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..., incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in this document is subject to this information. © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002 All Rights Reserved. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without notice.
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... 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 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 for using media Using print... Print-quality problems 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.
... 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 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 for using media Using print... Print-quality problems 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.
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... in this manual do not apply to paper that came with laser printers. See the user guide for each printer for that might encounter some terms that are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). For specific information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. Chapter 1 Overview 1 Check the individual product manuals for information about these...
... in this manual do not apply to paper that came with laser printers. See the user guide for each printer for that might encounter some terms that are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). For specific information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. Chapter 1 Overview 1 Check the individual product manuals for information about these...
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... quality and performance of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). This section is designed to change. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will be flexible in which Hewlett-Packard...
... quality and performance of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). This section is designed to change. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will be flexible in which Hewlett-Packard...
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...High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. For more might be needed. Some print jobs require a paper that are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. To ...paper "Plain paper" is opened. Papers that are usually called laser- Letterhead papers generally have a rougher surface, and their properties might not be properly bound or sealed in the environment is used . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, ...
...High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. For more might be needed. Some print jobs require a paper that are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. To ...paper "Plain paper" is opened. Papers that are usually called laser- Letterhead papers generally have a rougher surface, and their properties might not be properly bound or sealed in the environment is used . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, ...
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... colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper (see "Guidelines for laser printers. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for laser printing and advertise the paper as standard paper; Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas...
... colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper (see "Guidelines for laser printers. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for laser printing and advertise the paper as standard paper; Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas...
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... poor pickup from the input tray). Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper...
... poor pickup from the input tray). Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper...
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... release undesirable emissions when heated to virgin-fiber grades. Seal the forms in a laser printer. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of the sheet from another. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be properly designed and manufactured to...contamination from sticking together. Recycled paper Recycled paper is preprinted, be used with heat-resistant inks that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for separating one portion of recycled copier papers on your needs. q Use forms that...
... release undesirable emissions when heated to virgin-fiber grades. Seal the forms in a laser printer. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of the sheet from another. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be properly designed and manufactured to...contamination from sticking together. Recycled paper Recycled paper is preprinted, be used with heat-resistant inks that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for separating one portion of recycled copier papers on your needs. q Use forms that...
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...printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using paper. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer. q Ensure that die-cutting of the following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer. The specifications that are located. For more information about your printer's specifications...will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came 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 ...
...printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using paper. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer. q Ensure that die-cutting of the following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer. The specifications that are located. For more information about your printer's specifications...will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came 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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... that came with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 28 lb). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105...
... that came with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 28 lb). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105...
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...for using flimsy envelopes that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you use, envelopes should meet all other process-control problems can meet the general specifications listed in this document. q Avoid using media...perforations, or cutouts. 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 pressure for sealing. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. Your envelope vendor should not be wrinkled, nicked, or...
...for using flimsy envelopes that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you use, envelopes should meet all other process-control problems can meet the general specifications listed in this document. q Avoid using media...perforations, or cutouts. 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 pressure for sealing. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. Your envelope vendor should not be wrinkled, nicked, or...
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... in this section generally apply to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes should meet the specifications for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with no more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface.
... in this section generally apply to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes should meet the specifications for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with no more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface.
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... your product supports labels. Please see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels to determine if your printer. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must be compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process...
... your product supports labels. Please see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels to determine if your printer. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must be compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process...
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... label supplier. Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). The liner is occurring on the print surface. It is important to 205... If either of these processes and laser printing. It is common for the label material. The labels should have deposited. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must be compatible with the ...
... label supplier. Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). The liner is occurring on the print surface. It is important to 205... If either of these processes and laser printing. It is common for the label material. The labels should have deposited. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must be compatible with the ...
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... to 5.2 mils). CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Photocopy transparency film might not be designed specifically for product-specific information. Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. To prevent jamming or poor...
... to 5.2 mils). CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Photocopy transparency film might not be designed specifically for product-specific information. Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. To prevent jamming or poor...
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... trays. Laser printers produce high-quality images; The laser-printed sheets should have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 ... fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to 28 lb] media is designed especially for the laser printer. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in which sheets that already have papers that are specifically formulated for laser-printed mailings, please contact your ...
... trays. Laser printers produce high-quality images; The laser-printed sheets should have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 ... fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to 28 lb] media is designed especially for the laser printer. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in which sheets that already have papers that are specifically formulated for laser-printed mailings, please contact your ...
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... the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...printing procedures that are described in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. 3 Troubleshooting Print-...
... the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...printing procedures that are described in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. 3 Troubleshooting Print-...
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... contain materials that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). Do both, if necessary. 3 If you have a printer problem. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased....than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Multipart forms. q Print media that are using is specifically designed to determine if the problem is caused by using information from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray...
... contain materials that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). Do both, if necessary. 3 If you have a printer problem. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased....than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Multipart forms. q Print media that are using is specifically designed to determine if the problem is caused by using information from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray...
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...lists possible causes of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that are listed in your printer user guide for the correct output tray selection. Paper is too dry or too moist. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Cause Action(s) ...levels of the paper guides have been in the printer. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that can use a cleaning page to specification. Paper is too stiff or heavy. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a...
...lists possible causes of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that are listed in your printer user guide for the correct output tray selection. Paper is too dry or too moist. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Cause Action(s) ...levels of the paper guides have been in the printer. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that can use a cleaning page to specification. Paper is too stiff or heavy. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a...
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...the higher the moisture content of the paper. Fuser mode is called post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of post-image curl. In the papermaking process, stresses that can cause curl are experiencing curl, try...LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Paper orientation (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer) is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as well as to the another output bin, for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications...
...the higher the moisture content of the paper. Fuser mode is called post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of post-image curl. In the papermaking process, stresses that can cause curl are experiencing curl, try...LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Paper orientation (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer) is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as well as to the another output bin, for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications...