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...28 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...
...28 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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... not apply to laser printer users. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. For specific information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. Chapter 1 Overview 1 However, to you get the best performance from your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless...
... not apply to laser printer users. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. For specific information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. Chapter 1 Overview 1 However, to you get the best performance from your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless...
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... laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in this process is attracted to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. If you with information about your printer. How HP LaserJet printers work...
... laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in this process is attracted to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. If you with information about your printer. How HP LaserJet printers work...
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... applications in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are subject to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that falls within the specifications for the replacement of print media, first print a small quantity in your printing environment...print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of any print media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. The customer assumes all responsibility for the quality and performance of print media ...
... applications in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are subject to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that falls within the specifications for the replacement of print media, first print a small quantity in your printing environment...print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of any print media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. The customer assumes all responsibility for the quality and performance of print media ...
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...in the environment is significant, a week or more might curl soon after the package is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be needed. Paper is opened. These papers tend to have to prevent ...laser- However, paper manufacturers are now making process to prepare it will print black satisfactorily on page 6. or copier-grade papers. Letterhead papers generally have properties that has a more information, see "Coated paper" on many of these bond papers, using this type of photocopier papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer...
...in the environment is significant, a week or more might curl soon after the package is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be needed. Paper is opened. These papers tend to have to prevent ...laser- However, paper manufacturers are now making process to prepare it will print black satisfactorily on page 6. or copier-grade papers. Letterhead papers generally have properties that has a more information, see "Coated paper" on many of these bond papers, using this type of photocopier papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer...
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...weight, size, quantity of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for using media 5 The preferred side might be printed (or printed first for printing ... as bent corners, wrinkles, nicked edges, or glue contamination. However, before loading the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for your printer model to determine the orientation in both directions to "break" any damage to the sheets such as possible...
...weight, size, quantity of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for using media 5 The preferred side might be printed (or printed first for printing ... as bent corners, wrinkles, nicked edges, or glue contamination. However, before loading the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for your printer model to determine the orientation in both directions to "break" any damage to the sheets such as possible...
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... finishes, such as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for laser printers. The electrical properties must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be controlled and the surface designed not to achieve adequate toner adhesion...
... finishes, such as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for laser printers. The electrical properties must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be controlled and the surface designed not to achieve adequate toner adhesion...
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...is another premium-quality paper grade that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate...specific information about its capabilities and settings. The heavier weight of these types of paper weights. Also, using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you want to consider using a different paper type or brand. ...
...is another premium-quality paper grade that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate...specific information about its capabilities and settings. The heavier weight of these types of paper weights. Also, using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you want to consider using a different paper type or brand. ...
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...nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW q Use forms and letterhead paper that micro-perfs be used in a laser printer. q Avoid using paper" on your needs. Hewlett-Packard recommends that prevent printed forms from sticking together. Preprinted forms and letterhead... paper is preprinted, be properly designed and manufactured to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. Because these processes use materials that have a finish or coating. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see...
...nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW q Use forms and letterhead paper that micro-perfs be used in a laser printer. q Avoid using paper" on your needs. Hewlett-Packard recommends that prevent printed forms from sticking together. Preprinted forms and letterhead... paper is preprinted, be properly designed and manufactured to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. Because these processes use materials that have a finish or coating. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see...
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...provide the best performance when using media 9 Use paper that is within your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that die-cutting of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to ... to prevent snagging or, in order to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. Guidelines for using paper. See the support documentation...
...provide the best performance when using media 9 Use paper that is within your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that die-cutting of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to ... to prevent snagging or, in order to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. Guidelines for using paper. See the support documentation...
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... Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 28 lb). cm. Furnish... to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). recycled paper with no fray or edge roll. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers).
... Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 28 lb). cm. Furnish... to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). recycled paper with no fray or edge roll. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers).
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..., nicked, or otherwise damaged. Envelope construction Because of paper. q Avoid using media 11 q Avoid envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the specifications that the adhesive labels and all other materials used on envelopes.... Envelopes can meet all of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. q Make sure that are discussed in "Guidelines for using envelopes: q Make sure ...
..., nicked, or otherwise damaged. Envelope construction Because of paper. q Avoid using media 11 q Avoid envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the specifications that the adhesive labels and all other materials used on envelopes.... Envelopes can meet all of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. q Make sure that are discussed in "Guidelines for using envelopes: q Make sure ...
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...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 this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can cause ... process. however, the extra flaps and strips can occur when the envelopes are listed here. Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q The multiple layers in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or...
...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 this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can cause ... process. however, the extra flaps and strips can occur when the envelopes are listed here. Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q The multiple layers in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or...
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... of the fusing process. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more information, see the...excess seam adhesive. Envelopes must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be tight (not baggy) to 6 percent by weight. Note Guidelines for best performance...
... of the fusing process. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more information, see the...excess seam adhesive. Envelopes must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be tight (not baggy) to 6 percent by weight. Note Guidelines for best performance...
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... to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. Guidelines for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with your printer for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer. Labels to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling...
... to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. Guidelines for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with your printer for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer. Labels to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling...
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...adhesion properties. Different adhesives can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be removed after printing. The liner is occurring on the print surface. Reprinting unused portions can ...run, periodically run full sheets of labels. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for using media 15 It is common for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). The labels should have deposited. Label construction, adhesive release strength,...
...adhesion properties. Different adhesives can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be removed after printing. The liner is occurring on the print surface. Reprinting unused portions can ...run, periodically run full sheets of labels. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for using media 15 It is common for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). The labels should have deposited. Label construction, adhesive release strength,...
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... to 4.4 mils) and for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your printer. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with HP color LaserJet printers. see the support documentation that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Please see the support documentation that provide the best...
... to 4.4 mils) and for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your printer. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with HP color LaserJet printers. see the support documentation that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Please see the support documentation that provide the best...
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...a minimum basis weight of choice for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) Duplexing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can damage your United ...States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is being used for mailings: 1 Ensure that is ...
...a minimum basis weight of choice for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) Duplexing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can damage your United ...States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is being used for mailings: 1 Ensure that is ...
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... about environmental effects on top of media, regardless of water, also wrap individual cartons. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to operate in a wide range of environmental conditions. q Do... Place cartons on a pallet or on top of 45 to petroleum-based solvents. q Do not place anything on media. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of whether the paper is used in plastic. q In the case of media to acclimate, the longer...
... about environmental effects on top of media, regardless of water, also wrap individual cartons. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to operate in a wide range of environmental conditions. q Do... Place cartons on a pallet or on top of 45 to petroleum-based solvents. q Do not place anything on media. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of whether the paper is used in plastic. q In the case of media to acclimate, the longer...
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...of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following sections further explain the possible causes of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print... if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does 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...
...of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following sections further explain the possible causes of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print... if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does 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...