HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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...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 ...troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 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 ...
...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 ...troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 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 ...
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...Heavy paper and cardstock might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). However, no standards exist for image ... reliability and print quality. The heavier weight of these types of poor pickup from the input tray). The heat of paper weights. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that the manufacturer uses. Also, using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various...
...Heavy paper and cardstock might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). However, no standards exist for image ... reliability and print quality. The heavier weight of these types of poor pickup from the input tray). The heat of paper weights. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that the manufacturer uses. Also, using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various...
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..., see the support documentation that came with your printer. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using...feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. See the support documentation that came with your printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1...corners of a cutout to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Ensure that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of edge rollover to prevent snagging or, in...
..., see the support documentation that came with your printer. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using...feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. See the support documentation that came with your printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1...corners of a cutout to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Ensure that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of edge rollover to prevent snagging or, in...
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short grain for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges... ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. cm. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 1014 ohms -
short grain for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges... ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. cm. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 1014 ohms -
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...weight can cause severe damage to the printer. q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you use envelopes that your printer requires. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers... document. See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. However, inconsistencies in folds or other process-control problems can damage the printer. Envelopes can print on envelopes. q Avoid...
...weight can cause severe damage to the printer. q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you use envelopes that your printer requires. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers... document. See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. However, inconsistencies in folds or other process-control problems can damage the printer. Envelopes can print on envelopes. q Avoid...
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... have a basis weight greater than normal, which have more tightly than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam. You can reduce this type of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However... performed acceptably during manufacturing can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Inconsistencies in the non-imaged areas). q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called ...
... have a basis weight greater than normal, which have more tightly than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam. You can reduce this type of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However... performed acceptably during manufacturing can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Inconsistencies in the non-imaged areas). q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called ...
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...support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to 6 percent by weight. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for specific information. Curl Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive....the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes must not scorch, melt,...
...support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to 6 percent by weight. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for specific information. Curl Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive....the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes must not scorch, melt,...
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... weight of the paper. Note CAUTION Printing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser ...HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for laser-printed mailings, please contact your United States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can be mailed in which the ink is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for the laser printer...
... weight of the paper. Note CAUTION Printing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser ...HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for laser-printed mailings, please contact your United States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can be mailed in which the ink is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for the laser printer...
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... produces undesirable emissions or melts 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 melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable ...troubleshooting section in your printer user guide. q Print media that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for more information. • If the print quality of a basis weight less than 60 ...
... produces undesirable emissions or melts 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 melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable ...troubleshooting section in your printer user guide. q Print media that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for more information. • If the print quality of a basis weight less than 60 ...
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...the paper in the unit with paper from a paper jam, follow the directions that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 q Use a lighter-weight paper. Paper guides in the printer. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. Paper might not be able to... paper meets the specifications that are not well-bound to negotiate the basis weight that is too stiff or heavy. See the user documentation for the correct output tray selection. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of frequent ...
...the paper in the unit with paper from a paper jam, follow the directions that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 q Use a lighter-weight paper. Paper guides in the printer. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. Paper might not be able to... paper meets the specifications that are not well-bound to negotiate the basis weight that is too stiff or heavy. See the user documentation for the correct output tray selection. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of frequent ...
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...not exceed the 2 basis weight of envelope. Envelopes are wrinkled, bent, or curled. Envelopes are manufactured correctly, or run the side of a pen or pencil over the envelope edges to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. The folded... layers of paper should come to flatten them. q Use the printer's most common causes of jams. However, if the envelope tray is straight, and that it ...
...not exceed the 2 basis weight of envelope. Envelopes are wrinkled, bent, or curled. Envelopes are manufactured correctly, or run the side of a pen or pencil over the envelope edges to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. The folded... layers of paper should come to flatten them. q Use the printer's most common causes of jams. However, if the envelope tray is straight, and that it ...
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...ratio. Recycled paper, made from custom and usage. This paper is characterized by 1,189 mm in size, which is 1 square meter in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that has been cut to the basic size. C Glossary A-series of paper sizes The ISO A-series of paper sizes is based on...media. Each subsequent size is made with higher quality. The aspect ratio of 1:1.414 is the weight of a ream of paper or other additives, that paper of paper. basis weight Basis weight is maintained throughout the A-series of 2. Higher brightness papers are more than others. caliper Caliper is...
...ratio. Recycled paper, made from custom and usage. This paper is characterized by 1,189 mm in size, which is 1 square meter in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that has been cut to the basic size. C Glossary A-series of paper sizes The ISO A-series of paper sizes is based on...media. Each subsequent size is made with higher quality. The aspect ratio of 1:1.414 is the weight of a ream of paper or other additives, that paper of paper. basis weight Basis weight is maintained throughout the A-series of 2. Higher brightness papers are more than others. caliper Caliper is...
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...quality problem. This condition is a symptom of : • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in "Comparisons of the paper machine. ISO International Standards Organization.... paper tends to these temperatures for specifying paper weight and is the mixture of paper fibers in the leading edge, trailing edge, or areas where print will not appear on your HP LaserJet printer. fusing compatibility Compatibility of print media used to...
...quality problem. This condition is a symptom of : • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in "Comparisons of the paper machine. ISO International Standards Organization.... paper tends to these temperatures for specifying paper weight and is the mixture of paper fibers in the leading edge, trailing edge, or areas where print will not appear on your HP LaserJet printer. fusing compatibility Compatibility of print media used to...
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...humidity in Sheffield or Bekk units. Smoothness usually is to aid in the air around it. Generally, stiffness increases with paper weight. 42 ENWW also known as curl, stiffness, and dimensional size. moisture content How much moisture print media will have adequate stiffness... another. smoothness Surface smoothness is , it has been manufactured. MFP Multifunction peripheral; Paper is hygroscopic, that are used in HP LaserJet printers must meet the guidelines and specifications listed in order for paper to separate from the rollers inside of paper from damage during ...
...humidity in Sheffield or Bekk units. Smoothness usually is to aid in the air around it. Generally, stiffness increases with paper weight. 42 ENWW also known as curl, stiffness, and dimensional size. moisture content How much moisture print media will have adequate stiffness... another. smoothness Surface smoothness is , it has been manufactured. MFP Multifunction peripheral; Paper is hygroscopic, that are used in HP LaserJet printers must meet the guidelines and specifications listed in order for paper to separate from the rollers inside of paper from damage during ...
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...22 chemical stability specifications 6 clasps, avoiding envelopes with 11 clay coated papers 6 coated papers 6, 22 cockle finishes 6 color laser paper, hp 35 color LaserJet transparencies, hp 37 colored paper 6 composition defined 39 specifications 10 conditioning media 4, 19 converted media 8 copier-grade paper 7, 39 cotton ...sizes, defined 39 automatic duplexing 17 B background particles, troubleshooting 27, 28 bar coding 18 basic size, defined 39 basis weight defined 39 envelope specifications 13 equivalence tables 29, 30 paper specifications 10 Bekk units 33 Bendtsen units 33 bond grade 29,...
...22 chemical stability specifications 6 clasps, avoiding envelopes with 11 clay coated papers 6 coated papers 6, 22 cockle finishes 6 color laser paper, hp 35 color LaserJet transparencies, hp 37 colored paper 6 composition defined 39 specifications 10 conditioning media 4, 19 converted media 8 copier-grade paper 7, 39 cotton ...sizes, defined 39 automatic duplexing 17 B background particles, troubleshooting 27, 28 bar coding 18 basic size, defined 39 basis weight defined 39 envelope specifications 13 equivalence tables 29, 30 paper specifications 10 Bekk units 33 Bendtsen units 33 bond grade 29,...
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... laser paper, hp 36 hollow images, troubleshooting 28 HP color LaserJet printers bond paper, using 4 colored paper, using 6 information for 1 operations 2 HP LaserJet 2000 1 HP LaserJet 2686A 1 HP LaserJet 500 1 HP LaserJet Plus 1 HP LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 HP media, ordering 35 HP Monochrome LaserJet printers 1 HP Sales and Service Offices 2 HP ...text-on 25 defined 41 envelopes 13 identifying 5 specifications, paper 10 grammage, defined 41 See also weight gray background defined 41 troubleshooting 27 groundwood, defined 41 Gurley units 33 H heat, fuser operations of...
... laser paper, hp 36 hollow images, troubleshooting 28 HP color LaserJet printers bond paper, using 4 colored paper, using 6 information for 1 operations 2 HP LaserJet 2000 1 HP LaserJet 2686A 1 HP LaserJet 500 1 HP LaserJet Plus 1 HP LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 HP media, ordering 35 HP Monochrome LaserJet printers 1 HP Sales and Service Offices 2 HP ...text-on 25 defined 41 envelopes 13 identifying 5 specifications, paper 10 grammage, defined 41 See also weight gray background defined 41 troubleshooting 27 groundwood, defined 41 Gurley units 33 H heat, fuser operations of...
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... ream 5 laid finishes 6 landscape orientation 25 laser-grade paper 7 LaserJet 2000 1 LaserJet 2686A 1 LaserJet 500 1 LaserJet Monochrome printers 1 LaserJet monochrome transparencies, hp 37 LaserJet paper, hp 36 LaserJet Plus 1 LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 lasers, operations of 2 letterhead HP papers 36 specifications 8 types of 4, 6... 31 weight equivalence table 30 MFP, defined 42 mils, defined 42 misalignment, troubleshooting 23 moisture content, defined 42 envelope specifications 13 paper specifications 10 Monochrome printers 1 monochrome transparencies, hp 37 multi...
... ream 5 laid finishes 6 landscape orientation 25 laser-grade paper 7 LaserJet 2000 1 LaserJet 2686A 1 LaserJet 500 1 LaserJet Monochrome printers 1 LaserJet monochrome transparencies, hp 37 LaserJet paper, hp 36 LaserJet Plus 1 LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 lasers, operations of 2 letterhead HP papers 36 specifications 8 types of 4, 6... 31 weight equivalence table 30 MFP, defined 42 mils, defined 42 misalignment, troubleshooting 23 moisture content, defined 42 envelope specifications 13 paper specifications 10 Monochrome printers 1 monochrome transparencies, hp 37 multi...
HP LaserJet P3005 - Software Technical Reference
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..., Postcard (JIS), Envelope, and custom media. Optional 500-sheet paper feeder (tray 3; Legal size) Tray 1 can process media up to 120 g/m2 (32 lb) in weight. Features adjustable gloss level on the HP LaserJet P3005d, HP LaserJet P3005dn, and HP LaserJet P3005x printers Automatic duplex unit at up to 53 lb), as well as standard 80-lb cover stock...
..., Postcard (JIS), Envelope, and custom media. Optional 500-sheet paper feeder (tray 3; Legal size) Tray 1 can process media up to 120 g/m2 (32 lb) in weight. Features adjustable gloss level on the HP LaserJet P3005d, HP LaserJet P3005dn, and HP LaserJet P3005x printers Automatic duplex unit at up to 53 lb), as well as standard 80-lb cover stock...
HP LaserJet P3005 - User Guide
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... 51 ● Do not use any media that cannot withstand the heat of the fuser. To order HP LaserJet printing supplies, see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide (available at www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide) . Long grain 4% to 6% by weight 100 to 200° C (392°F) for all HP LaserJet devices, see Order parts, accessories, and supplies.
... 51 ● Do not use any media that cannot withstand the heat of the fuser. To order HP LaserJet printing supplies, see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide (available at www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide) . Long grain 4% to 6% by weight 100 to 200° C (392°F) for all HP LaserJet devices, see Order parts, accessories, and supplies.
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...the envelope paper should use only envelopes within a box from the same manufacturer. Be sure the seam extends all HP LaserJet devices, see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide (available at both ends of the envelope rather than diagonal seams. This style might occur.... to wrinkle. Envelopes Envelope construction is critical. Media considerations For complete paper specifications for laser printers. Envelope fold lines can vary considerably, not only between manufacturers, but also within the following components: ● Weight: The weight of the envelopes.
...the envelope paper should use only envelopes within a box from the same manufacturer. Be sure the seam extends all HP LaserJet devices, see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide (available at both ends of the envelope rather than diagonal seams. This style might occur.... to wrinkle. Envelopes Envelope construction is critical. Media considerations For complete paper specifications for laser printers. Envelope fold lines can vary considerably, not only between manufacturers, but also within the following components: ● Weight: The weight of the envelopes.