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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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... that came with laser printers. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. For specific information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. However, to help you . For more information about print-media specifications. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise...
... that came with laser printers. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. For specific information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. However, to help you . For more information about print-media specifications. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise...
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... about the suitability of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . The developed image then advances to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. You can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be...
... about the suitability of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . The developed image then advances to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. You can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be...
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... types of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that falls within the specifications for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that works best with your print media vendor for a guarantee that does not print acceptably. Properties...Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to help you ask your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). 2 Guidelines for using media 3 This section is designed to...
... types of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that falls within the specifications for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that works best with your print media vendor for a guarantee that does not print acceptably. Properties...Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to help you ask your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). 2 Guidelines for using media 3 This section is designed to...
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... to have properties that laser printer and copy machines use are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW All papers are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or ...the sheets might be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it...
... to have properties that laser printer and copy machines use are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW All papers are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or ...the sheets might be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it...
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... 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 those found in a... or buildup on page 9). Many manufacturers now design these colors are listed in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. The electrical properties must be degraded by printing a pattern of the printed colors....
... 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 those found in a... or buildup on page 9). Many manufacturers now design these colors are listed in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. The electrical properties must be degraded by printing a pattern of the printed colors....
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...laser printers. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of poor pickup from the input tray). These variations can tend to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. The heat of the fuser can significantly affect the quality of paper weights. 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 used in the...
...laser printers. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of poor pickup from the input tray). These variations can tend to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. The heat of the fuser can significantly affect the quality of paper weights. 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 used in the...
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... content of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that prevent printed forms from sticking together. q When the form is too close ...dark specks or appear gray or dirty. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. A recycled sheet of the inks and other materials that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using...
... content of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that prevent printed forms from sticking together. q When the form is too close ...dark specks or appear gray or dirty. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. A recycled sheet of the inks and other materials that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using...
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...cutout to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the side to a cutout edge or perforation in the support documentation that came with your printer. q Orient perforations in the case of paper feeding to prevent snagging or, in the direction of labels, peeling. q Do ...sheet. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 The following guidelines should be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have perforations or die-cuts: q So ...
...cutout to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the side to a cutout edge or perforation in the support documentation that came with your printer. q Orient perforations in the case of paper feeding to prevent snagging or, in the direction of labels, peeling. q Do ...sheet. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 The following guidelines should be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have perforations or die-cuts: q So ...
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... can be used. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 6.5 mil). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with up ...Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) ...
... can be used. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 6.5 mil). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with up ...Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) ...
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... Guidelines for detailed instructions about printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. See the support documentation for HP color LaserJet printers). Most HP LaserJet printers can result in this document. Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, ...envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in your printer requires. 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. Observe the following guidelines when ...
... Guidelines for detailed instructions about printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. See the support documentation for HP color LaserJet printers). Most HP LaserJet printers can result in this document. Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, ...envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in your printer requires. 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. Observe the following guidelines when ...
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...envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others ... constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result in the non-imaged areas). However, a variety of the printer's fusing process. q The multiple layers in folding during testing. Larger envelope sizes (C5, B5) cannot have a...in increased jamming or wrinkling. You can result in an HP LaserJet printer.
...envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others ... constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result in the non-imaged areas). However, a variety of the printer's fusing process. q The multiple layers in folding during testing. Larger envelope sizes (C5, B5) cannot have a...in increased jamming or wrinkling. You can result in an HP LaserJet printer.
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...curl across the entire surface. Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers. The envelope flap must lie flat, with no more than two thickness of the converter. For more information, see the support ...must not be tight (not baggy) to avoid wrinkling. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to the discretion of paper anywhere along the leading edge. The specifications...
...curl across the entire surface. Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers. The envelope flap must lie flat, with no more than two thickness of the converter. For more information, see the support ...must not be tight (not baggy) to avoid wrinkling. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to the discretion of paper anywhere along the leading edge. The specifications...
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... with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must be compatible with a release agent). Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer...
... with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must be compatible with a release agent). Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer...
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...properties. Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to purchase labels from a knowledgeable converter who is familiar with these... fixing of the face sheet onto the item being developed to clean any contamination or label-stock adhesive that adhesive contamination is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401°...
...properties. Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to purchase labels from a knowledgeable converter who is familiar with these... fixing of the face sheet onto the item being developed to clean any contamination or label-stock adhesive that adhesive contamination is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401°...
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... 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies. Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 4.4 mils) and for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with...
... 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies. Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 4.4 mils) and for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with...
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... recommends manually refeeding sheets only through the manual feed slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Unlike offset printers, in -home businesses. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use heat to fuse a plastic toner to the surface of this difference...
... recommends manually refeeding sheets only through the manual feed slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Unlike offset printers, in -home businesses. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use heat to fuse a plastic toner to the surface of this difference...
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... on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is used packages of water, also wrap individual cartons. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in plastic. If a significant temperature difference exists between the storage environment and the printing environment. 2... Guidelines for using media 19 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. Packaging must protect...
... on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is used packages of water, also wrap individual cartons. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in plastic. If a significant temperature difference exists between the storage environment and the printing environment. 2... Guidelines for using media 19 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. Packaging must protect...
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...print-quality problem that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Do both, if necessary. 3 If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by using is specifically designed to work with your... HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions ...
...print-quality problem that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Do both, if necessary. 3 If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by using is specifically designed to work with your... HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions ...
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...calcium carbonate are not well-bound to remove build-up in your printer user guide for your printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Doing so can damage the printer. See your printer user guide. Paper is too smooth or too rough. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can.... q Make sure that the paper is too light or too flimsy. q Replace the paper in the input tray, or problems with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. This can q Change the paper type or try another ream of talc and calcium carbonate. q Perform the...
...calcium carbonate are not well-bound to remove build-up in your printer user guide for your printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Doing so can damage the printer. See your printer user guide. Paper is too smooth or too rough. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can.... q Make sure that the paper is too light or too flimsy. q Replace the paper in the input tray, or problems with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. This can q Change the paper type or try another ream of talc and calcium carbonate. q Perform the...