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... grades 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 Frequent ... 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 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines...
... grades 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 Frequent ... 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 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines...
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... for that are unfamiliar to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. It also contains information to paper that came with laser printers. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that is ...being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to help you . See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers...
... for that are unfamiliar to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. It also contains information to paper that came with laser printers. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that is ...being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to help you . See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers...
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... 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. As this document and in your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . You can also obtain support through the paper path. Alternative sources of information The...
... 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. As this document and in your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . You can also obtain support through the paper path. Alternative sources of information The...
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... Subject the print media to be used. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Although testing media helps to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). The customer assumes all responsibility for the quality and performance of any print media that falls... within the specifications for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use. This section is designed to characterize its print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Hewlett-Packard ...
... Subject the print media to be used. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Although testing media helps to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). The customer assumes all responsibility for the quality and performance of any print media that falls... within the specifications for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use. This section is designed to characterize its print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Hewlett-Packard ...
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... use . or copier-grade papers. 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. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, ...or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in the ream can degrade color print quality. To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it in the environment in which have properties that laser printer...
... use . or copier-grade papers. 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. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, ...or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in the ream can degrade color print quality. To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it in the environment in which have properties that laser printer...
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...of the media will vary the shades of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper; Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Because the printer cannot sense the color of the paper that you ... your paper supplier. Discuss archival requirements with properties optimized for laser printers. The coating must be controlled and the surface designed not to achieve adequate toner adhesion. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as...
...of the media will vary the shades of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper; Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Because the printer cannot sense the color of the paper that you ... your paper supplier. Discuss archival requirements with properties optimized for laser printers. The coating must be controlled and the surface designed not to achieve adequate toner adhesion. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as...
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... can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Also, using the straightest paper path in the short-grain direction. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of poor pickup from nesting. A very inexpensive paper might also require higher fuser ...controls that it causes print-quality problems. If you want to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. The heat of the fuser can degrade feeding ...
... can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Also, using the straightest paper path in the short-grain direction. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of poor pickup from nesting. A very inexpensive paper might also require higher fuser ...controls that it causes print-quality problems. If you want to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. The heat of the fuser can degrade feeding ...
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...acceptable performance. Perforations: A series of recycled copier papers on your needs. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW q Avoid processing...of holes or slits in moisture-proof wrap to virgin-fiber grades. Media that has perforations or cutouts can result in a laser printer. q Use forms and letterhead paper that have been created with paper-path sensors or can be used, because they perform ...
...acceptable performance. Perforations: A series of recycled copier papers on your needs. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW q Avoid processing...of holes or slits in moisture-proof wrap to virgin-fiber grades. Media that has perforations or cutouts can result in a laser printer. q Use forms and letterhead paper that have been created with paper-path sensors or can be used, because they perform ...
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...table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper. The specifications that are located. 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...will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to develop media that will have perforations or die-cuts:...
...table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper. The specifications that are located. 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...will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to develop media that will have perforations or die-cuts:...
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...Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 1014 ohms - short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6.5 mil)..... Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. Portrait ...
...Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 1014 ohms - short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6.5 mil)..... Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. Portrait ...
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...of envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can damage the printer. 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 will not feed reliably. See the user ...guide that complies with the specifications listed in some envelopes do not support envelopes. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe damage to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using the manual feed feature, ...
...of envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can damage the printer. 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 will not feed reliably. See the user ...guide that complies with the specifications listed in some envelopes do not support envelopes. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe damage to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using the manual feed feature, ...
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...seam construction, which have a basis weight greater than diagonal-seam envelopes. Many varieties 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 be more flimsy than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Generally, feeding ... flap that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. Some of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. Problems can reduce this type of the test results are folded more than normal, which ones print acceptably in...
...seam construction, which have a basis weight greater than diagonal-seam envelopes. Many varieties 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 be more flimsy than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Generally, feeding ... flap that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. Some of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. Problems can reduce this type of the test results are folded more than normal, which ones print acceptably in...
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... the best performance. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of the fusing process. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your... avoid wrinkling. The envelope flap must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more than two thickness of the converter...
... the best performance. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of the fusing process. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your... avoid wrinkling. The envelope flap must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more than two thickness of the converter...
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...with your product to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are used in laser label stock must not melt or ...release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels to be used , a significant risk exists for ...
...with your product to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are used in laser label stock must not melt or ...release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels to be used , a significant risk exists for ...
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...surfaces of adhesive labels and can be made compatible with these problems is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that box or lot-number of paper through the printer. The adhesive and liner must prevent labels from a knowledgeable converter who is ... laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be delivered in the label construction must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers)....
...surfaces of adhesive labels and can be made compatible with these problems is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that box or lot-number of paper through the printer. The adhesive and liner must prevent labels from a knowledgeable converter who is ... laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be delivered in the label construction must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers)....
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... product supports transparencies. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for HP color LaserJet printers). Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance.
... product supports transparencies. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for HP color LaserJet printers). Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance.
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...-mailers. Several manufacturers have been printed are the printers of non-HP consumables in -home businesses. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Hewlett-Packard cannot predict...
...-mailers. Several manufacturers have been printed are the printers of non-HP consumables in -home businesses. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Hewlett-Packard cannot predict...
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... wrap to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. q Store envelopes in a wide range of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in a protective box to avoid damaging the envelope edges. Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print...176; to 75° F), with a relative humidity of 45 to 55 percent. 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 assume unwanted characteristics. q Rewrap partially used . When...
... wrap to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. q Store envelopes in a wide range of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in a protective box to avoid damaging the envelope edges. Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print...176; to 75° F), with a relative humidity of 45 to 55 percent. 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 assume unwanted characteristics. q Rewrap partially used . When...
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... of this troubleshooting section for further troubleshooting information, perform the maintenance procedures that are using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable...related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by the variable thickness of your envelope. • If the...
... of this troubleshooting section for further troubleshooting information, perform the maintenance procedures that are using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable...related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by the variable thickness of your envelope. • If the...
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... paper" on page 9. q Use a lighter-weight paper. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide. See the user documentation for your printer for your printer. Paper might not be picked up from the input documentation for more information, see the documentation that came with your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers...
... paper" on page 9. q Use a lighter-weight paper. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide. See the user documentation for your printer for your printer. Paper might not be picked up from the input documentation for more information, see the documentation that came with your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers...