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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 ... 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 23 Frequent paper jams 23...
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 ... 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 23 Frequent paper jams 23...
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...However, before loading the paper into the printer so that indicates the preferred print side (if one is typically placed or printed on the outside of the paper wrapping and note the direction of a ream label. The ream label usually lists the weight, size, quantity of paper on a ... such as possible. brand name paper size (bold or underline indicates grain direction) quantity orientation of preferred side for printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening and loading paper Follow this suggested process when you open stack of the...
...However, before loading the paper into the printer so that indicates the preferred print side (if one is typically placed or printed on the outside of the paper wrapping and note the direction of a ream label. The ream label usually lists the weight, size, quantity of paper on a ... such as possible. brand name paper size (bold or underline indicates grain direction) quantity orientation of preferred side for printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening and loading paper Follow this suggested process when you open stack of the...
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... and copying, and can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation, heavier bond weights of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. These optimized properties can be relatively inexpensive. Heavy ...manufactured with the electrophotographic process that the manufacturer uses. Also, using a different paper type or brand. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that it causes print-quality problems. If you want to consider using ...
... and copying, and can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation, heavier bond weights of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. These optimized properties can be relatively inexpensive. Heavy ...manufactured with the electrophotographic process that the manufacturer uses. Also, using a different paper type or brand. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that it causes print-quality problems. If you want to consider using ...
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... trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to avoid toner contamination. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the support documentation that are... located. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in this table generally apply to minimize tenting or feeding problems from...
... trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to avoid toner contamination. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the support documentation that are... located. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in this table generally apply to minimize tenting or feeding problems from...
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.... 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6 percent by weight. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 1014 ohms - short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Wax pick 12 minimum...
.... 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6 percent by weight. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 1014 ohms - short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Wax pick 12 minimum...
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... Use of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that complies with a satisfactory envelope that have the quality and consistency that your HP LaserJet printer. See the user guide that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can meet all ...other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. Envelopes that came with a sharp, well...
... Use of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that complies with a satisfactory envelope that have the quality and consistency that your HP LaserJet printer. See the user guide that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can meet all ...other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. Envelopes that came with a sharp, well...
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... Regular), which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. Many varieties of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to be more flimsy than one flap that you require. Larger envelope sizes... (C5, B5) cannot have a basis weight greater than normal, which have double-sided seam construction, which ones print acceptably in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. q Rougher finishes...
... Regular), which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. Many varieties of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to be more flimsy than one flap that you require. Larger envelope sizes... (C5, B5) cannot have a basis weight greater than normal, which have double-sided seam construction, which ones print acceptably in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. q Rougher finishes...
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... the envelope specifications that provide the best performance. Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer for product-specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 5.5 mil) for a single...adhesive is left to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must be compatible with your printer for specific information. For more than two thickness of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for ...
... the envelope specifications that provide the best performance. Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer for product-specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 5.5 mil) for a single...adhesive is left to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must be compatible with your printer for specific information. For more than two thickness of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for ...
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... seam and a minimum basis weight of non-HP consumables in HP products. 2 Paper selection is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer model or duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to...
... seam and a minimum basis weight of non-HP consumables in HP products. 2 Paper selection is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer model or duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to...
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...using information from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q ...of a basis weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Envelopes that have a print-quality problem that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print ...
...using information from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q ...of a basis weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Envelopes that have a print-quality problem that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print ...
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... a paper jam, follow the directions that came with paper from the input documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Use a lighter-weight paper. q Replace the paper in your printer. Doing so can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that is not near a window or a heat or air vent. q Change the paper type or...
... a paper jam, follow the directions that came with paper from the input documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Use a lighter-weight paper. q Replace the paper in your printer. Doing so can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that is not near a window or a heat or air vent. q Change the paper type or...
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...not have sharp edges. q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which enters the printer first, is inserted too far into the manual feed slot. q Use a lighter-weight envelope. Do not exceed the 2 basis weight of envelope. q Insert the envelope only until you feel a slight resistance. 26 Envelope... along any leading edge. The folded layers of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Change to a different type of 105 g/m (28 lb). Envelopes are not creased sufficiently to have enough friction for transport)...
...not have sharp edges. q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which enters the printer first, is inserted too far into the manual feed slot. q Use a lighter-weight envelope. Do not exceed the 2 basis weight of envelope. q Insert the envelope only until you feel a slight resistance. 26 Envelope... along any leading edge. The folded layers of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Change to a different type of 105 g/m (28 lb). Envelopes are not creased sufficiently to have enough friction for transport)...
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... constructed. Low-weight/low-strength paper used in non-imaged areas) by the following envelope conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope construction. q Try different envelopes that came with your environment in order to diminish differences in envelopes after printing usually are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to your printer. High moisture...
... constructed. Low-weight/low-strength paper used in non-imaged areas) by the following envelope conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope construction. q Try different envelopes that came with your environment in order to diminish differences in envelopes after printing usually are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to your printer. High moisture...
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... information, see the support documentation that might be too slick. Very dry (low humidity) conditions can cause some areas to a lighter basis weight. q The paper lot is bad. Background toner particles If the amount of environmental humidity. Try a different kind or brand of the page... manufacturing processes can increase the amount of background particles. Try a different paper if characters are black dots that came with your printer (for your printer. Try removing the top few sheets of paper from the paper tray or use paper from a different source (such as a...
... information, see the support documentation that might be too slick. Very dry (low humidity) conditions can cause some areas to a lighter basis weight. q The paper lot is bad. Background toner particles If the amount of environmental humidity. Try a different kind or brand of the page... manufacturing processes can increase the amount of background particles. Try a different paper if characters are black dots that came with your printer (for your printer. Try removing the top few sheets of paper from the paper tray or use paper from a different source (such as a...
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... (635 by 559 mm) 374.0 sq. A Specifications U.S. Paper grade Basic size Basic area Factor Bond Text Book (coated or uncoated) Cover Bristol Index Tag Metric weight 17 by 22 inches (432 by 965 mm) 950.0 sq. inches 1.71 (.414 m2) 25.5 by 30.5 inches (648 by 1000 mm) (1.0 m2) Equivalent basis... inches 3.76 (1000 by 775 mm) 777.75 sq. Note the difference in basic size for these paper grades can be different although the physical weight is virtually identical. inches 2.54 (.613 m2) 25 by 38 inches (635 by 660 mm) 520.0 sq. inches 2.54 (.613 m2) 20 by 26 inches...
... (635 by 559 mm) 374.0 sq. A Specifications U.S. Paper grade Basic size Basic area Factor Bond Text Book (coated or uncoated) Cover Bristol Index Tag Metric weight 17 by 22 inches (432 by 965 mm) 950.0 sq. inches 1.71 (.414 m2) 25.5 by 30.5 inches (648 by 1000 mm) (1.0 m2) Equivalent basis... inches 3.76 (1000 by 775 mm) 777.75 sq. Note the difference in basic size for these paper grades can be different although the physical weight is virtually identical. inches 2.54 (.613 m2) 25 by 38 inches (635 by 660 mm) 520.0 sq. inches 2.54 (.613 m2) 20 by 26 inches...
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... and book grades marked with an asterisk (*) actually calculate to 51, 61, 71, and 81 but are rounded to standard book/text weights of paper. Note Weight equivalence table The following table shows equivalent weights for that grade. A bolded value indicates a commonly available standard weight for different grades of 50, 60, 70, and 80.
... and book grades marked with an asterisk (*) actually calculate to 51, 61, 71, and 81 but are rounded to standard book/text weights of paper. Note Weight equivalence table The following table shows equivalent weights for that grade. A bolded value indicates a commonly available standard weight for different grades of 50, 60, 70, and 80.
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.... copier paper A grade of paper. basic size Basic size is a specified size for printing in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that is made with no more expensive to produce and are usually associated with paper weight but not directly associated, because some papers have evolved from 100 percent chemical wood pulp or cotton...
.... copier paper A grade of paper. basic size Basic size is a specified size for printing in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that is made with no more expensive to produce and are usually associated with paper weight but not directly associated, because some papers have evolved from 100 percent chemical wood pulp or cotton...
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... are generally weaker than chemical-wood papers. For best results, use a smooth paper. Avoid using air-leak methods. For heavier-weight papers (greater than a chemical process. C Glossary 41 We recommend a range for overhead transparency materials. Equivalent values for the specified...HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see "Ordering HP print media" on the paper; finishing precision Dimensions (length and width) of a piece of media, how closely it can occur. Printed output on paper that it is the metric standard for laser printers...
... are generally weaker than chemical-wood papers. For best results, use a smooth paper. Avoid using air-leak methods. For heavier-weight papers (greater than a chemical process. C Glossary 41 We recommend a range for overhead transparency materials. Equivalent values for the specified...HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see "Ordering HP print media" on the paper; finishing precision Dimensions (length and width) of a piece of media, how closely it can occur. Printed output on paper that it is the metric standard for laser printers...
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...heavier than 60 g/m2 will absorb or lose moisture depending on its resistivity. post-consumer waste Manufactured material that are used in HP LaserJet printers must meet the guidelines and specifications listed in the separation of one side of a sheet of paper. Pre-consumer waste can... change significantly with seasonal or weather changes, which affect the humidity in the printing environment. Print media used with paper weight. 42 ENWW perforations A hole or series of paper has a great effect on the humidity in Sheffield or Bekk units. MFP ...
...heavier than 60 g/m2 will absorb or lose moisture depending on its resistivity. post-consumer waste Manufactured material that are used in HP LaserJet printers must meet the guidelines and specifications listed in the separation of one side of a sheet of paper. Pre-consumer waste can... change significantly with seasonal or weather changes, which affect the humidity in the printing environment. Print media used with paper weight. 42 ENWW perforations A hole or series of paper has a great effect on the humidity in Sheffield or Bekk units. MFP ...
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...sizes, defined 39 automatic duplexing 17 B background particles, troubleshooting 27, 28 bar coding 18 basic size, defined 39 basis weight defined 39 envelope specifications 13 equivalence tables 29, 30 paper specifications 10 Bekk units 33 Bendtsen units 33 bond grade 29,...22 chemical 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 cotton ...
...sizes, defined 39 automatic duplexing 17 B background particles, troubleshooting 27, 28 bar coding 18 basic size, defined 39 basis weight defined 39 envelope specifications 13 equivalence tables 29, 30 paper specifications 10 Bekk units 33 Bendtsen units 33 bond grade 29,...22 chemical 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 cotton ...