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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... 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 ...Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas 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 ...
Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... 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 ...Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas 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 ...
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... paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be used in your HP LaserJet printer. A variety of excellent print quality. However, to paper that came with laser printers. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. See the user guide for each printer for use with your product. The standards discussed in this guide, the...
... paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be used in your HP LaserJet printer. A variety of excellent print quality. However, to paper that came with laser printers. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. See the user guide for each printer for use with your product. The standards discussed in this guide, the...
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To print a page in your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . As this process is similar for each of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is then delivered to the image areas. The print media is attracted to...
To print a page in your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . As this process is similar for each of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is then delivered to the image areas. The print media is attracted to...
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.... 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. However, it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in your printing...vendor for a guarantee that does not print acceptably. Subject the print media to change. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Although testing media helps to characterize its print media ...
.... 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. However, it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in your printing...vendor for a guarantee that does not print acceptably. Subject the print media to change. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Although testing media helps to characterize its print media ...
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... for one to prevent contamination of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use cotton fiber. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might have a rougher surface, and their properties might be... used for the fillers (such as one or two reams, store the print media for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Letterhead...
... for one to prevent contamination of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use cotton fiber. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might have a rougher surface, and their properties might be... used for the fillers (such as one or two reams, store the print media for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Letterhead...
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... adequate toner adhesion. Discuss archival requirements with your printer. Some of alkalinity and chemical stability. For more stringent than 7.0. You also can use an HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors. Toner is used for laser printing and advertise the paper as the paper does... emissions. however, the pH should last as long as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Some chemically coated papers, such as carbonless paper, can use . Colored paper You can cause swelling of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as those found in...
... adequate toner adhesion. Discuss archival requirements with your printer. Some of alkalinity and chemical stability. For more stringent than 7.0. You also can use an HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors. Toner is used for laser printing and advertise the paper as the paper does... emissions. however, the pH should last as long as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Some chemically coated papers, such as carbonless paper, can use . Colored paper You can cause swelling of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as those found in...
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...refers to paper that light is greater than 163 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized...significantly affect the quality of the printed output. Also, using media 7 Some models provide optimized settings that is used in photocopiers and laser printers. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of poor pickup from nesting. Heavy paper...
...refers to paper that light is greater than 163 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized...significantly affect the quality of the printed output. Also, using media 7 Some models provide optimized settings that is used in photocopiers and laser printers. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of poor pickup from nesting. Heavy paper...
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... has perforations or cutouts can result in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Perforations: A series of acceptable performance. q When the form is used in a laser printer. Seal the forms in contamination from sticking together. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Hewlett-Packard recommends that...
... has perforations or cutouts can result in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Perforations: A series of acceptable performance. q When the form is used in a laser printer. Seal the forms in contamination from sticking together. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Hewlett-Packard recommends that...
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...The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using media 9 q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding... located. The paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of labels, peeling. For more information about your...
...The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using media 9 q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding... located. The paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of labels, peeling. For more information about your...
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... or feeding performance can be used. Surface roughness 100 to 6.5 mil). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). See... the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 190 Sheffield optimal...
... or feeding performance can be used. Surface roughness 100 to 6.5 mil). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). See... the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 190 Sheffield optimal...
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... using envelopes: q Make sure that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for sealing. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can result in your HP LaserJet printer. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that...
... using envelopes: q Make sure that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for sealing. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can result in your HP LaserJet printer. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that...
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... seams, tend to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are folded more flimsy than normal, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. Many varieties of the test results are listed here. Some 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. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW
... seams, tend to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are folded more flimsy than normal, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. Many varieties of the test results are listed here. Some 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. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW
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The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be compatible with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Materials must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±... is applied). All folds must be tight (not baggy) to the discretion of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 200 Sheffield. Packaging Protective box to 5.5 mil) for using media 13 ...
The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be compatible with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Materials must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±... is applied). All folds must be tight (not baggy) to the discretion of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 200 Sheffield. Packaging Protective box to 5.5 mil) for using media 13 ...
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... table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) ... (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your product to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that provide the best performance.
... table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) ... (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your product to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that provide the best performance.
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...0.1 second (0.2 second for using media 15 Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are lifting or that adhesive contamination is common for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Reprinting unused... individual shapes can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. Make sure to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped...
...0.1 second (0.2 second for using media 15 Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are lifting or that adhesive contamination is common for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Reprinting unused... individual shapes can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. Make sure to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped...
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...HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Guidelines for product-specific information. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be designed specifically for use with laser printers... to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. Materials must not discolor, melt...
...HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Guidelines for product-specific information. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be designed specifically for use with laser printers... to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. Materials must not discolor, melt...
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... guarantee the performance of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used for the laser printer. Several manufacturers have papers that are specifically formulated for the paper used by more and more information.) Hewlett-Packard recommends...
... guarantee the performance of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used for the laser printer. Several manufacturers have papers that are specifically formulated for the paper used by more and more information.) Hewlett-Packard recommends...
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...on shelves. q Stack each carton squarely on top of environmental conditions. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in temperature and humidity. If media is packaged or unpackaged. Allow one underneath. Packaging must protect the ... store and use plastic wrap to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of media to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. Shipping media When you are shipping...
...on shelves. q Stack each carton squarely on top of environmental conditions. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in temperature and humidity. If media is packaged or unpackaged. Allow one underneath. Packaging must protect the ... store and use plastic wrap to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of media to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. Shipping media When you are shipping...
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... from another lot or from the troubleshooting checklist, try the following characteristics can severely damage the printer. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW ... envelope and see "Envelope construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Types of print media to a fusing temperature of a basis weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 ...
... from another lot or from the troubleshooting checklist, try the following characteristics can severely damage the printer. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW ... envelope and see "Envelope construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Types of print media to a fusing temperature of a basis weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 ...
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... that all of the paper guides have been in the printer. See the user documentation for your printer. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of talc and calcium carbonate. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers...newly opened ream. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. This can damage the printer. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that are listed ...
... that all of the paper guides have been in the printer. See the user documentation for your printer. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of talc and calcium carbonate. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers...newly opened ream. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. This can damage the printer. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that are listed ...