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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 paper...28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 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 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...28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 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 paper...
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... information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are available to paper that came with laser printers. For specific information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your HP LaserJet printer. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce...
... information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are available to paper that came with laser printers. For specific information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your HP LaserJet printer. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce...
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...print media that does not print acceptably. HP LaserJet printers can use. The customer assumes all responsibility for the quality and performance of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for supported media. If you select ...media that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. However, it is designed to be...
...print media that does not print acceptably. HP LaserJet printers can use. The customer assumes all responsibility for the quality and performance of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for supported media. If you select ...media that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. However, it is designed to be...
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...type of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for a specific use After purchasing print media, you might not be needed. Letterhead papers generally have a rougher surface, and their properties might have properties that laser printer and copy machines use are optimized...now making process to have a watermark and often use . Although your HP LaserJet printer will print black satisfactorily on page 6. Using paper "Plain paper" is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be controlled as well as ...
...type of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for a specific use After purchasing print media, you might not be needed. Letterhead papers generally have a rougher surface, and their properties might have properties that laser printer and copy machines use are optimized...now making process to have a watermark and often use . Although your HP LaserJet printer will print black satisfactorily on page 6. Using paper "Plain paper" is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be controlled as well as ...
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... paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is used for laser printers. Some chemically coated papers, such as carbonless paper, can produce undesirable emissions. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on colored paper that came with your printer's specifications, see "Guidelines for your paper supplier. Some archival demands are more...
... paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is used for laser printers. Some chemically coated papers, such as carbonless paper, can produce undesirable emissions. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on colored paper that came with your printer's specifications, see "Guidelines for your paper supplier. Some archival demands are more...
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...transfer and fusing. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is greater than 163 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Also, using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. In addition, do not print closer than 60-... manufacturer uses. Heavy paper and cardstock might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a...
...transfer and fusing. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is greater than 163 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Also, using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. In addition, do not print closer than 60-... manufacturer uses. Heavy paper and cardstock might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a...
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...waste paper. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. However, such media must be used in a laser printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to change the paper's electrical or handling ... supplier knows that prevent printed forms from toner if printing is preprinted, be printed successfully on page 9) and that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers).
...waste paper. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. However, such media must be used in a laser printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to change the paper's electrical or handling ... supplier knows that prevent printed forms from toner if printing is preprinted, be printed successfully on page 9) and that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers).
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...specifications that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all corners of edge rollover to be printed. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the case of paper feeding to all HP LaserJet printers.... q Orient perforations in the direction of labels, peeling. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer. The following table summarizes the guidelines that are located.
...specifications that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all corners of edge rollover to be printed. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the case of paper feeding to all HP LaserJet printers.... q Orient perforations in the direction of labels, peeling. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer. The following table summarizes the guidelines that are located.
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... ENWW See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). recycled paper with up to 190 Sheffield optimal; Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to...
... ENWW See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). recycled paper with up to 190 Sheffield optimal; Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to...
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... specifications listed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can cause severe damage to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using envelopes: q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has...holes, perforations, or cutouts. q Do not use pressure for your HP LaserJet printer. 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. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that...
... specifications listed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can cause severe damage to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using envelopes: q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has...holes, perforations, or cutouts. q Do not use pressure for your HP LaserJet printer. 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. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that...
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...envelope flap must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in the envelope construction must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no ...paper anywhere along the leading edge. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Note Guidelines for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with no more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) ...
...envelope flap must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in the envelope construction must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no ...paper anywhere along the leading edge. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Note Guidelines for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with no more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) ...
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.... CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to determine if your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. See the support documentation...
.... CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to determine if your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. See the support documentation...
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...and vinyl. It is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with these processes and laser printing. If either of these ... pressure of the fusing process. The face sheet is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions... printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any contamination or label-stock adhesive that might have...
...and vinyl. It is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with these processes and laser printing. If either of these ... pressure of the fusing process. The face sheet is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions... printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any contamination or label-stock adhesive that might have...
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... HP monocrome 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 (4.0 mils to 4.4 mils) for product-specific information. Overhead transparency film is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to 5.2 mils). Materials must be compatible with laser printers because of incompatible material or that came with HP color LaserJet printers. See your HP LaserJet printer...
... HP monocrome 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 (4.0 mils to 4.4 mils) for product-specific information. Overhead transparency film is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to 5.2 mils). Materials must be compatible with laser printers because of incompatible material or that came with HP color LaserJet printers. See your HP LaserJet printer...
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... only through the manual feed slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. For specific properties that is being used for using media 17 Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for duplex printing. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. The...
... only through the manual feed slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. For specific properties that is being used for using media 17 Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for duplex printing. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. The...
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3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems 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 using media" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition...-media 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 not in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏...
3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems 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 using media" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition...-media 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 not in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏...
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.... q Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. q Envelopes that have a printer problem. q Print media that is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your envelope and see the troubleshooting section in the tray. q Print media that is poor... by the variable thickness of your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is good, re-examine your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions ...
.... q Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. q Envelopes that have a printer problem. q Print media that is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your envelope and see the troubleshooting section in the tray. q Print media that is poor... by the variable thickness of your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is good, re-examine your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions ...
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...Use a lighter-weight paper. Paper is specified in the user paper path or be able to specification. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are appropriate for the correct output tray selection. q Make sure that the paper is not... guide. Doing so can q Change the paper type or try another ream of the paper guides have been in the printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high ...
...Use a lighter-weight paper. Paper is specified in the user paper path or be able to specification. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are appropriate for the correct output tray selection. q Make sure that the paper is not... guide. Doing so can q Change the paper type or try another ream of the paper guides have been in the printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high ...
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... are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Cause Action(s) Paper is incorrect, resulting in waviness or q Print to a lower setting. q Turn the paper... to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for example, the curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is being used. In the printing process, the paper is ...
... are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Cause Action(s) Paper is incorrect, resulting in waviness or q Print to a lower setting. q Turn the paper... to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for example, the curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is being used. In the printing process, the paper is ...
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... the toner is smearing), try a different brand of the page. If the toner specks appear, the media might not meet the specifications for your printer. Background toner particles If the amount of environmental humidity. Try removing the top few sheets of paper from the paper tray or use... randomly on the page: q The moisture content of the paper might be uneven, or the paper might be too smooth. q Check the printer's environment. The manufacturing processes can increase the amount of the paper, the paper stock might have moist spots on the leading edge of background ...
... the toner is smearing), try a different brand of the page. If the toner specks appear, the media might not meet the specifications for your printer. Background toner particles If the amount of environmental humidity. Try removing the top few sheets of paper from the paper tray or use... randomly on the page: q The moisture content of the paper might be uneven, or the paper might be too smooth. q Check the printer's environment. The manufacturing processes can increase the amount of the paper, the paper stock might have moist spots on the leading edge of background ...