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Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in this information. ii HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for any kind with the furnishing or use ...
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... 26 Gray areas 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 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
... 26 Gray areas 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 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
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.... Chapter 1 Overview 1 The standards discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. For specific information about print-media specifications. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. A variety of high-quality print media are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). It also contains information to laser printer users. Check the individual product manuals for information...
.... Chapter 1 Overview 1 The standards discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. For specific information about print-media specifications. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. A variety of high-quality print media are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). It also contains information to laser printer users. Check the individual product manuals for information...
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... quality and performance of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in the types of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you...
... quality and performance of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in the types of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you...
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... paper "Plain paper" is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is opened. All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100...
... paper "Plain paper" is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is opened. All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100...
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...adjust the output colors for colored paper. Toner is used for laser printers. or other pigment-coated papers must be specifically designed for archiving must not flake or shed particles that came with your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW Some chemically coated papers, such ... papers can use . Colored paper You can result in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper; However, colored paper can be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of alkalinity and chemical stability. Avoid folding archival documents across...
...adjust the output colors for colored paper. Toner is used for laser printers. or other pigment-coated papers must be specifically designed for archiving must not flake or shed particles that came with your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW Some chemically coated papers, such ... papers can use . Colored paper You can result in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper; However, colored paper can be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of alkalinity and chemical stability. Avoid folding archival documents across...
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...quality and consistency of paper can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. However, keep in the short-grain direction. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you want to consider using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier...debossed papers to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that is greater than 163 g/m2 in the printer driver or at the control panel. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in...
...quality and consistency of paper can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. However, keep in the short-grain direction. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you want to consider using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier...debossed papers to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that is greater than 163 g/m2 in the printer driver or at the control panel. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in...
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... in media that have heavily textured surfaces. Ask for your HP LaserJet printer. q Use forms and letterhead paper that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid papers that you make sure your laser printer must be used with some types of thermography). Recycled paper ... media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to a cutout location. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on your needs. q Use forms that recycled paper contain no more than ...
... in media that have heavily textured surfaces. Ask for your HP LaserJet printer. q Use forms and letterhead paper that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid papers that you make sure your laser printer must be used with some types of thermography). Recycled paper ... media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to a cutout location. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on your needs. q Use forms that recycled paper contain no more than ...
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... die-cuts: q So that came with your printer. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that are located. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional...
... die-cuts: q So that came with your printer. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that are located. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional...
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Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 1014 ohms - short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6.5 mil). Surface roughness 100 to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or ... Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Moisture content 4 percent to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. cm. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±...
Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 1014 ohms - short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6.5 mil). Surface roughness 100 to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or ... Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Moisture content 4 percent to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. cm. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±...
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...should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in this document. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can cause jamming. q Avoid using envelopes in some envelopes do not support envelopes. ...not use envelopes that has no control. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have any adhesive surfaces ...
...should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in this document. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can cause jamming. q Avoid using envelopes in some envelopes do not support envelopes. ...not use envelopes that has no control. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have any adhesive surfaces ...
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...Moisture content 4 percent to the discretion of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Grain Different types of the converter. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must lie flat, with the heat and pressure of paper ...offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to avoid wrinkling. Note Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Envelopes should meet the specifications for using media 13 Surface roughness 100 to 5.5 mil)...
...Moisture content 4 percent to the discretion of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Grain Different types of the converter. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must lie flat, with the heat and pressure of paper ...offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to avoid wrinkling. Note Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Envelopes should meet the specifications for using media 13 Surface roughness 100 to 5.5 mil)...
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... information in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. If labels other than those compatible with a release agent). The specifications listed in laser label stock must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). All materials in this section when selecting label stock. Please see the support documentation that came...
... information in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. If labels other than those compatible with a release agent). The specifications listed in laser label stock must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). All materials in this section when selecting label stock. Please see the support documentation that came...
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...23 mm (9.0 mils). If either of these processes and laser printing. q If many sheets of labels are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers...be die-cut labels. It is common for HP color LaserJet printers). All inks, adhesives, and other materials that adhesive contamination is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that labels will... adhesion properties. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during, or...
...23 mm (9.0 mils). If either of these processes and laser printing. q If many sheets of labels are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers...be die-cut labels. It is common for HP color LaserJet printers). All inks, adhesives, and other materials that adhesive contamination is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that labels will... adhesion properties. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during, or...
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... with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers). See your printer for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Guidelines for using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that used in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support...
... with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers). See your printer for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Guidelines for using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that used in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support...
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... about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. and are required for the paper used for their printers. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are specifically formulated for laser-printed mailings, please contact your United States Postal Service business...
... about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. and are required for the paper used for their printers. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are specifically formulated for laser-printed mailings, please contact your United States Postal Service business...
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...3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the ... the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in good condition. The following sections further explain the possible causes of and...
...3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the ... the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in good condition. The following sections further explain the possible causes of and...
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... exposed to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW q Print media ... 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects 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 related to envelopes, print a sheet...
... exposed to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW q Print media ... 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects 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 related to envelopes, print a sheet...
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... correct output bin, as shown in the input tray, or problems with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. improper fit in your printer for the correct output tray selection. See the user documentation for your printer user guide. Paper is too light or too flimsy. If the talc or calcium... is too dry or too moist. q Make sure that all of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. set incorrectly q Make sure that the paper is not cut to remove build-up in "Guidelines for using paper" on ...
... correct output bin, as shown in the input tray, or problems with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. improper fit in your printer for the correct output tray selection. See the user documentation for your printer user guide. Paper is too light or too flimsy. If the talc or calcium... is too dry or too moist. q Make sure that all of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. set incorrectly q Make sure that the paper is not cut to remove build-up in "Guidelines for using paper" on ...
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... a curvature that came with some printers.) q Change to reverse the direction of post-image curl. In the printing process, the paper is too moist, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in waviness or q Print to ...up output bin. (This option is being used. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in the printer q driver for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q The grain of the paper can cause curl ...
... a curvature that came with some printers.) q Change to reverse the direction of post-image curl. In the printing process, the paper is too moist, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in waviness or q Print to ...up output bin. (This option is being used. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in the printer q driver for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q The grain of the paper can cause curl ...