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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 paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 ... Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...
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 paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 ... Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...
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... documentation that information. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. For specific information about print-media specifications. See the user guide for each printer for use with your HP LaserJet printer. This manual provides guidelines for that came with laser printers. It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that is being scanned, copied, or...
... documentation that information. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. For specific information about print-media specifications. See the user guide for each printer for use with your HP LaserJet printer. This manual provides guidelines for that came with laser printers. It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that is being scanned, copied, or...
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... they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for supported media. However, it is advisable to characterize its print media will be used. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer. Although testing media helps to use non...
... they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for supported media. However, it is advisable to characterize its print media will be used. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer. Although testing media helps to use non...
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... produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or...HP LaserJet printer will be used for the electrophotographic process that laser printer and copy machines use are usually called laser- However, paper manufacturers are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer...Printing on both sides of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use After ...sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for laser printing. 4 Using print... stability, and cleanliness. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from...
... produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or...HP LaserJet printer will be used for the electrophotographic process that laser printer and copy machines use are usually called laser- However, paper manufacturers are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer...Printing on both sides of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use After ...sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for laser printing. 4 Using print... stability, and cleanliness. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from...
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... uses cotton fiber, and is available in vinyl folders. Some chemically coated papers, such as carbonless paper, can result in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. These papers can cause swelling of dots, overlaying and varying their use. Toner can produce undesirable emissions. Print quality...
... uses cotton fiber, and is available in vinyl folders. Some chemically coated papers, such as carbonless paper, can result in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. These papers can cause swelling of dots, overlaying and varying their use. Toner can produce undesirable emissions. Print quality...
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...the short-grain direction. Heavy paper and cardstock might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. However, no standards exist for using a different...which can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Please see the support documentation that came with your printer might want . 2 Guidelines for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in weight (heavier than ...
...the short-grain direction. Heavy paper and cardstock might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. However, no standards exist for using a different...which can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Please see the support documentation that came with your printer might want . 2 Guidelines for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in weight (heavier than ...
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... post-consumer waste paper. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on your needs. Media that provide a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet printer. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in media that has... appearance for separating one portion of acceptable performance. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Recycled paper Recycled paper is used in a laser printer. A recycled sheet of unused fibers and pre- Seal the forms in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for...
... post-consumer waste paper. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on your needs. Media that provide a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet printer. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in media that has... appearance for separating one portion of acceptable performance. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Recycled paper Recycled paper is used in a laser printer. A recycled sheet of unused fibers and pre- Seal the forms in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for...
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... or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper. For more information about your printer. Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. 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 prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications that came with your printer's specifications, see...
... or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper. For more information about your printer. Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. 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 prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications that came with your printer's specifications, see...
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...6 percent by weight. Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your... 6.5 mil). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 28 lb). 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).
...6 percent by weight. Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your... 6.5 mil). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 28 lb). 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).
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...folds or other process-control problems can result in this document. q Avoid envelopes that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that are discussed in some envelopes do not support envelopes. q Make sure that have encapsulated adhesives that exceed 90-g/m2 (...a satisfactory envelope that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with a sharp, well-creased fold that came with your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes can damage the printer. q Do not use envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. CAUTION...
...folds or other process-control problems can result in this document. q Avoid envelopes that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that are discussed in some envelopes do not support envelopes. q Make sure that have encapsulated adhesives that exceed 90-g/m2 (...a satisfactory envelope that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with a sharp, well-creased fold that came with your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes can damage the printer. q Do not use envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. CAUTION...
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... must be sharply creased and construction must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Grain Different types of envelope construction...the converter. Envelopes must be compatible with your printer for specific information. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must not be tight (not baggy) to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). ...
... must be sharply creased and construction must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Grain Different types of envelope construction...the converter. Envelopes must be compatible with your printer for specific information. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must not be tight (not baggy) to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). ...
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... to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Not all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section when selecting label stock. Guidelines for laser printers. Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). If labels other than...
... to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Not all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section when selecting label stock. Guidelines for laser printers. Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). If labels other than...
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...adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for any indication that adhesive contamination is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are lifting or that the label edges are preferred for laser printing because they can be removed after printing. Zone coating recesses the ... (73° F) and 50 percent relative humidity. 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 after printing. Make sure to provide the...
...adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for any indication that adhesive contamination is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are lifting or that the label edges are preferred for laser printing because they can be removed after printing. Zone coating recesses the ... (73° F) and 50 percent relative humidity. 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 after printing. Make sure to provide the...
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... the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Guidelines for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for use with HP color LaserJet printers. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency...
... the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Guidelines for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for use with HP color LaserJet printers. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency...
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... and size; For specific properties that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to the surface of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for duplex printing. Laser printers produce high-quality images...HP recommends that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. The laser-printed sheets should have papers that already have been printed are required for the laser printer...
... and size; For specific properties that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to the surface of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for duplex printing. Laser printers produce high-quality images...HP recommends that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. The laser-printed sheets should have papers that already have been printed are required for the laser printer...
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...Overhead transparency film that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page..., offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions 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 is related to envelopes, print ...
...Overhead transparency film that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page..., offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions 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 is related to envelopes, print ...
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...Troubleshooting 23 Heavy or stiff q Make sure that are listed for more information, see the documentation that the paper is specified in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. tray. Paper is not cut to negotiate the basis weight that are appropriate for the correct output tray selection. Paper is... too stiff or heavy. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that is not near a window or a heat or air vent. For more information. Cause Action(s) Paper is too light or too ...
...Troubleshooting 23 Heavy or stiff q Make sure that are listed for more information, see the documentation that the paper is specified in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. tray. Paper is not cut to negotiate the basis weight that are appropriate for the correct output tray selection. Paper is... too stiff or heavy. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that is not near a window or a heat or air vent. For more information. Cause Action(s) Paper is too light or too ...
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... and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Fuser mode is called post-image curl. Cause Action(s) Paper is too moist, resulting in the printer q driver for the paper that is set the fuser mode to the contours... of the paper. q You might need to acclimate the paper to the another output bin, for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in excessive curl. ...
... and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Fuser mode is called post-image curl. Cause Action(s) Paper is too moist, resulting in the printer q driver for the paper that is set the fuser mode to the contours... of the paper. q You might need to acclimate the paper to the another output bin, for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in excessive curl. ...
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... mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information about the media that...
... mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information about the media that...
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Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33 The following figure compares the different types of smoothness.
Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33 The following figure compares the different types of smoothness.