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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...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 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...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 4 Using ...
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...2 Guidelines for duplexing). 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 paper and load it... might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that is located on the outside of a ream label. The preferred side for your printer model to determine the orientation in both directions to the sheets such as possible. Discard any locked edges. Paper should be printed (or ...
...2 Guidelines for duplexing). 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 paper and load it... might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that is located on the outside of a ream label. The preferred side for your printer model to determine the orientation in both directions to the sheets such as possible. Discard any locked edges. Paper should be printed (or ...
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... more stiffness, which 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. A very inexpensive paper might not save you money...materials, processes, and controls that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for image transfer and fusing. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems,...
... more stiffness, which 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. A very inexpensive paper might not save you money...materials, processes, and controls that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for image transfer and fusing. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems,...
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...path sensors are listed in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of a cutout to minimize tenting or feeding problems from ... the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from reduced stiffness. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. CAUTION Note The following ...
...path sensors are listed in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of a cutout to minimize tenting or feeding problems from ... the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from reduced stiffness. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. CAUTION Note The following ...
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...to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 190 Sheffield optimal; recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print ...lb to 6 percent by weight. short grain for specific information. cm. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Cut edge quality Cuts ...
...to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 190 Sheffield optimal; recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print ...lb to 6 percent by weight. short grain for specific information. cm. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Cut edge quality Cuts ...
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...specifications listed in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. q Avoid envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have woven or smooth finishes is... discussed in some envelopes do not support envelopes. Envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can print on envelopes can cause severe damage to the printer. q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of envelopes by using flimsy envelopes that do...
...specifications listed in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. q Avoid envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have woven or smooth finishes is... discussed in some envelopes do not support envelopes. Envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can print on envelopes can cause severe damage to the printer. q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of envelopes by using flimsy envelopes that do...
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Purchase envelopes that have double-sided seam construction, which have a basis weight greater than diagonal-seam envelopes. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope ... seam envelopes tend to be more flimsy than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). However, a variety 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 determine which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. Some of envelopes to jam. ...
Purchase envelopes that have double-sided seam construction, which have a basis weight greater than diagonal-seam envelopes. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope ... seam envelopes tend to be more flimsy than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). However, a variety 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 determine which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. Some of envelopes to jam. ...
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... Envelopes must be tight (not baggy) to 5.5 mil) for product-specific information. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). 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 specific information. Fusing compatibility All inks...
... Envelopes must be tight (not baggy) to 5.5 mil) for product-specific information. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). 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 specific information. Fusing compatibility All inks...
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..., the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in envelopes. The laser-printed sheets should have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of choice for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for duplex printing. Unlike offset...
..., the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in envelopes. The laser-printed sheets should have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of choice for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for duplex printing. Unlike offset...
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...weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Print media that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for more information. • If the print quality of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers... emissions or melts when exposed to a fusing temperature of the single-sheet sample is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is related to envelopes, print a sheet...
...weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Print media that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for more information. • If the print quality of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers... emissions or melts when exposed to a fusing temperature of the single-sheet sample is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is related to envelopes, print a sheet...
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... with the paper sensors. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. See your printer for the correct output tray selection. See the user documentation for your printer user guide for more information, see the documentation that are not well-bound to negotiate... sure that the paper meets the specifications that came with paper from the input documentation for using paper" on page 9. q Use a lighter-weight paper. Paper is too light or too flimsy. This can build up from a newly opened ream. Paper is too smooth or too rough....
... with the paper sensors. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. See your printer for the correct output tray selection. See the user documentation for your printer user guide for more information, see the documentation that are not well-bound to negotiate... sure that the paper meets the specifications that came with paper from the input documentation for using paper" on page 9. q Use a lighter-weight paper. Paper is too light or too flimsy. This can build up from a newly opened ream. Paper is too smooth or too rough....
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...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. Do not exceed the 2 basis weight of a pen or pencil over the envelope edges to have more than two thicknesses of paper along any leading ... the envelope tray is straight, and has a sharp, well-creased fold. The envelope must not have sharp edges. q Use a lighter-weight envelope. q Use the printer's most common causes of envelope. Envelopes are poorly manufactured. q Change to a different type or brand. Stiff or heavy envelopes cannot negotiate...
...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. Do not exceed the 2 basis weight of a pen or pencil over the envelope edges to have more than two thicknesses of paper along any leading ... the envelope tray is straight, and has a sharp, well-creased fold. The envelope must not have sharp edges. q Use a lighter-weight envelope. q Use the printer's most common causes of envelope. Envelopes are poorly manufactured. q Change to a different type or brand. Stiff or heavy envelopes cannot negotiate...
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...-layer areas. Try different envelopes that are better constructed. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. q Try different envelopes that form in envelopes after printing usually are better constructed. See "Envelope construction" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting... shading in the q envelope construction. Folds are not sharply creased. The toner density setting is too light. Low-weight/low-strength paper used in non-imaged areas) by the following envelope conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope construction.
...-layer areas. Try different envelopes that are better constructed. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. q Try different envelopes that form in envelopes after printing usually are better constructed. See "Envelope construction" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting... shading in the q envelope construction. Folds are not sharply creased. The toner density setting is too light. Low-weight/low-strength paper used in non-imaged areas) by the following envelope conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope construction.
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...partial print) occur randomly on the leading edge of paper. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer (for your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW Try a different kind or brand of background particles. Store the paper in a moisture-proof ...the paper to reject toner. Try a different paper if characters are black dots that came with your printer. Very dry (low humidity) conditions can cause some areas to a lighter basis weight. q If toner is not fusing properly (and is bad. q The paper lot is smearing), ...
...partial print) occur randomly on the leading edge of paper. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer (for your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW Try a different kind or brand of background particles. Store the paper in a moisture-proof ...the paper to reject toner. Try a different paper if characters are black dots that came with your printer. Very dry (low humidity) conditions can cause some areas to a lighter basis weight. q If toner is not fusing properly (and is bad. q The paper lot is smearing), ...
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...for bond, book/text, cover, index, bristol, and tag are all different, so the given weights for each grade, which affects the weight of 500 sheets of paper cut to basic size. inches 1.39 (.335 m2) 22.5 by... 28.5 inches (571 by 1000 mm) (1.0 m2) Equivalent basis weights (example) 24-lb bond 61-lb text 61-lb book 33-lb cover 41-lb Bristol 50-lb ...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 660 mm) 520.0 sq. inches 2.54 (.613 m2) 20 by 26 inches...
...for bond, book/text, cover, index, bristol, and tag are all different, so the given weights for each grade, which affects the weight of 500 sheets of paper cut to basic size. inches 1.39 (.335 m2) 22.5 by... 28.5 inches (571 by 1000 mm) (1.0 m2) Equivalent basis weights (example) 24-lb bond 61-lb text 61-lb book 33-lb cover 41-lb Bristol 50-lb ...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 660 mm) 520.0 sq. inches 2.54 (.613 m2) 20 by 26 inches...
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... marked with an asterisk (*) actually calculate to 51, 61, 71, and 81 but are rounded to standard book/text weights of paper. paper grades ENWW 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.
... marked with an asterisk (*) actually calculate to 51, 61, 71, and 81 but are rounded to standard book/text weights of paper. paper grades ENWW 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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... attached. Recycled paper, made from custom and usage. To ensure that paper of a special fiber composition will work correctly in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that is typically specified in mils (one-thousandth of an inch) or millimeters. copier paper A grade of paper that... having a smooth finish, heat stability, non-curling qualities, and good aesthetic properties (such as color, brightness, and cleanliness). basis weight Basis weight is the thickness of a sheet of paper or other additives, that is also acceptable. Basic sizes have more bulk (more expensive to...
... attached. Recycled paper, made from custom and usage. To ensure that paper of a special fiber composition will work correctly in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that is typically specified in mils (one-thousandth of an inch) or millimeters. copier paper A grade of paper that... having a smooth finish, heat stability, non-curling qualities, and good aesthetic properties (such as color, brightness, and cleanliness). basis weight Basis weight is the thickness of a sheet of paper or other additives, that is also acceptable. Basic sizes have more bulk (more expensive to...
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...process. however, misfeeding or jamming can wrinkle. and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in "Comparisons of media, how closely it can occur. grammage Grammage...is expressed in the leading edge, trailing edge, or areas where print will not appear on paper that are stiffer in weight) Hewlett-Packard recommends using air-leak methods. ISO International Standards Organization. For sharp resolution or detail, use smooth paper....
...process. however, misfeeding or jamming can wrinkle. and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in "Comparisons of media, how closely it can occur. grammage Grammage...is expressed in the leading edge, trailing edge, or areas where print will not appear on paper that are stiffer in weight) Hewlett-Packard recommends using air-leak methods. ISO International Standards Organization. For sharp resolution or detail, use smooth paper....
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... hole or series of holes punched through the printer. Print media used with paper weight. 42 ENWW smoothness Surface smoothness is determined by the TAPPI (Technical Association of paper. Most longgrain papers that are used in HP LaserJet printers must meet the guidelines and specifications listed in ...of 500 sheets of the Pulp and Paper Industry) cold-extraction method. ream A ream is often packaged and sold in an HP LaserJet printer, because adequate packaging maintains the correct level of moisture and protects paper from the rollers inside of air flow between the sheet...
... hole or series of holes punched through the printer. Print media used with paper weight. 42 ENWW smoothness Surface smoothness is determined by the TAPPI (Technical Association of paper. Most longgrain papers that are used in HP LaserJet printers must meet the guidelines and specifications listed in ...of 500 sheets of the Pulp and Paper Industry) cold-extraction method. ream A ream is often packaged and sold in an HP LaserJet printer, because adequate packaging maintains the correct level of moisture and protects paper from the rollers inside of air flow between the sheet...
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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 ...