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... not be liable for any kind with the furnishing or use of this document is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002 All Rights Reserved. Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition...
... not be liable for any kind with the furnishing or use of this document is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002 All Rights Reserved. Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition...
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...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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser... 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 ...28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
...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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser... 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 ...28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
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..., the information pertains to laser printer users. It also contains information to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. For specific information about what media your...
..., the information pertains to laser printer users. It also contains information to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. For specific information about what media your...
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...specifically, HP paper that is designed to help you select media that does not print acceptably. Using non-HP brand media will assume responsibility for the replacement of media. If you ask your print media vendor for the quality and performance of any print media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer... all responsibility for a guarantee that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35).
...specifically, HP paper that is designed to help you select media that does not print acceptably. Using non-HP brand media will assume responsibility for the replacement of media. If you ask your print media vendor for the quality and performance of any print media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer... all responsibility for a guarantee that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35).
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... carbonate, clay, or talc) must be needed. All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use are usually called laser- However, paper manufacturers are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an...
... carbonate, clay, or talc) must be needed. All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use are usually called laser- However, paper manufacturers are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an...
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.... For more stringent than 7.0. The electrical properties must be specifically designed for laser printers. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. When these grades of paper with your printer. Some of your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW or other pigment-coated...
.... For more stringent than 7.0. The electrical properties must be specifically designed for laser printers. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. When these grades of paper with your printer. Some of your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW or other pigment-coated...
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...to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that the manufacturer uses. However, keep in photocopiers and laser printers. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with a very smooth.... Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for printing and copying, and can enhance color and ...
...to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that the manufacturer uses. However, keep in photocopiers and laser printers. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with a very smooth.... Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for printing and copying, and can enhance color and ...
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...HP color LaserJet printers). Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on your needs. Special print media Paper that has perforations or cutouts can result in your laser printer...because they perform similarly to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to prevent moisture changes during storage. Seal the forms in a laser printer. q Use forms that have a finish ...
...HP color LaserJet printers). Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on your needs. Special print media Paper that has perforations or cutouts can result in your laser printer...because they perform similarly to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to prevent moisture changes during storage. Seal the forms in a laser printer. q Use forms that have a finish ...
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... support documentation that are located. Use paper that is within your printer. The specifications that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of labels, peeling. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles...
... support documentation that are located. Use paper that is within your printer. The specifications that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of labels, peeling. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles...
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... content; Moisture content 4 percent to 190 Sheffield optimal; short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6.5 mil). cm. Fusing...
... content; Moisture content 4 percent to 190 Sheffield optimal; short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6.5 mil). cm. Fusing...
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...specifications listed in some envelopes do not support envelopes. q Do not use envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Purchase envelopes that your printer...others jamming. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. See the support documentation for detailed instructions about ...
...specifications listed in some envelopes do not support envelopes. q Do not use envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Purchase envelopes that your printer...others jamming. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. See the support documentation for detailed instructions about ...
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... [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Note Guidelines for using media 13 Envelopes should meet the specifications for specific information. The envelope flap must lie flat, with no more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface...
... [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Note Guidelines for using media 13 Envelopes should meet the specifications for specific information. The envelope flap must lie flat, with no more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface...
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... to be specifically designed for adhesive contamination that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note... Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the ...
... to be specifically designed for adhesive contamination that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note... Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the ...
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...materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. The liner is familiar with the heat and pressure of these processes and laser printing. Make sure to clean any contamination or label-stock adhesive that individual shapes can be applied in the label ... life of labels. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be compatible with your labels after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of the label before, during printing. ...
...materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. The liner is familiar with the heat and pressure of these processes and laser printing. Make sure to clean any contamination or label-stock adhesive that individual shapes can be applied in the label ... life of labels. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be compatible with your labels after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of the label before, during printing. ...
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... film from that used in monochrome printers to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for product-specific information. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Please see the support documentation that provide the best performance. The specifications listed in or wrap around the...
... film from that used in monochrome printers to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for product-specific information. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Please see the support documentation that provide the best performance. The specifications listed in or wrap around the...
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... is used for the laser printer. Because of this difference, HP recommends that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are specifically formulated for duplex printing. The laser-printed sheets should have an...aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Note CAUTION Printing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can damage your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have papers that are required for the ...
... is used for the laser printer. Because of this difference, HP recommends that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are specifically formulated for duplex printing. The laser-printed sheets should have an...aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Note CAUTION Printing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can damage your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have papers that are required for the ...
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...problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of media? ❏ Did you check the following questions to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your print-quality problems ... procedures that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print...
...problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of media? ❏ Did you check the following questions to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your print-quality problems ... procedures that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print...
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... is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. q Envelopes that offsets or discolors. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 19.)... problem 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 release...
... is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. q Envelopes that offsets or discolors. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 19.)... problem 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 release...
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... in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that are not well-bound to specification. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of the paper guides have been in the ...fuser. See the user documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Frequent paper jams The following table ...
... in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that are not well-bound to specification. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of the paper guides have been in the ...fuser. See the user documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Frequent paper jams The following table ...
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...paper is being used. Paper orientation (direction in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q The grain of the paper can develop a curvature that is ...use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in which the paper is fed into the printer) is not available with your environment to a lower setting. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can affect the...
...paper is being used. Paper orientation (direction in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q The grain of the paper can develop a curvature that is ...use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in which the paper is fed into the printer) is not available with your environment to a lower setting. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can affect the...