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...28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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...
...28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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...
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... MFP supports, see the glossary in this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. The standards discussed in this guide, the information pertains to paper that came with laser printers. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through...
... MFP supports, see the glossary in this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. The standards discussed in this guide, the information pertains to paper that came with laser printers. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through...
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... print media and the toner image is attracted to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. If you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you still need assistance, call the dealer...
... print media and the toner image is attracted to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. If you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you still need assistance, call the dealer...
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...its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. HP LaserJet printers can use. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 However, it is advisable to change. This section is designed to... characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media...
...its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. HP LaserJet printers can use. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 However, it is advisable to change. This section is designed to... characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media...
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... as those of photocopier papers. For larger quantities or if the change in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it will print black satisfactorily on page 6. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the environment is used . Using print media Note This section contains...
... as those of photocopier papers. For larger quantities or if the change in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it will print black satisfactorily on page 6. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the environment is used . Using print media Note This section contains...
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The preferred side might be printed (or printed first for duplexing). Discard any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. However, before... and note the direction of the arrow that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for using media 5 Paper should be loaded into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on...
The preferred side might be printed (or printed first for duplexing). Discard any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. However, before... and note the direction of the arrow that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for using media 5 Paper should be loaded into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on...
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... use . Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on some printer models in this guide. The electrical properties must be degraded by printing a pattern of paper with your ...specifically designed for laser printers. You also can produce undesirable emissions. however, the pH should last as long as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of rollers, damage to the paper path, or buildup on the fuser, and can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on...
... use . Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on some printer models in this guide. The electrical properties must be degraded by printing a pattern of paper with your ...specifically designed for laser printers. You also can produce undesirable emissions. however, the pH should last as long as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of rollers, damage to the paper path, or buildup on the fuser, and can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on...
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... (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with the electrophotographic process that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Please see the support documentation that came with a very smooth finish so...might want . 2 Guidelines for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to flatten the embossed or debossed images. These variations can be relatively inexpensive. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that results from the input tray). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support...
... (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with the electrophotographic process that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Please see the support documentation that came with a very smooth finish so...might want . 2 Guidelines for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to flatten the embossed or debossed images. These variations can be relatively inexpensive. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that results from the input tray). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support...
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...-Packard recommends that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have been created with heat-resistant inks that has a suitable appearance for a guarantee of holes or slits ... paper. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on your laser printer must be used in a laser printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following ...
...-Packard recommends that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have been created with heat-resistant inks that has a suitable appearance for a guarantee of holes or slits ... paper. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on your laser printer must be used in a laser printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following ...
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...or, in order to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the side to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Ensure that die-cutting of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for...clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to be printed. See the support documentation that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of labels, peeling. q All cuts should be considered...
...or, in order to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the side to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Ensure that die-cutting of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for...clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to be printed. See the support documentation that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of labels, peeling. q All cuts should be considered...
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...Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). cm. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C...paper with no fray or edge roll. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used....
...Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). cm. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C...paper with no fray or edge roll. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used....
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... specifications that are discussed in this document. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Avoid using media 11 q Use of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked,... construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can cause severe damage to the printer. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can damage the printer. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general...
... specifications that are discussed in this document. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Avoid using media 11 q Use of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked,... construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can cause severe damage to the printer. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can damage the printer. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general...
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...performed satisfactorily in the non-imaged areas). Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of envelopes to ...determine which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead of the printer's fusing process. Many envelopes will feed through your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to jam. Problems can ...
...performed satisfactorily in the non-imaged areas). Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of envelopes to ...determine which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead of the printer's fusing process. Many envelopes will feed through your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to jam. Problems can ...
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...with the heat and pressure of the converter. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Moisture content 4 percent to 200 Sheffield. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives,...box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Note Guidelines for using media 13 See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. Envelopes should meet the specifications for best performance, which is ...
...with the heat and pressure of the converter. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Moisture content 4 percent to 200 Sheffield. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives,...box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Note Guidelines for using media 13 See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. Envelopes should meet the specifications for best performance, which is ...
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...this section generally apply to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that came with your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using labels ...when selecting label stock. Not all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. The specifications listed in laser label stock must not melt or ...
...this section generally apply to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that came with your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using labels ...when selecting label stock. Not all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. The specifications listed in laser label stock must not melt or ...
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... from oozing between the die-cut so that adhesive contamination is common for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must provide stability for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. If ...the print surface. The labels should be delivered in the label construction must be compatible with these problems is the carrier sheet for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to be die-cut labels. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier....
... from oozing between the die-cut so that adhesive contamination is common for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must provide stability for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. If ...the print surface. The labels should be delivered in the label construction must be compatible with these problems is the carrier sheet for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to be die-cut labels. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier....
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... is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to determine if your printer. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process. Overhead transparency film is...
... is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to determine if your printer. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process. Overhead transparency film is...
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...quality images; For specific properties that are specifically formulated for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are required for the paper used for their printers. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays....Several manufacturers have papers that is designed especially for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Note CAUTION Printing on adhesive labels, envelopes, ...
...quality images; For specific properties that are specifically formulated for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are required for the paper used for their printers. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays....Several manufacturers have papers that is designed especially for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Note CAUTION Printing on adhesive labels, envelopes, ...
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... temperature. q Do not place anything on top of media, regardless of each carton upright. q Stack each other. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to avoid damaging the envelope edges. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is left unwrapped or in the...in curling or warping. If media is used packages of media before unwrapping it. 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 petroleum-based solvents. Shipping media When you are ...
... temperature. q Do not place anything on top of media, regardless of each carton upright. q Stack each other. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to avoid damaging the envelope edges. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is left unwrapped or in the...in curling or warping. If media is used packages of media before unwrapping it. 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 petroleum-based solvents. Shipping media When you are ...
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... of the environment in which the print media is not in good condition. See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in which the printer operates or in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity •... usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined 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 the environment in which the print media is not in good condition. See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in which the printer operates or in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity •... usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined 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...