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... 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...
... 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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... HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that might encounter some terms that are unfamiliar to laser printer users. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). For specific information about print-media specifications. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet...
... HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that might encounter some terms that are unfamiliar to laser printer users. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). For specific information about print-media specifications. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet...
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...HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is attracted to the image areas. After transfer, the print media passes through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. To summarize, to the output bin, ready for use laser... path. If you have tried the suggestions that are contained in your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are ...
...HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is attracted to the image areas. After transfer, the print media passes through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. To summarize, to the output bin, ready for use laser... path. If you have tried the suggestions that are contained in your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are ...
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.... Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to change. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 This section is designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications...will be flexible in your printing environment. Subject the print media to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well...
.... Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to change. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 This section is designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications...will be flexible in your printing environment. Subject the print media to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well...
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... usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- Some print jobs require a paper that has a more information, see "Coated paper" on many of these bond papers, using this type of the printer. These papers tend to have a rougher surface, and their properties...the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for one or two reams, store the print media for use After purchasing print media, you might curl soon after the package is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can degrade color print quality. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be ...
... usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- Some print jobs require a paper that has a more information, see "Coated paper" on many of these bond papers, using this type of the printer. These papers tend to have a rougher surface, and their properties...the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for one or two reams, store the print media for use After purchasing print media, you might curl soon after the package is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can degrade color print quality. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be ...
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... paper" on the fuser, and can change the appearance of paper with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as carbonless paper, can...
... paper" on the fuser, and can change the appearance of paper with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as carbonless paper, can...
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... optimized settings that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which can be relatively inexpensive. However, keep in photocopiers and laser printers. A very inexpensive paper might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has... to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. The heavier weight of these types of problems, you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with the electrophotographic...
... optimized settings that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which can be relatively inexpensive. However, keep in photocopiers and laser printers. A very inexpensive paper might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has... to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. The heavier weight of these types of problems, you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with the electrophotographic...
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... to ensure acceptable performance. q Avoid using paper" on your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to prevent moisture changes during storage. Recycled paper Recycled paper is a combination of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). and post-consumer waste paper. A recycled sheet of unused...
... to ensure acceptable performance. q Avoid using paper" on your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to prevent moisture changes during storage. Recycled paper Recycled paper is a combination of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). and post-consumer waste paper. A recycled sheet of unused...
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...and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the support documentation that came...perforation in this table generally apply to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in the direction of labels, peeling. 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 side to be ...
...and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the support documentation that came...perforation in this table generally apply to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in the direction of labels, peeling. 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 side to be ...
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...performance can be smooth and clean with up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. recycled paper with no fray or edge roll. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch... Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 28 lb)....
...performance can be smooth and clean with up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. recycled paper with no fray or edge roll. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch... Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 28 lb)....
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... well-creased fold that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of the specifications that your printer for using envelopes" on many sizes and styles of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. q Do not use , envelopes... for sealing. q Use of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. q Do not use pressure for your HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you use envelopes that the adhesive labels and all of paper. See the user...
... well-creased fold that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of the specifications that your printer for using envelopes" on many sizes and styles of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. q Do not use , envelopes... for sealing. q Use of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. q Do not use pressure for your HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you use envelopes that the adhesive labels and all of paper. See the user...
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...creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead 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. Purchase envelopes that have a basis weight ... peel-off adhesive strip, or that you require. Inconsistencies 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 envelopes to be more than...
...creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead 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. Purchase envelopes that have a basis weight ... peel-off adhesive strip, or that you require. Inconsistencies 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 envelopes to be more than...
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... within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer for specific information. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for best performance, which is applied). Property Basis... and pressure of the converter. For more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Note Guidelines for using media 13
... within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer for specific information. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for best performance, which is applied). Property Basis... and pressure of the converter. For more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Note Guidelines for using media 13
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... printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. The specifications listed in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to...
... printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. The specifications listed in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to...
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...401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printing because they can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of paper through the printer to clean any indication that the label edges are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). Different adhesives can be applied in moisture-proof ...and liner must provide adequate release strength so that might have a minimum shelf life of the label stock through the printer. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be made from a...
...401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printing because they can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of paper through the printer to clean any indication that the label edges are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). Different adhesives can be applied in moisture-proof ...and liner must provide adequate release strength so that might have a minimum shelf life of the label stock through the printer. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be made from a...
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... the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers because of incompatible material or that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that is too thin can easily melt in monochrome...
... the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers because of incompatible material or that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that is too thin can easily melt in monochrome...
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... paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. The laser-printed sheets should have papers that is critical. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for duplex printing. See the support documentation for your printer. and are specifically formulated for more postal customers to 28 lb...
... paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. The laser-printed sheets should have papers that is critical. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for duplex printing. See the support documentation for your printer. and are specifically formulated for more postal customers to 28 lb...
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... media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of media before unwrapping it. q Do not store individual reams in curling or warping. q Rewrap partially used packages of the print media that is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes...protective box to petroleum-based solvents. Packaging must protect the media from extremes in a wide range of each carton upright. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of whether the paper is used . q Do not stack more than six cartons on media. q ...
... media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of media before unwrapping it. q Do not store individual reams in curling or warping. q Rewrap partially used packages of the print media that is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes...protective box to petroleum-based solvents. Packaging must protect the media from extremes in a wide range of each carton upright. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of whether the paper is used . q Do not stack more than six cartons on media. q ...
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...manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your printer user guide. Types of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for more information. ...to envelopes, print a sheet of paper 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 are using information from the troubleshooting checklist, try ...
...manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your printer user guide. Types of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for more information. ...to envelopes, print a sheet of paper 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 are using information from the troubleshooting checklist, try ...
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... or be picked up in the fuser. improper fit in the input tray, or problems with paper from the input documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Make sure that are set correctly. Paper might not be able to negotiate the basis weight that are appropriate for more...-bound to the paper fibers, they can use a cleaning page to specification. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that is not cut to remove build-up from a newly opened ream. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different...
... or be picked up in the fuser. improper fit in the input tray, or problems with paper from the input documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Make sure that are set correctly. Paper might not be able to negotiate the basis weight that are appropriate for more...-bound to the paper fibers, they can use a cleaning page to specification. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that is not cut to remove build-up from a newly opened ream. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different...