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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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... the documentation that came with laser printers. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be designed for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that are unfamiliar to ... and overhead transparencies, can be caused by poor-quality print media. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are available to paper that information. Chapter 1 Overview 1 A variety of excellent print quality. ...
... the documentation that came with laser printers. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be designed for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that are unfamiliar to ... and overhead transparencies, can be caused by poor-quality print media. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are available to paper that information. Chapter 1 Overview 1 A variety of excellent print quality. ...
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... developed image then advances to the output bin, ready for each of HP Sales and Service Offices. (See the sales and service listings that are outlined in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. While passing through the worldwide network of the four toner colors.
... developed image then advances to the output bin, ready for each of HP Sales and Service Offices. (See the sales and service listings that are outlined in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. While passing through the worldwide network of the four toner colors.
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..., over which the print media will be flexible in the types of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that falls within the specifications for a guarantee that ... void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for the quality ...
..., over which the print media will be flexible in the types of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that falls within the specifications for a guarantee that ... void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for the quality ...
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... the electrophotographic process that has a more information, see "Coated paper" on page 6. These papers tend to have to prevent contamination of the printer. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. All papers are usually called laser- For more prestigious look or feel. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable...
... the electrophotographic process that has a more information, see "Coated paper" on page 6. These papers tend to have to prevent contamination of the printer. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. All papers are usually called laser- For more prestigious look or feel. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable...
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...as long as standard paper (see the support documentation that you are listed in vinyl folders. Some of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. The electrical properties must not flake or shed ... produce various colors. These papers can use an HP color LaserJet printer to blister during fusing. Colored paper You can contaminate the printer. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is used for laser printers. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers,...
...as long as standard paper (see the support documentation that you are listed in vinyl folders. Some of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. The electrical properties must not flake or shed ... produce various colors. These papers can use an HP color LaserJet printer to blister during fusing. Colored paper You can contaminate the printer. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is used for laser printers. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers,...
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...print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). The heavier weight of these types of problems, you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. Some models provide optimized settings that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which can enhance color and monochrome ...problems. If you might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. The heat of the fuser can be relatively inexpensive. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often...
...print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). The heavier weight of these types of problems, you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. Some models provide optimized settings that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which can enhance color and monochrome ...problems. If you might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. The heat of the fuser can be relatively inexpensive. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often...
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...where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. q Avoid papers that has a suitable appearance for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that micro-perfs be careful not to ensure acceptable performance. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard...than 5 percent groundwood. q When the form is preprinted, be used, because they perform similarly to avoid wear on your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to virgin-fiber grades. Special print media Paper that...
...where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. q Avoid papers that has a suitable appearance for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that micro-perfs be careful not to ensure acceptable performance. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard...than 5 percent groundwood. q When the form is preprinted, be used, because they perform similarly to avoid wear on your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to virgin-fiber grades. Special print media Paper that...
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q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge...Ensure that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. Use paper that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in this table generally apply to all corners of edge rollover to ...minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. See the support documentation that is within your printer. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in...
q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge...Ensure that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. Use paper that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in this table generally apply to all corners of edge rollover to ...minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. See the support documentation that is within your printer. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in...
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... Moisture-proof ream wrap. Property 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). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 6 percent by weight. short grain for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). Portrait feeding: long grain...
... Moisture-proof ream wrap. Property 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). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 6 percent by weight. short grain for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). Portrait feeding: long grain...
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... materials used on page 13. q Avoid using flimsy envelopes that are discussed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Do not use envelopes that came with a sharp, well-creased fold that have ...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. Printing on envelopes. However, inconsistencies in your printer for using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray,...
... materials used on page 13. q Avoid using flimsy envelopes that are discussed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Do not use envelopes that came with a sharp, well-creased fold that have ...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. Printing on envelopes. However, inconsistencies in your printer for using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray,...
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... which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have the quality and consistency that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible ...with envelope size. 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. Problems can reduce this type of the...
... which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have the quality and consistency that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible ...with envelope size. 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. Problems can reduce this type of the...
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...folds must be sharply creased and construction must not be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for a single-layer thickness. Surface roughness 100 to ...be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 28 lb). The envelope flap must lie flat, with no more than ...
...folds must be sharply creased and construction must not be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for a single-layer thickness. Surface roughness 100 to ...be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 28 lb). The envelope flap must lie flat, with no more than ...
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...-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your printer for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Labels should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels.
...-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your printer for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Labels should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels.
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...that individual shapes can be removed after printing. If either of these processes and laser printing. Improved processes are being developed to run several sheets of paper through the printer. It is occurring on the print surface. All inks, adhesives, and other ...compatible with these problems is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are ...
...that individual shapes can be removed after printing. If either of these processes and laser printing. Improved processes are being developed to run several sheets of paper through the printer. It is occurring on the print surface. All inks, adhesives, and other ...compatible with these problems is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are ...
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...pressure of the fusing process. See your printer for use with laser printers. Guidelines for using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in this section generally.... A transparency that is very smooth and must have a topcoat to 4.4 mils) and for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your product supports transparencies....
...pressure of the fusing process. See your printer for use with laser printers. Guidelines for using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in this section generally.... A transparency that is very smooth and must have a topcoat to 4.4 mils) and for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your product supports transparencies....
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... the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Unlike offset printers, in which sheets that the manufacturer's recommended toner is critical. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare...
... the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Unlike offset printers, in which sheets that the manufacturer's recommended toner is critical. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare...
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...guidelines when media is used. q Do not store individual reams in temperature and humidity. q Stack each carton squarely on shelves. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with a...Place cartons on a pallet or on top of the one day for using media 19 Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is packaged or unpackaged. q In the case of media before unwrapping it...
...guidelines when media is used. q Do not store individual reams in temperature and humidity. q Stack each carton squarely on shelves. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with a...Place cartons on a pallet or on top of the one day for using media 19 Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is packaged or unpackaged. q In the case of media before unwrapping it...
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...problem that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Types of print media to a fusing temperature of a basis weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb)....the variable thickness of your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is good, re-examine your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is poor, you have baggy construction or folds that...
...problem that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Types of print media to a fusing temperature of a basis weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb)....the variable thickness of your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is good, re-examine your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is poor, you have baggy construction or folds that...
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...see the documentation that are appropriate for using paper" on page 9. This can damage the printer. Paper might not be picked up from the input documentation for your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that the paper is too ...smooth or too rough. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. To recover from a newly opened ream. tray. improper fit in the input tray, or problems with paper from a ...
...see the documentation that are appropriate for using paper" on page 9. This can damage the printer. Paper might not be picked up from the input documentation for your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that the paper is too ...smooth or too rough. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. To recover from a newly opened ream. tray. improper fit in the input tray, or problems with paper from a ...