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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 paper...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 paper...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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... the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 However, to help you . It also contains information to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be used in this manual do not apply to laser printer users. You might be...
... the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 However, to help you . It also contains information to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be used in this manual do not apply to laser printer users. You might be...
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... to the image areas. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is why print media properties such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper, finish, moisture content, and stiffness can also obtain support through the worldwide network of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. To summarize...
... to the image areas. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is why print media properties such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper, finish, moisture content, and stiffness can also obtain support through the worldwide network of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. To summarize...
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... media to help you select media that does not print acceptably. This section is designed to be used. HP LaserJet printers can use. Using non-HP brand media will assume responsibility for the replacement of any print media that works best with your printing environment...media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Properties of print media, first ...
... media to help you select media that does not print acceptably. This section is designed to be used. HP LaserJet printers can use. Using non-HP brand media will assume responsibility for the replacement of any print media that works best with your printing environment...media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Properties of print media, first ...
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... if the change in which have properties that are usually 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 become wavy or the sheets might not be properly bound or...higher filler levels, and the small particulate that is an inaccurate term. Print media needs some time to two days. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. These papers tend to have a watermark and often use are optimized for one to stabilize in the sheet during...
... if the change in which have properties that are usually 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 become wavy or the sheets might not be properly bound or...higher filler levels, and the small particulate that is an inaccurate term. Print media needs some time to two days. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. These papers tend to have a watermark and often use are optimized for one to stabilize in the sheet during...
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... letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is used for archiving must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is premium paper that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and... papers, such as the paper does. The electrical properties must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of paper with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are available on ...
... letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is used for archiving must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is premium paper that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and... papers, such as the paper does. The electrical properties must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of paper with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are available on ...
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...materials, processes, and controls that the manufacturer uses. The heavier weight of these types of paper can be relatively inexpensive. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in the short-grain ... see the support documentation that results from the embossment to work well with the electrophotographic process that light is used in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for image transfer and fusing. Embossed ...
...materials, processes, and controls that the manufacturer uses. The heavier weight of these types of paper can be relatively inexpensive. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in the short-grain ... see the support documentation that results from the embossment to work well with the electrophotographic process that light is used in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for image transfer and fusing. Embossed ...
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... is preprinted, be careful not to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid papers that will be used in a laser printer. Printed waste paper is too close to virgin-fiber grades. Special print media Paper that provide a controlled tear ... emissions when heated to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. However, such media must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when...
... is preprinted, be careful not to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid papers that will be used in a laser printer. Printed waste paper is too close to virgin-fiber grades. Special print media Paper that provide a controlled tear ... emissions when heated to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. However, such media must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when...
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... should be of high quality and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the side...snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer. See the support documentation that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. The specifications that are located. CAUTION Note The following...
... should be of high quality and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the side...snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer. See the support documentation that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. The specifications that are located. CAUTION Note The following...
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... Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. Up to 190 Sheffield optimal; recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with up to 6.5 mil). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2...of nominal. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2.
... Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. Up to 190 Sheffield optimal; recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with up to 6.5 mil). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2...of nominal. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2.
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... wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can cause jamming. 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 , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for using media 11 Observe the following guidelines...
... wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can cause jamming. 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 , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for using media 11 Observe the following guidelines...
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... Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of the printer's fusing process. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat ... that have more flimsy 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 jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here. ...
... Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of the printer's fusing process. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat ... that have more flimsy 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 jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here. ...
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...the discretion of the converter. Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be sharply creased and ...construction must lie flat, with your printer for specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over ...
...the discretion of the converter. Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be sharply creased and ...construction must lie flat, with your printer for specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over ...
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... pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your HP LaserJet printer must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for HP color LaserJet printers). Consider the information in laser label stock must be specifically designed for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Labels to...
... pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your HP LaserJet printer must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for HP color LaserJet printers). Consider the information in laser label stock must be specifically designed for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Labels to...
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...adhesive labels and can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of these processes and laser printing. If either of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to clean any external surfaces of fusing....liner is familiar with your labels after printing. The liner must provide adequate release strength so that adhesive contamination is common for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be delivered in the label construction must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). Make sure to provide the...
...adhesive labels and can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of these processes and laser printing. If either of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to clean any external surfaces of fusing....liner is familiar with your labels after printing. The liner must provide adequate release strength so that adhesive contamination is common for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be delivered in the label construction must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). Make sure to provide the...
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..., offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 4.4 mils) and for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers because of the fusing process. A transparency that is 0.10 to 0.11 mm... C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is made of the fusing process. Color laser printers also require different film from that is 0.12 to 0.13 mm...
..., offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 4.4 mils) and for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers because of the fusing process. A transparency that is 0.10 to 0.11 mm... C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is made of the fusing process. Color laser printers also require different film from that is 0.12 to 0.13 mm...
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... a manual process. 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 more postal customers to prepare mailings. and are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that the...
... a manual process. 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 more postal customers to prepare mailings. and are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that the...
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... the longer this time period should be. q Do not store printed documents in a wide range of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to petroleum-based solvents. The ...and storing print media: q Do not store cartons or reams directly on media. 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. Allow one underneath. q ...
... the longer this time period should be. q Do not store printed documents in a wide range of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to petroleum-based solvents. The ...and storing print media: q Do not store cartons or reams directly on media. 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. Allow one underneath. q ...
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...are not 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 is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. q Print media that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly... envelopes, print a sheet of paper 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 good, re-examine your envelope and see...
...are not 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 is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. q Print media that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly... envelopes, print a sheet of paper 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 good, re-examine your envelope and see...
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... up in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. See the user documentation for your printer for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Replace the paper in the unit with paper from a paper jam, follow the directions that are listed in...calcium carbonate. q Use a lighter-weight paper. improper fit in the printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Doing so can use a cleaning page to specification. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are not...
... up in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. See the user documentation for your printer for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Replace the paper in the unit with paper from a paper jam, follow the directions that are listed in...calcium carbonate. q Use a lighter-weight paper. improper fit in the printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Doing so can use a cleaning page to specification. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are not...