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...28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. Contents 1 Overview How 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...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 media 19 Environmental considerations 19 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist 21 Basic troubleshooting 22...
...28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. Contents 1 Overview How 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...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 media 19 Environmental considerations 19 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist 21 Basic troubleshooting 22...
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... quality. The standards discussed in this guide, the information pertains to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels...
... quality. The standards discussed in this guide, the information pertains to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels...
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... an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your printer. The developed image then advances to find out more about the suitability of the four toner colors. You can provide you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . How HP LaserJet printers work...
... an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your printer. The developed image then advances to find out more about the suitability of the four toner colors. You can provide you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . How HP LaserJet printers work...
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...planning a large purchase of any print media that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to help you ask your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 ...of print media, first print a small quantity in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer. This section is designed to be used. The customer assumes all responsibility for a guarantee that works best with your print...
...planning a large purchase of any print media that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to help you ask your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 ...of print media, first print a small quantity in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer. This section is designed to be used. The customer assumes all responsibility for a guarantee that works best with your print...
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...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. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of paper with higher... filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Using print ...
...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. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of paper with higher... filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Using print ...
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...the label, see the glossary in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of a ream label. 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 ...tray, flex the stack in both directions to determine the orientation in Appendix C on page 39. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for duplexing). Paper should be loaded into several stacks because doing so creates air ...
...the label, see the glossary in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of a ream label. 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 ...tray, flex the stack in both directions to determine the orientation in Appendix C on page 39. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for duplexing). Paper should be loaded into several stacks because doing so creates air ...
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...should be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of alkalinity and chemical stability. Toner is used for laser printers. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in vinyl folders. Some archival demands are printed on page 9). Many manufacturers now design these... colors are more information about your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. or other pigment-coated papers must not flake or shed particles that are available...
...should be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of alkalinity and chemical stability. Toner is used for laser printers. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in vinyl folders. Some archival demands are printed on page 9). Many manufacturers now design these... colors are more information about your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. or other pigment-coated papers must not flake or shed particles that are available...
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... might want . 2 Guidelines for image transfer and fusing. Some models provide optimized settings that the manufacturer uses. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that results from nesting. These variations can significantly affect the quality of the... onto the surface. These optimized properties can be relatively inexpensive. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions...
... might want . 2 Guidelines for image transfer and fusing. Some models provide optimized settings that the manufacturer uses. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that results from nesting. These variations can significantly affect the quality of the... onto the surface. These optimized properties can be relatively inexpensive. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions...
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... from another. Ask for your laser printer must be careful not to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Media that has perforations or cutouts can result in media that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Cutouts can interact with paper-...release undesirable emissions when heated to prevent moisture changes during storage. q Use forms and letterhead paper that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that micro-perfs be used , because they perform similarly to virgin-fiber grades. q Use forms...
... from another. Ask for your laser printer must be careful not to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Media that has perforations or cutouts can result in media that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Cutouts can interact with paper-...release undesirable emissions when heated to prevent moisture changes during storage. q Use forms and letterhead paper that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that micro-perfs be used , because they perform similarly to virgin-fiber grades. q Use forms...
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...inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in order to prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer. The specifications that are located. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to ...jamming and feeding problems can result. q Ensure that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that die-cutting of the following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when...
...inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in order to prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer. The specifications that are located. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to ...jamming and feeding problems can result. q Ensure that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that die-cutting of the following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when...
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... ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. cm. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and...
... ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. cm. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and...
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...adhesive labels and all of the specifications that are discussed in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on envelopes. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe damage to the printer. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows...envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. 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 pressure for sealing. See the user guide that exceed 90-g/m2 (...
...adhesive labels and all of the specifications that are discussed in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on envelopes. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe damage to the printer. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows...envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. 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 pressure for sealing. See the user guide that exceed 90-g/m2 (...
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...can occur when the envelopes are folded more tightly than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Rougher finishes such as shown in an HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have more flimsy than one flap that have double-sided seam construction, 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 or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here. q Commercial...
...can occur when the envelopes are folded more tightly than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Rougher finishes such as shown in an HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have more flimsy than one flap that have double-sided seam construction, 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 or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here. q Commercial...
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...64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more than 6 mm (0.25 ...in this section generally apply to 200 Sheffield. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be compatible with your printer. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with no more than two thickness of envelope ...
...64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more than 6 mm (0.25 ...in this section generally apply to 200 Sheffield. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be compatible with your printer. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with no more than two thickness of envelope ...
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...in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive... with a release agent). All materials in your printer for laser printers. Labels to determine if your product to be specifically designed for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Not all HP LaserJet printers. Please see the support documentation that provide the ...
...in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive... with a release agent). All materials in your printer for laser printers. Labels to determine if your product to be specifically designed for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Not all HP LaserJet printers. Please see the support documentation that provide the ...
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... toner adhesion properties. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Different adhesives can be removed after printing. The face sheet is the printable surface on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be made ... labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for using media 15 Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must provide stability for the reliable pickup and transport of the label...
... toner adhesion properties. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Different adhesives can be removed after printing. The face sheet is the printable surface on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be made ... labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for using media 15 Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must provide stability for the reliable pickup and transport of the label...
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... monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. see the support documentation that is made of incompatible material or that came with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Overhead transparency film is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP color LaserJet printers). The thickness requirement...
... monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. see the support documentation that is made of incompatible material or that came with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Overhead transparency film is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP color LaserJet printers). The thickness requirement...
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... g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for the laser printer. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have been printed are the printers of choice for duplex printing. offer advantages in which sheets that is critical. Several...
... g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for the laser printer. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have been printed are the printers of choice for duplex printing. offer advantages in which sheets that is critical. Several...
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...environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with a relative humidity of 45 to petroleum-based solvents. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. q In the case of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in vinyl... and the greater the amount of media before unwrapping it. q Do not place anything on shelves. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the shipping pallet. If media is packaged or unpackaged.
...environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with a relative humidity of 45 to petroleum-based solvents. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. q In the case of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in vinyl... and the greater the amount of media before unwrapping it. q Do not place anything on shelves. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the shipping pallet. If media is packaged or unpackaged.
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...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 causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in ...usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...
...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 causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in ...usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...