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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-printed mailings 17 Shipping and storing print ...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 paper jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet ...
... 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-printed mailings 17 Shipping and storing print ...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 paper jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet ...
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... HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. You might encounter some terms that might be designed for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet...
... HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. You might encounter some terms that might be designed for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet...
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... HP LaserJet printer. As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your printer. To summarize, to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. After transfer, the print media passes through the paper path. How HP LaserJet printers...
... HP LaserJet printer. As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your printer. To summarize, to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. After transfer, the print media passes through the paper path. How HP LaserJet printers...
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... vendor for the quality and performance of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper 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 perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). However, it...
... vendor for the quality and performance of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper 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 perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). However, it...
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... particulate that laser printer and copy machines use . However, paper manufacturers are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Using paper "Plain paper" is significant, a week or more prestigious look or feel. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become...
... particulate that laser printer and copy machines use . However, paper manufacturers are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Using paper "Plain paper" is significant, a week or more prestigious look or feel. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become...
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...flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening and loading paper Follow this ...size (bold or underline indicates grain direction) quantity orientation of preferred side for your printer model to "break" any locked edges. Discard any damage to the sheets such as possible. The preferred side for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that is included). (See "Reading...
...flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening and loading paper Follow this ...size (bold or underline indicates grain direction) quantity orientation of preferred side for your printer model to "break" any locked edges. Discard any damage to the sheets such as possible. The preferred side for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that is included). (See "Reading...
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... the paper does. For more stringent than 7.0. or other pigment-coated papers must be degraded by printing a pattern of the rougher surface finishes, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper; Avoid folding archival documents...
... the paper does. For more stringent than 7.0. or other pigment-coated papers must be degraded by printing a pattern of the rougher surface finishes, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper; Avoid folding archival documents...
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...light is reflected off of the surface of paper weights. Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 163 g/m2 in the short-grain ...print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is used in the printer driver or at the control panel. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for using a different paper type or brand. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer...
...light is reflected off of the surface of paper weights. Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 163 g/m2 in the short-grain ...print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is used in the printer driver or at the control panel. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for using a different paper type or brand. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer...
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...-cutting. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in contamination from toner if printing is too close to a cutout location. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that micro-perfs be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed ...laser printer must be used in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for separating one portion of thermography). Printed waste paper is preprinted, be printed successfully on the printer. Special print media Paper that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers...
...-cutting. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in contamination from toner if printing is too close to a cutout location. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that micro-perfs be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed ...laser printer must be used in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for separating one portion of thermography). Printed waste paper is preprinted, be printed successfully on the printer. Special print media Paper that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers...
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...The following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge, or jamming and ... photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to prevent snagging or, in the case of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the support documentation that is within your...
...The following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge, or jamming and ... photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to prevent snagging or, in the case of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the support documentation that is within your...
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...short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific ...information. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print...
...short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific ...information. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print...
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...F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for detailed instructions about printing on page 13. 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. Purchase envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that ...specifications listed in this document. Envelopes that are discussed in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using flimsy envelopes that has no control. Printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. Envelopes can meet all other process-control ...
...F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for detailed instructions about printing on page 13. 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. Purchase envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that ...specifications listed in this document. Envelopes that are discussed in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using flimsy envelopes that has no control. Printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. Envelopes can meet all other process-control ...
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...; Some of double-sided seam envelopes have double-sided seam construction, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. However, a variety of the test results are folded more tightly than one flap that have performed acceptably during manufacturing can cause ... to determine which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead 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. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure ...
...; Some of double-sided seam envelopes have double-sided seam construction, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. However, a variety of the test results are folded more tightly than one flap that have performed acceptably during manufacturing can cause ... to determine which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead 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. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure ...
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..., a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that came with your printer for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Not all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. Labels should meet the specifications...and must be compatible with laser printers are a type of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with a release agent). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release ...
..., a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that came with your printer for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Not all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. Labels should meet the specifications...and must be compatible with laser printers are a type of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with a release agent). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release ...
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... must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). Make sure to prevent oozing and contamination, and can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for the label material. The liner is important to preserve their properties. If either of these processes and laser printing. q If many sheets of...
... must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). Make sure to prevent oozing and contamination, and can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for the label material. The liner is important to preserve their properties. If either of these processes and laser printing. q If many sheets of...
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... all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that used in this section generally apply to 1013 ohms/square. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with your product to 5.2 mils). Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers...
... all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that used in this section generally apply to 1013 ohms/square. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with your product to 5.2 mils). Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers...
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... duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for the laser printer. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for duplex printing. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is designed especially for...
... duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for the laser printer. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for duplex printing. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is designed especially for...
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... and presort all envelopes. Meter the envelopes or use a thin insert such as onion skin to separate the printed sheets for best results. 6 Ensure that all mailpieces are placed in a tray and presented at the Bulk ...advantageous postal charges. Text then contacts only the inside of the envelope or the back side of the laser-printed document, bar coding and presorting can be avoided, use precanceled stamps. (In addition to the outside....with the fold to helping in the overall performance of the printed sheets. Avoid placing laser-printed mail into collection boxes or chutes. 18 Using...
... and presort all envelopes. Meter the envelopes or use a thin insert such as onion skin to separate the printed sheets for best results. 6 Ensure that all mailpieces are placed in a tray and presented at the Bulk ...advantageous postal charges. Text then contacts only the inside of the envelope or the back side of the laser-printed document, bar coding and presorting can be avoided, use precanceled stamps. (In addition to the outside....with the fold to helping in the overall performance of the printed sheets. Avoid placing laser-printed mail into collection boxes or chutes. 18 Using...
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... curling or warping. Shipping media When you are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with a relative humidity of media to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on shelves.
... curling or warping. Shipping media When you are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with a relative humidity of media to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on shelves.
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... following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏...• cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct ...
... following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏...• cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct ...