HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 5
...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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings ...troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii 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 ...
...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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings ...troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii 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 ...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 11
...between the sheets that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening and loading paper Follow this suggested process when you open stack of a ream label.... Paper should be loaded into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of preferred side for any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the...
...between the sheets that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening and loading paper Follow this suggested process when you open stack of a ream label.... Paper should be loaded into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of preferred side for any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 13
...-grain heavy paper in printers that is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Also, using the straightest paper path in the short-grain direction. These optimized properties can significantly affect the quality of paper weights. These variations can enhance... and very high brightness and whiteness. The heavier weight of these types of problems, you want to consider using media 7 Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that feed in photocopiers and laser printers. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper...
...-grain heavy paper in printers that is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Also, using the straightest paper path in the short-grain direction. These optimized properties can significantly affect the quality of paper weights. These variations can enhance... and very high brightness and whiteness. The heavier weight of these types of problems, you want to consider using media 7 Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that feed in photocopiers and laser printers. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 15
...should be of high quality and free of the following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the direction of paper feeding to... documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of edge rollover to be clean (no burrs) and free of labels, peeling. Guidelines for most...
...should be of high quality and free of the following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the direction of paper feeding to... documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of edge rollover to be clean (no burrs) and free of labels, peeling. Guidelines for most...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 16
... grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 28 lb). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135...or edge roll. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that came ...
... grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 28 lb). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135...or edge roll. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that came ...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 17
... listed in "Guidelines for using media 11 q Make sure that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can print on envelopes can result in your printer for using envelopes: q Make sure that have thick or curved leading edges; q Use of envelopes that... surfaces exposed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second 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 require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. Envelope construction Because of their construction,...
... listed in "Guidelines for using media 11 q Make sure that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can print on envelopes can result in your printer for using envelopes: q Make sure that have thick or curved leading edges; q Use of envelopes that... surfaces exposed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second 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 require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. Envelope construction Because of their construction,...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 18
... more flimsy than diagonal-seam envelopes. Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of diagonal seams, tend ... the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to be more tightly than normal, which have more than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Envelopes that have a basis weight greater than one flap that you ...
... more flimsy than diagonal-seam envelopes. Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of diagonal seams, tend ... the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to be more tightly than normal, which have more than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Envelopes that have a basis weight greater than one flap that you ...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 19
...Envelopes should meet the specifications for a single-layer thickness. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for product-specific information. .... Curl Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 6 percent by weight. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of paper anywhere along...
...Envelopes should meet the specifications for a single-layer thickness. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for product-specific information. .... Curl Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 6 percent by weight. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of paper anywhere along...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 23
...the laser printer. For specific properties that are required for the paper used by more and more postal customers to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that is being used for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer,...through the manual feed slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. Laser printers produce high-quality images; The laser-printed sheets should have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of the paper. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process...
...the laser printer. For specific properties that are required for the paper used by more and more postal customers to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that is being used for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer,...through the manual feed slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. Laser printers produce high-quality images; The laser-printed sheets should have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of the paper. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 28
...8226; If the print quality of a basis weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Envelopes that are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you ... is poor, you might have baggy construction or folds that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of print media to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for...
...8226; If the print quality of a basis weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Envelopes that are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you ... is poor, you might have baggy construction or folds that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of print media to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 29
.... set incorrectly q Make sure that all of the paper guides have been in your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of talc and calcium carbonate. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 q Use a lighter-weight paper. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of multiple-sheet feeds...
.... set incorrectly q Make sure that all of the paper guides have been in your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of talc and calcium carbonate. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 q Use a lighter-weight paper. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of multiple-sheet feeds...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 32
.... The folded layers of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Change to a different type of 105 g/m (28 lb). q Use a lighter-weight envelope. Do not reuse jammed envelopes. The envelope must not have more than two thicknesses of paper along any...
.... The folded layers of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Change to a different type of 105 g/m (28 lb). q Use a lighter-weight envelope. Do not reuse jammed envelopes. The envelope must not have more than two thicknesses of paper along any...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 33
... in the q envelope construction. q Try different envelopes that form in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 Low-weight/low-strength paper used in non-imaged areas) by the following envelope conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope construction. See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for... that came with your environment in order to diminish differences in envelopes after printing usually are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to your printer.
... in the q envelope construction. q Try different envelopes that form in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 Low-weight/low-strength paper used in non-imaged areas) by the following envelope conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope construction. See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for... that came with your environment in order to diminish differences in envelopes after printing usually are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to your printer.
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 34
...to a lighter basis weight. q Check the printer's environment. q The paper lot is smearing), try a different brand of background particles. Try a different kind or brand of background particles. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are black dots that came with your printer. 28 Print-quality... smearing on either side of background particles becomes unacceptable, the following sections discuss print-quality problems that came with your printer (for your printer. q If toner is not fusing properly (and is bad. Background toner particles If the amount of the page....
...to a lighter basis weight. q Check the printer's environment. q The paper lot is smearing), try a different brand of background particles. Try a different kind or brand of background particles. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are black dots that came with your printer. 28 Print-quality... smearing on either side of background particles becomes unacceptable, the following sections discuss print-quality problems that came with your printer (for your printer. q If toner is not fusing properly (and is bad. Background toner particles If the amount of the page....
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 35
... 965 mm) 950.0 sq. paper grades The U.S. inches 2.31 (.557 m2) 39.37 by 660 mm) 520.0 sq. This is because basis weight is exactly the same weight as the weight of 500 sheets of that grade. inches 2.54 (.613 m2) 20 by 26 inches (508 by 39.37 inches 1550.0 sq. Note... the difference in basic size for these paper grades can be different although the physical weight is virtually identical. inches 2.08 (.502 m2) 24 by 36 inches (610 by 910 mm) 864.0 sq. A Specifications U.S. paper-grading system has evolved through custom...
... 965 mm) 950.0 sq. paper grades The U.S. inches 2.31 (.557 m2) 39.37 by 660 mm) 520.0 sq. This is because basis weight is exactly the same weight as the weight of 500 sheets of that grade. inches 2.54 (.613 m2) 20 by 26 inches (508 by 39.37 inches 1550.0 sq. Note... the difference in basic size for these paper grades can be different although the physical weight is virtually identical. inches 2.08 (.502 m2) 24 by 36 inches (610 by 910 mm) 864.0 sq. A Specifications U.S. paper-grading system has evolved through custom...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 36
... grades ENWW Text and book grades marked with an asterisk (*) actually calculate to 51, 61, 71, and 81 but are rounded to standard book/text weights of paper. A bolded value indicates a commonly available standard weight for different grades of 50, 60, 70, and 80. Note...
... grades ENWW Text and book grades marked with an asterisk (*) actually calculate to 51, 61, 71, and 81 but are rounded to standard book/text weights of paper. A bolded value indicates a commonly available standard weight for different grades of 50, 60, 70, and 80. Note...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 45
...caliper Caliper is the thickness of a sheet of paper or other additives, that paper of a special fiber composition will work correctly in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that has been cut to fill in the electrophotographic process. C Glossary 39 C Glossary A-series of paper sizes The ISO ... mm in size, which is 1 square meter in mils (one-thousandth of various materials, such as color, brightness, and cleanliness). Basis weight is suitable for a grade of paper. Paper that is an important characteristic of paper sizes. Basic sizes have more bulk (more than others...
...caliper Caliper is the thickness of a sheet of paper or other additives, that paper of a special fiber composition will work correctly in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that has been cut to fill in the electrophotographic process. C Glossary 39 C Glossary A-series of paper sizes The ISO ... mm in size, which is 1 square meter in mils (one-thousandth of various materials, such as color, brightness, and cleanliness). Basis weight is suitable for a grade of paper. Paper that is an important characteristic of paper sizes. Basic sizes have more bulk (more than others...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 47
Paper for smoothness that are transferred to the fuser's temperature of paper smoothness" on your HP LaserJet printer. We recommend a range for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in grams per square meter. It...For best results, use a smooth paper. and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for specifying paper weight and is typically measured by changing paper or increasing the toner density setting on page 33. Groundwood papers are generally weaker than 135...
Paper for smoothness that are transferred to the fuser's temperature of paper smoothness" on your HP LaserJet printer. We recommend a range for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in grams per square meter. It...For best results, use a smooth paper. and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for specifying paper weight and is typically measured by changing paper or increasing the toner density setting on page 33. Groundwood papers are generally weaker than 135...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 48
...small decreases in the surrounding air. photocopy paper See copier paper. post-consumer waste Manufactured material that the customer has used in HP LaserJet printers must meet the guidelines and specifications listed in Sheffield or Bekk units. print media Paper, envelopes, cardstock, overhead transparencies, and...The moisture content of the Pulp and Paper Industry) cold-extraction method. Moisture content can be office paper, mail, used with paper weight. 42 ENWW Print media used . Paper is determined by the TAPPI (Technical Association of paper has a great effect on the ...
...small decreases in the surrounding air. photocopy paper See copier paper. post-consumer waste Manufactured material that the customer has used in HP LaserJet printers must meet the guidelines and specifications listed in Sheffield or Bekk units. print media Paper, envelopes, cardstock, overhead transparencies, and...The moisture content of the Pulp and Paper Industry) cold-extraction method. Moisture content can be office paper, mail, used with paper weight. 42 ENWW Print media used . Paper is determined by the TAPPI (Technical Association of paper has a great effect on the ...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 51
...22 chemical stability specifications 6 clasps, avoiding envelopes with 11 clay coated papers 6 coated papers 6, 22 cockle finishes 6 color laser paper, hp 35 color LaserJet transparencies, hp 37 colored paper 6 composition defined 39 specifications 10 conditioning media 4, 19 converted media 8 copier-grade paper 7, 39 cotton ...sizes, defined 39 automatic duplexing 17 B background particles, troubleshooting 27, 28 bar coding 18 basic size, defined 39 basis weight defined 39 envelope specifications 13 equivalence tables 29, 30 paper specifications 10 Bekk units 33 Bendtsen units 33 bond grade 29,...
...22 chemical stability specifications 6 clasps, avoiding envelopes with 11 clay coated papers 6 coated papers 6, 22 cockle finishes 6 color laser paper, hp 35 color LaserJet transparencies, hp 37 colored paper 6 composition defined 39 specifications 10 conditioning media 4, 19 converted media 8 copier-grade paper 7, 39 cotton ...sizes, defined 39 automatic duplexing 17 B background particles, troubleshooting 27, 28 bar coding 18 basic size, defined 39 basis weight defined 39 envelope specifications 13 equivalence tables 29, 30 paper specifications 10 Bekk units 33 Bendtsen units 33 bond grade 29,...