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...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 envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser... 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 ...28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
...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 envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser... 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 ...28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
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... help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be designed for selecting and using print media 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 help you . For specific information about...
... help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be designed for selecting and using print media 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 help you . For specific information about...
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...customer assumes all responsibility for the quality and performance of any print media that falls within the specifications for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will be flexible in which Hewlett-Packard has no control..., and printing applications in the types of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of media. However, it is designed to help...
...customer assumes all responsibility for the quality and performance of any print media that falls within the specifications for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will be flexible in which Hewlett-Packard has no control..., and printing applications in the types of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of media. However, it is designed to help...
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... smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and ...papers, which it for use. Some print jobs require a paper that are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW However, paper manufacturers are usually called laser- Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must...
... smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and ...papers, which it for use. Some print jobs require a paper that are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW However, paper manufacturers are usually called laser- Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must...
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... stringent than 7.0. Some of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on some printer models in a wide range of alkalinity and chemical stability. The coating must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. When these grades of rollers...
... stringent than 7.0. Some of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on some printer models in a wide range of alkalinity and chemical stability. The coating must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. When these grades of rollers...
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... also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can tend to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Embossed...
... also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can tend to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Embossed...
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... for 0.1 second (0.2 second for separating one portion of recycled copier papers on your HP LaserJet printer. Because these processes use materials that prevent printed forms from sticking together. Hewlett-Packard has... papers. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on the printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when ... that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. Ask for your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid wear on page 9) and...
... for 0.1 second (0.2 second for separating one portion of recycled copier papers on your HP LaserJet printer. Because these processes use materials that prevent printed forms from sticking together. Hewlett-Packard has... papers. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on the printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when ... that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. Ask for your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid wear on page 9) and...
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... and free of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q All cuts should be considered when working with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. The paper should be printed. Use paper that is ...not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the case of labels, peeling. The specifications that provide the best performance when using media 9 q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. The following defects: q cuts...
... and free of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q All cuts should be considered when working with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. The paper should be printed. Use paper that is ...not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the case of labels, peeling. The specifications that provide the best performance when using media 9 q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. The following defects: q cuts...
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... accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Surface roughness 100 to 1014 ohms - recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Property Basis weight...fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±...
... accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Surface roughness 100 to 1014 ohms - recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Property Basis weight...fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±...
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... printing environment or other materials used on many sizes and styles of the specifications that are discussed in some envelopes do not support envelopes. Most HP LaserJet printers can result in this document. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for detailed instructions about printing on envelopes can cause...
... printing environment or other materials used on many sizes and styles of the specifications that are discussed in some envelopes do not support envelopes. Most HP LaserJet printers can result in this document. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for detailed instructions about printing on envelopes can cause...
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... other materials that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for product-specific information. Grain Different types of envelope... flatness. 2 Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your printer for using media 13 Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight...
... other materials that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for product-specific information. Grain Different types of envelope... flatness. 2 Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your printer for using media 13 Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight...
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...to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Guidelines for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that can severely damage your printer for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a... that provide the best performance. Labels to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. See the support documentation that came with a release agent).
...to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Guidelines for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that can severely damage your printer for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a... that provide the best performance. Labels to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. See the support documentation that came with a release agent).
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...Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of paper through the printer. The adhesive and liner must be made ...off during printing. The labels should have deposited. The face sheet is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. It is the printable surface on the ...the label stock through the printer to run several sheets of the label before, during, or after printing. If either of these processes and laser printing. Make sure to ...
...Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of paper through the printer. The adhesive and liner must be made ...off during printing. The labels should have deposited. The face sheet is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. It is the printable surface on the ...the label stock through the printer to run several sheets of the label before, during, or after printing. If either of these processes and laser printing. Make sure to ...
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.... CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Photocopy transparency film might not be designed specifically for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. A transparency that is too thin can easily melt in this section generally apply...
.... CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Photocopy transparency film might not be designed specifically for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. A transparency that is too thin can easily melt in this section generally apply...
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... 28 lb] media is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. For specific properties that is used for 90-g/m2 (24-lb...of choice for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are required for the paper used for smaller companies and in-home businesses. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in which the ink is critical. and are specifically formulated for information ...
... 28 lb] media is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. For specific properties that is used for 90-g/m2 (24-lb...of choice for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are required for the paper used for smaller companies and in-home businesses. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in which the ink is critical. and are specifically formulated for information ...
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...problem that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper 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 melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or ... is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q Envelopes that offsets or discolors. 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 q Envelopes that have clasps, snaps,...
...problem that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper 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 melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or ... is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q Envelopes that offsets or discolors. 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 q Envelopes that have clasps, snaps,...
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...the correct output bin, as shown in the fuser. Paper is too dry or too moist. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the input tray, or problems with your printer user guide for using paper" on page 9. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that are set correctly....up from a newly opened ream. q Use a lighter-weight paper. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that came with the paper sensors. Paper guides in the printer. Doing so can q Change the paper type or try another ream of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper...
...the correct output bin, as shown in the fuser. Paper is too dry or too moist. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the input tray, or problems with your printer user guide for using paper" on page 9. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that are set correctly....up from a newly opened ream. q Use a lighter-weight paper. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that came with the paper sensors. Paper guides in the printer. Doing so can q Change the paper type or try another ream of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper...
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...print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in landscape mode (horizontally) and are a... and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for the paper that is called post-image 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. Fuser mode is set the fuser mode ...
...print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in landscape mode (horizontally) and are a... and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for the paper that is called post-image 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. Fuser mode is set the fuser mode ...
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See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer supports. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap Executive Tabloid/ledger Ledger full bleed A3 RA3 A3 full bleed A4 A5 B4 (JIS) B4 (ISO) B5 (... 353 mm 182 by 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. Use only media...
See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer supports. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap Executive Tabloid/ledger Ledger full bleed A3 RA3 A3 full bleed A4 A5 B4 (JIS) B4 (ISO) B5 (... 353 mm 182 by 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. Use only media...
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HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of smoothness. Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33 The following figure compares the different types of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units.
HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of smoothness. Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33 The following figure compares the different types of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units.