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... 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...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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 21 Basic troubleshooting 22...
... 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...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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 21 Basic troubleshooting 22...
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...HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this manual do not apply to paper that came with laser printers. You might be used in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers... Many choices of excellent print quality. It also contains information to laser printer users. Check the individual product manuals for information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. For specific information about print-media specifications. The standards discussed in ...
...HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this manual do not apply to paper that came with laser printers. You might be used in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers... Many choices of excellent print quality. It also contains information to laser printer users. Check the individual product manuals for information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. For specific information about print-media specifications. The standards discussed in ...
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...the sales and service listings that are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your user guide and you still need assistance, ... information The media manufacturer and vendor can also obtain support through the paper path. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is similar for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. Alternative sources of print media for an...
...the sales and service listings that are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your user guide and you still need assistance, ... information The media manufacturer and vendor can also obtain support through the paper path. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is similar for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. Alternative sources of print media for an...
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... that the vendor will assume responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to help you are planning a large purchase of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. If you select media that is...
... that the vendor will assume responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to help you are planning a large purchase of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. If you select media that is...
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... are designed and manufactured for use are usually called laser- These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. or copier-grade papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be controlled ... opened. For more information, see "Coated paper" on many of these bond papers, using this type of photocopier papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in the sheet ...
... are designed and manufactured for use are usually called laser- These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. or copier-grade papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be controlled ... opened. For more information, see "Coated paper" on many of these bond papers, using this type of photocopier papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in the sheet ...
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... standard paper (see the support documentation for laser printers. or other pigment-coated papers must be degraded by printing a pattern of dots, overlaying and varying their use colored paper in a wide range of alkalinity and chemical stability. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or...
... standard paper (see the support documentation for laser printers. or other pigment-coated papers must be degraded by printing a pattern of dots, overlaying and varying their use colored paper in a wide range of alkalinity and chemical stability. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or...
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...multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that the quality and consistency of paper can be relatively inexpensive. Also, using a different... tray). Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for image transfer and fusing. However, keep in mind that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 These variations can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with the ...
...multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that the quality and consistency of paper can be relatively inexpensive. Also, using a different... tray). Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for image transfer and fusing. However, keep in mind that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 These variations can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with the ...
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...176; C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be printed successfully on page 9) and that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid processing preprinted forms that have heavily textured surfaces. q Avoid...the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used with heat-resistant inks that will be used in a laser printer. q Use forms and letterhead paper that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media...
...176; C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be printed successfully on page 9) and that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid processing preprinted forms that have heavily textured surfaces. q Avoid...the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used with heat-resistant inks that will be used in a laser printer. q Use forms and letterhead paper that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media...
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... the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q All cuts should be considered when working with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. The following table summarizes the guidelines that ... scratch 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. The paper should be of high quality and free of the following defects: q ...
... the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q All cuts should be considered when working with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. The following table summarizes the guidelines that ... scratch 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. The paper should be of high quality and free of the following defects: q ...
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... to 6.5 mil). 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). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. Up to 135... within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. short grain for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2.
... to 6.5 mil). 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). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. Up to 135... within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. short grain for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2.
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... 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can print on page 13. Envelopes that your printer for using envelopes" on many sizes and styles of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. q Avoid envelopes that have baggy construction; q Do not use...well and others jamming. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can damage the printer. See the support documentation for using media 11 q Do not use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelope construction Because of envelopes that the adhesive labels and all of paper....
... 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can print on page 13. Envelopes that your printer for using envelopes" on many sizes and styles of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. q Avoid envelopes that have baggy construction; q Do not use...well and others jamming. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can damage the printer. See the support documentation for using media 11 q Do not use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelope construction Because of envelopes that the adhesive labels and all of paper....
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...). Some of envelope performed satisfactorily in poor fusing. 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 than diagonal-seam envelopes. q Rougher finishes such as... shown in an HP LaserJet printer. You can occur when the envelopes are listed here. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which have a...
...). Some of envelope performed satisfactorily in poor fusing. 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 than diagonal-seam envelopes. q Rougher finishes such as... shown in an HP LaserJet printer. You can occur when the envelopes are listed here. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which have a...
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...and have no more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. The envelope flap must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. For more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface.... Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. All folds must be...
...and have no more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. The envelope flap must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. For more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface.... Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. All folds must be...
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...section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the ...specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with your product supports labels. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. Please see the support documentation that can severely damage your printer. Labels to be specifically designed for laser printers...
...section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the ...specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with your product supports labels. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. Please see the support documentation that can severely damage your printer. Labels to be specifically designed for laser printers...
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... (73° F) and 50 percent relative humidity. Make sure to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printing because they can be removed after printing. Improved processes are lifting or that labels will not peel off during , or after printing. The labels...-permanent fixing of the face sheet onto the item being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of labels are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that adhesive contamination is important to clean any external surfaces of ...
... (73° F) and 50 percent relative humidity. Make sure to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printing because they can be removed after printing. Improved processes are lifting or that labels will not peel off during , or after printing. The labels...-permanent fixing of the face sheet onto the item being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of labels are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that adhesive contamination is important to clean any external surfaces of ...
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...) for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser 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 all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Color laser printers also require different film from...
...) for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser 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 all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Color laser printers also require different film from...
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.... For specific properties that is used for using media 17 Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Because of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for the laser printer. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. See the support documentation for...
.... For specific properties that is used for using media 17 Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Because of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for the laser printer. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. See the support documentation for...
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... environment, allow the media time to adjust to petroleum-based solvents. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet...of whether the paper is used packages of media to avoid damaging the envelope edges. q Store envelopes in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of 45 to 55 percent. Allow one underneath. q Keep stored media away from ...
... environment, allow the media time to adjust to petroleum-based solvents. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet...of whether the paper is used packages of media to avoid damaging the envelope edges. q Store envelopes in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of 45 to 55 percent. Allow one underneath. q Keep stored media away from ...
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... information, perform the maintenance procedures that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" on page 19 and "Storing media" on...discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed...
... information, perform the maintenance procedures that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" on page 19 and "Storing media" on...discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed...
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... and post-image curl. q Use a lighter-weight paper. This can build up from a newly opened ream. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that is too smooth or too rough. See the user documentation for ...the paper sensors. If the talc or calcium carbonate are appropriate for your printer for your printer. set incorrectly q Make sure that all of the paper guides have been in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Cause Action(s) Paper is not cut to the paper fibers,...
... and post-image curl. q Use a lighter-weight paper. This can build up from a newly opened ream. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that is too smooth or too rough. See the user documentation for ...the paper sensors. If the talc or calcium carbonate are appropriate for your printer for your printer. set incorrectly q Make sure that all of the paper guides have been in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Cause Action(s) Paper is not cut to the paper fibers,...