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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... 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 ...28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
...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... 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 ...28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
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... available to laser printer users. This manual provides guidelines for information about print-media specifications. You might encounter some terms that might be used in this guide, the information pertains to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. The standards discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers.
... available to laser printer users. This manual provides guidelines for information about print-media specifications. You might encounter some terms that might be used in this guide, the information pertains to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. The standards discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers.
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... before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can also use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the quality and performance of print media they can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to change. Properties of print...
... before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can also use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the quality and performance of print media they can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to change. Properties of print...
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...controlled as well as those of photocopier papers. All papers are designed for the electrophotographic process that are usually called laser- 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. Using paper "Plain paper...one or two reams, store the print media for a specific use are optimized for use cotton fiber. or copier-grade papers. For more information, see "Coated paper" on many of these bond papers, using this type of the printer. Print media needs some time to two days. To ...
...controlled as well as those of photocopier papers. All papers are designed for the electrophotographic process that are usually called laser- 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. Using paper "Plain paper...one or two reams, store the print media for a specific use are optimized for use cotton fiber. or copier-grade papers. For more information, see "Coated paper" on many of these bond papers, using this type of the printer. Print media needs some time to two days. To ...
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...might require the special fuser modes that are printed on white paper. Some archival demands are listed in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for your printed colors....or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is premium paper that came with your printer. Some of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printers. The electrical properties must be specifically designed for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of ...
...might require the special fuser modes that are printed on white paper. Some archival demands are listed in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for your printed colors....or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is premium paper that came with your printer. Some of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printers. The electrical properties must be specifically designed for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of ...
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...types of problems, you might also require higher fuser temperatures to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Please... the toner onto the surface. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that feed in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing.
...types of problems, you might also require higher fuser temperatures to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Please... the toner onto the surface. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that feed in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing.
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.... Seal the forms in contamination from sticking together. Because these processes use materials that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be used, because they perform similarly to a ...in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using paper" on your laser printer must be used in a laser printer. q Use forms and letterhead paper that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. q Use forms that have been...
.... Seal the forms in contamination from sticking together. Because these processes use materials that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be used, because they perform similarly to a ...in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using paper" on your laser printer must be used in a laser printer. q Use forms and letterhead paper that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. q Use forms that have been...
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...the guidelines that provide the best performance when using media 9 For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that die-cutting of paper feeding to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on ...The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing.
...the guidelines that provide the best performance when using media 9 For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that die-cutting of paper feeding to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on ...The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing.
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...Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. recycled paper with no fray or edge ...109 to 6.5 mil). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C ...
...Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. recycled paper with no fray or edge ...109 to 6.5 mil). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C ...
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.... See the user guide that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can result in your printer requires. See the support documentation for your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). q Use of envelopes that the adhesive labels and all of envelopes by using media 11 q Avoid..., well-creased fold that do not support envelopes. Printing on many sizes and styles of the specifications that your HP LaserJet printer. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Make sure that have the quality and consistency that are discussed in folds or other...
.... See the user guide that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can result in your printer requires. See the support documentation for your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). q Use of envelopes that the adhesive labels and all of envelopes by using media 11 q Avoid..., well-creased fold that do not support envelopes. Printing on many sizes and styles of the specifications that your HP LaserJet printer. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Make sure that have the quality and consistency that are discussed in folds or other...
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... this section generally apply to 6 percent by weight. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer for using media 13 Curl Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials...
... this section generally apply to 6 percent by weight. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer for using media 13 Curl Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials...
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... coated with laser printers are a type of the fusing process, and must be compatible with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. If labels other than those compatible with a release agent). The specifications listed...
... coated with laser printers are a type of the fusing process, and must be compatible with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. If labels other than those compatible with a release agent). The specifications listed...
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... paper, polyester, and vinyl. The labels should be removed after printing for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to prevent oozing and... risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for any indication that might have a minimum... printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during printing...
... paper, polyester, and vinyl. The labels should be removed after printing for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to prevent oozing and... risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for any indication that might have a minimum... printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during printing...
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... is very smooth and must have a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your product supports transparencies. Color laser printers also require different film from that is made of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. CAUTION CAUTION...
... is very smooth and must have a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your product supports transparencies. Color laser printers also require different film from that is made of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. CAUTION CAUTION...
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...sides of the paper. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for more postal customers to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are specifically formulated for duplex printing. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, ...and heavier paper. Because of choice for the laser printer. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are required for the paper used by more...
...sides of the paper. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for more postal customers to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are specifically formulated for duplex printing. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, ...and heavier paper. Because of choice for the laser printer. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are required for the paper used by more...
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... ENWW q Envelopes that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly...or from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you have encapsulated adhesives that offsets or discolors. q Envelopes that have a print-quality problem...
... ENWW q Envelopes that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly...or from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you have encapsulated adhesives that offsets or discolors. q Envelopes that have a print-quality problem...
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...try another ream of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. See the user documentation for your printer. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that are not well-bound to specification. q Use a lighter-weight paper. improper fit in the input tray, or problems with paper ... a high occurrence of jams, a high number of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. q Replace the paper in your printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that can build up from a newly opened ream.
...try another ream of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. See the user documentation for your printer. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that are not well-bound to specification. q Use a lighter-weight paper. improper fit in the input tray, or problems with paper ... a high occurrence of jams, a high number of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. q Replace the paper in your printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that can build up from a newly opened ream.
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...document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in excessive curl. Paper orientation (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer) is not available with your environment to a lower setting. Fuser mode is being used. If possible...set the fuser mode to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. In the papermaking process, stresses that can affect the curl of the...
...document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in excessive curl. Paper orientation (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer) is not available with your environment to a lower setting. Fuser mode is being used. If possible...set the fuser mode to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. In the papermaking process, stresses that can affect the curl of the...
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... mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer supports. Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that...
... mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer supports. Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that...
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Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33 The following figure compares the different types of smoothness.
Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33 The following figure compares the different types of smoothness.