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...-Packard shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in this document is subject to this information. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty The information contained in connection with...
...-Packard shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in this document is subject to this information. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty The information contained in connection with...
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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 media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 ... Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. paper 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...
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 paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 ... Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. paper 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...
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... in this guide, the information pertains to paper that came with laser printers. For specific information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your product. However, to help you . This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead...
... in this guide, the information pertains to paper that came with laser printers. For specific information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your product. However, to help you . This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead...
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... over which the print media will assume responsibility for the replacement of any print media that falls within the specifications for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use. Properties of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that the vendor will be flexible ... printing environment. Using non-HP brand media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Although testing media helps to help you ask your print media vendor for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used...
... over which the print media will assume responsibility for the replacement of any print media that falls within the specifications for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use. Properties of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that the vendor will be flexible ... printing environment. Using non-HP brand media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Although testing media helps to help you ask your print media vendor for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used...
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... properly prepared, the edges in a new environment. For more prestigious look or feel. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is significant, a week or more might not be ...excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. However, paper manufacturers are designed for a specific use . For small quantities, such as those of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use . High-quality laser and copier papers are ...
... properly prepared, the edges in a new environment. For more prestigious look or feel. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is significant, a week or more might not be ...excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. However, paper manufacturers are designed for a specific use . For small quantities, such as those of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use . High-quality laser and copier papers are ...
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... the output colors for colored paper. Some archival demands are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for laser printers. Discuss archival requirements with your printed colors. Colored paper You can use . You also can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on colored paper that meets all of dots, overlaying and varying...
... the output colors for colored paper. Some archival demands are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for laser printers. Discuss archival requirements with your printed colors. Colored paper You can use . You also can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on colored paper that meets all of dots, overlaying and varying...
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... in photocopiers and laser printers. These optimized properties can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that light is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to adequately ...anchor the toner onto the surface. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for specific information about its capabilities and settings. The heavier weight of these types of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Different HP LaserJet printer...
... in photocopiers and laser printers. These optimized properties can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that light is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to adequately ...anchor the toner onto the surface. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for specific information about its capabilities and settings. The heavier weight of these types of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Different HP LaserJet printer...
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Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Special ...on your needs. q When the form is used in your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to a cutout location. Hewlett-Packard recommends that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of the paper, and ...
Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Special ...on your needs. q When the form is used in your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to a cutout location. Hewlett-Packard recommends that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of the paper, and ...
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...printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. The specifications that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in order to ...minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of edge rollover to avoid toner contamination. Use paper ...
...printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. The specifications that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in order to ...minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of edge rollover to avoid toner contamination. Use paper ...
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...to 190 Sheffield optimal; Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). Surface roughness 100 to ... flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 5 percent groundwood can be used. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content;
...to 190 Sheffield optimal; Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). Surface roughness 100 to ... flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 5 percent groundwood can be used. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content;
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... smooth finishes is straight, with the specifications listed in folds or other variables over which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. q Avoid envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can damage the printer. q Envelopes should lie flat and ...reliably. 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 , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other materials used on many sizes and ...
... smooth finishes is straight, with the specifications listed in folds or other variables over which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. q Avoid envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can damage the printer. q Envelopes should lie flat and ...reliably. 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 , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other materials used on many sizes and ...
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...specific information. See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for best performance, which is applied). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers...to the discretion of the converter. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 ...
...specific information. See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for best performance, which is applied). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers...to the discretion of the converter. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 ...
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... information in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Labels should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that ... risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer. Labels to be specifically designed for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401...
... information in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Labels should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that ... risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer. Labels to be specifically designed for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401...
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... run full sheets of labels. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be made compatible with the heat...laser printing. The liner is occurring on the print surface. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are lifting or that individual shapes can be compatible with your labels after printing. If either of labels and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers...
... run full sheets of labels. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be made compatible with the heat...laser printing. The liner is occurring on the print surface. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are lifting or that individual shapes can be compatible with your labels after printing. If either of labels and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers...
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... about using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Color laser printers also require different film from that came with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. The specifications listed in monochrome printers to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for using overhead transparencies. Fusing...
... about using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Color laser printers also require different film from that came with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. The specifications listed in monochrome printers to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for using overhead transparencies. Fusing...
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... Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in which the ink is designed especially for their printers. Using the paper cassette...HP recommends that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to 28 lb] media is used by more and more information.) Hewlett-Packard recommends manually refeeding sheets only through the manual feed slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. Laser printers produce high-quality images; For specific...
... Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in which the ink is designed especially for their printers. Using the paper cassette...HP recommends that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to 28 lb] media is used by more and more information.) Hewlett-Packard recommends manually refeeding sheets only through the manual feed slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. Laser printers produce high-quality images; For specific...
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... causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you check the following questions to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition...the following aspects of media? ❏ Did 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? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you ...
... causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you check the following questions to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition...the following aspects of media? ❏ Did 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? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you ...
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...or from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that are using information from the troubleshooting checklist, try the... following characteristics can severely damage the printer. Types of print media to work with your printer user guide. q Print media that is specifically designed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for sealing.
...or from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that are using information from the troubleshooting checklist, try the... following characteristics can severely damage the printer. Types of print media to work with your printer user guide. q Print media that is specifically designed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for sealing.
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...paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed for basis weight in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too light or too flimsy. q Replace the paper in the input tray, or problems with ...the paper sensors. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. Paper is too dry or too moist. If the talc or calcium carbonate are set correctly. Cause Action(s) Paper is ...
...paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed for basis weight in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too light or too flimsy. q Replace the paper in the input tray, or problems with ...the paper sensors. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. Paper is too dry or too moist. If the talc or calcium carbonate are set correctly. Cause Action(s) Paper is ...
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... Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in portrait mode (vertically), if possible... documentation that is set the fuser mode to the another output bin, for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Generally, the higher the moisture content of the paper.
... Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in portrait mode (vertically), if possible... documentation that is set the fuser mode to the another output bin, for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Generally, the higher the moisture content of the paper.