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... 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 ... 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...
... 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 ... 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...
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... HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. For specific information about print-media specifications. This manual provides guidelines for selecting and using print media to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are available to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that information. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers...
... HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. For specific information about print-media specifications. This manual provides guidelines for selecting and using print media to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are available to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that information. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers...
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... provide you purchased your printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is similar for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. This is attracted to the output bin, ready for each of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . If you have... passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. The print media is electrostatically transferred onto the paper. After transfer, the...
... provide you purchased your printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is similar for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. This is attracted to the output bin, ready for each of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . If you have... passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. The print media is electrostatically transferred onto the paper. After transfer, the...
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...which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of media. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Subject the print ...its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to use . If you ask your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before ...
...which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of media. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Subject the print ...its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to use . If you ask your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before ...
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... the environment in which have a watermark and often use . Using paper "Plain paper" is used . Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is significant, a week or more prestigious look or feel. Some print... two reams, store the print media for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW For larger quantities or if the change in the ream can degrade color print quality. Papers that are designed for a specific use cotton fiber. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in a...
... the environment in which have a watermark and often use . Using paper "Plain paper" is used . Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is significant, a week or more prestigious look or feel. Some print... two reams, store the print media for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW For larger quantities or if the change in the ream can degrade color print quality. Papers that are designed for a specific use cotton fiber. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in a...
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... specify a print side. The ream label usually lists the weight, size, quantity of a ream label. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that is located on the outside of paper as little as bent corners, wrinkles, nicked edges, or glue contamination. However, before loading the paper... into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending...
... specify a print side. The ream label usually lists the weight, size, quantity of a ream label. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that is located on the outside of paper as little as bent corners, wrinkles, nicked edges, or glue contamination. However, before loading the paper... into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending...
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... in order to blister during fusing. Coated paper Clay- Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Discuss archival requirements with properties optimized for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper; Paper types This section describes the...
... in order to blister during fusing. Coated paper Clay- Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Discuss archival requirements with properties optimized for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper; Paper types This section describes the...
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... smooth finish so that the quality and consistency of the printed output. Please see the support documentation that feed in photocopiers and laser printers. A very inexpensive paper might help to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper...properties can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that are available in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that is greater than 163 g/m2 in...
... smooth finish so that the quality and consistency of the printed output. Please see the support documentation that feed in photocopiers and laser printers. A very inexpensive paper might help to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper...properties can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that are available in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that is greater than 163 g/m2 in...
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... other materials that has a suitable appearance for using paper" on your HP LaserJet printer. Special print media Paper that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Seal the forms in a laser printer. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of acceptable performance. q Avoid papers...the sheet from sticking together. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for separating...
... other materials that has a suitable appearance for using paper" on your HP LaserJet printer. Special print media Paper that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Seal the forms in a laser printer. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of acceptable performance. q Avoid papers...the sheet from sticking together. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for separating...
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q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from ...cutout to prevent snagging or, in order to be printed. See the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. ...that are located. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer. The specifications that is within your printer. The following table summarizes the guidelines that die-cutting of paper feeding to prevent ...
q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from ...cutout to prevent snagging or, in order to be printed. See the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. ...that are located. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer. The specifications that is within your printer. The following table summarizes the guidelines that die-cutting of paper feeding to prevent ...
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.... 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 190 Sheffield optimal; Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge ...Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Moisture content 4 percent to 5 percent groundwood can be used. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 ...
.... 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 190 Sheffield optimal; Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge ...Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Moisture content 4 percent to 5 percent groundwood can be used. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 ...
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...construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have baggy construction... thicknesses of paper. Envelopes can print on envelopes. See the support documentation for your printer before using flimsy envelopes that are discussed in your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid using envelopes in this document. q Envelopes should lie flat and should ...
...construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have baggy construction... thicknesses of paper. Envelopes can print on envelopes. See the support documentation for your printer before using flimsy envelopes that are discussed in your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid using envelopes in this document. q Envelopes should lie flat and should ...
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...leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which have performed acceptably during ... this type of envelopes to jam. 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 determine which creates vertical seams at both ends...
...leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which have performed acceptably during ... this type of envelopes to jam. 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 determine which creates vertical seams at both ends...
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... (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Envelopes must be compatible with your printer. Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, ... Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer for product-specific information. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Materials must be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of the fusing process. For more than ...
... (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Envelopes must be compatible with your printer. Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, ... Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer for product-specific information. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Materials must be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of the fusing process. For more than ...
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...-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Consider the information in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). All materials in laser label stock must be specifically designed for adhesive contamination that came with the heat and pressure of multiple...
...-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Consider the information in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). All materials in laser label stock must be specifically designed for adhesive contamination that came with the heat and pressure of multiple...
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Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. Improved processes are used ... the problem with these problems is familiar with your labels after printing. The labels should be die-cut so that adhesive contamination is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Reprinting unused portions can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of the face sheet onto the item being continuously run, periodically run full...
Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. Improved processes are used ... the problem with these problems is familiar with your labels after printing. The labels should be die-cut so that adhesive contamination is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Reprinting unused portions can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of the face sheet onto the item being continuously run, periodically run full...
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...table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with your product to determine if your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that is very smooth and must not discolor, melt,...to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second...
...table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with your product to determine if your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that is very smooth and must not discolor, melt,...to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second...
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... 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 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Unlike offset printers, in which sheets that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to 28 lb] media...
... 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 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Unlike offset printers, in which sheets that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to 28 lb] media...
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...between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to the temperature in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print...vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to extremes in humidity or temperature. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. Packaging must protect the media from extremes in curling...
...between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to the temperature in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print...vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to extremes in humidity or temperature. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. Packaging must protect the media from extremes in curling...
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... not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using media" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in which ... or is not in good condition. See "Environmental considerations" on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the printing procedures that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...
... not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using media" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in which ... or is not in good condition. See "Environmental considerations" on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the printing procedures that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...