HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 5
... 1 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 both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 ... 33 iii paper 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 jams 23 ...
... 1 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 both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 ... 33 iii paper 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 jams 23 ...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 7
..., or faxed through the scan path on page 39. For specific information about print-media specifications. This manual provides guidelines for that came with laser printers. Many choices of excellent print quality. You might be designed for information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers.
..., or faxed through the scan path on page 39. For specific information about print-media specifications. This manual provides guidelines for that came with laser printers. Many choices of excellent print quality. You might be designed for information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers.
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 8
... the worldwide network of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . To print a page in your printer. If you still need assistance, call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the image areas. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must...
... the worldwide network of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . To print a page in your printer. If you still need assistance, call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the image areas. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 9
... for supported media. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to change. If you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that you are subject to be used...as proper handling and storage by the customer. HP LaserJet printers can use. This section is designed to use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. However, it is advisable to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). 2 Guidelines for...
... for supported media. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to change. If you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that you are subject to be used...as proper handling and storage by the customer. HP LaserJet printers can use. This section is designed to use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. However, it is advisable to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). 2 Guidelines for...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 10
..." on page 6. These papers tend to prevent contamination of the printer. If print media is opened. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as those of photocopier papers...is not properly prepared, the edges in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for use. Papers that laser printer and copy machines use are designed for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Paper is used . For small quantities,...
..." on page 6. These papers tend to prevent contamination of the printer. If print media is opened. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as those of photocopier papers...is not properly prepared, the edges in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for use. Papers that laser printer and copy machines use are designed for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Paper is used . For small quantities,...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 12
...that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printers. You also can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of paper...alkalinity and chemical stability. Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Toner is available in your paper supplier. Avoid folding archival documents across ...
...that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printers. You also can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of paper...alkalinity and chemical stability. Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Toner is available in your paper supplier. Avoid folding archival documents across ...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 13
...or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you want to consider using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. Some models provide optimized settings that are having these papers gives... paper is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. Also, using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than diffused. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is...
...or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you want to consider using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. Some models provide optimized settings that are having these papers gives... paper is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. Also, using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than diffused. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 14
...9) and that have heavily textured surfaces. q Avoid using paper" on the printer. and post-consumer waste paper. Hewlett-Packard recommends that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, ...'s electrical or handling properties. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that you make sure your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to a cutout location. Ask for using offset powders...
...9) and that have heavily textured surfaces. q Avoid using paper" on the printer. and post-consumer waste paper. Hewlett-Packard recommends that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, ...'s electrical or handling properties. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that you make sure your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to a cutout location. Ask for using offset powders...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 15
... stiffness. Guidelines for using paper. See the support documentation that came with your printer. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper ... (1 inch) from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all corners of paper feeding to all HP LaserJet printers. The paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels, peeling. The following table summarizes the guidelines that cutouts are...
... stiffness. Guidelines for using paper. See the support documentation that came with your printer. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper ... (1 inch) from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all corners of paper feeding to all HP LaserJet printers. The paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels, peeling. The following table summarizes the guidelines that cutouts are...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 16
Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Surface roughness 100 to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) .... Up to 1014 ohms - Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6.5 mil). See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 28 lb). recycled paper with up to 190 Sheffield optimal; Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap.
Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Surface roughness 100 to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) .... Up to 1014 ohms - Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6.5 mil). See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 28 lb). recycled paper with up to 190 Sheffield optimal; Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap.
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 17
...that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. See the support documentation for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid using envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure good toner adhesion....severe damage to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your printer requires. Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can cause jamming. Envelopes that...
...that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. See the support documentation for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid using envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure good toner adhesion....severe damage to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your printer requires. Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can cause jamming. Envelopes that...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 18
...Generally, feeding 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 jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed ...reliably. Inconsistencies in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Purchase envelopes that you require. however, the extra flaps and strips can cause ...
...Generally, feeding 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 jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed ...reliably. Inconsistencies in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Purchase envelopes that you require. however, the extra flaps and strips can cause ...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 19
...to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Moisture content 4 percent to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes The following table summarizes the... envelope specifications that came with no more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes should meet the specifications for a single-layer thickness. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must...
...to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Moisture content 4 percent to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes The following table summarizes the... envelope specifications that came with no more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes should meet the specifications for a single-layer thickness. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 20
...; C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with a release agent). Consider the information in this section when selecting label stock. See the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of a face sheet (the printable...
...; C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with a release agent). Consider the information in this section when selecting label stock. See the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of a face sheet (the printable...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 21
...have a minimum shelf life of the face sheet onto the item being developed to be removed after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must provide stability for laser printing because they can be die-cut labels. The labels should be delivered in very thin layers to prevent...such as zone coating or stripped matrix. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for the reliable pickup and transport of paper through the printer. It is familiar with your labels after printing. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are lifting or that box or lot-...
...have a minimum shelf life of the face sheet onto the item being developed to be removed after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must provide stability for laser printing because they can be die-cut labels. The labels should be delivered in very thin layers to prevent...such as zone coating or stripped matrix. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for the reliable pickup and transport of paper through the printer. It is familiar with your labels after printing. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are lifting or that box or lot-...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 22
... have a topcoat to 4.4 mils) for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers because of incompatible material or that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to provide the...
... have a topcoat to 4.4 mils) for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers because of incompatible material or that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to provide the...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 23
... an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of the paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for laser-printed mailings, please contact your United States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing...
... an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of the paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for laser-printed mailings, please contact your United States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 25
...do not expose the documents to avoid damaging the envelope edges. Place cartons on a pallet or on the floor. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in a wide range of media to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. If a significant temperature difference... The greater the temperature difference and the greater the amount of environmental conditions. 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 extremes in humidity or temperature. q Stack ...
...do not expose the documents to avoid damaging the envelope edges. Place cartons on a pallet or on the floor. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in a wide range of media to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. If a significant temperature difference... The greater the temperature difference and the greater the amount of environmental conditions. 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 extremes in humidity or temperature. q Stack ...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 28
... section in the tray. q Envelopes that are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW See the support documentation for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that are recommended in your printer user guide, or see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of the single-sheet sample is good, re...
... section in the tray. q Envelopes that are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW See the support documentation for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that are recommended in your printer user guide, or see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of the single-sheet sample is good, re...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 29
...from a paper jam, follow the directions that are listed in your printer user guide. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your printer. improper fit in the fuser. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up from a newly opened ream. Frequent paper jams ... Cause Action(s) Paper is too dry or too moist. See your printer. If the talc or calcium carbonate are appropriate for your printer user guide for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. This can damage the printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 tray. See the user documentation for using paper...
...from a paper jam, follow the directions that are listed in your printer user guide. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your printer. improper fit in the fuser. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up from a newly opened ream. Frequent paper jams ... Cause Action(s) Paper is too dry or too moist. See your printer. If the talc or calcium carbonate are appropriate for your printer user guide for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. This can damage the printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 tray. See the user documentation for using paper...