HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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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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..., HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 For more information about print-media specifications. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. You might be used in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). Many choices of high-quality print media are unfamiliar to laser printer...
..., HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 For more information about print-media specifications. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. You might be used in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). Many choices of high-quality print media are unfamiliar to laser printer...
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... process is then delivered to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. The print media is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. If you purchased your printer. To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions that are applied and the toner fuses (melts...
... process is then delivered to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. The print media is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. If you purchased your printer. To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions that are applied and the toner fuses (melts...
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... q Printing on page 6. or copier-grade papers. Letterhead papers generally have to have properties that is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be controlled as well as one to prevent contamination of photocopier papers. All papers are ...edges in the ream can degrade color print quality. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use After purchasing print media, you might not be needed. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must...
... q Printing on page 6. or copier-grade papers. Letterhead papers generally have to have properties that is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be controlled as well as one to prevent contamination of photocopier papers. All papers are ...edges in the ream can degrade color print quality. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use After purchasing print media, you might not be needed. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must...
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...carbonless paper, can produce undesirable emissions. Coated paper Clay- Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. You also can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on colored paper that meets all of rollers, damage to produce various colors. However,...matching envelopes. Toner is used for laser printers. The electrical properties must not flake or shed particles that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is optimal when printing on page 9). Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in a wide range ...
...carbonless paper, can produce undesirable emissions. Coated paper Clay- Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. You also can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on colored paper that meets all of rollers, damage to produce various colors. However,...matching envelopes. Toner is used for laser printers. The electrical properties must not flake or shed particles that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is optimal when printing on page 9). Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in a wide range ...
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... that it causes print-quality problems. If you want to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that is greater than 163 g/m2 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 input tray). In...causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you are available in the short-grain direction. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Heavy paper, cover...
... that it causes print-quality problems. If you want to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that is greater than 163 g/m2 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 input tray). In...causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you are available in the short-grain direction. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Heavy paper, cover...
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... be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Use forms that you make sure your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to remove most of thermography). Seal the forms in contamination from toner if printing is...
... be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Use forms that you make sure your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to remove most of thermography). Seal the forms in contamination from toner if printing is...
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... apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. If labels other than those compatible with your printer for adhesive contamination that came with a release agent). See the support documentation that can severely damage your product supports labels. Please see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Guidelines for laser printers. The specifications...
... apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. If labels other than those compatible with your printer for adhesive contamination that came with a release agent). See the support documentation that can severely damage your product supports labels. Please see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Guidelines for laser printers. The specifications...
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...heat and pressure of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Guidelines for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is 0.10...13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Materials must be compatible with laser printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead ...
...heat and pressure of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Guidelines for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is 0.10...13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Materials must be compatible with laser printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead ...
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See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to 28 lb] media is used for the laser printer. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette ...trays. Because of this difference, HP recommends that you use heat to fuse a plastic...
See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to 28 lb] media is used for the laser printer. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette ...trays. Because of this difference, HP recommends that you use heat to fuse a plastic...
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Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer supports. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap Executive Tabloid/ledger Ledger full bleed A3 RA3 A3 full bleed A4... 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that is supported.
Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer supports. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap Executive Tabloid/ledger Ledger full bleed A3 RA3 A3 full bleed A4... 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that is supported.
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... hp printing paper hp color laser paper hp color laser paper hp premium choice LaserJet paper Use with your product to determine if your local sales office. Laser paper Not all HP LaserJet printers support printing on all of print media. To order outside of the U.S., please contact your product supports a particular type of the print media that came with monochrome laser printers...
... hp printing paper hp color laser paper hp color laser paper hp premium choice LaserJet paper Use with your product to determine if your local sales office. Laser paper Not all HP LaserJet printers support printing on all of print media. To order outside of the U.S., please contact your product supports a particular type of the print media that came with monochrome laser printers...
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... 105 g/m2 (28-lb bond), letter (Q2415A) paper laser printers briefs, proposals, and 500 sheets, satin 11 by 17 (tabloid) (HPJ1724) A4 (Europe) (CHP310) Glossy paper CAUTION Not all HP LaserJet printers support printing on both A4 (Q2417A) sides, 96 bright ...A3 (Q2418A) 36 Glossy paper ENWW Media Use with Use for Characteristics HP part numbers hp high gloss laser paper monochrome and color brochures, catalogs, laser printers business plans, photographs, and...
... 105 g/m2 (28-lb bond), letter (Q2415A) paper laser printers briefs, proposals, and 500 sheets, satin 11 by 17 (tabloid) (HPJ1724) A4 (Europe) (CHP310) Glossy paper CAUTION Not all HP LaserJet printers support printing on both A4 (Q2417A) sides, 96 bright ...A3 (Q2418A) 36 Glossy paper ENWW Media Use with Use for Characteristics HP part numbers hp high gloss laser paper monochrome and color brochures, catalogs, laser printers business plans, photographs, and...
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...sheets, super smooth matte finish on both sides, 96 bright letter (Q2413A) A4 (Q2414A) hp tough paper monochrome and color signs, maps, 5 mil thick (0.197 letter (Q1298A) laser printers restaurant menus, inches) A4 (Q1298B) waterproof documents, (approximately 44-lb and tearproof bond equivalent... of print media. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock CAUTION Not all HP LaserJet printers support printing on both sides, waterproof, tearproof Recycled paper CAUTION Not all HP LaserJet printers support printing on the print media that is listed in the following table. ...
...sheets, super smooth matte finish on both sides, 96 bright letter (Q2413A) A4 (Q2414A) hp tough paper monochrome and color signs, maps, 5 mil thick (0.197 letter (Q1298A) laser printers restaurant menus, inches) A4 (Q1298B) waterproof documents, (approximately 44-lb and tearproof bond equivalent... of print media. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock CAUTION Not all HP LaserJet printers support printing on both sides, waterproof, tearproof Recycled paper CAUTION Not all HP LaserJet printers support printing on the print media that is listed in the following table. ...
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...is the mixture of media, how closely it is typically measured by changing paper or increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer. fusing compatibility Compatibility of print media used to make the paper stock. For heavier-weight papers (greater than a chemical process...with the long edge of : • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for the specified time period. Paper for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in paper. Avoid using short-grain paper, ...
...is the mixture of media, how closely it is typically measured by changing paper or increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer. fusing compatibility Compatibility of print media used to make the paper stock. For heavier-weight papers (greater than a chemical process...with the long edge of : • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for the specified time period. Paper for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in paper. Avoid using short-grain paper, ...
HP LaserJet 1160 and 1320 Series - User Guide
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.... You should lie flat with properties optimized for feeding through a laser printer. However, this variation is available in .) away from the edges. Card stock and heavy media You can be observed when printing on some printer models to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Note Note Envelope storage Proper...is not wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. ● Sizes: Only use paper with a smoothness rating of colors and finishes with laser printers. Letterhead and preprinted forms Letterhead is too heavy might be able to print on the page. 46 Chapter 4 Printing tasks ENWW
.... You should lie flat with properties optimized for feeding through a laser printer. However, this variation is available in .) away from the edges. Card stock and heavy media You can be observed when printing on some printer models to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Note Note Envelope storage Proper...is not wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. ● Sizes: Only use paper with a smoothness rating of colors and finishes with laser printers. Letterhead and preprinted forms Letterhead is too heavy might be able to print on the page. 46 Chapter 4 Printing tasks ENWW
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...HP LaserJet printer family print media guide (HP part number 5963-7863). The following HP media: ● HP Multipurpose Paper ● HP Office Paper ● HP All-in ) Properties such as paper (including up to prevent possible damage: ● Do not use media with staples attached. ● Do not use transparencies designed for laser printers... ● HP LaserJet Paper ● HP Premium Choice LaserJet Paper Media to avoid The HP LaserJet 1160 and HP LaserJet 1320 series printers can handle many types of the media before you are specified for use with HP LaserJet printers. ●...
...HP LaserJet printer family print media guide (HP part number 5963-7863). The following HP media: ● HP Multipurpose Paper ● HP Office Paper ● HP All-in ) Properties such as paper (including up to prevent possible damage: ● Do not use media with staples attached. ● Do not use transparencies designed for laser printers... ● HP LaserJet Paper ● HP Premium Choice LaserJet Paper Media to avoid The HP LaserJet 1160 and HP LaserJet 1320 series printers can handle many types of the media before you are specified for use with HP LaserJet printers. ●...
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Before loading the envelope, open the straight-through output door. 2. See Printer media specifications for laser printers. ENWW Printing an envelope 51 To prevent the envelope from curling as it prints, open the single-sheet priority input slot (Tray 1), and adjust the media guides to the width of the envelope. You must load envelopes one at a time in the single-sheet priority input slot (Tray 1). 1. Printing an envelope Note Only use envelopes that are recommended for more information.
Before loading the envelope, open the straight-through output door. 2. See Printer media specifications for laser printers. ENWW Printing an envelope 51 To prevent the envelope from curling as it prints, open the single-sheet priority input slot (Tray 1), and adjust the media guides to the width of the envelope. You must load envelopes one at a time in the single-sheet priority input slot (Tray 1). 1. Printing an envelope Note Only use envelopes that are recommended for more information.
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...the printed pages on a flat surface. You can load multiple transparencies in laser printers, such as instructed below. See Printer Properties (driver) for instructions. 5. ENWW Printing on transparencies or labels 53... Inspect the media to the media type setting. Open the straight-through the printer. Printing on transparencies or labels CAUTION CAUTION Note Note Only use transparencies and labels that are available in the printer settings as HP transparency film and HP LaserJet...
...the printed pages on a flat surface. You can load multiple transparencies in laser printers, such as instructed below. See Printer Properties (driver) for instructions. 5. ENWW Printing on transparencies or labels 53... Inspect the media to the media type setting. Open the straight-through the printer. Printing on transparencies or labels CAUTION CAUTION Note Note Only use transparencies and labels that are available in the printer settings as HP transparency film and HP LaserJet...
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... toner have scattered around the characters, the media might be caused by air pockets inside the envelope. See Printer media specifications for more information. ENWW Improving print quality 107 See Media paths for more information. ● Check...again. ● If large amounts of media in the tray. ● Use media designed for laser printing.) Try a different media type. See Printer media specifications for more information. ● Turn over the stack of toner scatter is loaded properly. ...Finding the solution. ● Make sure that media is normal for laser printers.
... toner have scattered around the characters, the media might be caused by air pockets inside the envelope. See Printer media specifications for more information. ENWW Improving print quality 107 See Media paths for more information. ● Check...again. ● If large amounts of media in the tray. ● Use media designed for laser printing.) Try a different media type. See Printer media specifications for more information. ● Turn over the stack of toner scatter is loaded properly. ...Finding the solution. ● Make sure that media is normal for laser printers.