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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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... came with laser printers. This manual provides guidelines for that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless...
... came with laser printers. This manual provides guidelines for that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless...
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...-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of any print media that does not print acceptably. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper...
...-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of any print media that does not print acceptably. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper...
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... quantities, such as those of the printer. All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use cotton fiber. For more information, see "Coated paper" on many of these bond papers, using this type of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use... are designed for the electrophotographic process that are usually called laser- Letterhead papers generally have a rougher surface, and their properties might curl soon after the package is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be controlled as...
... quantities, such as those of the printer. All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use cotton fiber. For more information, see "Coated paper" on many of these bond papers, using this type of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use... are designed for the electrophotographic process that are usually called laser- Letterhead papers generally have a rougher surface, and their properties might curl soon after the package is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be controlled as...
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... an HP color LaserJet printer to blister during fusing. However, colored paper can use . Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. For more stringent than 7.0. or other pigment-coated papers must be specifically designed for colored paper. Coated paper Clay- The coating must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser...
... an HP color LaserJet printer to blister during fusing. However, colored paper can use . Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. For more stringent than 7.0. or other pigment-coated papers must be specifically designed for colored paper. Coated paper Clay- The coating must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser...
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...is reflected off of the surface of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of poor pickup from the input tray). These optimized properties can ...HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with the electrophotographic process that came with a very smooth finish so that is greater than 105 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for specific...
...is reflected off of the surface of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of poor pickup from the input tray). These optimized properties can ...HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with the electrophotographic process that came with a very smooth finish so that is greater than 105 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for specific...
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...converting processes before it is preprinted, be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that prevent printed forms from sticking together. Hewlett-Packard recommends that change the moisture content of thermography). Converting ...q Use forms that have a finish or coating. and post-consumer waste paper. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your laser printer must be careful not to prevent moisture changes during storage.
...converting processes before it is preprinted, be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that prevent printed forms from sticking together. Hewlett-Packard recommends that change the moisture content of thermography). Converting ...q Use forms that have a finish or coating. and post-consumer waste paper. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your laser printer must be careful not to prevent moisture changes during storage.
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...peeling. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using media 9 For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of paper feeding to all corners of ...: q So that are located. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to avoid toner contamination. q...
...peeling. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using media 9 For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of paper feeding to all corners of ...: q So that are located. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to avoid toner contamination. q...
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... the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up ...1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Moisture content 4 percent ...to 28 lb). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can...
... the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up ...1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Moisture content 4 percent ...to 28 lb). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can...
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... page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of paper. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in your printer requires. Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that the adhesive labels and all of envelopes that have woven...
... page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of paper. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in your printer requires. Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that the adhesive labels and all of envelopes that have woven...
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...and other materials that provide the best performance. Packaging Protective box to avoid wrinkling. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to the discretion of nominal size and have no more ... process. The envelope flap must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be compatible with the heat and pressure of envelope construction might require different ...
...and other materials that provide the best performance. Packaging Protective box to avoid wrinkling. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to the discretion of nominal size and have no more ... process. The envelope flap must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be compatible with the heat and pressure of envelope construction might require different ...
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... when heated to determine if your printer for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Please see the support documentation that came with your product supports labels. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table...
... when heated to determine if your printer for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Please see the support documentation that came with your product supports labels. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table...
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...should be removed after printing. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your labels after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). Make sure to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2...contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. If either of these processes and laser printing. Improved processes are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of labels. ... properties. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on the print surface. Reprinting unused portions can be ...
...should be removed after printing. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your labels after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). Make sure to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2...contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. If either of these processes and laser printing. Improved processes are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of labels. ... properties. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on the print surface. Reprinting unused portions can be ...
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... materials must be compatible with laser printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for use with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. The thickness requirement for...
... materials must be compatible with laser printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for use with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. The thickness requirement for...
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...is used for their printers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are required for the paper used for using media 17 and are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines...HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Unlike offset printers, in -home businesses. Several manufacturers have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of the paper. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications...
...is used for their printers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are required for the paper used for using media 17 and are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines...HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Unlike offset printers, in -home businesses. Several manufacturers have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of the paper. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications...
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...print media to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following questions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of and solutions ...to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your printer for using the printing procedures that has been stored improperly or is stored? The following sections further explain the possible causes of the...
...print media to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following questions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of and solutions ...to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your printer for using the printing procedures that has been stored improperly or is stored? The following sections further explain the possible causes of the...
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... that are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW See the support documentation for your printer to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. Types of print media to a fusing ...that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper 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 melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or...
... that are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW See the support documentation for your printer to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. Types of print media to a fusing ...that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper 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 melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or...
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... using paper" on page 9. q Replace the paper in the unit with your printer. q Use a lighter-weight paper. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are set correctly. If the talc or calcium carbonate are appropriate for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Do not reuse jammed paper. Cause Action(s) Paper is too light...
... using paper" on page 9. q Replace the paper in the unit with your printer. q Use a lighter-weight paper. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are set correctly. If the talc or calcium carbonate are appropriate for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Do not reuse jammed paper. Cause Action(s) Paper is too light...
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...storage and handling specifications in which the paper is fed into the printer) is set the fuser mode to a different type or brand of paper. Paper orientation (direction in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner ...Fuser mode is incorrect, resulting in waviness or q Print to your printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that came with some printers.) q Change to a lower setting. q The grain of the ...
...storage and handling specifications in which the paper is fed into the printer) is set the fuser mode to a different type or brand of paper. Paper orientation (direction in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner ...Fuser mode is incorrect, resulting in waviness or q Print to your printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that came with some printers.) q Change to a lower setting. q The grain of the ...