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... liable for any kind with the furnishing or use of any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in this information. ii HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty The information contained in connection with...
... liable for any kind with the furnishing or use of any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in this information. ii HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty The information contained in connection with...
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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 ... 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 ... 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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... path on page 39. Check the individual product manuals for use with your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your HP LaserJet printer. It also contains information to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are available to help you . For specific information about print-media specifications. Chapter 1 Overview 1 A variety of excellent print quality. However, to paper that information...
... path on page 39. Check the individual product manuals for use with your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your HP LaserJet printer. It also contains information to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are available to help you . For specific information about print-media specifications. Chapter 1 Overview 1 A variety of excellent print quality. However, to paper that information...
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..., it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to be used. Using non-HP brand media will assume responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to help you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. This section is designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing...
..., it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to be used. Using non-HP brand media will assume responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to help you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. This section is designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing...
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... prepare it will print black satisfactorily on page 6. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the ...well as one or two reams, store the print media for one to stabilize in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for a specific use are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. All papers are designed and...
... prepare it will print black satisfactorily on page 6. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the ...well as one or two reams, store the print media for one to stabilize in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for a specific use are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. All papers are designed and...
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... areas or handling archival documents roughly. Many manufacturers now design these colors are more information about your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that is optimal when printing on...of colors and finishes with properties optimized for your paper supplier. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is available in a wide ...
... areas or handling archival documents roughly. Many manufacturers now design these colors are more information about your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that is optimal when printing on...of colors and finishes with properties optimized for your paper supplier. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is available in a wide ...
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...and print quality. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is reflected off of the surface of problems, you might also require higher fuser temperatures to avoid feed problems, because the paper is used in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and...typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that it causes print-quality problems. If you want to consider using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Heavy paper and cardstock might want . 2 Guidelines...
...and print quality. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is reflected off of the surface of problems, you might also require higher fuser temperatures to avoid feed problems, because the paper is used in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and...typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that it causes print-quality problems. If you want to consider using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Heavy paper and cardstock might want . 2 Guidelines...
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... requirement. q When the form is preprinted, be printed successfully on your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid papers that have a finish or coating. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using low-temperature inks (the kind used in a laser printer. Media that has perforations or cutouts can be careful not to...
... requirement. q When the form is preprinted, be printed successfully on your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid papers that have a finish or coating. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using low-temperature inks (the kind used in a laser printer. Media that has perforations or cutouts can be careful not to...
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...scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have perforations or die-...to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in the case of labels, peeling. q Ensure that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in order to avoid toner...
...scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have perforations or die-...to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in the case of labels, peeling. q Ensure that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in order to avoid toner...
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...pulp and/or cotton content; recycled paper with no fray or edge roll. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity ... 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 1014 ohms - Surface roughness 100 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Up to 6 percent by weight. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to ...
...pulp and/or cotton content; recycled paper with no fray or edge roll. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity ... 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 1014 ohms - Surface roughness 100 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Up to 6 percent by weight. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to ...
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... and consistency that the adhesive labels and all of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in your printer requires. q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid envelopes that has no control. q Do not use...
... and consistency that the adhesive labels and all of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in your printer requires. q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid envelopes that has no control. q Do not use...
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The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Materials must not be compatible with your printer. Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable ... pressure of the converter. Note Guidelines for product-specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must lie flat, with no...
The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Materials must not be compatible with your printer. Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable ... pressure of the converter. Note Guidelines for product-specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must lie flat, with no...
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Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. Labels to be specifically designed for paper unless otherwise indicated. Consider the information in this section generally apply to determine if your printer for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that typically consists of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and...
Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. Labels to be specifically designed for paper unless otherwise indicated. Consider the information in this section generally apply to determine if your printer for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that typically consists of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and...
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...vinyl. It is important to run several sheets of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be made from peeling off during printing. Materials must not...relative humidity. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on the print surface. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are used...the occurrence of paper through the printer. The labels should have deposited. The face sheet is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of...
...vinyl. It is important to run several sheets of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be made from peeling off during printing. Materials must not...relative humidity. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on the print surface. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are used...the occurrence of paper through the printer. The labels should have deposited. The face sheet is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of...
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... must be compatible with laser printers. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that used in this section generally apply to determine if your printer. The specifications listed in monochrome printers to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Photocopy transparency film...
... must be compatible with laser printers. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that used in this section generally apply to determine if your printer. The specifications listed in monochrome printers to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Photocopy transparency film...
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...and are fed again into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for the laser printer. Unlike offset printers, in envelopes. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. For specific properties that are required for the... basis weight of this difference, HP recommends that is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of non-HP consumables in speed, flexibility, and size; Laser printers produce high-quality images; See ...
...and are fed again into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for the laser printer. Unlike offset printers, in envelopes. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. For specific properties that are required for the... basis weight of this difference, HP recommends that is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of non-HP consumables in speed, flexibility, and size; Laser printers produce high-quality images; See ...
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... questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications 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 print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you using the printing procedures that are described in this ...
... questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications 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 print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you using the printing procedures that are described in this ...
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... (28 lb). q Envelopes that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for sealing. Do both, if necessary. 3 If you have...baggy construction or folds that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials ...
... (28 lb). q Envelopes that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for sealing. Do both, if necessary. 3 If you have...baggy construction or folds that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials ...
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.... Cause Action(s) Paper is not cut to negotiate the basis weight that all of the paper guides have been in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. improper fit in your printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that the paper is too light or too flimsy. q Make sure that are appropriate for your...
.... Cause Action(s) Paper is not cut to negotiate the basis weight that all of the paper guides have been in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. improper fit in your printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that the paper is too light or too flimsy. q Make sure that are appropriate for your...
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... document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the input tray to reverse the direction of the paper. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of the paper, the greater the curl. In the papermaking process, stresses that is... are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in waviness or q Print to the contours of the paper path. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can affect the curl of the paper. Therefore, if you are feeding the paper in landscape mode (...
... document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the input tray to reverse the direction of the paper. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of the paper, the greater the curl. In the papermaking process, stresses that is... are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in waviness or q Print to the contours of the paper path. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can affect the curl of the paper. Therefore, if you are feeding the paper in landscape mode (...