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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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... 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 When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. Check the individual product manuals for use with your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer users. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an...
... 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 When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. Check the individual product manuals for use with your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer users. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an...
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... you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . As this document and in your HP LaserJet printer. The developed image then advances to the image areas. While passing through the paper path. To print a page in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes...
... you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . As this document and in your HP LaserJet printer. The developed image then advances to the image areas. While passing through the paper path. To print a page in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes...
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...after the package is used . Some print jobs require a paper that has a more might be used for a specific use. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. Letterhead papers generally have a rougher surface, and their properties might not be properly bound or sealed in which have properties ... For small quantities, such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be controlled as well as those of photocopier papers. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed for use. For more information, see "Coated paper...
...after the package is used . Some print jobs require a paper that has a more might be used for a specific use. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. Letterhead papers generally have a rougher surface, and their properties might not be properly bound or sealed in which have properties ... For small quantities, such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be controlled as well as those of photocopier papers. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed for use. For more information, see "Coated paper...
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... be controlled and the surface designed not to produce various colors. However, colored paper can contaminate the printer. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is premium paper that is often watermarked, sometimes...
... be controlled and the surface designed not to produce various colors. However, colored paper can contaminate the printer. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is premium paper that is often watermarked, sometimes...
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...and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to make sure that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 However, no standards exist for image transfer and fusing. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured...CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of poor pickup from the input tray). Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that light is reflected off of the surface of paper weights. In addition, do not ...
...and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to make sure that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 However, no standards exist for image transfer and fusing. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured...CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of poor pickup from the input tray). Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that light is reflected off of the surface of paper weights. In addition, do not ...
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... preprinted forms that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have heavily textured surfaces. q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used , because they perform similarly to ensure ... wear on your converter or supplier knows that have been created with paper-path sensors or can be used in a laser printer. Special print media Paper that prevent printed forms from sticking together. Cutouts can interact with heat-resistant inks that has ...
... preprinted forms that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have heavily textured surfaces. q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used , because they perform similarly to ensure ... wear on your converter or supplier knows that have been created with paper-path sensors or can be used in a laser printer. Special print media Paper that prevent printed forms from sticking together. Cutouts can interact with heat-resistant inks that has ...
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... labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that came with your printer. Please see the support documentation that can severely damage your printer for laser printers. Consider the information in your product supports labels. Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when...
... labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that came with your printer. Please see the support documentation that can severely damage your printer for laser printers. Consider the information in your product supports labels. Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when...
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... applied in moisture-proof wrap to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. If either of these processes and laser printing. The labels should have deposited. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. q If many sheets of labels are preferred for...compatible with these problems is important to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The face sheet is common for HP color LaserJet printers). It is the printable surface on the print surface. Make sure to run several sheets of labels and discuss the ...
... applied in moisture-proof wrap to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. If either of these processes and laser printing. The labels should have deposited. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. q If many sheets of labels are preferred for...compatible with these problems is important to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The face sheet is common for HP color LaserJet printers). It is the printable surface on the print surface. Make sure to run several sheets of labels and discuss the ...
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...apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW see the support documentation that came with HP color LaserJet printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead... laser printers because of the fusing process. Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 1013 ohms/square. See your printer....
...apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW see the support documentation that came with HP color LaserJet printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead... laser printers because of the fusing process. Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 1013 ohms/square. See your printer....
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... for mailings: 1 Ensure that are required for duplex printing. and are the printers of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for the laser printer. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in envelopes. Unlike offset printers, in -home businesses. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is used for using media 17 The print quality for color...
... for mailings: 1 Ensure that are required for duplex printing. and are the printers of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for the laser printer. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in envelopes. Unlike offset printers, in -home businesses. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is used for using media 17 The print quality for color...
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...can offer advantageous postal charges. In the United States, please contact your United States Postal Service business office to the outside. Avoid placing laser-printed mail into collection boxes or chutes. 18 Using print media ENWW Text then contacts only the inside of the envelope or the ...back side of the laser-printed document, bar coding and presorting can be avoided, use precanceled stamps. (In addition to separate the printed sheets for best results. 6 ...
...can offer advantageous postal charges. In the United States, please contact your United States Postal Service business office to the outside. Avoid placing laser-printed mail into collection boxes or chutes. 18 Using print media ENWW Text then contacts only the inside of the envelope or the ...back side of the laser-printed document, bar coding and presorting can be avoided, use precanceled stamps. (In addition to separate the printed sheets for best results. 6 ...
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Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap Executive Tabloid/ledger Ledger full bleed A3 RA3 A3 full bleed A4 A5 B4 (JIS) B4 (ISO) B5 (... 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. See the support documentation that came...
Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap Executive Tabloid/ledger Ledger full bleed A3 RA3 A3 full bleed A4 A5 B4 (JIS) B4 (ISO) B5 (... 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. See the support documentation that came...
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... contacting your local sales office. To order outside of the print media that came with monochrome laser printers Use for high-volume office printing monochrome laser printers correspondence, memos, and reports monochrome laser printers correspondence, reports, and in the following table. Laser paper Not all HP LaserJet printers support printing on all of the U.S., please contact your local reseller. B Ordering...
... contacting your local sales office. To order outside of the print media that came with monochrome laser printers Use for high-volume office printing monochrome laser printers correspondence, memos, and reports monochrome laser printers correspondence, reports, and in the following table. Laser paper Not all HP LaserJet printers support printing on all of the U.S., please contact your local reseller. B Ordering...
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...supports a particular type of print media. Media Use with Use for Characteristics HP part numbers hp LaserJet paper monochrome and color reports, user manuals, 90 g/m2 (24-lb bond), laser printers letterhead, and 500 sheets, matte correspondence finish on all of the print ...laser printers briefs, proposals, and 500 sheets, satin 11 by 17 (tabloid) (Q2416A) color images finish coating on both sides, 96 bright letter (HPJ1124) letter, 3-hole prepunched (HPJ113H) legal (HPJ1424) 11 by 17 (tabloid) (HPJ1724) A4 (Europe) (CHP310) Glossy paper CAUTION Not all HP LaserJet printers...
...supports a particular type of print media. Media Use with Use for Characteristics HP part numbers hp LaserJet paper monochrome and color reports, user manuals, 90 g/m2 (24-lb bond), laser printers letterhead, and 500 sheets, matte correspondence finish on all of the print ...laser printers briefs, proposals, and 500 sheets, satin 11 by 17 (tabloid) (Q2416A) color images finish coating on both sides, 96 bright letter (HPJ1124) letter, 3-hole prepunched (HPJ113H) legal (HPJ1424) 11 by 17 (tabloid) (HPJ1724) A4 (Europe) (CHP310) Glossy paper CAUTION Not all HP LaserJet printers...
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...100 sheets, super smooth matte finish on both sides, 96 bright letter (Q2413A) A4 (Q2414A) hp tough paper monochrome and color signs, maps, 5 mil thick (0.197 letter (Q1298A) laser printers restaurant menus, inches) A4 (Q1298B) waterproof documents, (approximately 44-lb and tearproof bond equivalent),...is listed in the following table. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock CAUTION Not all HP LaserJet printers support printing on all HP LaserJet printers support printing on both sides, contains 30 percent post-consumer content (satisfies US Executive Order 13101), 87 bright...
...100 sheets, super smooth matte finish on both sides, 96 bright letter (Q2413A) A4 (Q2414A) hp tough paper monochrome and color signs, maps, 5 mil thick (0.197 letter (Q1298A) laser printers restaurant menus, inches) A4 (Q1298B) waterproof documents, (approximately 44-lb and tearproof bond equivalent),...is listed in the following table. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock CAUTION Not all HP LaserJet printers support printing on all HP LaserJet printers support printing on both sides, contains 30 percent post-consumer content (satisfies US Executive Order 13101), 87 bright...
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.... See "Reading a ream label" on the package. There are exposed to lower the resistivity. cutouts Any portion of adhesive labels. and laser-grade papers. face sheet The face sheet is the amount of curl in two-sided paper that has properties that has been removed, including ... result. density Relative darkness of the most important properties for a face sheet to be removed after printing. Residual stresses in the printer. Paper with laser printing. Post-image curl results from exposure to the fusing process and the paper path in the sheet or high moisture content can...
.... See "Reading a ream label" on the package. There are exposed to lower the resistivity. cutouts Any portion of adhesive labels. and laser-grade papers. face sheet The face sheet is the amount of curl in two-sided paper that has properties that has been removed, including ... result. density Relative darkness of the most important properties for a face sheet to be removed after printing. Residual stresses in the printer. Paper with laser printing. Post-image curl results from exposure to the fusing process and the paper path in the sheet or high moisture content can...
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... long edge of paper fibers in the leading edge, trailing edge, or areas where print will not appear on your HP LaserJet printer. Paper for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in grams per square meter. For sharp resolution...by using paper that uses the Sheffield method. and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for smoothness that has embossed or raised surfaces, because spotty printing and misfeeding can wrinkle. For heavier-weight papers (greater than chemical-wood...
... long edge of paper fibers in the leading edge, trailing edge, or areas where print will not appear on your HP LaserJet printer. Paper for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in grams per square meter. For sharp resolution...by using paper that uses the Sheffield method. and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for smoothness that has embossed or raised surfaces, because spotty printing and misfeeding can wrinkle. For heavier-weight papers (greater than chemical-wood...
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... are within the following ranges: • about 120 to 150 for photocopy grades (wove or regular finishes) • about 40 to 60 for very smooth laser or coated grades • about 250 to light. Expressed in a wet sheet of paper as it is very smooth, background particles are more easily seen...
... are within the following ranges: • about 120 to 150 for photocopy grades (wove or regular finishes) • about 40 to 60 for very smooth laser or coated grades • about 250 to light. Expressed in a wet sheet of paper as it is very smooth, background particles are more easily seen...
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... stability specifications 6 clasps, avoiding envelopes with 11 clay coated papers 6 coated papers 6, 22 cockle finishes 6 color laser paper, hp 35 color LaserJet transparencies, hp 37 colored paper 6 composition defined 39 specifications 10 conditioning media 4, 19 converted media 8 copier-grade paper 7, 39...23 caliper defined 39 envelope specifications 13 label specifications 15 paper specifications 10 transparency specifications 16 carbonless papers, avoiding 6 cardstock HP 36 standard sizes 32 troubleshooting 23 using 7 carrier sheets, label 15, 39 cartons, storing 19 catalogs, paper for...
... stability specifications 6 clasps, avoiding envelopes with 11 clay coated papers 6 coated papers 6, 22 cockle finishes 6 color laser paper, hp 35 color LaserJet transparencies, hp 37 colored paper 6 composition defined 39 specifications 10 conditioning media 4, 19 converted media 8 copier-grade paper 7, 39...23 caliper defined 39 envelope specifications 13 label specifications 15 paper specifications 10 transparency specifications 16 carbonless papers, avoiding 6 cardstock HP 36 standard sizes 32 troubleshooting 23 using 7 carrier sheets, label 15, 39 cartons, storing 19 catalogs, paper for...