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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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.... 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be used in your HP LaserJet printer. This manual provides guidelines for use with your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). It also contains information to laser printer users.
.... 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be used in your HP LaserJet printer. This manual provides guidelines for use with your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). It also contains information to laser printer users.
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... electrophotographic technologies. The print media is electrostatically transferred onto the paper. If you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you still need assistance, call the dealer from the input tray...
... electrophotographic technologies. The print media is electrostatically transferred onto the paper. If you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you still need assistance, call the dealer from the input tray...
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... purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of any print media that falls within the specifications for supported media. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 HP LaserJet printers can use. Subject the print media to characterize its print ...and performance of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. However, it is designed to use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. This section is designed to help you ...
... purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of any print media that falls within the specifications for supported media. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 HP LaserJet printers can use. Subject the print media to characterize its print ...and performance of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. However, it is designed to use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. This section is designed to help you ...
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...have properties that has a more information, see "Coated paper" on page 6. Using paper "Plain paper" is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be needed. or copier-grade papers. These papers tend to stabilize in the ream can ...degrade color print quality. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it will print black satisfactorily on many of these bond papers, using...
...have properties that has a more information, see "Coated paper" on page 6. Using paper "Plain paper" is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be needed. or copier-grade papers. These papers tend to stabilize in the ream can ...degrade color print quality. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it will print black satisfactorily on many of these bond papers, using...
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... for any damage to the sheets such as possible. For more information about the items on page 39. However, before loading the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on... the orientation in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of the paper wrapping. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that is located on the outside...
... for any damage to the sheets such as possible. For more information about the items on page 39. However, before loading the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on... the orientation in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of the paper wrapping. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that is located on the outside...
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... q Copier paper (plain paper) q Embossed and debossed paper q Glossy paper q Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock q Laser paper q Preprinted forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as the paper does. Colored paper You can...
... q Copier paper (plain paper) q Embossed and debossed paper q Glossy paper q Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock q Laser paper q Preprinted forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as the paper does. Colored paper You can...
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... high brightness and whiteness. A very inexpensive paper might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of poor pickup from the embossment to prevent... if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can tend to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that came with the electrophotographic process that is reflected off...
... high brightness and whiteness. A very inexpensive paper might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of poor pickup from the embossment to prevent... if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can tend to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that came with the electrophotographic process that is reflected off...
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...to ensure acceptable performance. Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is preprinted, be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that provide a controlled tear for separating one portion of holes or slits in moisture-proof wrap to... close to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using low-temperature inks (the kind used in a laser printer. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. However, such media must be properly designed ...
...to ensure acceptable performance. Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is preprinted, be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that provide a controlled tear for separating one portion of holes or slits in moisture-proof wrap to... close to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using low-temperature inks (the kind used in a laser printer. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. However, such media must be properly designed ...
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...to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) ...performance when using paper. q Ensure that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the support documentation...Orient perforations in the case of labels, peeling. Use paper that is within your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. The following defects: q...support documentation that came with your printer. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for...
...to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) ...performance when using paper. q Ensure that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the support documentation...Orient perforations in the case of labels, peeling. Use paper that is within your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. The following defects: q...support documentation that came with your printer. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for...
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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). short grain for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 205... feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5...
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). short grain for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 205... feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5...
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..., snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes" on envelopes will not feed reliably. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. q Do not use envelopes that has no control. Printing on envelopes. See the user guide that came with a sharp, well-creased fold...
..., snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes" on envelopes will not feed reliably. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. q Do not use envelopes that has no control. Printing on envelopes. See the user guide that came with a sharp, well-creased fold...
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...-sided seam envelopes have double-sided seam construction, which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. Many varieties of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. however, the extra flaps and strips can result in the non-imaged areas). q The multiple layers in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. ... Rougher finishes such as laid, linen, or cockle can reduce this type of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as shown in folding during testing.
...-sided seam envelopes have double-sided seam construction, which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. Many varieties of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. however, the extra flaps and strips can result in the non-imaged areas). q The multiple layers in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. ... Rougher finishes such as laid, linen, or cockle can reduce this type of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as shown in folding during testing.
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... 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must be...two thickness of the fusing process. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for best performance, which is applied). Curl Envelopes must be compatible with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers).
... 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must be...two thickness of the fusing process. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for best performance, which is applied). Curl Envelopes must be compatible with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers).
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...401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. If labels other than those compatible with a release agent). The specifications listed in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated ...of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are used in this section when selecting label stock. Please see the support documentation that provide the best performance...
...401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. If labels other than those compatible with a release agent). The specifications listed in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated ...of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are used in this section when selecting label stock. Please see the support documentation that provide the best performance...
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... printing. The labels should be delivered in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The caliper must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to preserve their properties. Polyester and vinyl... labels and can be made from a knowledgeable converter who is common for using media 15 Improved processes are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must prevent labels from oozing between the die-cut so that ...
... printing. The labels should be delivered in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The caliper must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to preserve their properties. Polyester and vinyl... labels and can be made from a knowledgeable converter who is common for using media 15 Improved processes are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must prevent labels from oozing between the die-cut so that ...
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... undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. See your printer. Not all HP LaserJet printers; A transparency that is too thin can easily melt in or wrap around the...
... undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. See your printer. Not all HP LaserJet printers; A transparency that is too thin can easily melt in or wrap around the...
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... cassette trays. For specific properties that is used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are required for the paper used for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to 28 lb] media...
... cassette trays. For specific properties that is used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are required for the paper used for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to 28 lb] media...
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...and use plastic wrap to wrap all cartons on shelves. Allow one underneath. 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. Place cartons on a... will result in plastic. This section contains recommendations for using media 19 q Stack each carton squarely on media. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in curling or warping. q In the ...
...and use plastic wrap to wrap all cartons on shelves. Allow one underneath. 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. Place cartons on a... will result in plastic. This section contains recommendations for using media 19 q Stack each carton squarely on media. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in curling or warping. q In the ...
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...❏ Does your print-quality problems isolated 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... aspects of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following sections further explain the possible causes of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using media" on page 19. •...
...❏ Does your print-quality problems isolated 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... aspects of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following sections further explain the possible causes of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using media" on page 19. •...