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... 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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 ... 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 problems 23 Frequent paper jams 23 ...
... 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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 ... 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 problems 23 Frequent paper jams 23 ...
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... are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. When HP LaserJet printers are available to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be caused by poor-quality print media. Check the individual product manuals for that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. However, to laser printer users. Many...
... are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. When HP LaserJet printers are available to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be caused by poor-quality print media. Check the individual product manuals for that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. However, to laser printer users. Many...
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... out more about the suitability of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . If you have tried the suggestions that are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. You can also obtain support through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. The print media...
... out more about the suitability of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . If you have tried the suggestions that are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. You can also obtain support through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. The print media...
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... media, first print a small quantity in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are subject to be used. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper handling and ...large purchase of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to change. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Hewlett-Packard recommends that the vendor will assume responsibility for the ...
... media, first print a small quantity in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are subject to be used. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper handling and ...large purchase of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to change. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Hewlett-Packard recommends that the vendor will assume responsibility for the ...
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If print media is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon ...quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use . Although your HP LaserJet printer will...for the electrophotographic process that has a more prestigious look or feel. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use . For small quantities, such as one or two reams, store the print media...
If print media is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon ...quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use . Although your HP LaserJet printer will...for the electrophotographic process that has a more prestigious look or feel. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use . For small quantities, such as one or two reams, store the print media...
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... laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Some chemically coated papers, such as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for archiving must not flake or shed particles that meets all of the printed colors. Toner is used for colored paper. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers...
... laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Some chemically coated papers, such as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for archiving must not flake or shed particles that meets all of the printed colors. Toner is used for colored paper. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers...
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... results from nesting. Please see the support documentation that came with a very smooth finish so that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. These optimized properties can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper... is optimized to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for printing and copying,...
... results from nesting. Please see the support documentation that came with a very smooth finish so that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. These optimized properties can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper... is optimized to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for printing and copying,...
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... has tested a variety of recycled copier papers on your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to remove most of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your needs. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). and post-consumer waste paper. Printed waste paper...
... has tested a variety of recycled copier papers on your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to remove most of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your needs. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). and post-consumer waste paper. Printed waste paper...
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... or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for most printing. The specifications that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear...(no burrs) and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q All cuts should be considered when working with your printer. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. The following table summarizes the guidelines that die-...
... or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for most printing. The specifications that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear...(no burrs) and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q All cuts should be considered when working with your printer. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. The following table summarizes the guidelines that die-...
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...100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Packaging ...ranges). Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 28 lb).
...100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Packaging ...ranges). Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 28 lb).
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...are discussed in some envelopes do not support envelopes. Whichever input method you with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Do not use envelopes that have the quality and consistency that came with a sharp, well-creased fold ...reliably. q Use of envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. Envelope construction Because of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes...
...are discussed in some envelopes do not support envelopes. Whichever input method you with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Do not use envelopes that have the quality and consistency that came with a sharp, well-creased fold ...reliably. q Use of envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. Envelope construction Because of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes...
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...or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. q The multiple layers in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge ...performed satisfactorily in folding during testing. 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 jam or wrinkle unless the edges are folded...
...or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. q The multiple layers in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge ...performed satisfactorily in folding during testing. 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 jam or wrinkle unless the edges are folded...
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...applied). For more than two thickness of the converter. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be compatible with your printer for specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to the discretion of paper anywhere along the leading edge...All folds must be tight (not baggy) to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with no more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across...
...applied). For more than two thickness of the converter. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be compatible with your printer for specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to the discretion of paper anywhere along the leading edge...All folds must be tight (not baggy) to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with no more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across...
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... media ENWW Consider the information in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to determine if your printer. See the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Guidelines for...
... media ENWW Consider the information in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to determine if your printer. See the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Guidelines for...
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...matrix prevents adhesive from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. q If many sheets of labels are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to purchase labels from peeling off during printing. Improved processes are ...that the label edges are being labeled. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The caliper must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to preserve their properties....
...matrix prevents adhesive from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. q If many sheets of labels are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to purchase labels from peeling off during printing. Improved processes are ...that the label edges are being labeled. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The caliper must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to preserve their properties....
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... or that is too thin can easily melt in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for use with...
... or that is too thin can easily melt in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for use with...
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...24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for their printers. The laser-printed sheets should have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of non-HP consumables in envelopes. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have papers that are specifically formulated for.... (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of choice for the laser printer. Several manufacturers have been printed are the printers of the paper. Unlike offset printers, in speed, flexibility, and size; Note...
...24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for their printers. The laser-printed sheets should have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of non-HP consumables in envelopes. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have papers that are specifically formulated for.... (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of choice for the laser printer. Several manufacturers have been printed are the printers of the paper. Unlike offset printers, in speed, flexibility, and size; Note...
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Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of whether the paper is packaged or unpackaged. q Do not store individual reams in a manner that is used. q Do not... characteristics. Allow one underneath. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in humidity or temperature. q Stack each carton squarely on media. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (...
Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of whether the paper is packaged or unpackaged. q Do not store individual reams in a manner that is used. q Do not... characteristics. Allow one underneath. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in humidity or temperature. q Stack each carton squarely on media. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (...
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... discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. ...undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to see the troubleshooting section in the tray. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. Do both, if...
... discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. ...undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to see the troubleshooting section in the tray. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. Do both, if...
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... paper meets the specifications that are listed for basis weight in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too smooth or too rough. q Replace the paper in..., or problems with paper from the input documentation for using paper" on page 9. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number ... multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your printer. Paper is too stiff or heavy. Paper guides in the tray are not well-bound to remove build...
... paper meets the specifications that are listed for basis weight in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too smooth or too rough. q Replace the paper in..., or problems with paper from the input documentation for using paper" on page 9. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number ... multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your printer. Paper is too stiff or heavy. Paper guides in the tray are not well-bound to remove build...