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... grades 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 Frequent paper...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 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines...
... grades 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 Frequent paper...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 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines...
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... through the scan path on page 39. For specific information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this manual do not apply to laser printer users. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. A variety of excellent print quality. You might be designed for...
... through the scan path on page 39. For specific information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this manual do not apply to laser printer users. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. A variety of excellent print quality. You might be designed for...
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While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. If you have tried the suggestions that are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the...listings that are outlined in this document and in your printer. After transfer, the print media passes through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, ...
While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. If you have tried the suggestions that are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the...listings that are outlined in this document and in your printer. After transfer, the print media passes through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, ...
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... use . The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to work with your printing environment. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will be flexible in which Hewlett-Packard has no... purchase of any print media that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Using non-HP brand media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer. Although testing media helps to be used. If you ...
... use . The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to work with your printing environment. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will be flexible in which Hewlett-Packard has no... purchase of any print media that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Using non-HP brand media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer. Although testing media helps to be used. If you ...
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... have properties that laser printer and copy machines use are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly...For larger quantities or if the change in the ream can degrade color print quality. 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. or copier-grade papers.
... have properties that laser printer and copy machines use are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly...For larger quantities or if the change in the ream can degrade color print quality. 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. or copier-grade papers.
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... preferred side might be printed (or printed first for duplexing). The preferred side for using media 5 Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that is included). (See "...Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for your printer model to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the tray, flex the stack in both directions to determine the...
... preferred side might be printed (or printed first for duplexing). The preferred side for using media 5 Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that is included). (See "...Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for your printer model to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the tray, flex the stack in both directions to determine the...
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...- The electrical properties must meet the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for laser printers. Colored paper You can produce undesirable emissions. When these grades of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to the paper path, or buildup on colored media, the shade or color of the...
...- The electrical properties must meet the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for laser printers. Colored paper You can produce undesirable emissions. When these grades of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to the paper path, or buildup on colored media, the shade or color of the...
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...output. The heavier weight of these types of problems, you want to consider using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for image transfer and...direction might also require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that feed in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that are having these papers gives...
...output. The heavier weight of these types of problems, you want to consider using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for image transfer and...direction might also require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that feed in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that are having these papers gives...
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...materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be printed successfully on page 9) and that micro-perfs be used in a laser printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). Printed waste paper is usually ... is preprinted, be properly designed and manufactured to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Recycled paper Recycled paper is a combination of paper might contain dark specks ...
...materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be printed successfully on page 9) and that micro-perfs be used in a laser printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). Printed waste paper is usually ... is preprinted, be properly designed and manufactured to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Recycled paper Recycled paper is a combination of paper might contain dark specks ...
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... in this table generally apply to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. See the support documentation that came with your printer. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the direction of paper feeding to... all corners of a cutout to avoid toner contamination. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of the following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q ...
... in this table generally apply to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. See the support documentation that came with your printer. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the direction of paper feeding to... all corners of a cutout to avoid toner contamination. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of the following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q ...
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...ranges). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW cm. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). short grain for specific information. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Packaging... percent to 28 lb). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Up to 350 Sheffield extended...
...ranges). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW cm. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). short grain for specific information. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Packaging... percent to 28 lb). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Up to 350 Sheffield extended...
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... of the printing environment or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. q Do not use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). 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. Printing on envelopes. Your envelope vendor should provide you...
... of the printing environment or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. q Do not use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). 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. Printing on envelopes. Your envelope vendor should provide you...
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...folded more tightly than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). 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 determine which have a basis weight greater than normal, which...jam. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of envelope performed satisfactorily in HP testing; q The multiple layers in an HP LaserJet printer. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular),...
...folded more tightly than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). 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 determine which have a basis weight greater than normal, which...jam. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of envelope performed satisfactorily in HP testing; q The multiple layers in an HP LaserJet printer. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular),...
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Note Guidelines for using media 13 Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. Materials must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to the discretion... 100 to 6 percent by weight. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Curl Envelopes must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Fusing...
Note Guidelines for using media 13 Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. Materials must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to the discretion... 100 to 6 percent by weight. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Curl Envelopes must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Fusing...
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...laser printers. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). All materials in your printer... supports labels. Guidelines for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for adhesive contamination that provide the best performance. See the support documentation that ...
...laser printers. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). All materials in your printer... supports labels. Guidelines for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for adhesive contamination that provide the best performance. See the support documentation that ...
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... Make sure to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). It is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of the label stock through the printer to clean any external surfaces of labels and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of... and can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of fusing. The liner is occurring on a sheet of these processes and laser printing. The liner must provide adequate release strength so that box or lot-number of the label before, during printing. Recommendations q ...
... Make sure to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). It is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of the label stock through the printer to clean any external surfaces of labels and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of... and can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of fusing. The liner is occurring on a sheet of these processes and laser printing. The liner must provide adequate release strength so that box or lot-number of the label before, during printing. Recommendations q ...
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... transparencies. Please see the support documentation that came with your product to determine if your HP LaserJet printer user guide for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Overhead transparency film is 0.12 to 0.13...
... transparencies. Please see the support documentation that came with your product to determine if your HP LaserJet printer user guide for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Overhead transparency film is 0.12 to 0.13...
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... papers that is critical. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are required for the paper used for using media 17 Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are the printers of non-HP consumables in speed, flexibility, and size; The envelopes should...
... papers that is critical. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are required for the paper used for using media 17 Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are the printers of non-HP consumables in speed, flexibility, and size; The envelopes should...
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...unwrapping it. q Stack each carton squarely on top of the one day for every 10° C (20° F) difference in plastic. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with a relative ...not place anything on top of media, regardless of water, also wrap individual cartons. 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 wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet.
...unwrapping it. q Stack each carton squarely on top of the one day for every 10° C (20° F) difference in plastic. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with a relative ...not place anything on top of media, regardless of water, also wrap individual cartons. 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 wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet.
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...bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for using the printing procedures that has been stored improperly or is stored? The following sections further explain the possible causes of...media to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 See "...
...bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for using the printing procedures that has been stored improperly or is stored? The following sections further explain the possible causes of...media to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 See "...