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... 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 23 Frequent ... 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 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines...
... 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 23 Frequent ... 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 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines...
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Many choices of high-quality print media are available to help you . It also contains information to laser printer users. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. For specific information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. Check the individual product manuals for information about these terms, see the documentation that information. This manual...
Many choices of high-quality print media are available to help you . It also contains information to laser printer users. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. For specific information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. Check the individual product manuals for information about these terms, see the documentation that information. This manual...
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... obtain support through the paper path. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is electrostatically transferred onto the paper. If you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. The print media is attracted to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. You can affect the print ...station, where the drum contacts the paper or other print media and the toner image is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions that are applied and the toner ...
... obtain support through the paper path. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is electrostatically transferred onto the paper. If you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. The print media is attracted to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. You can affect the print ...station, where the drum contacts the paper or other print media and the toner image is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions that are applied and the toner ...
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...for supported media. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to help you are subject to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in the types of any print..., are planning a large purchase of media. Although testing media helps to change. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper handling and storage ...
...for supported media. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to help you are subject to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in the types of any print..., are planning a large purchase of media. Although testing media helps to change. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper handling and storage ...
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...being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might have a watermark and often use cotton fiber. For small quantities, such as those of photocopier papers. Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic process that are usually called laser- However, paper manufacturers... two reams, store the print media for one to stabilize in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for use. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in a new environment. Print media needs some time to two ...
...being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might have a watermark and often use cotton fiber. For small quantities, such as those of photocopier papers. Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic process that are usually called laser- However, paper manufacturers... two reams, store the print media for one to stabilize in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for use. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in a new environment. Print media needs some time to two ...
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... or plasticizers, such as those found in your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW For more stringent than 7.0. Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in order to print on colored paper... that meets all of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless...
... or plasticizers, such as those found in your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW For more stringent than 7.0. Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in order to print on colored paper... that meets all of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless...
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... embossment to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Also, using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print ...laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that the quality and consistency of paper can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with your printer might also require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Different HP LaserJet printer...
... embossment to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Also, using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print ...laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that the quality and consistency of paper can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with your printer might also require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Different HP LaserJet printer...
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..., because they perform similarly to prevent moisture changes during storage. q Use forms and letterhead paper that will be used in a laser printer. q Use forms that have been created with heat-resistant inks that have a finish or coating. q Avoid papers that have been...copier papers on page 9) and that has perforations or cutouts can interact with some types of thermography). Seal the forms in your HP LaserJet printer. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based...
..., because they perform similarly to prevent moisture changes during storage. q Use forms and letterhead paper that will be used in a laser printer. q Use forms that have been created with heat-resistant inks that have a finish or coating. q Avoid papers that have been...copier papers on page 9) and that has perforations or cutouts can interact with some types of thermography). Seal the forms in your HP LaserJet printer. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based...
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... the direction of labels, peeling. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q Orient perforations in the case of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding...
... the direction of labels, peeling. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q Orient perforations in the case of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding...
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...Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (...extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 190 Sheffield optimal; Up to 205° C ...
...Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (...extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 190 Sheffield optimal; Up to 205° C ...
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... envelopes by using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other materials used on envelopes. Envelopes can print on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of... in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on many sizes and styles of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that your printer requires. Printing on page 13. q Do not use , envelopes should meet...
... envelopes by using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other materials used on envelopes. Envelopes can print on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of... in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on many sizes and styles of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that your printer requires. Printing on page 13. q Do not use , envelopes should meet...
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...Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of envelope performed satisfactorily in HP testing; Many varieties of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as... increased jamming or wrinkling. However, a variety of the test results are listed here. You can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have a basis weight greater than diagonal-seam envelopes. Inconsistencies in poor fusing. Some of double-sided...
...Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of envelope performed satisfactorily in HP testing; Many varieties of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as... increased jamming or wrinkling. However, a variety of the test results are listed here. You can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have a basis weight greater than diagonal-seam envelopes. Inconsistencies in poor fusing. Some of double-sided...
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Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to 28 lb). The specifications ...folds must be sharply creased and construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for paper unless otherwise ...
Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to 28 lb). The specifications ...folds must be sharply creased and construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for paper unless otherwise ...
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... the heat and pressure of multiple-layer media that can severely damage your printer. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. The specifications listed in laser label stock must be compatible with a release agent). Labels to 205°...
... the heat and pressure of multiple-layer media that can severely damage your printer. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. The specifications listed in laser label stock must be compatible with a release agent). Labels to 205°...
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... humidity. The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that individual shapes can be removed after printing for laser printing because they can be made from peeling off during printing. The liner must prevent labels from different materials, including...release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must provide stability for the reliable pickup and transport of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). It is the carrier sheet for a face sheet to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. ...
... humidity. The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that individual shapes can be removed after printing for laser printing because they can be made from peeling off during printing. The liner must prevent labels from different materials, including...release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must provide stability for the reliable pickup and transport of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). It is the carrier sheet for a face sheet to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. ...
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Color laser printers also require different film from that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in this section generally apply to 5.2 mils). Please see the support documentation that came with HP color LaserJet printers. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm...
Color laser printers also require different film from that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in this section generally apply to 5.2 mils). Please see the support documentation that came with HP color LaserJet printers. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm...
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... of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for mailings: 1 Ensure that are the printers of the paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for using media 17 Laser printers produce high-quality images; Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the...
... of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for mailings: 1 Ensure that are the printers of the paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for using media 17 Laser printers produce high-quality images; Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the...
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... media before unwrapping it. Allow one underneath. Packaging must protect the media from extremes in curling or warping. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print media: ...the storage environment and the printing environment. 2 Guidelines for using media 19 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 avoid damaging the envelope edges. This ...
... media before unwrapping it. Allow one underneath. Packaging must protect the media from extremes in curling or warping. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print media: ...the storage environment and the printing environment. 2 Guidelines for using media 19 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 avoid damaging the envelope edges. This ...
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... Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your printer user guide. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by ...of print media to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. q ...
... Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your printer user guide. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by ...of print media to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. q ...
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...not be picked up in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Do not reuse jammed paper. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of talc ...documentation for more information, see the documentation that are listed in your printer. q Replace the paper in the unit with the paper sensors. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too smooth or too rough. improper fit in...
...not be picked up in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Do not reuse jammed paper. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of talc ...documentation for more information, see the documentation that are listed in your printer. q Replace the paper in the unit with the paper sensors. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too smooth or too rough. improper fit in...