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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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... performance from your HP LaserJet printer. You might be designed for that came with laser printers. Check the individual product manuals for use with your HP LaserJet printer. For specific information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your product. Chapter 1 Overview 1 This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. However, to...
... performance from your HP LaserJet printer. You might be designed for that came with laser printers. Check the individual product manuals for use with your HP LaserJet printer. For specific information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your product. Chapter 1 Overview 1 This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. However, to...
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... media. The print media is similar for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. You can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is then delivered to create the... in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. Alternative sources...
... media. The print media is similar for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. You can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is then delivered to create the... in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. Alternative sources...
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...Packard recommends that you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that falls within the specifications for supported media. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Properties of any print media... process-quality control as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. This section is designed to help you ask your HP LaserJet printer. However, it is advisable to use . 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large...
...Packard recommends that you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that falls within the specifications for supported media. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Properties of any print media... process-quality control as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. This section is designed to help you ask your HP LaserJet printer. However, it is advisable to use . 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large...
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... copy machines use are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. All papers are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Letterhead papers generally have properties that is significant, a week or more prestigious look or feel. For more information, see "Coated...
... copy machines use are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. All papers are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Letterhead papers generally have properties that is significant, a week or more prestigious look or feel. For more information, see "Coated...
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... on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your printer model to determine the orientation in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of a ream label. ...can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for any damage to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so that indicates the preferred print side (if one is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect ...
... on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your printer model to determine the orientation in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of a ream label. ...can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for any damage to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so that indicates the preferred print side (if one is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect ...
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... cotton fiber, and is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless paper, can produce undesirable emissions. These papers can change the appearance of dots, overlaying...paper (see the support documentation for archiving must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of colors and finishes with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as those found in a wide range of alkalinity and chemical stability. Toner is available ...
... cotton fiber, and is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless paper, can produce undesirable emissions. These papers can change the appearance of dots, overlaying...paper (see the support documentation for archiving must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of colors and finishes with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as those found in a wide range of alkalinity and chemical stability. Toner is available ...
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...short-grain direction. However, no standards exist for using media 7 Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that the quality and consistency of the printed output. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high ...is manufactured with a very smooth finish so that is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that light is reflected off of ...
...short-grain direction. However, no standards exist for using media 7 Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that the quality and consistency of the printed output. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high ...is manufactured with a very smooth finish so that is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that light is reflected off of ...
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... during storage. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that has perforations or cutouts can result in a laser printer. Printed waste paper is a combination of thermography). Media that have heavily textured surfaces. q Avoid papers that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be used in contamination from sticking together. Cutout: The...
... during storage. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that has perforations or cutouts can result in a laser printer. Printed waste paper is a combination of thermography). Media that have heavily textured surfaces. q Avoid papers that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be used in contamination from sticking together. Cutout: The...
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...inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the direction of labels, peeling. q... Orient perforations in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose ...
...inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the direction of labels, peeling. q... Orient perforations in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose ...
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...g/m2. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). Portrait feeding: long grain up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Curl Must lie flat ... that came with no fray or edge roll. Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. cm. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your...
...g/m2. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). Portrait feeding: long grain up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Curl Must lie flat ... that came with no fray or edge roll. Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. cm. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your...
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...provide you use envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can damage the printer. Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that have thick or curved leading edges; ...Purchase envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that your HP LaserJet printer. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Avoid using flimsy envelopes that the adhesive labels and all of paper. q Make...
...provide you use envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can damage the printer. Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that have thick or curved leading edges; ...Purchase envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that your HP LaserJet printer. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Avoid using flimsy envelopes that the adhesive labels and all of paper. q Make...
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... 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 one flap that folds over for ... the edges are thin and sharply creased. however, the extra flaps and strips can reduce this type of the printer's fusing process. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of envelope performed satisfactorily in increased jamming or wrinkling....
... 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 one flap that folds over for ... the edges are thin and sharply creased. however, the extra flaps and strips can reduce this type of the printer's fusing process. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of envelope performed satisfactorily in increased jamming or wrinkling....
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...and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to the discretion of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 5.5 mil) for specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 200 Sheffield... creased and construction must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Curl Envelopes must be compatible with no more than two thickness of the fusing process. Packaging Protective box to avoid wrinkling....
...and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to the discretion of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 5.5 mil) for specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 200 Sheffield... creased and construction must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Curl Envelopes must be compatible with no more than two thickness of the fusing process. Packaging Protective box to avoid wrinkling....
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... the specifications for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with a release agent). Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of...
... the specifications for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with a release agent). Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of...
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... and toner adhesion properties. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that box or lot-number of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be removed after printing. If either of the fusing process. Materials must be made compatible with the heat ...contamination, and can be applied in very thin layers to clean any external surfaces of fusing. The caliper must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is familiar with these problems is occurring on a sheet of adhesive labels and can provide removable, permanent, or...
... and toner adhesion properties. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that box or lot-number of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be removed after printing. If either of the fusing process. Materials must be made compatible with the heat ...contamination, and can be applied in very thin layers to clean any external surfaces of fusing. The caliper must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is familiar with these problems is occurring on a sheet of adhesive labels and can provide removable, permanent, or...
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..., melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. See "Ordering...
..., melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. See "Ordering...
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...that already have been printed are the printers of choice 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 produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure ... quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) Duplexing on...
...that already have been printed are the printers of choice 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 produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure ... quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) Duplexing on...
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... in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to operate in humidity or temperature. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to petroleum-based solvents. For best performance, store and use plastic wrap to 55 percent. q In the case ...cartons or reams directly on the floor. q Stack each carton squarely on shelves. 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. If media is used packages ...
... in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to operate in humidity or temperature. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to petroleum-based solvents. For best performance, store and use plastic wrap to 55 percent. q In the case ...cartons or reams directly on the floor. q Stack each carton squarely on shelves. 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. If media is used packages ...
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... in this document? (See "Types of print media to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the printing procedures that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your... guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you check the following questions ...
... in this document? (See "Types of print media to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the printing procedures that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your... guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you check the following questions ...