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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 envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background... 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 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds ...
... 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 envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background... 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 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds ...
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... path on page 39. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. The standards discussed in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer users. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. It also contains information to ensure consistent performance and...
... path on page 39. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. The standards discussed in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer users. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. It also contains information to ensure consistent performance and...
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... must be transported through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . Alternative sources of your printer. While passing through the worldwide network of the four toner colors. The developed image then advances...
... must be transported through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . Alternative sources of your printer. While passing through the worldwide network of the four toner colors. The developed image then advances...
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... testing media helps to use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. This section is advisable to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in the types of print media, first print a small quantity in which Hewlett-Packard...
... testing media helps to use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. This section is advisable to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in the types of print media, first print a small quantity in which Hewlett-Packard...
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..." on page 6. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. Using print media Note This section contains information about the following activities: q Preparing print media for use q Using paper q Using envelopes q Using labels q Using overhead transparencies q Printing on both sides of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use After purchasing print media, you might have to...
..." on page 6. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. Using print media Note This section contains information about the following activities: q Preparing print media for use q Using paper q Using envelopes q Using labels q Using overhead transparencies q Printing on both sides of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use After purchasing print media, you might have to...
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...of the paper wrapping and note the direction of the arrow that indicates the preferred print side (if one is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for your printer model to determine the orientation in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an .... Do not fan or separate the paper into the tray, flex the stack in the input tray, depending on page 39. The preferred side for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for duplexing). The ream label usually lists...
...of the paper wrapping and note the direction of the arrow that indicates the preferred print side (if one is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for your printer model to determine the orientation in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an .... Do not fan or separate the paper into the tray, flex the stack in the input tray, depending on page 39. The preferred side for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for duplexing). The ream label usually lists...
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... surface designed not to produce various colors. Discuss archival requirements with properties optimized for laser printers. These papers can produce undesirable emissions. however, the pH should last as long as the paper does. Toner can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on the fuser, and can result in a wide range of colors and finishes...
... surface designed not to produce various colors. Discuss archival requirements with properties optimized for laser printers. These papers can produce undesirable emissions. however, the pH should last as long as the paper does. Toner can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on the fuser, and can result in a wide range of colors and finishes...
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... characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for printing and copying, and can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. The heavier weight of these types of poor pickup from the input tray). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges ...of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that the quality and consistency of the printed output. However, keep in...
... characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for printing and copying, and can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. The heavier weight of these types of poor pickup from the input tray). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges ...of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that the quality and consistency of the printed output. However, keep in...
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...this requirement. Recycled paper Recycled paper is too close to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is preprinted, be careful not to prevent moisture changes during storage. q Use forms ... of thermography). Cutouts can result in a laser printer. q Use forms and letterhead paper that micro-perfs be used with paper-path sensors or can interact with some types of the inks and other materials that prevent printed forms from sticking together. Ask for a ...
...this requirement. Recycled paper Recycled paper is too close to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is preprinted, be careful not to prevent moisture changes during storage. q Use forms ... of thermography). Cutouts can result in a laser printer. q Use forms and letterhead paper that micro-perfs be used with paper-path sensors or can interact with some types of the inks and other materials that prevent printed forms from sticking together. Ask for a ...
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...for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. The specifications that provide the best performance when using media 9 q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the case of labels does not ...penetrate the liner sheet. The following table summarizes the guidelines that are located. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. For more information about ...
...for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. The specifications that provide the best performance when using media 9 q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the case of labels does not ...penetrate the liner sheet. The following table summarizes the guidelines that are located. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. For more information about ...
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...Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 190 Sheffield optimal; recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge.... Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or...
...Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 190 Sheffield optimal; recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge.... Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or...
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... page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the printing environment or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. Envelope construction Because 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 HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes that have baggy construction; q Avoid envelopes...
... page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the printing environment or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. Envelope construction Because 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 HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes that have baggy construction; q Avoid envelopes...
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...noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in poor fusing. Some 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 or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here. Problems ... result in the non-imaged areas). Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila ...
...noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in poor fusing. Some 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 or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here. Problems ... result in the non-imaged areas). Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila ...
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... documentation that came with a release agent). All materials in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels...
... documentation that came with a release agent). All materials in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels...
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... proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that might have a minimum shelf life of these processes and laser printing. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. q If many sheets of labels are used in the label construction must be applied in...
... proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that might have a minimum shelf life of these processes and laser printing. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. q If many sheets of labels are used in the label construction must be applied in...
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...for use with laser printers. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide for using overhead transparencies. Guidelines for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. see the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Please see ...resistivity 1010 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies ...
...for use with laser printers. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide for using overhead transparencies. Guidelines for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. see the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Please see ...resistivity 1010 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies ...
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... mailed in speed, flexibility, and size; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is being used by more and more information.) Hewlett-Packard recommends...
... mailed in speed, flexibility, and size; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is being used by more and more information.) Hewlett-Packard recommends...
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... contacts only the inside of the envelope or the back side of the laser-printed document, bar coding and presorting can be avoided, use precanceled stamps. ... then folding the document with the fold to the outside. Avoid placing laser-printed mail into collection boxes or chutes. 18 Using print media ENWW Meter the envelopes or use a thin insert such as onion skin...). This can offer advantageous postal charges. If text-on-text contact cannot be avoided by printing on -text contact. 4 Print bar codes in advance and presort all mailpieces are placed in a tray and presented at ...
... contacts only the inside of the envelope or the back side of the laser-printed document, bar coding and presorting can be avoided, use precanceled stamps. ... then folding the document with the fold to the outside. Avoid placing laser-printed mail into collection boxes or chutes. 18 Using print media ENWW Meter the envelopes or use a thin insert such as onion skin...). This can offer advantageous postal charges. If text-on-text contact cannot be avoided by printing on -text contact. 4 Print bar codes in advance and presort all mailpieces are placed in a tray and presented at ...
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.... Place cartons on a pallet or on the floor. q Do not place anything on media. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print media: q Do not store cartons or reams directly on shelves. q In the case of water, also...
.... Place cartons on a pallet or on the floor. q Do not place anything on media. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print media: q Do not store cartons or reams directly on shelves. q In the case of water, also...
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...; temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not 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 printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of the ...
...; temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not 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 printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of the ...