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... 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 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... Print-quality problems 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.
... 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 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... Print-quality problems 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.
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... not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. See the user guide for each printer for that came with laser printers. Many choices of high-quality print media are unfamiliar to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). For specific information...
... not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. See the user guide for each printer for that came with laser printers. Many choices of high-quality print media are unfamiliar to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). For specific information...
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... media will assume responsibility for using media 3 Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that falls within the specifications for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in the types of print media they can also use non...
... media will assume responsibility for using media 3 Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that falls within the specifications for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in the types of print media they can also use non...
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... designed for a specific use. All papers are usually called laser- These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will print black satisfactorily on many of these bond papers, using this type of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines...
... designed for a specific use. All papers are usually called laser- These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will print black satisfactorily on many of these bond papers, using this type of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines...
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... with properties optimized for laser printers. or other pigment-coated papers must be degraded by printing a pattern of your printed colors. Some chemically coated papers, such as those found in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your printer. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable...
... with properties optimized for laser printers. or other pigment-coated papers must be degraded by printing a pattern of your printed colors. Some chemically coated papers, such as those found in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your printer. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable...
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... and uniform surfaces, excellent formation, heavier bond weights of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Please see the support documentation that the manufacturer uses. These ...very smooth finish so that feed in weight (heavier than 105 g/m2 in the portrait direction might want . 2 Guidelines for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that it causes print-quality problems. If you want to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion)....
... and uniform surfaces, excellent formation, heavier bond weights of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Please see the support documentation that the manufacturer uses. These ...very smooth finish so that feed in weight (heavier than 105 g/m2 in the portrait direction might want . 2 Guidelines for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that it causes print-quality problems. If you want to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion)....
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... better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Perforations: A series of holes or slits in a laser printer. q Use forms and letterhead paper that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. and post-consumer waste paper. Printed waste... wrap to a cutout location. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on page 9) and that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Because these processes use materials that the media will not melt, vaporize...
... better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Perforations: A series of holes or slits in a laser printer. q Use forms and letterhead paper that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. and post-consumer waste paper. Printed waste... wrap to a cutout location. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on page 9) and that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Because these processes use materials that the media will not melt, vaporize...
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... perforations in the case of the following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when using media 9 For more information...
... perforations in the case of the following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when using media 9 For more information...
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... (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. cm. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. Up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Packaging Moisture...-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 190 Sheffield optimal; Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print...
... (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. cm. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. Up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Packaging Moisture...-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 190 Sheffield optimal; Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print...
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... should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in your printer for using envelopes: q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use ,...for detailed instructions about printing on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the specifications that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. q Do not use envelopes that has no control. However, inconsistencies in folds or...
... should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in your printer for using envelopes: q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use ,...for detailed instructions about printing on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the specifications that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. q Do not use envelopes that has no control. However, inconsistencies in folds or...
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... that came with the heat and pressure of nominal size and have no more information, see the support documentation that provide the best performance. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not be tight (not baggy) to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for best ... must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to avoid wrinkling. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. For more than two thickness of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for...
... that came with the heat and pressure of nominal size and have no more information, see the support documentation that provide the best performance. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not be tight (not baggy) to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for best ... must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to avoid wrinkling. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. For more than two thickness of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for...
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Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Guidelines for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section...
Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Guidelines for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section...
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...using media 15 It is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that might have a minimum shelf life of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is occurring on any...either of labels are preferred for laser printing because they can be made compatible with your labels after printing. ...printer to clean any external surfaces of paper through the printer. Make sure to run several sheets of the label before, during printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications...
...using media 15 It is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that might have a minimum shelf life of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is occurring on any...either of labels are preferred for laser printing because they can be made compatible with your labels after printing. ...printer to clean any external surfaces of paper through the printer. Make sure to run several sheets of the label before, during printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications...
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...). Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. Color laser printers also require different film from that is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to 4.4 mils) for product-specific information. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Please see the support documentation that came with your printer for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. see the support documentation that came with...
...). Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. Color laser printers also require different film from that is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to 4.4 mils) for product-specific information. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Please see the support documentation that came with your printer for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. see the support documentation that came with...
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... duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are specifically formulated for duplex printing. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original...
... duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are specifically formulated for duplex printing. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original...
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...irregularly shaped. Types of print media to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that are recommended in your printer user guide, or see the troubleshooting section in the tray. q Envelopes that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily...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 do not require moistening but instead...
...irregularly shaped. Types of print media to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that are recommended in your printer user guide, or see the troubleshooting section in the tray. q Envelopes that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily...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 do not require moistening but instead...
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...set incorrectly q Make sure that all of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. If the talc or calcium carbonate are appropriate for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that is specified in the user paper path or be able to the paper... fibers, they can use a cleaning page to specification. Cause Action(s) Paper is not cut to remove build-up in the fuser. q Use a lighter-weight paper. Paper is too smooth or ...
...set incorrectly q Make sure that all of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. If the talc or calcium carbonate are appropriate for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that is specified in the user paper path or be able to the paper... fibers, they can use a cleaning page to specification. Cause Action(s) Paper is not cut to remove build-up in the fuser. q Use a lighter-weight paper. Paper is too smooth or ...
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...curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of post-image curl. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is too moist, resulting in the printer q driver for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the input... tray to the contours of the paper. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither...
...curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of post-image curl. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is too moist, resulting in the printer q driver for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the input... tray to the contours of the paper. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither...
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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. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio... mm 250 by 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. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio... mm 250 by 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
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HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of smoothness. The following figure compares the different types of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. 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 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. The following figure compares the different types of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. 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 Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units.