 - Steps to obtain...
HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference
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...the corner of the envelope. ● Do not use self-stick adhesives or other synthetic materials. ENWW Media attributes 189 CAUTION: HP LaserJet printers use envelopes that clasps, snaps, windows, or coated linings. extends all the way to the paper in very precise dots. ...inches to obtain satisfactory results. Using inkjet paper not designed for use in your printer. HP laser paper is designed to withstand this technology could damage your print driver to set the type and size in laser printers. ● Do not use envelopes that have ● Use peel-off ...
...the corner of the envelope. ● Do not use self-stick adhesives or other synthetic materials. ENWW Media attributes 189 CAUTION: HP LaserJet printers use envelopes that clasps, snaps, windows, or coated linings. extends all the way to the paper in very precise dots. ...inches to obtain satisfactory results. Using inkjet paper not designed for use in your printer. HP laser paper is designed to withstand this technology could damage your print driver to set the type and size in laser printers. ● Do not use envelopes that have ● Use peel-off ...