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ii HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for any kind with respect to change without ...
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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 ... 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 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 paper...
... 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 ... 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 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 paper...
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.... For specific information about print-media specifications. Chapter 1 Overview 1 A variety of excellent print quality. Many choices of high-quality print media are available to paper that came with laser printers. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to help you . However, to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless...
.... For specific information about print-media specifications. Chapter 1 Overview 1 A variety of excellent print quality. Many choices of high-quality print media are available to paper that came with laser printers. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to help you . However, to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless...
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HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer. Properties of any print media that falls within the specifications for supported media. Hewlett-Packard recommends that ... of print media, first print a small quantity in the types of media. Using non-HP brand media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print...
HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer. Properties of any print media that falls within the specifications for supported media. Hewlett-Packard recommends that ... of print media, first print a small quantity in the types of media. Using non-HP brand media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print...
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...color print quality. For more prestigious look or feel. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use are designed and manufactured for a specific use . Using print media Note This section contains information about the following activities: q Preparing print media for use q Using paper q Using...to stabilize in the environment 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. All papers are usually called laser- Print media needs some time to prevent contamination of ...
...color print quality. For more prestigious look or feel. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use are designed and manufactured for a specific use . Using print media Note This section contains information about the following activities: q Preparing print media for use q Using paper q Using...to stabilize in the environment 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. All papers are usually called laser- Print media needs some time to prevent contamination of ...
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... your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. You also can cause swelling of rollers, damage to the paper path, or buildup on some printer models in order to print on white paper. However, colored paper can contaminate the printer. To manually adjust the output colors, see "Guidelines for laser printers...
... your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. You also can cause swelling of rollers, damage to the paper path, or buildup on some printer models in order to print on white paper. However, colored paper can contaminate the printer. To manually adjust the output colors, see "Guidelines for laser printers...
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...mind that the manufacturer uses. A very inexpensive paper might want . 2 Guidelines for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Some models provide optimized settings that feed in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. Heavy paper, cover paper, and ...cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in the short-grain direction. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-...
...mind that the manufacturer uses. A very inexpensive paper might want . 2 Guidelines for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Some models provide optimized settings that feed in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. Heavy paper, cover paper, and ...cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in the short-grain direction. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-...
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...of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Seal the forms in a laser printer. Media that has perforations or cutouts can be used in media that you make sure ... Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of unused fibers and pre- q Use forms that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. Choose recycled paper that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid...
...of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Seal the forms in a laser printer. Media that has perforations or cutouts can be used in media that you make sure ... Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of unused fibers and pre- q Use forms that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. Choose recycled paper that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid...
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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 came with your printer. q Ensure that die-cutting of a cutout to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Orient...inch) from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. Use paper that is within your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper. The specifications that are located. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge ...
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 came with your printer. q Ensure that die-cutting of a cutout to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Orient...inch) from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. Use paper that is within your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper. The specifications that are located. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge ...
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... g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6.5 mil). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) ... pulp and/or cotton content; Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); cm. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ...
... g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6.5 mil). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) ... pulp and/or cotton content; Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); cm. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ...
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... in this document. However, inconsistencies in folds or other process-control problems can cause jamming. See the support documentation for HP color LaserJet printers). q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for sealing. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or...
... in this document. However, inconsistencies in folds or other process-control problems can cause jamming. See the support documentation for HP color LaserJet printers). q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for sealing. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or...
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...avoid wrinkling. Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Surface roughness 100 to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 200 Sheffield.... Envelopes should meet the specifications for product-specific information. See the support documentation that came with no more than two thickness ...
...avoid wrinkling. Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Surface roughness 100 to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 200 Sheffield.... Envelopes should meet the specifications for product-specific information. See the support documentation that came with no more than two thickness ...
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... that can severely damage your printer for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Not all HP LaserJet printers. If labels other than those compatible with your printer. See the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-...adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. The specifications listed in your product supports labels. Guidelines for laser printers. Please see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Consider the...
... that can severely damage your printer for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Not all HP LaserJet printers. If labels other than those compatible with your printer. See the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-...adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. The specifications listed in your product supports labels. Guidelines for laser printers. Please see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Consider the...
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... is the printable surface on the print surface. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be delivered in moisture-proof wrap to preserve their properties. Different adhesives can increase the risk of ... converter who is occurring on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be removed after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of labels are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must provide stability for the label material....
... is the printable surface on the print surface. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be delivered in moisture-proof wrap to preserve their properties. Different adhesives can increase the risk of ... converter who is occurring on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be removed after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of labels are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must provide stability for the label material....
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... pressure of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Guidelines for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with your product to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs...
... pressure of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Guidelines for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with your product to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs...
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... envelopes. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for the laser printer. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Using the paper cassette...
... envelopes. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for the laser printer. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Using the paper cassette...
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... 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 practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for using the printing procedures ...isolated to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity •...
... 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 practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for using the printing procedures ...isolated to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity •...
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... film that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine... problem that is specifically designed to work with your printer to determine if the problem is caused by using information 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...
... film that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine... problem that is specifically designed to work with your printer to determine if the problem is caused by using information 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...
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... listed in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper is too smooth or too rough. Paper might not be picked up from a newly opened ream...
... listed in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper is too smooth or too rough. Paper might not be picked up from a newly opened ream...
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... for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the printer q driver for example, the curl. If possible, set improperly in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill.... amount of the paper. face-up output bin. (This option is called post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can affect the curl of the paper. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 In the papermaking process...
... for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the printer q driver for example, the curl. If possible, set improperly in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill.... amount of the paper. face-up output bin. (This option is called post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can affect the curl of the paper. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 In the papermaking process...