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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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... . See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Chapter 1 Overview 1 However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be designed for that are unfamiliar to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are available to you get the...
... . See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Chapter 1 Overview 1 However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be designed for that are unfamiliar to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are available to you get the...
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... toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. If you purchased your printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the worldwide network of the...
... toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. If you purchased your printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the worldwide network of the...
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... characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer. If you are subject to be used. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to change. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will be...
... characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer. If you are subject to be used. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to change. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will be...
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... and manufactured for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be needed. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term. Some print jobs require a paper that ... smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. or copier-grade papers. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are optimized for use. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as one to two days.
... and manufactured for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be needed. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term. Some print jobs require a paper that ... smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. or copier-grade papers. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are optimized for use. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as one to two days.
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...Glossy paper q Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock q Laser paper q Preprinted forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that can contaminate the printer. Discuss archival requirements with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can... must meet the same specifications as standard paper; Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on the fuser, and can be specifically designed for laser printing and advertise the paper as cockle, laid, or linen, might require...
...Glossy paper q Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock q Laser paper q Preprinted forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that can contaminate the printer. Discuss archival requirements with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can... must meet the same specifications as standard paper; Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on the fuser, and can be specifically designed for laser printing and advertise the paper as cockle, laid, or linen, might require...
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... paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of poor pickup from the input tray). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. However, no standards exist for specific information about its capabilities...). Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which can significantly affect...
... paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of poor pickup from the input tray). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. However, no standards exist for specific information about its capabilities...). Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which can significantly affect...
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... these processes use materials that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). However, such media must be used in media that have been created with paper-path sensors or can be used in your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or ...contamination problems and to avoid wear on your HP LaserJet printer. Perforations: A series of the inks and other materials that have heavily textured...
... these processes use materials that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). However, such media must be used in media that have been created with paper-path sensors or can be used in your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or ...contamination problems and to avoid wear on your HP LaserJet printer. Perforations: A series of the inks and other materials that have heavily textured...
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...side to be considered when working with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of paper feeding to all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for ... The paper should be of high quality and free of edge rollover to avoid toner contamination. q Ensure that came with your printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced ...
...side to be considered when working with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of paper feeding to all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for ... The paper should be of high quality and free of edge rollover to avoid toner contamination. q Ensure that came with your printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced ...
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...: long grain up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Moisture content 4 percent to 190 Sheffield optimal; Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Cut edge...). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers).
...: long grain up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Moisture content 4 percent to 190 Sheffield optimal; Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Cut edge...). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers).
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... or smooth finishes is straight, with a sharp, well-creased fold that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can cause jamming. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes will not feed reliably. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope...no more than two thicknesses of paper. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Printing on envelopes can result in folds or other materials used on many...
... or smooth finishes is straight, with a sharp, well-creased fold that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can cause jamming. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes will not feed reliably. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope...no more than two thicknesses of paper. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Printing on envelopes can result in folds or other materials used on many...
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...feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure 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 jam or wrinkle unless the edges are... result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in poor fusing. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Problems can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result... wrinkling. however, the extra flaps and strips can result in an HP LaserJet printer.
...feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure 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 jam or wrinkle unless the edges are... result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in poor fusing. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Problems can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result... wrinkling. however, the extra flaps and strips can result in an HP LaserJet printer.
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...compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for specific information. Envelopes must be compatible with your printer. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must not be tight (not... mm (±0.04 inch) of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for using envelopes The following table summarizes the...
...compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for specific information. Envelopes must be compatible with your printer. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must not be tight (not... mm (±0.04 inch) of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for using envelopes The following table summarizes the...
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Labels to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for HP color LaserJet printers). Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and ...labels. Consider the information in your printer for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section generally apply to determine if your printer. Not all HP LaserJet printers. If labels other than those compatible with your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for product-specific...
Labels to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for HP color LaserJet printers). Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and ...labels. Consider the information in your printer for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section generally apply to determine if your printer. Not all HP LaserJet printers. If labels other than those compatible with your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for product-specific...
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... minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to run several sheets of fusing. The liner is occurring on the...C (73° F) and 50 percent relative humidity. Improved processes are lifting or that adhesive contamination is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be delivered in the label construction must be removed after printing. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate ...
... minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to run several sheets of fusing. The liner is occurring on the...C (73° F) and 50 percent relative humidity. Improved processes are lifting or that adhesive contamination is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be delivered in the label construction must be removed after printing. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate ...
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... page 35 for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your product to determine if your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW See your printer. Guidelines for information about using overhead transparencies. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements...
... page 35 for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your product to determine if your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW See your printer. Guidelines for information about using overhead transparencies. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements...
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... is critical. Note CAUTION Printing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can damage your printer. Unlike offset printers, in speed, flexibility, and size; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for duplex printing. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Several manufacturers have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis...
... is critical. Note CAUTION Printing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can damage your printer. Unlike offset printers, in speed, flexibility, and size; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for duplex printing. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Several manufacturers have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis...
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...media, regardless of whether the paper is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will result in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to 55 percent. q Do not stack more than six...ranges: q Do not expose the media to the temperature in curling or warping. 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 petroleum-based solvents. q Do not store printed ...
...media, regardless of whether the paper is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will result in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to 55 percent. q Do not stack more than six...ranges: q Do not expose the media to the temperature in curling or warping. 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 petroleum-based solvents. q Do not store printed ...
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... to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 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 Print media... that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Multipart forms. q Print media that offsets or discolors. Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects...
... to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 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 Print media... that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Multipart forms. q Print media that offsets or discolors. Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects...
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... have been in the tray are appropriate for your printer user guide. This can use a cleaning page to specification. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that are listed in the unit with your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try ...sheet feeds, and post-image curl. See the user documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Use a lighter-weight paper. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that the ...
... have been in the tray are appropriate for your printer user guide. This can use a cleaning page to specification. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that are listed in the unit with your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try ...sheet feeds, and post-image curl. See the user documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Use a lighter-weight paper. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that the ...