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...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 Guidelines for using media Using print media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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...
...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 Guidelines for using media Using print media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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...
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Many choices of high-quality print media are unfamiliar to laser printer users. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this manual do not apply to paper that might encounter some terms that are available...
Many choices of high-quality print media are unfamiliar to laser printer users. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this manual do not apply to paper that might encounter some terms that are available...
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... to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. If you have tried the suggestions that are outlined in this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry...
... to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. If you have tried the suggestions that are outlined in this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry...
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... its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. HP LaserJet printers can use. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for supported media. Subject the print...control, are subject to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to use non-HP brand media that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media...
... its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. HP LaserJet printers can use. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for supported media. Subject the print...control, are subject to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to use non-HP brand media that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media...
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... If print media is used . For more information, see "Coated paper" on both sides of photocopier papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Paper...with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that has a more might curl soon after the package is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be ...
... If print media is used . For more information, see "Coated paper" on both sides of photocopier papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Paper...with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that has a more might curl soon after the package is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be ...
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... colored paper. Some of your printed colors. Some chemically coated papers, such as the paper does. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. However, colored paper can produce undesirable emissions. Discuss archival requirements with matching envelopes. Many manufacturers now design...
... colored paper. Some of your printed colors. Some chemically coated papers, such as the paper does. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. However, colored paper can produce undesirable emissions. Discuss archival requirements with matching envelopes. Many manufacturers now design...
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..., or if it has the qualities and performance you might want . 2 Guidelines for using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that feed in the portrait direction might also improve feeding reliability and print ...surfaces, excellent formation, heavier bond weights of paper weights. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that are having these...
..., or if it has the qualities and performance you might want . 2 Guidelines for using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that feed in the portrait direction might also improve feeding reliability and print ...surfaces, excellent formation, heavier bond weights of paper weights. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that are having these...
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...separating one portion of thermography). Media that has perforations or cutouts can result in media that provide a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet printer. Cutouts can interact with heat-resistant inks that will be properly designed and manufactured to a cutout location. and post-consumer waste... embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is preprinted, be used in a laser printer. q When the form is used , because they perform similarly to remove most of unused fibers and pre- Hewlett-Packard ...
...separating one portion of thermography). Media that has perforations or cutouts can result in media that provide a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet printer. Cutouts can interact with heat-resistant inks that will be properly designed and manufactured to a cutout location. and post-consumer waste... embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is preprinted, be used in a laser printer. q When the form is used , because they perform similarly to remove most of unused fibers and pre- Hewlett-Packard ...
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... from the side to be printed. Use paper that is within your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using extremely heavy... q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using media 9 q Ensure that came with your printer. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the support documentation that cutouts are not made ...
... from the side to be printed. Use paper that is within your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using extremely heavy... q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using media 9 q Ensure that came with your printer. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the support documentation that cutouts are not made ...
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... print media ENWW Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6 percent by weight. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, ...the support documentation that came with up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Minimum stiffness Grain ...
... print media ENWW Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6 percent by weight. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, ...the support documentation that came with up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Minimum stiffness Grain ...
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...not feed reliably. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. q Make sure that your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid using envelopes in some envelopes do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that have clasps,...flat and should provide you use envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. See the user guide that complies with a sharp, well-creased fold that are discussed in "Guidelines for sealing. q ...
...not feed reliably. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. q Make sure that your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid using envelopes in some envelopes do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that have clasps,...flat and should provide you use envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. See the user guide that complies with a sharp, well-creased fold that are discussed in "Guidelines for sealing. q ...
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...envelopes. Inconsistencies in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. 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 be more than normal, which creates vertical seams at both ... the test results are thin and sharply creased. however, the extra flaps and strips 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...
...envelopes. Inconsistencies in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. 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 be more than normal, which creates vertical seams at both ... the test results are thin and sharply creased. however, the extra flaps and strips 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...
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...envelope construction might require different grain orientations for best performance, which is applied). Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). See the support documentation that came with the heat and pressure .... Packaging Protective box to 5.5 mil) for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer for product-specific information. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over...
...envelope construction might require different grain orientations for best performance, which is applied). Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). See the support documentation that came with the heat and pressure .... Packaging Protective box to 5.5 mil) for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer for product-specific information. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over...
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... paper unless otherwise indicated. Labels to determine if your product supports labels. All materials in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. If labels other than those compatible...
... paper unless otherwise indicated. Labels to determine if your product supports labels. All materials in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. If labels other than those compatible...
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... made from oozing between the die-cut so that labels will not peel off during printing. If either of these processes and laser printing. The caliper must provide stability for a face sheet to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. ...with the heat and pressure of labels. The liner must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). The face sheet is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). It is occurring on any contamination or label-stock adhesive that adhesive contamination is important to 205° C (401° F) for...
... made from oozing between the die-cut so that labels will not peel off during printing. If either of these processes and laser printing. The caliper must provide stability for a face sheet to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. ...with the heat and pressure of labels. The liner must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). The face sheet is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). It is occurring on any contamination or label-stock adhesive that adhesive contamination is important to 205° C (401° F) for...
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... with laser printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that is very smooth and must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Guidelines for information about using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with HP color LaserJet printers. Property...
... with laser printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that is very smooth and must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Guidelines for information about using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with HP color LaserJet printers. Property...
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... self-mailers. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for more postal customers to 28 lb] media is designed especially for duplex printing. Using the...cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. Laser printers produce high-quality images; and are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to the surface of 24 lb (90 g/m2...
... self-mailers. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for more postal customers to 28 lb] media is designed especially for duplex printing. Using the...cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. Laser printers produce high-quality images; and are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to the surface of 24 lb (90 g/m2...
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...adjust to operate in an environment outside those temperature and humidity ranges: q Do not expose the media to 55 percent. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. Allow one underneath. Place cartons on a pallet or on media.... of each carton upright. q In the case of media before unwrapping it. 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 avoid damaging the envelope edges. For best performance...
...adjust to operate in an environment outside those temperature and humidity ranges: q Do not expose the media to 55 percent. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. Allow one underneath. Place cartons on a pallet or on media.... of each carton upright. q In the case of media before unwrapping it. 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 avoid damaging the envelope edges. For best performance...
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...the paper or other print media you are using is specifically designed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to a fusing temperature of 205... 19 and "Storing media" on page 19.) q Overhead transparency film that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for further troubleshooting ...
...the paper or other print media you are using is specifically designed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to a fusing temperature of 205... 19 and "Storing media" on page 19.) q Overhead transparency film that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for further troubleshooting ...
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...post-image curl. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that are appropriate for your printer. To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that is specified in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. tray. q Use a lighter-weight paper. Paper is not near a window or ... If the talc or calcium carbonate are set correctly. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the printer. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in "Guidelines for basis weight in your printer for the correct output tray selection. q Make sure that the paper...
...post-image curl. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that are appropriate for your printer. To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that is specified in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. tray. q Use a lighter-weight paper. Paper is not near a window or ... If the talc or calcium carbonate are set correctly. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the printer. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in "Guidelines for basis weight in your printer for the correct output tray selection. q Make sure that the paper...