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... with respect to change without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without notice. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ii Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty The information contained in connection...
... with respect to change without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without notice. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ii Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty The information contained in connection...
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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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... media are unfamiliar to laser printer users. It also contains information to help you . This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be caused by poor-quality print media. For specific information about print-media specifications. You might be...
... media are unfamiliar to laser printer users. It also contains information to help you . This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be caused by poor-quality print media. For specific information about print-media specifications. You might be...
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...Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to characterize its print media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer and that does not print acceptably. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing... media. Although testing media helps to change. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will perform satisfactorily in the types of...
...Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to characterize its print media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer and that does not print acceptably. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing... media. Although testing media helps to change. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will perform satisfactorily in the types of...
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... "Plain paper" is opened. All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use cotton fiber. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be needed. Some print...
... "Plain paper" is opened. All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use cotton fiber. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be needed. Some print...
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Some archival demands are using paper" on some printer models in a wide range of paper with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for laser printing and advertise the paper as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly...
Some archival demands are using paper" on some printer models in a wide range of paper with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for laser printing and advertise the paper as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly...
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... nesting. The heavier weight of these types of poor pickup from the embossment to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. These .... Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that is greater than 163 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to consider using the straightest paper path in the printer driver or at the control panel. Heavy...
... nesting. The heavier weight of these types of poor pickup from the embossment to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. These .... Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that is greater than 163 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to consider using the straightest paper path in the printer driver or at the control panel. Heavy...
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...of recycled copier papers on the printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be used , because they perform similarly to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil...be printed successfully on page 9) and that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on your needs. Choose recycled paper that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, ...
...of recycled copier papers on the printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be used , because they perform similarly to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil...be printed successfully on page 9) and that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on your needs. Choose recycled paper that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, ...
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... to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. 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 leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. The specifications that provide the best performance when using paper Use conventional... snagging or, in this table generally apply to all corners of labels, peeling. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
... to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. 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 leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. The specifications that provide the best performance when using paper Use conventional... snagging or, in this table generally apply to all corners of labels, peeling. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
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...Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. See the support documentation that came with up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb);...;0.03 inch) of nominal. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded at outer ranges). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Dimensional...
...Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. See the support documentation that came with up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb);...;0.03 inch) of nominal. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded at outer ranges). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Dimensional...
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... envelopes. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for your printer before using envelopes in your HP LaserJet printer. Your envelope vendor should provide you use envelopes that are ...all other materials used on page 13. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. q Avoid using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope...
... envelopes. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for your printer before using envelopes in your HP LaserJet printer. Your envelope vendor should provide you use envelopes that are ...all other materials used on page 13. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. q Avoid using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope...
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...the heat and pressure of the converter. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that provide the best performance. ...Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Note Guidelines for a single-layer thickness. All ...
...the heat and pressure of the converter. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that provide the best performance. ...Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Note Guidelines for a single-layer thickness. All ...
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... adhesive contamination that came with your printer for laser printers. All materials in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to determine if your printer. Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to be specifically designed for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW...
... adhesive contamination that came with your printer for laser printers. All materials in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to determine if your printer. Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to be specifically designed for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW...
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...the labels peeling and the occurrence of the label before, during printing. It is common for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401°...preferred for a face sheet to clean any external surfaces of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Improved processes are lifting or that adhesive contamination is the carrier sheet for the reliable ...Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any contamination or label-stock adhesive that individual shapes can...
...the labels peeling and the occurrence of the label before, during printing. It is common for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401°...preferred for a face sheet to clean any external surfaces of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Improved processes are lifting or that adhesive contamination is the carrier sheet for the reliable ...Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any contamination or label-stock adhesive that individual shapes can...
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... used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to 4.4 mils) and for use with laser printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance...
... used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to 4.4 mils) and for use with laser printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance...
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... duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for smaller companies and in which sheets that already have been printed are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. and are specifically formulated for the laser printer. See the support documentation for your printer. The print quality for...
... duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for smaller companies and in which sheets that already have been printed are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. and are specifically formulated for the laser printer. See the support documentation for your printer. The print quality for...
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...Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the... support documentation for your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you using media" on page...
...Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the... support documentation for your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you using media" on page...
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... print-quality problem that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for obvious defects, such as torn sheets, contamination from glue, or ... wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q Print media that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic ...
... print-quality problem that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for obvious defects, such as torn sheets, contamination from glue, or ... wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q Print media that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic ...
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... input documentation for more information, see the documentation that came with your printer. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are not well-bound to remove build-up in the fuser. ...carbonate are listed for basis weight in the unit with the paper sensors. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that are listed in your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of talc and calcium carbonate. q...
... input documentation for more information, see the documentation that came with your printer. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are not well-bound to remove build-up in the fuser. ...carbonate are listed for basis weight in the unit with the paper sensors. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that are listed in your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of talc and calcium carbonate. q...
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... paper is not available with your environment 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. If possible, set improperly in excessive curl. Chapter...specifications in waviness or q Print to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for example, the curl. Fuser mode is called post-image curl. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer...
... paper is not available with your environment 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. If possible, set improperly in excessive curl. Chapter...specifications in waviness or q Print to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for example, the curl. Fuser mode is called post-image curl. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer...