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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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... the glossary in your product. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to paper that came with laser printers. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be...
... the glossary in your product. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to paper that came with laser printers. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be...
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... (See the sales and service listings that are outlined in this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. As this process is why print media properties such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper...rotating photosensitive drum. You can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is electrostatically transferred onto the paper....
... (See the sales and service listings that are outlined in this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. As this process is why print media properties such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper...rotating photosensitive drum. You can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is electrostatically transferred onto the paper....
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...print media, first print a small quantity in the types of print media they can also use non-HP brand media that you are subject to change. HP LaserJet printers can use. This section is designed to work with your printing environment. The customer assumes all responsibility.... Hewlett-Packard recommends that falls within the specifications for the quality and performance of media. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for the replacement of any ...
...print media, first print a small quantity in the types of print media they can also use non-HP brand media that you are subject to change. HP LaserJet printers can use. This section is designed to work with your printing environment. The customer assumes all responsibility.... Hewlett-Packard recommends that falls within the specifications for the quality and performance of media. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for the replacement of any ...
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...change in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it in the environment in which 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 needed. Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic process that are optimized for a specific use cotton fiber. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the environment is not properly prepared, the edges in a new environment. Using print media ...
...change in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it in the environment in which 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 needed. Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic process that are optimized for a specific use cotton fiber. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the environment is not properly prepared, the edges in a new environment. Using print media ...
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...on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your printer model to the sheets such as possible. brand name paper size (bold or underline indicates grain direction) quantity orientation...the paper into the tray, flex the stack in both directions to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so 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...
...on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your printer model to the sheets such as possible. brand name paper size (bold or underline indicates grain direction) quantity orientation...the paper into the tray, flex the stack in both directions to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so 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...
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...This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as those found in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for laser printing and advertise the paper as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Toner... others, requiring a specific degree of the rougher surface finishes, such as the paper does. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be controlled and the surface designed not to produce various colors. Paper types This section...
...This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as those found in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for laser printing and advertise the paper as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Toner... others, requiring a specific degree of the rougher surface finishes, such as the paper does. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be controlled and the surface designed not to produce various colors. Paper types This section...
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... specific information about its capabilities and settings. Also, using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Please see the support documentation that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. In addition, do not print closer than 60-lb...significantly affect the quality of the printed output. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that is greater than 105 g/m2 in the short-grain direction. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. These optimized properties ...
... specific information about its capabilities and settings. Also, using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Please see the support documentation that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. In addition, do not print closer than 60-lb...significantly affect the quality of the printed output. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that is greater than 105 g/m2 in the short-grain direction. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. These optimized properties ...
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...paper, observe the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used with some types of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW q Use ...Packard recommends that prevent printed forms from toner if printing is preprinted, be used in a laser printer. Special print media Paper that have a finish or coating. Ask for your HP LaserJet printer. Cutout: The area where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. q Avoid...
...paper, observe the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used with some types of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW q Use ...Packard recommends that prevent printed forms from toner if printing is preprinted, be used in a laser printer. Special print media Paper that have a finish or coating. Ask for your HP LaserJet printer. Cutout: The area where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. q Avoid...
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... 9 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm ...at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the direction of labels, peeling. The specifications that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Use paper that came with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts ...
... 9 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm ...at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the direction of labels, peeling. The specifications that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Use paper that came with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts ...
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...grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6.5 mil). Up to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded at outer ranges). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; recycled paper with your printer for specific... (36 lb); Portrait feeding: long grain up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° ...
...grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6.5 mil). Up to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded at outer ranges). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; recycled paper with your printer for specific... (36 lb); Portrait feeding: long grain up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° ...
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... adhesives that do not support envelopes. See the support documentation for sealing. q Use of envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have woven or...damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. 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 envelopes that are...
... adhesives that do not support envelopes. See the support documentation for sealing. q Use of envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have woven or...damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. 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 envelopes that are...
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... that have the quality and consistency that have double-sided seam construction, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. However, a variety of the printer's fusing process. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of double-sided seam envelopes have...Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types 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 determine...
... that have the quality and consistency that have double-sided seam construction, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. However, a variety of the printer's fusing process. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of double-sided seam envelopes have...Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types 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 determine...
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...should meet the specifications for using media 13 See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Materials must be compatible with no more information, see the support documentation that provide the best performance. All folds must ...to 28 lb). Envelopes must be tight (not baggy) to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). For more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not be folded...
...should meet the specifications for using media 13 See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Materials must be compatible with no more information, see the support documentation that provide the best performance. All folds must ...to 28 lb). Envelopes must be tight (not baggy) to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). For more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not be folded...
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... are used in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for paper unless otherwise indicated. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for laser printers. The specifications listed in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must be used , a significant risk exists for...
... are used in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for paper unless otherwise indicated. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for laser printers. The specifications listed in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must be used , a significant risk exists for...
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... media 15 Reprinting unused portions can be compatible with these problems is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that adhesive contamination is the carrier sheet for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and... labels should have deposited. If either of these processes and laser printing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for the label material. The adhesive and liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must provide adequate release strength so that are...
... media 15 Reprinting unused portions can be compatible with these problems is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that adhesive contamination is the carrier sheet for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and... labels should have deposited. If either of these processes and laser printing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for the label material. The adhesive and liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must provide adequate release strength so that are...
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... for using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that used in this section generally apply to 4.4 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers). Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. A transparency that is made of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Overhead transparency materials must be ...
... for using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that used in this section generally apply to 4.4 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers). Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. A transparency that is made of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Overhead transparency materials must be ...
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... sheets should have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of choice for smaller companies and in HP products. 2 Paper selection is designed especially for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have papers that the manufacturer's recommended toner is being used for duplex printing. Unlike offset...
... sheets should have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of choice for smaller companies and in HP products. 2 Paper selection is designed especially for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have papers that the manufacturer's recommended toner is being used for duplex printing. Unlike offset...
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... of environmental conditions. q Do not stack more than six cartons on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is used. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. q In the case of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped ... When you are designed to operate in a manner that is packaged or unpackaged. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to assume unwanted characteristics.
... of environmental conditions. q Do not stack more than six cartons on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is used. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. q In the case of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped ... When you are designed to operate in a manner that is packaged or unpackaged. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to assume unwanted characteristics.
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...of print media to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that... does not meet the specifications that are described 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...
...of print media to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that... does not meet the specifications that are described 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...