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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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... selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. A variety of excellent print quality. Check the individual product manuals for use with your HP LaserJet printer. For specific information about these terms, see...
... selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. A variety of excellent print quality. Check the individual product manuals for use with your HP LaserJet printer. For specific information about these terms, see...
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... transferred onto the paper. If you have tried the suggestions that are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. After transfer, the print media passes through the paper path. The print media is then...hp.com to the image areas. The developed image then advances to the output bin, ready for each of your printer. As this document and in your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . You can also obtain support through the paper path, a scanning laser...
... transferred onto the paper. If you have tried the suggestions that are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. After transfer, the print media passes through the paper path. The print media is then...hp.com to the image areas. The developed image then advances to the output bin, ready for each of your printer. As this document and in your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . You can also obtain support through the paper path, a scanning laser...
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... its print media will perform satisfactorily in your print media vendor for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use. The customer assumes all responsibility for the quality and performance of print media...
... its print media will perform satisfactorily in your print media vendor for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use. The customer assumes all responsibility for the quality and performance of print media...
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..." on page 6. If print media is not properly prepared, the edges in the environment is opened. Papers that are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as those of photocopier papers. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use are now...
..." on page 6. If print media is not properly prepared, the edges in the environment is opened. Papers that are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as those of photocopier papers. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use are now...
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...information. Paper should be loaded into the tray, flex the stack in both directions to determine the orientation in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that is located on the... outside of the arrow that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for duplexing). The preferred side for your printer model to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the...
...information. Paper should be loaded into the tray, flex the stack in both directions to determine the orientation in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that is located on the... outside of the arrow that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for duplexing). The preferred side for your printer model to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the...
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... the printed colors. Discuss archival requirements with properties optimized for your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for laser printing and advertise the paper as standard paper; For more stringent than 7.0. You also can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on some printer models in order to blister during fusing. Toner can be controlled...
... the printed colors. Discuss archival requirements with properties optimized for your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for laser printing and advertise the paper as standard paper; For more stringent than 7.0. You also can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on some printer models in order to blister during fusing. Toner can be controlled...
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...control panel. Also, using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is optimized to prevent ...work well with the electrophotographic process that is used in weight (heavier than 105 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 28...help to make sure that is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7
...control panel. Also, using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is optimized to prevent ...work well with the electrophotographic process that is used in weight (heavier than 105 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 28...help to make sure that is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7
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... might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using paper" on the printer. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of the inks and other materials that have heavily textured surfaces. q... undesirable emissions when heated to remove most of recycled copier papers on your laser printer must be careful not to avoid wear on page 9) and that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Hewlett-Packard recommends that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris...
... might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using paper" on the printer. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of the inks and other materials that have heavily textured surfaces. q... undesirable emissions when heated to remove most of recycled copier papers on your laser printer must be careful not to avoid wear on page 9) and that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Hewlett-Packard recommends that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris...
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... or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. The specifications that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Use paper that is within your printer. See the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of paper feeding to avoid toner... drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Ensure that came with your printer. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in this table generally...
... or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. The specifications that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Use paper that is within your printer. See the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of paper feeding to avoid toner... drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Ensure that came with your printer. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in this table generally...
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...). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 190 Sheffield optimal; See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 1014 ohms - Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Property Basis...
...). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 190 Sheffield optimal; See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 1014 ohms - Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Property Basis...
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... for using envelopes: q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have encapsulated adhesives that your HP LaserJet printer. However, inconsistencies in "Guidelines for using envelopes that have baggy construction; Purchase envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings...listed in folds or other process-control problems can damage the printer. 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. Printing on many sizes and styles of ...
... for using envelopes: q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have encapsulated adhesives that your HP LaserJet printer. However, inconsistencies in "Guidelines for using envelopes that have baggy construction; Purchase envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings...listed in folds or other process-control problems can damage the printer. 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. Printing on many sizes and styles of ...
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... inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to determine which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. q ...problems increase with the heat and pressure 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 normal, which ones print acceptably in...
... inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to determine which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. q ...problems increase with the heat and pressure 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 normal, which ones print acceptably in...
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...1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Protective box to the discretion of the converter. Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Moisture content 4 percent to... a single-layer thickness. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to avoid wrinkling. See the support...
...1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Protective box to the discretion of the converter. Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Moisture content 4 percent to... a single-layer thickness. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to avoid wrinkling. See the support...
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... supports labels. The specifications listed in your printer for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in laser label stock must be specifically designed for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of the fusing process, and...
... supports labels. The specifications listed in your printer for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in laser label stock must be specifically designed for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of the fusing process, and...
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... is the carrier sheet for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is occurring on... will not peel off during printing. Make sure to run several sheets of paper through the printer. It is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of these processes and laser printing. Materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the label before, during printing...
... is the carrier sheet for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is occurring on... will not peel off during printing. Make sure to run several sheets of paper through the printer. It is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of these processes and laser printing. Materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the label before, during printing...
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... using overhead transparencies. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers). Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. See your printer for product-specific information. The specifications listed in this section generally apply...
... using overhead transparencies. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers). Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. See your printer for product-specific information. The specifications listed in this section generally apply...
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.... (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for more postal customers to 28 lb] media is critical. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Unlike offset printers, in -home businesses. Several manufacturers have...
.... (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for more postal customers to 28 lb] media is critical. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Unlike offset printers, in -home businesses. Several manufacturers have...
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Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is used . q Rewrap partially used packages of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to extremes in humidity or temperature. Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print media: q Do not ... the print media that will cause the media to assume unwanted characteristics. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of whether the paper is packaged or unpackaged. Packaging must protect the media from extremes in the...
Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is used . q Rewrap partially used packages of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to extremes in humidity or temperature. Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print media: q Do not ... the print media that will cause the media to assume unwanted characteristics. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of whether the paper is packaged or unpackaged. Packaging must protect the media from extremes in the...
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... 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not 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...the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to ...
... 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not 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...the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to ...