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..., indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in this document is subject to this information. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of this information. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without notice. Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty...
..., indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in this document is subject to this information. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of this information. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without notice. Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty...
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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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...printer for selecting and using print media to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). Chapter 1 Overview 1 However, to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers...39. For more information about print-media specifications. For specific information about what media your product. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print ...
...printer for selecting and using print media to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). Chapter 1 Overview 1 However, to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers...39. For more information about print-media specifications. For specific information about what media your product. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print ...
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...print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Hewlett-Packard recommends that falls within the specifications for supported media. Although testing media helps to characterize its print media will ... section is advisable to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in the types of media. 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 handling...
...print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Hewlett-Packard recommends that falls within the specifications for supported media. Although testing media helps to characterize its print media will ... section is advisable to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in the types of media. 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 handling...
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...made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. For larger quantities or if the change in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for use. All papers are characterized by ...image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Letterhead papers generally have properties that laser printer and copy machines use are optimized for the electrophotographic process that are usually called laser- Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of photocopier ...
...made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. For larger quantities or if the change in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for use. All papers are characterized by ...image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Letterhead papers generally have properties that laser printer and copy machines use are optimized for the electrophotographic process that are usually called laser- Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of photocopier ...
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... stability. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printers. Toner is optimal when printing on some printer models in this guide. Paper types This section describes the following paper types: q Archival paper q Bond paper...
... stability. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printers. Toner is optimal when printing on some printer models in this guide. Paper types This section describes the following paper types: q Archival paper q Bond paper...
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... the manufacturer uses. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Please see the support documentation that came with the electrophotographic process that feed in photocopiers and laser printers. These optimized properties can enhance color and...
... the manufacturer uses. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Please see the support documentation that came with the electrophotographic process that feed in photocopiers and laser printers. These optimized properties can enhance color and...
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...contaminants. A recycled sheet of acceptable performance. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on your HP LaserJet printer. Ask for your laser printer must be careful not to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Cutout:...When the form 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 has perforations or cutouts can be used, because they perform similarly to virgin-fiber grades. Printed...
...contaminants. A recycled sheet of acceptable performance. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on your HP LaserJet printer. Ask for your laser printer must be careful not to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Cutout:...When the form 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 has perforations or cutouts can be used, because they perform similarly to virgin-fiber grades. Printed...
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... bent edges Avoid using media 9 See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using paper. q Orient perforations in the case of edge rollover...
... bent edges Avoid using media 9 See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using paper. q Orient perforations in the case of edge rollover...
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...Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 6.5 mil). recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil ...to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 28 lb). Moisture content 4 ...
...Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 6.5 mil). recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil ...to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 28 lb). Moisture content 4 ...
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...-creased fold that have baggy construction; they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in your printer for sealing. q Use of envelopes that has no control. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other materials used on envelopes can result in folds or other...
...-creased fold that have baggy construction; they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in your printer for sealing. q Use of envelopes that has no control. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other materials used on envelopes can result in folds or other...
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... the discretion of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for best performance, which is applied). Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes must be compatible with your printer for specific information. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is...
... the discretion of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for best performance, which is applied). Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes must be compatible with your printer for specific information. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is...
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...Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). All materials in laser label stock must be compatible with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers are a... product supports labels. If labels other than those compatible with your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to be specifically designed for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used, a significant risk exists...
...Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). All materials in laser label stock must be compatible with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers are a... product supports labels. If labels other than those compatible with your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to be specifically designed for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used, a significant risk exists...
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... a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your labels after printing for the label material. If either of labels...It is the printable surface on a sheet of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must be compatible with your... labeled. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the fusing process. The ...
... a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your labels after printing for the label material. If either of labels...It is the printable surface on a sheet of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must be compatible with your... labeled. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the fusing process. The ...
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... be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Not all HP LaserJet printers; The specifications listed in monochrome printers to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that is made of higher temperature and stiffness...
... be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Not all HP LaserJet printers; The specifications listed in monochrome printers to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that is made of higher temperature and stiffness...
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... which sheets that already have been printed are specifically formulated for using media 17 Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of the paper. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is designed especially for smaller companies and...
... which sheets that already have been printed are specifically formulated for using media 17 Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of the paper. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is designed especially for smaller companies and...
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...support documentation for your printer for using the printing procedures that are described in this guide, or print media that has been stored improperly or is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that does not meet the specifications outlined in this document?... (See "Types of print media to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following aspects of and solutions ...
...support documentation for your printer for using the printing procedures that are described in this guide, or print media that has been stored improperly or is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that does not meet the specifications outlined in this document?... (See "Types of print media to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following aspects of and solutions ...
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... or melts when exposed to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are recommended in the tray. q Multipart forms. q Print media that do not require...use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that are using information from the troubleshooting checklist, try the following characteristics can severely damage the printer. q Envelopes that are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW q Print media that is specifically designed to determine...
... or melts when exposed to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are recommended in the tray. q Multipart forms. q Print media that do not require...use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that are using information from the troubleshooting checklist, try the following characteristics can severely damage the printer. q Envelopes that are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW q Print media that is specifically designed to determine...
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...can q Change the paper type or try another ream of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. See the user documentation for your printer for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For more information. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper... is too smooth or too rough. Paper is too stiff or heavy. Paper guides in the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are not well-bound to specification. q Make sure that the paper is not cut to the paper fibers, they can build...
...can q Change the paper type or try another ream of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. See the user documentation for your printer for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For more information. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper... is too smooth or too rough. Paper is too stiff or heavy. Paper guides in the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are not well-bound to specification. q Make sure that the paper is not cut to the paper fibers, they can build...
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... improperly in the input tray to reverse the direction of the paper. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is subjected to the heat and ...might need to acclimate the paper 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. In the papermaking process, stresses that can ...Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in waviness or q Print to your printer.
... improperly in the input tray to reverse the direction of the paper. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is subjected to the heat and ...might need to acclimate the paper 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. In the papermaking process, stresses that can ...Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in waviness or q Print to your printer.