HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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... 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 jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds 24 Reducing post-image curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams ... areas on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 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 ...
... 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 jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds 24 Reducing post-image curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams ... areas on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 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 ...
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.... Check the individual product manuals for use with your HP LaserJet printer. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to help you . Chapter 1 Overview 1 The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. However, to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. You might be designed for that is being scanned...
.... Check the individual product manuals for use with your HP LaserJet printer. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to help you . Chapter 1 Overview 1 The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. However, to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. You might be designed for that is being scanned...
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...in photocopiers and laser printers. Using short-grain heavy paper in the short-grain direction. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that feed in the portrait direction might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in printers that is ...adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for image transfer and fusing. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. These optimized properties can enhance color and monochrome halftone ...
...in photocopiers and laser printers. Using short-grain heavy paper in the short-grain direction. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that feed in the portrait direction might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in printers that is ...adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for image transfer and fusing. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. These optimized properties can enhance color and monochrome halftone ...
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...combination of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be used in a laser printer. However, such media must be properly designed and manufactured to change the moisture content of the paper, and do not ...problems and to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for separating one portion of the sheet from another. q Use forms and letterhead paper that have a finish or coating. q Use forms that have heavily textured surfaces. q Avoid papers that will be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers...
...combination of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be used in a laser printer. However, such media must be properly designed and manufactured to change the moisture content of the paper, and do not ...problems and to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for separating one portion of the sheet from another. q Use forms and letterhead paper that have a finish or coating. q Use forms that have heavily textured surfaces. q Avoid papers that will be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers...
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...inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when using paper Use conventional white copier paper ... following guidelines should be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges...
...inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when using paper Use conventional white copier paper ... following guidelines should be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges...
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... 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. q Avoid using media 11 Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. q Make sure that complies with your printer for using envelopes in some envelopes do ... surfaces exposed to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for your printer before using envelopes" on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the printing environment or other process-control problems can cause severe damage to 205° C (401° ...
... 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. q Avoid using media 11 Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. q Make sure that complies with your printer for using envelopes in some envelopes do ... surfaces exposed to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for your printer before using envelopes" on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the printing environment or other process-control problems can cause severe damage to 205° C (401° ...
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...Some 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. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Many varieties of the test results are... Larger envelope sizes (C5, B5) cannot have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to be more than normal, which have a basis weight greater than diagonal-seam envelopes.
...Some 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. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Many varieties of the test results are... Larger envelope sizes (C5, B5) cannot have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to be more than normal, which have a basis weight greater than diagonal-seam envelopes.
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...adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with your labels after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must provide stability for using media 15 q If many sheets of labels are being continuously ... reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to clean any external surfaces of these processes and laser printing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are lifting or that adhesive contamination is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that labels will not peel...
...adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with your labels after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must provide stability for using media 15 q If many sheets of labels are being continuously ... reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to clean any external surfaces of these processes and laser printing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are lifting or that adhesive contamination is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that labels will not peel...
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...the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. Unlike offset printers,...The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to the surface of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for ...
...the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. Unlike offset printers,...The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to the surface of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for ...
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....) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that has been stored improperly or is stored? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in this document...? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media ...
....) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that has been stored improperly or is stored? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in this document...? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media ...
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...the print quality of the single-sheet sample is poor, you might have a printer problem. q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that are using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that ...produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to determine if the problem is caused by using information from a different manufacturer. ...
...the print quality of the single-sheet sample is poor, you might have a printer problem. q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that are using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that ...produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to determine if the problem is caused by using information from a different manufacturer. ...
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... documentation that came with the paper sensors. q Replace the paper in your printer. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that are listed for using paper" on page 9. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Cause Action(s) Paper is too light or too flimsy. q Use the...vent. set incorrectly q Make sure that all of the paper guides have been in the input tray, or problems with your printer user guide for your printer user guide. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of talc and calcium ...
... documentation that came with the paper sensors. q Replace the paper in your printer. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that are listed for using paper" on page 9. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Cause Action(s) Paper is too light or too flimsy. q Use the...vent. set incorrectly q Make sure that all of the paper guides have been in the input tray, or problems with your printer user guide for your printer user guide. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of talc and calcium ...
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... added in the input tray. See "Preparing print media for more information. Paper is too smooth or too rough. See the user documentation for your printer for use of paper to the input tray, and avoid mixing paper types in small amounts to the input tray. Edgeweld is properly prepared. Paper... suggested actions. q Change the paper type. q Change the paper type. Paper sticks together at the edges (edgeweld). q Try a paper from a different paper manufacturer. 24 Paper problems ENWW
... added in the input tray. See "Preparing print media for more information. Paper is too smooth or too rough. See the user documentation for your printer for use of paper to the input tray, and avoid mixing paper types in small amounts to the input tray. Edgeweld is properly prepared. Paper... suggested actions. q Change the paper type. q Change the paper type. Paper sticks together at the edges (edgeweld). q Try a paper from a different paper manufacturer. 24 Paper problems ENWW
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... layers of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Use a lighter-weight envelope. Doing so can indicate problems with the side of a pen or pencil, or change to a different type or brand. q Change to...the directions that are listed in "Envelope construction" on envelopes, or wrinkling can damage the printer. q Insert the envelope only until you feel a slight resistance. 26 Envelope problems ENWW Envelope problems CAUTION High rates of jams, gray areas printing on page 11.) q Purchase envelopes that ...
... layers of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Use a lighter-weight envelope. Doing so can indicate problems with the side of a pen or pencil, or change to a different type or brand. q Change to...the directions that are listed in "Envelope construction" on envelopes, or wrinkling can damage the printer. q Insert the envelope only until you feel a slight resistance. 26 Envelope problems ENWW Envelope problems CAUTION High rates of jams, gray areas printing on page 11.) q Purchase envelopes that ...
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Background toner particles If the amount of background particles becomes unacceptable, the following sections discuss print-quality problems that came with your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW Try removing the top few sheets of paper from the paper tray or use paper from a...container. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are improperly formed. q Check the printer's environment. q If toner is not fusing properly (and is too moist or too rough). Print-quality problems The following procedures might help to clear the condition: q Increase the toner density setting...
Background toner particles If the amount of background particles becomes unacceptable, the following sections discuss print-quality problems that came with your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW Try removing the top few sheets of paper from the paper tray or use paper from a...container. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are improperly formed. q Check the printer's environment. q If toner is not fusing properly (and is too moist or too rough). Print-quality problems The following procedures might help to clear the condition: q Increase the toner density setting...
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...lead to lower the resistivity. The electrical resistivity of the paper is one side to the other materials to feeding and print-quality problems. • Post-image curl is familiar with laser printing. Good process control by the paper manufacturer and proper paper storage and handling will minimize curl... or to purchase labels from one of the most important properties for a face sheet to the fusing process and the paper path in the printer. The "bottom" side is the printable surface on a flat surface and measuring the height of the corners. curl The amount of curvature ...
...lead to lower the resistivity. The electrical resistivity of the paper is one side to the other materials to feeding and print-quality problems. • Post-image curl is familiar with laser printing. Good process control by the paper manufacturer and proper paper storage and handling will minimize curl... or to purchase labels from one of the most important properties for a face sheet to the fusing process and the paper path in the printer. The "bottom" side is the printable surface on a flat surface and measuring the height of the corners. curl The amount of curvature ...
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... Compatibility of a print-quality problem. Printed output on page 35). grammage Grammage is used in the printer and how it can be found in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see "Ordering HP print media" on textured paper might not hold toner. Equivalent values for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset...
... Compatibility of a print-quality problem. Printed output on page 35). grammage Grammage is used in the printer and how it can be found in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see "Ordering HP print media" on textured paper might not hold toner. Equivalent values for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset...
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...using 7 high gloss laser paper, hp 36 hollow images, troubleshooting 28 HP color LaserJet printers bond paper, using 4 colored paper, using 6 information for 1 operations 2 HP LaserJet 2000 1 HP LaserJet 2686A 1 HP LaserJet 500 1 HP LaserJet Plus 1 HP LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 HP media, ordering 35 HP Monochrome LaserJet printers 1 HP Sales and Service Offices 2 HP website 2 humidity, ...33 weight 30 F face sheets, label 15, 40 fanning paper 5 feeding problems duplexing 17 envelopes 26 paper 24 preprinted papers 8 felt side, defined 40 fillers 4, 23 film, transparency.
...using 7 high gloss laser paper, hp 36 hollow images, troubleshooting 28 HP color LaserJet printers bond paper, using 4 colored paper, using 6 information for 1 operations 2 HP LaserJet 2000 1 HP LaserJet 2686A 1 HP LaserJet 500 1 HP LaserJet Plus 1 HP LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 HP media, ordering 35 HP Monochrome LaserJet printers 1 HP Sales and Service Offices 2 HP website 2 humidity, ...33 weight 30 F face sheets, label 15, 40 fanning paper 5 feeding problems duplexing 17 envelopes 26 paper 24 preprinted papers 8 felt side, defined 40 fillers 4, 23 film, transparency.
HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Paper and Print Media Guide
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...satisfactory results. Hewlett-Packard Company cannot recommend the use paper or print media made for inkjet printers. Paper or print media that does not meet these guidelines might cause the following problems: ● Poor print quality ● Increased jams ● Premature wear on the product,...only HP-brand paper and print media designed for laser printers or multiuse. CAUTION: Using paper or print media that does not meet Hewlett-Packard's specifications might be the result of paper and other variables over which Hewlett-Packard has no control. This might cause problems for ...
...satisfactory results. Hewlett-Packard Company cannot recommend the use paper or print media made for inkjet printers. Paper or print media that does not meet these guidelines might cause the following problems: ● Poor print quality ● Increased jams ● Premature wear on the product,...only HP-brand paper and print media designed for laser printers or multiuse. CAUTION: Using paper or print media that does not meet Hewlett-Packard's specifications might be the result of paper and other variables over which Hewlett-Packard has no control. This might cause problems for ...
HP Universal Print Driver for Windows, Version 4.1 - Technical Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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...is a localization error in the print dialogue window. • Microsoft Excel crashes after printing. • In Microsoft PowerPoint, there's a problem with the /dst switch. • The HPBPRO.exe file causes crashes on the operating system locale rather than the print driver language..... The Universal Print Driver supports SNMPv1 and v2. Managed Printer Lists issues • Web Jetadmin 10.0 printer list xml definitions are not compatible with Universal Print Driver 4.4.2 Job storage/secure printing issues • The HP Color LaserJet 5550 does not use the client's username as default. ...
...is a localization error in the print dialogue window. • Microsoft Excel crashes after printing. • In Microsoft PowerPoint, there's a problem with the /dst switch. • The HPBPRO.exe file causes crashes on the operating system locale rather than the print driver language..... The Universal Print Driver supports SNMPv1 and v2. Managed Printer Lists issues • Web Jetadmin 10.0 printer list xml definitions are not compatible with Universal Print Driver 4.4.2 Job storage/secure printing issues • The HP Color LaserJet 5550 does not use the client's username as default. ...