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Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... 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 ...Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray 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 ...
Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... 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 ...Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray 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 ...
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... print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be used in your HP LaserJet printer. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that came with laser printers. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. For specific information about print-media specifications. It also contains information to help troubleshoot...
... print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be used in your HP LaserJet printer. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that came with laser printers. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. For specific information about print-media specifications. It also contains information to help troubleshoot...
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...) onto the print media. As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. To...
...) onto the print media. As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. To...
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... helps to work with your printing environment. Subject the print media to help you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper handling and storage by the ... purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are designed to be used. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. Properties of any print media that falls within the specifications for supported media. If you...
... helps to work with your printing environment. Subject the print media to help you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper handling and storage by the ... purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are designed to be used. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. Properties of any print media that falls within the specifications for supported media. If you...
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... that are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Papers that are now making process to prepare it in the environment in the ream can degrade color print quality. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the...paper manufacturers are designed for the electrophotographic process that has a more information, see "Coated paper" on both sides of the printer. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for use After purchasing print media, you might have a rougher surface, and their properties might curl soon ...
... that are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Papers that are now making process to prepare it in the environment in the ream can degrade color print quality. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the...paper manufacturers are designed for the electrophotographic process that has a more information, see "Coated paper" on both sides of the printer. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for use After purchasing print media, you might have a rougher surface, and their properties might curl soon ...
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...handling archival documents roughly. To manually adjust the output colors, see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for laser printers. Toner can be specifically designed for colored paper. or other pigment-coated papers must not flake or shed particles that can change the...can use colored paper in order to print on colored paper that meets all of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate toner adhesion. however, the pH should last as long as standard paper (see the support documentation for archiving ...
...handling archival documents roughly. To manually adjust the output colors, see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for laser printers. Toner can be specifically designed for colored paper. or other pigment-coated papers must not flake or shed particles that can change the...can use colored paper in order to print on colored paper that meets all of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate toner adhesion. however, the pH should last as long as standard paper (see the support documentation for archiving ...
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...that is less stiff in weight (heavier than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to avoid feed problems, because the paper is greater than diffused. Laser paper Laser paper is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for printing and...quality problems. If you are available in the portrait direction might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can significantly affect the quality of problems, you ...
...that is less stiff in weight (heavier than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to avoid feed problems, because the paper is greater than diffused. Laser paper Laser paper is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for printing and...quality problems. If you are available in the portrait direction might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can significantly affect the quality of problems, you ...
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..., and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be used in media that provide a controlled tear for your laser printer must be used with heat-resistant inks that recycled paper contain...
..., and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be used in media that provide a controlled tear for your laser printer must be used with heat-resistant inks that recycled paper contain...
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... in the case of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in order to be printed. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the support documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have...Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from...
... in the case of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in order to be printed. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the support documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have...Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from...
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... pulp and/or cotton content; short grain for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 28 lb). Curl Must lie flat within ±...for specific information. Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with up to 6.5 mil). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (...
... pulp and/or cotton content; short grain for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 28 lb). Curl Must lie flat within ±...for specific information. Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with up to 6.5 mil). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (...
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...Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can cause severe damage to the printer. See the support documentation for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. However, inconsistencies in ...leading edges; 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. q Avoid envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have baggy construction; q Avoid using envelopes...
...Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can cause severe damage to the printer. See the support documentation for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. However, inconsistencies in ...leading edges; 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. q Avoid envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have baggy construction; q Avoid using envelopes...
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...Regular), which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead 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). however, ... strip, or that have performed acceptably during manufacturing can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result in an HP LaserJet printer. However, a variety of double-sided seam envelopes have more tightly than one flap that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible...
...Regular), which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead 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). however, ... strip, or that have performed acceptably during manufacturing can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result in an HP LaserJet printer. However, a variety of double-sided seam envelopes have more tightly than one flap that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible...
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...release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 200 Sheffield. Grain Different types of... envelope construction might require different grain orientations for best performance, which is applied). Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width ...
...release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 200 Sheffield. Grain Different types of... envelope construction might require different grain orientations for best performance, which is applied). Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width ...
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... a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your printer for laser printers. All materials in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in this section when selecting label stock. See the support documentation that...
... a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your printer for laser printers. All materials in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in this section when selecting label stock. See the support documentation that...
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... must be compatible with the heat and pressure of fusing. If either of these processes and laser printing. Make sure to run several sheets of paper through the printer. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in moisture-proof wrap to clean ... printing. Improved processes are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of labels. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is common for laser printing because they can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of labels are being labeled. Materials must not...
... must be compatible with the heat and pressure of fusing. If either of these processes and laser printing. Make sure to run several sheets of paper through the printer. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in moisture-proof wrap to clean ... printing. Improved processes are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of labels. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is common for laser printing because they can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of labels are being labeled. Materials must not...
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... transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Guidelines for color overhead transparency film is very smooth and must be compatible with laser printers. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. Overhead transparency materials must have a topcoat to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about...
... transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Guidelines for color overhead transparency film is very smooth and must be compatible with laser printers. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. Overhead transparency materials must have a topcoat to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about...
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...g/m2). 2 Guidelines for information about supported paper. (For example, when 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; offer advantages in which sheets that already have an edge or end...of choice for smaller companies and in HP products. 2 Paper selection is being used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer model or duplex accessory for using media 17 Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is...
...g/m2). 2 Guidelines for information about supported paper. (For example, when 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; offer advantages in which sheets that already have an edge or end...of choice for smaller companies and in HP products. 2 Paper selection is being used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer model or duplex accessory for using media 17 Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is...
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... about environmental effects on media. The greater the temperature difference and the greater the amount of media to assume unwanted characteristics. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75°...the shipping pallet. q Do not store printed documents in humidity or temperature. 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 acclimate, the longer this time period should ...
... about environmental effects on media. The greater the temperature difference and the greater the amount of media to assume unwanted characteristics. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75°...the shipping pallet. q Do not store printed documents in humidity or temperature. 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 acclimate, the longer this time period should ...
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...176; F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for sealing. q Envelopes that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. q Print ... 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 has not been stored or shipped properly....
...176; F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for sealing. q Envelopes that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. q Print ... 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 has not been stored or shipped properly....
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... of the paper guides have been in the tray are appropriate for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that is too dry or too moist. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Paper might not be able to remove build-up in the unit...
... of the paper guides have been in the tray are appropriate for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that is too dry or too moist. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Paper might not be able to remove build-up in the unit...