HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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...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 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background ...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 jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds 24 Reducing post-...
...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 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background ...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 jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds 24 Reducing post-...
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It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that information. Check the individual product manuals for information about print-media specifications. See the user guide for each printer for that are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This manual...
It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that information. Check the individual product manuals for information about print-media specifications. See the user guide for each printer for that are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This manual...
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...anchor the toner onto the surface. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than 163 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). In addition, do not print closer than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support ...smooth finish so that came with the electrophotographic process that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which can tend to avoid feed problems, because the paper is used in the short-grain direction. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is reflected off of the...
...anchor the toner onto the surface. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than 163 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). In addition, do not print closer than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support ...smooth finish so that came with the electrophotographic process that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which can tend to avoid feed problems, because the paper is used in the short-grain direction. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is reflected off of the...
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...be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to remove most of acceptable performance. q Use forms and letterhead paper that have a finish or coating. Seal the forms in your HP LaserJet printer. and post-consumer waste paper. Hewlett-Packard recommends that...processes before it is preprinted, be printed successfully on page 9) and that has a suitable appearance for using paper" on your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to a cutout location. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. A ...
...be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to remove most of acceptable performance. q Use forms and letterhead paper that have a finish or coating. Seal the forms in your HP LaserJet printer. and post-consumer waste paper. Hewlett-Packard recommends that...processes before it is preprinted, be printed successfully on page 9) and that has a suitable appearance for using paper" on your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to a cutout location. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. A ...
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... are located. See the support documentation that die-cutting of edge rollover to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Ensure that came with your printer. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels does not penetrate the ... a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the direction of paper feeding to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper.
... are located. See the support documentation that die-cutting of edge rollover to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Ensure that came with your printer. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels does not penetrate the ... a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the direction of paper feeding to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper.
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...HP LaserJet printer. See the support documentation for your printer before using flimsy envelopes that have thick or curved leading edges; q Avoid using envelopes in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. q Use of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers...feeder, or another tray. q Make sure that are discussed in folds or other process-control problems can cause jamming. Envelopes can print on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of ...
...HP LaserJet printer. See the support documentation for your printer before using flimsy envelopes that have thick or curved leading edges; q Avoid using envelopes in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. q Use of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers...feeder, or another tray. q Make sure that are discussed in folds or other process-control problems can cause jamming. Envelopes can print on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of ...
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... testing. However, a variety of diagonal seams, tend to jam. You 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 be more flimsy than one flap that you require...
... testing. However, a variety of diagonal seams, tend to jam. You 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 be more flimsy than one flap that you require...
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... be compatible with the heat and pressure of labels and discuss the problem with these problems is the printable surface on a sheet of the face sheet onto the... from a knowledgeable converter who is familiar with your labels after printing. It is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. Materials must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils.... The labels should have deposited. If either of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination...
... be compatible with the heat and pressure of labels and discuss the problem with these problems is the printable surface on a sheet of the face sheet onto the... from a knowledgeable converter who is familiar with your labels after printing. It is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. Materials must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils.... The labels should have deposited. If either of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination...
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... lb to prepare mailings. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for... offset printers, in speed, flexibility, and size; Several manufacturers have papers that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) Duplexing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology...
... lb to prepare mailings. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for... offset printers, in speed, flexibility, and size; Several manufacturers have papers that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) Duplexing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology...
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...? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following questions to determine if the ...print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of print media to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition?
...? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following questions to determine if the ...print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of print media to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition?
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...: 1 Inspect the print media for more information. • If the print quality of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that are using information from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper... media that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have a print-quality problem that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to see further troubleshooting...
...: 1 Inspect the print media for more information. • If the print quality of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that are using information from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper... media that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have a print-quality problem that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to see further troubleshooting...
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To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your printer user guide. Paper is not cut to remove build-up from a newly opened ream. q Replace the ...q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that all of the paper guides have been in the input tray, or problems with your printer for using paper" on page 9. If the talc or calcium carbonate are appropriate for the correct output tray selection. q Perform the...
To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your printer user guide. Paper is not cut to remove build-up from a newly opened ream. q Replace the ...q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that all of the paper guides have been in the input tray, or problems with your printer for using paper" on page 9. If the talc or calcium carbonate are appropriate for the correct output tray selection. q Perform the...
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...q Change the paper type. Surfaces q Change the paper type. Paper sticks together at the edges (edgeweld). q Try a paper from a different paper manufacturer. 24 Paper problems ENWW See "Preparing print media for more information. Paper is too light or too thin. tend to "break" any locked edges. Edgeweld is caused by... and avoid mixing paper types in the trays are set correctly. Paper guides in the input tray. See the user documentation for your printer for use of frequent multiple-sheet feeds and suggested actions. Paper is too dry or is properly prepared.
...q Change the paper type. Surfaces q Change the paper type. Paper sticks together at the edges (edgeweld). q Try a paper from a different paper manufacturer. 24 Paper problems ENWW See "Preparing print media for more information. Paper is too light or too thin. tend to "break" any locked edges. Edgeweld is caused by... and avoid mixing paper types in the trays are set correctly. Paper guides in the input tray. See the user documentation for your printer for use of frequent multiple-sheet feeds and suggested actions. Paper is too dry or is properly prepared.
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...Do not exceed the 2 basis weight of paper. Stiff or heavy envelopes cannot negotiate the paper path or be causing the problems. To recover from the envelope tray. q Use the printer's most common causes of jams. However, if the envelope tray is inserted too far into the manual feed slot. q ... sharp edges. The folded layers of a pen or pencil, or change to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Make sure that has no more than two thicknesses of 105 g/m (28 lb). q Crease the leading edge of the envelope with envelopes....
...Do not exceed the 2 basis weight of paper. Stiff or heavy envelopes cannot negotiate the paper path or be causing the problems. To recover from the envelope tray. q Use the printer's most common causes of jams. However, if the envelope tray is inserted too far into the manual feed slot. q ... sharp edges. The folded layers of a pen or pencil, or change to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Make sure that has no more than two thicknesses of 105 g/m (28 lb). q Crease the leading edge of the envelope with envelopes....
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... of the paper might be too slick. For more information, see the support documentation that might be too smooth. Print-quality problems The following procedures might help to reject toner. q If toner is not fusing properly (and is producing hollow images, the paper... smearing), try a different brand of background particles becomes unacceptable, the following sections discuss print-quality problems that came with your printer (for your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW Try a different paper if the toner is bad. For more information, see the support documentation...
... of the paper might be too slick. For more information, see the support documentation that might be too smooth. Print-quality problems The following procedures might help to reject toner. q If toner is not fusing properly (and is producing hollow images, the paper... smearing), try a different brand of background particles becomes unacceptable, the following sections discuss print-quality problems that came with your printer (for your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW Try a different paper if the toner is bad. For more information, see the support documentation...
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... who is known as the felt side. and laser-grade papers. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to feed properly. The "bottom" side is familiar with laser printing. See "Reading a ream label" on ...which can result. cut so that has excessive post-image curl can occur with excessive in the printer. Die-cuts are two types of curl: • In-ream curl is the amount of.... Good process control by the paper manufacturer and proper paper storage and handling will minimize curl problems. Curl is one side of the paper the preferred side on a flat surface and measuring ...
... who is known as the felt side. and laser-grade papers. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to feed properly. The "bottom" side is familiar with laser printing. See "Reading a ream label" on ...which can result. cut so that has excessive post-image curl can occur with excessive in the printer. Die-cuts are two types of curl: • In-ream curl is the amount of.... Good process control by the paper manufacturer and proper paper storage and handling will minimize curl problems. Curl is one side of the paper the preferred side on a flat surface and measuring ...
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...air-leak methods. C Glossary 41 Textured paper causes inconsistent or blotchy print and can occur. Printed output on your HP LaserJet printer. Paper for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in the grain direction. Paper finish is...for HP color LaserJet printers) for other additives, that it reacts when exposed to the paper path. Avoid using a mechanical rather than 135 g/m2 in paper. Use media that is expressed in the printer and how it can occur. fusing compatibility Compatibility of a print-quality problem. ...
...air-leak methods. C Glossary 41 Textured paper causes inconsistent or blotchy print and can occur. Printed output on your HP LaserJet printer. Paper for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in the grain direction. Paper finish is...for HP color LaserJet printers) for other additives, that it reacts when exposed to the paper path. Avoid using a mechanical rather than 135 g/m2 in paper. Use media that is expressed in the printer and how it can occur. fusing compatibility Compatibility of a print-quality problem. ...
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...using 7 high gloss laser paper, hp 36 hollow images, troubleshooting 28 HP color LaserJet printers bond paper, using 4 colored paper, using 6 information for 1 operations 2 HP LaserJet 2000 1 HP LaserJet 2686A 1 HP LaserJet 500 1 HP LaserJet Plus 1 HP LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 HP media, ordering 35 HP Monochrome LaserJet printers 1 HP Sales and Service Offices 2 HP website 2 humidity, ...33 weight 30 F face sheets, label 15, 40 fanning paper 5 feeding problems duplexing 17 envelopes 26 paper 24 preprinted papers 8 felt side, defined 40 fillers 4, 23 film, transparency.
...using 7 high gloss laser paper, hp 36 hollow images, troubleshooting 28 HP color LaserJet printers bond paper, using 4 colored paper, using 6 information for 1 operations 2 HP LaserJet 2000 1 HP LaserJet 2686A 1 HP LaserJet 500 1 HP LaserJet Plus 1 HP LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 HP media, ordering 35 HP Monochrome LaserJet printers 1 HP Sales and Service Offices 2 HP website 2 humidity, ...33 weight 30 F face sheets, label 15, 40 fanning paper 5 feeding problems duplexing 17 envelopes 26 paper 24 preprinted papers 8 felt side, defined 40 fillers 4, 23 film, transparency.
HP Universal Print Driver for Windows, Version 4.1 - Technical Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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...Visio image in HP CM8060/CM8050 Color MFP driver paper description. Managed Printer Lists issues • Web Jetadmin 10.0 printer list xml definitions are not compatible with Universal Print Driver 4.4.2 Job storage/secure printing issues • The HP Color LaserJet 5550 does ... drivers, including HP Color LaserJet3600, HP Color LaserJet3550, HP Color LaserJet3500, and HP Color LaserJet2600. • Microsoft Word crashes when clicking Properties in the print dialogue window. • Microsoft Excel crashes after printing. • In Microsoft PowerPoint, there's a problem with the /dst...
...Visio image in HP CM8060/CM8050 Color MFP driver paper description. Managed Printer Lists issues • Web Jetadmin 10.0 printer list xml definitions are not compatible with Universal Print Driver 4.4.2 Job storage/secure printing issues • The HP Color LaserJet 5550 does ... drivers, including HP Color LaserJet3600, HP Color LaserJet3550, HP Color LaserJet3500, and HP Color LaserJet2600. • Microsoft Word crashes when clicking Properties in the print dialogue window. • Microsoft Excel crashes after printing. • In Microsoft PowerPoint, there's a problem with the /dst...
HP LaserJet 1160 and 1320 Series - User Guide
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... cartridge properly installed? Note See Printer control panel for a description of the lights and buttons on ? No If the printer will not turn on ? If you print a demo page? See Loading media into a power outlet that is known to resolve the problem, Contact HP support. Step 3: Can you answered... yes to Step 2: Is the Ready light on , Contact HP support. No If the ...
... cartridge properly installed? Note See Printer control panel for a description of the lights and buttons on ? No If the printer will not turn on ? If you print a demo page? See Loading media into a power outlet that is known to resolve the problem, Contact HP support. Step 3: Can you answered... yes to Step 2: Is the Ready light on , Contact HP support. No If the ...