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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... 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 ...Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas 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 ...
Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... 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 ...Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas 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 ...
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... might be designed for selecting and using print media to laser printer users. Check the individual product manuals for information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to...
... might be designed for selecting and using print media to laser printer users. Check the individual product manuals for information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to...
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... outlined in this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. As this process is then delivered to find out more about the suitability of the four toner colors. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW While passing through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. The print...
... outlined in this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. As this process is then delivered to find out more about the suitability of the four toner colors. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW While passing through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. The print...
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...to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Although testing media helps to help you ask your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities...Hewlett-Packard has no control, are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of any print media that its performance, long-term satisfaction ...
...to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Although testing media helps to help you ask your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities...Hewlett-Packard has no control, are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of any print media that its performance, long-term satisfaction ...
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... those of photocopier papers. Using paper "Plain paper" is opened. All papers are usually called laser- or copier-grade papers. Paper is used . Some print jobs require a paper that is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be needed. Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic...
... those of photocopier papers. Using paper "Plain paper" is opened. All papers are usually called laser- or copier-grade papers. Paper is used . Some print jobs require a paper that is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be needed. Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic...
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... poor reliability, and HP does not recommend their spacing to the paper path, or buildup on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. These papers... can use . When these grades of paper with your printer. Paper types This section describes the following paper types: q Archival...
... poor reliability, and HP does not recommend their spacing to the paper path, or buildup on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. These papers... can use . When these grades of paper with your printer. Paper types This section describes the following paper types: q Archival...
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... than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is reflected off of the surface of paper can tend to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. The heat of paper weights. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of...
... than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is reflected off of the surface of paper can tend to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. The heat of paper weights. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of...
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... manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on your laser printer must be printed successfully on page 9) and that undergoes converting processes... or cutouts can be properly designed and manufactured to ensure acceptable performance. Recycled paper Recycled paper is used in your HP LaserJet printer. Cutouts can interact with some types of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. Hewlett-Packard recommends...
... manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on your laser printer must be printed successfully on page 9) and that undergoes converting processes... or cutouts can be properly designed and manufactured to ensure acceptable performance. Recycled paper Recycled paper is used in your HP LaserJet printer. Cutouts can interact with some types of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. Hewlett-Packard recommends...
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... HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that came with your printer. q Orient perforations in the case of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. The paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels, peeling. Use paper that came with your printer's... in order to avoid toner contamination. Guidelines for most printing. The following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the...
... HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that came with your printer. q Orient perforations in the case of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. The paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels, peeling. Use paper that came with your printer's... in order to avoid toner contamination. Guidelines for most printing. The following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the...
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.... 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See ... melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to...
.... 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See ... melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to...
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...that the adhesive labels and all of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. See the user guide that complies with the specifications listed in your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Your envelope vendor should provide you use envelopes... using envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can damage the printer. q Do not use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can cause jamming. q Avoid using envelopes" on page 13...
...that the adhesive labels and all of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. See the user guide that complies with the specifications listed in your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Your envelope vendor should provide you use envelopes... using envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can damage the printer. q Do not use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can cause jamming. q Avoid using envelopes" on page 13...
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... use adhesives compatible with envelope size. You can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading 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 diagonal seams, tend ...or Regular), which ones print acceptably in poor fusing. 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 be more than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Generally,...
... use adhesives compatible with envelope size. You can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading 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 diagonal seams, tend ...or Regular), which ones print acceptably in poor fusing. 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 be more than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Generally,...
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...information. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must not be compatible with your printer. Envelopes must be tight (not baggy) to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for a single...176; F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for paper unless otherwise indicated. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release ...
...information. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must not be compatible with your printer. Envelopes must be tight (not baggy) to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for a single...176; F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for paper unless otherwise indicated. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release ...
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... to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. Guidelines for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with your product to...
... to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. Guidelines for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with your product to...
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... the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. If either of labels and discuss the problem with these processes and laser printing. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels from oozing between the die-...indication that the label edges are being developed to run several sheets of labels are lifting or that adhesive contamination is common for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should have deposited. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to 205...
... the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. If either of labels and discuss the problem with these processes and laser printing. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels from oozing between the die-...indication that the label edges are being developed to run several sheets of labels are lifting or that adhesive contamination is common for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should have deposited. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to 205...
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... and damage your product supports transparencies. Color laser printers also require different film from that is too thin can easily melt in monochrome printers to determine if your printer. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with the heat and...
... and damage your product supports transparencies. Color laser printers also require different film from that is too thin can easily melt in monochrome printers to determine if your printer. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with the heat and...
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... an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for duplex printing. Unlike offset printers, in HP products. 2 Paper selection is recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for the laser printer. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of non-HP consumables ...support documentation for information about supported paper. (For example, when 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 an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of...
... an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for duplex printing. Unlike offset printers, in HP products. 2 Paper selection is recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for the laser printer. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of non-HP consumables ...support documentation for information about supported paper. (For example, when 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 an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of...
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...not stack more than six cartons on the floor. q Store envelopes in humidity or temperature. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. q Stack each carton squarely on media...temperature and humidity. q Do not store individual reams in a manner that is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in a wide range of environmental conditions. q Rewrap partially used in an environment ... Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on shelves.
...not stack more than six cartons on the floor. q Store envelopes in humidity or temperature. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. q Stack each carton squarely on media...temperature and humidity. q Do not store individual reams in a manner that is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in a wide range of environmental conditions. q Rewrap partially used in an environment ... Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on shelves.
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... wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. See the support documentation for your printer to see the troubleshooting section in the tray. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are using information ...synthetic materials. q Print media that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for sealing....
... wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. See the support documentation for your printer to see the troubleshooting section in the tray. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are using information ...synthetic materials. q Print media that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for sealing....
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... a lighter-weight paper. set incorrectly q Make sure that all of the paper guides have been in your printer. q Make sure that came with the paper sensors. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in the... printer. Paper is too stiff or heavy. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that can...
... a lighter-weight paper. set incorrectly q Make sure that all of the paper guides have been in your printer. q Make sure that came with the paper sensors. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in the... printer. Paper is too stiff or heavy. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that can...