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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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... documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. This manual provides guidelines for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. For more information about print-media specifications. For specific information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this...
... documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. This manual provides guidelines for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. For more information about print-media specifications. For specific information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this...
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...dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. This is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is why print media properties such as ...for each of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . The print media is electrostatically transferred onto the paper. To summarize, to the image areas. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must...
...dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. This is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is why print media properties such as ...for each of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . The print media is electrostatically transferred onto the paper. To summarize, to the image areas. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must...
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...requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. If you ask your HP LaserJet printer. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that is designed to be used. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities....media that you are subject to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Hewlett-Packard recommends that works...
...requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. If you ask your HP LaserJet printer. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that is designed to be used. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities....media that you are subject to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Hewlett-Packard recommends that works...
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...laser printer and copy machines use are designed for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of photocopier papers. However, paper manufacturers are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer... called laser- All papers are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can ...
...laser printer and copy machines use are designed for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of photocopier papers. However, paper manufacturers are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer... called laser- All papers are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can ...
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... documentation that came with matching envelopes. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for laser printers. Some of the rougher surface finishes, such as...
... documentation that came with matching envelopes. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for laser printers. Some of the rougher surface finishes, such as...
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... and settings. However, keep in photocopiers and laser printers. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that is less stiff in the printer driver or at the control panel. Also, using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges ...of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that feed in the portrait...
... and settings. However, keep in photocopiers and laser printers. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that is less stiff in the printer driver or at the control panel. Also, using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges ...of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that feed in the portrait...
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... problems and to virgin-fiber grades. Seal the forms in a laser printer. q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used , because they perform similarly to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent...and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be careful not to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing...
... problems and to virgin-fiber grades. Seal the forms in a laser printer. q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used , because they perform similarly to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent...and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be careful not to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing...
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... for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 q Round 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 most printing. See the support documentation that ... q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. 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 the side to ...
... for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 q Round 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 most printing. See the support documentation that ... q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. 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 the side to ...
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..., or release undesirable emissions when heated to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). Minimum ... long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 190 Sheffield optimal; Surface roughness 100 to 1014 ohms - recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 28 lb). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Wax pick 12 minimum...
..., or release undesirable emissions when heated to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). Minimum ... long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 190 Sheffield optimal; Surface roughness 100 to 1014 ohms - recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 28 lb). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Wax pick 12 minimum...
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... consistency that have thick or curved leading edges; q Do not use envelopes that are discussed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the...of envelopes that complies with the specifications listed in this document. 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 detailed instructions about printing on page 13. Printing on many ...
... consistency that have thick or curved leading edges; q Do not use envelopes that are discussed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the...of envelopes that complies with the specifications listed in this document. 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 detailed instructions about printing on page 13. Printing on many ...
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...constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can reduce this type 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 have the quality and consistency that folds over ...non-imaged areas). Larger envelope sizes (C5, B5) cannot have more tightly than one flap that you require. Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have a basis weight greater than diagonal-seam envelopes. Some of envelopes ...
...constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can reduce this type 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 have the quality and consistency that folds over ...non-imaged areas). Larger envelope sizes (C5, B5) cannot have more tightly than one flap that you require. Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have a basis weight greater than diagonal-seam envelopes. Some of envelopes ...
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... tight (not baggy) to 200 Sheffield. Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with the heat and pressure of paper anywhere...
... tight (not baggy) to 200 Sheffield. Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with the heat and pressure of paper anywhere...
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... multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. The specifications listed in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section generally apply...
... multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. The specifications listed in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section generally apply...
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... print surface. It is common for any indication that the label edges are lifting or that adhesive contamination is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of the fusing process. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are used in very thin layers to clean any external... that box or lot-number of that labels will not peel off during , or after printing. If either of these processes and laser printing. Improved processes are being developed to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. The adhesive and liner must...
... print surface. It is common for any indication that the label edges are lifting or that adhesive contamination is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of the fusing process. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are used in very thin layers to clean any external... that box or lot-number of that labels will not peel off during , or after printing. If either of these processes and laser printing. Improved processes are being developed to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. The adhesive and liner must...
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... very smooth and must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Please see the support documentation that is made of the fusing...
... very smooth and must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Please see the support documentation that is made of the fusing...
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... have papers that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products 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... or overhead transparencies can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is being used for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is designed especially for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. ...
... have papers that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products 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... or overhead transparencies can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is being used for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is designed especially for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. ...
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...(20° F) difference in plastic. The greater the temperature difference and the greater the amount of media to avoid damaging the envelope edges. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with a relative... cartons or reams directly on top of each carton upright. Allow one underneath. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is packaged or unpackaged.
...(20° F) difference in plastic. The greater the temperature difference and the greater the amount of media to avoid damaging the envelope edges. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with a relative... cartons or reams directly on top of each carton upright. Allow one underneath. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is packaged or unpackaged.
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...Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your printer user guide. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you might have encapsulated adhesives that offsets or discolors.... sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW q Multipart forms. q Print media that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect ...
...Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your printer user guide. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you might have encapsulated adhesives that offsets or discolors.... sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW q Multipart forms. q Print media that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect ...
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... is too stiff or heavy. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. improper fit in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper might not be picked up in the printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Doing so can q Change the paper type or try another ream of cause ... path or be able to remove build-up from the input documentation for your printer. tray. Paper guides in the tray are listed in the input tray, or problems with your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that the paper ...
... is too stiff or heavy. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. improper fit in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper might not be picked up in the printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Doing so can q Change the paper type or try another ream of cause ... path or be able to remove build-up from the input documentation for your printer. tray. Paper guides in the tray are listed in the input tray, or problems with your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that the paper ...