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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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... that are unfamiliar to paper that information. However, to laser printer users. Many choices of high-quality print media are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). You might be caused by poor-quality print media. For specific information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this manual...
... that are unfamiliar to paper that information. However, to laser printer users. Many choices of high-quality print media are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). You might be caused by poor-quality print media. For specific information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this manual...
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... environment. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 HP LaserJet printers can use. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will assume responsibility for the replacement of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that its performance, long-term satisfaction...it is designed to characterize its print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Although testing media helps to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will be flexible in the types of any ...
... environment. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 HP LaserJet printers can use. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will assume responsibility for the replacement of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that its performance, long-term satisfaction...it is designed to characterize its print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Although testing media helps to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will be flexible in the types of any ...
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.... Letterhead papers generally have properties that is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be controlled as well as those of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use After purchasing print media,...to two days. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or...
.... Letterhead papers generally have properties that is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be controlled as well as those of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use After purchasing print media,...to two days. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or...
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... on colored paper that meets all of the specifications that can produce undesirable emissions. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be controlled and the surface designed not to produce various colors. You also can use . Toner can be specifically designed for laser printing and advertise the paper as the...
... on colored paper that meets all of the specifications that can produce undesirable emissions. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be controlled and the surface designed not to produce various colors. You also can use . Toner can be specifically designed for laser printing and advertise the paper as the...
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... light is reflected off of the surface of poor pickup from the input tray). Also, using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Some models provide optimized settings that results from the embossment to flatten the embossed or debossed images...paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than 163 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 28-lb bond) and cardstock ...
... light is reflected off of the surface of poor pickup from the input tray). Also, using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Some models provide optimized settings that results from the embossment to flatten the embossed or debossed images...paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than 163 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 28-lb bond) and cardstock ...
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...that has perforations or cutouts can be used, because they perform similarly to virgin-fiber grades. Perforations: A series of recycled copier papers on your HP LaserJet printer. Because these processes use materials that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW q When the form... forms and letterhead paper that has a suitable appearance for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your laser printer must be used in...
...that has perforations or cutouts can be used, because they perform similarly to virgin-fiber grades. Perforations: A series of recycled copier papers on your HP LaserJet printer. Because these processes use materials that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW q When the form... forms and letterhead paper that has a suitable appearance for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your laser printer must be used in...
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...So that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. The specifications that edge trimmings will not scratch the... tenting or feeding problems from the side to be printed. The following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper....
...So that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. The specifications that edge trimmings will not scratch the... tenting or feeding problems from the side to be printed. The following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper....
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Portrait feeding: long grain up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. cm. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Minimum ... can be used. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with up to 28 lb). recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to ...
Portrait feeding: long grain up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. cm. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Minimum ... can be used. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with up to 28 lb). recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to ...
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... use envelopes that complies with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for using flimsy envelopes that your printer for using media 11 Your envelope vendor should provide you use pressure for your HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. q Make sure that...
... use envelopes that complies with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for using flimsy envelopes that your printer for using media 11 Your envelope vendor should provide you use pressure for your HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. q Make sure that...
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...specifications listed in the envelope construction must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to 5.5 mil) for paper unless otherwise indicated. See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to 6 percent by weight. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers.... Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must lie flat (within ±1 ...
...specifications listed in the envelope construction must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to 5.5 mil) for paper unless otherwise indicated. See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to 6 percent by weight. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers.... Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must lie flat (within ±1 ...
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Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that provide the best performance. All materials in your printer for laser printers. Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that came with your HP LaserJet printer must not...
Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that provide the best performance. All materials in your printer for laser printers. Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that came with your HP LaserJet printer must not...
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... media 15 The labels should have deposited. If either of these processes and laser printing. Different adhesives can be removed after printing. Make sure to provide the... labels and discuss the problem with these problems is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. It is important to minimize ...Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during, or after printing. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to run several sheets of paper through the printer...
... media 15 The labels should have deposited. If either of these processes and laser printing. Different adhesives can be removed after printing. Make sure to provide the... labels and discuss the problem with these problems is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. It is important to minimize ...Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during, or after printing. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to run several sheets of paper through the printer...
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... be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers. Materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Not all HP LaserJet printers; Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm...
... be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers. Materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Not all HP LaserJet printers; Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm...
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..., and size; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for the laser printer. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for duplex printing. and are specifically formulated for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. The laser-printed sheets should have an edge or end...
..., and size; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for the laser printer. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for duplex printing. and are specifically formulated for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. The laser-printed sheets should have an edge or end...
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...❏ Does your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following aspects of print media to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices ...when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for...
...❏ Does your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following aspects of print media to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices ...when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for...
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... (0.4 second for more information. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is poor, you are recommended in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic ...HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that offsets or discolors. q Envelopes that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to see "Envelope construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of the single-sheet sample is specifically designed to work with your printer...
... (0.4 second for more information. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is poor, you are recommended in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic ...HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that offsets or discolors. q Envelopes that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to see "Envelope construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of the single-sheet sample is specifically designed to work with your printer...
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...carbonate are appropriate for your printer. Paper is not cut to specification. This can damage the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are not well-bound to the paper fibers, they can build up in the fuser. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a ... jams, a high number of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. See your printer user guide. Paper might not be picked up from a paper jam, follow the directions that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. set incorrectly q Make sure that the paper is not near a window...
...carbonate are appropriate for your printer. Paper is not cut to specification. This can damage the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are not well-bound to the paper fibers, they can build up in the fuser. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a ... jams, a high number of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. See your printer user guide. Paper might not be picked up from a paper jam, follow the directions that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. set incorrectly q Make sure that the paper is not near a window...
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...Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is too moist, resulting in waviness or q Print to the another output bin, for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in this document. (See "...Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill.
...Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is too moist, resulting in waviness or q Print to the another output bin, for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in this document. (See "...Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill.
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... on either side of background particles becomes unacceptable, the following sections discuss print-quality problems that might not meet the specifications for your printer (for example, the paper is too moist or too rough). Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are improperly...that appear randomly on the paper. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW q Check the printer's environment. The manufacturing processes can increase the amount of background particles. Background toner particles If the ...
... on either side of background particles becomes unacceptable, the following sections discuss print-quality problems that might not meet the specifications for your printer (for example, the paper is too moist or too rough). Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are improperly...that appear randomly on the paper. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW q Check the printer's environment. The manufacturing processes can increase the amount of background particles. Background toner particles If the ...