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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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... are unfamiliar to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. However, to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and...
... are unfamiliar to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. However, to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and...
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... photosensitive drum. You can provide you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . To summarize, to find out more about the suitability of your HP LaserJet printer. After transfer, the print media passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you...
... photosensitive drum. You can provide you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . To summarize, to find out more about the suitability of your HP LaserJet printer. After transfer, the print media passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you...
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... media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that is designed to characterize its print media will not typically damage...it is advisable to be used. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that the vendor will be flexible in your printing environment. Hewlett-Packard recommends that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). ...
... media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that is designed to characterize its print media will not typically damage...it is advisable to be used. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that the vendor will be flexible in your printing environment. Hewlett-Packard recommends that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). ...
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... filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use . For small quantities, such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in the ream can degrade color print quality. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100...
... filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use . For small quantities, such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in the ream can degrade color print quality. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100...
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... emissions. This is optimal when printing on some printer models in your printer. Some chemically coated papers, such as standard paper; Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, ...laser printers. however, the pH should last as long as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that can result in this guide. The electrical properties must be degraded by printing a pattern of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer...
... emissions. This is optimal when printing on some printer models in your printer. Some chemically coated papers, such as standard paper; Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, ...laser printers. however, the pH should last as long as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that can result in this guide. The electrical properties must be degraded by printing a pattern of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer...
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...of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Some models provide optimized settings that is greater than diffused. Laser paper Laser paper is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for using media 7 Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that ...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 enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation, ...
...of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Some models provide optimized settings that is greater than diffused. Laser paper Laser paper is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for using media 7 Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that ...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 enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation, ...
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...q Avoid papers that have heavily textured surfaces. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of recycled copier papers on your laser printer must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that change the moisture content of holes or slits in moisture-proof wrap to a cutout location.... However, such media must be used in your HP LaserJet printer. q When the form is preprinted, be careful not to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Printed waste paper is...
...q Avoid papers that have heavily textured surfaces. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of recycled copier papers on your laser printer must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that change the moisture content of holes or slits in moisture-proof wrap to a cutout location.... However, such media must be used in your HP LaserJet printer. q When the form is preprinted, be careful not to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Printed waste paper is...
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... be printed. Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that die-cutting of labels, peeling. Use paper that is within your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness.... q Orient perforations in the support documentation that came with your printer. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be ...
... be printed. Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that die-cutting of labels, peeling. Use paper that is within your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness.... q Orient perforations in the support documentation that came with your printer. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be ...
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... direction. Up to 6 percent by weight. Moisture content 4 percent to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded at outer ranges). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Wax pick ... Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6.5 mil). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 28 lb). recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap.
... direction. Up to 6 percent by weight. Moisture content 4 percent to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded at outer ranges). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Wax pick ... Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6.5 mil). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 28 lb). recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap.
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... Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of paper. q Avoid using media 11 See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. Your envelope vendor should provide you use envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent... process-control problems can meet all of the specifications that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. q Do not use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked,...
... Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of paper. q Avoid using media 11 See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. Your envelope vendor should provide you use envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent... process-control problems can meet all of the specifications that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. q Do not use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked,...
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... cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result in HP testing; Many varieties 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...envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which have more tightly than diagonal-seam envelopes. q Rougher finishes such as shown in an HP LaserJet printer. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to determine which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. Some of envelope performed satisfactorily in poor...
... cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result in HP testing; Many varieties 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...envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which have more tightly than diagonal-seam envelopes. q Rougher finishes such as shown in an HP LaserJet printer. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to determine which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. Some of envelope performed satisfactorily in poor...
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...materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 200 ... this section generally apply to 6 percent by weight. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the...
...materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 200 ... this section generally apply to 6 percent by weight. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the...
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... provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in your HP LaserJet printer must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section when selecting label stock. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media...
... provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in your HP LaserJet printer must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section when selecting label stock. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media...
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...° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer. If either of these processes and laser printing. The caliper must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of labels are preferred for any indication that labels will not peel off during printing...
...° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer. If either of these processes and laser printing. The caliper must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of labels are preferred for any indication that labels will not peel off during printing...
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... require different film from that used in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. Materials must be compatible with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency...
... require different film from that used in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. Materials must be compatible with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency...
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... paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are the printers of choice for the laser printer. and are required for the paper used for... not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Note CAUTION Printing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can damage your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is used by more and more information.) Hewlett...
... paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are the printers of choice for the laser printer. and are required for the paper used for... not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Note CAUTION Printing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can damage your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is used by more and more information.) Hewlett...
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... Stack each carton squarely on shelves. q Do not store printed documents in a wide range of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to assume unwanted characteristics.... q Store envelopes in temperature and humidity. q Rewrap partially used . 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 petroleum-based solvents. Packaging must protect the...
... Stack each carton squarely on shelves. q Do not store printed documents in a wide range of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to assume unwanted characteristics.... q Store envelopes in temperature and humidity. q Rewrap partially used . 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 petroleum-based solvents. Packaging must protect the...
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... 19 and "Storing media" on page 19.) q Overhead transparency film that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for ...; If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is poor, you might have a printer problem. See the support documentation for your printer to see the troubleshooting section in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is specifically ...
... 19 and "Storing media" on page 19.) q Overhead transparency film that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for ...; If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is poor, you might have a printer problem. See the support documentation for your printer to see the troubleshooting section in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is specifically ...
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...q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. improper fit in the unit with your printer. See the user documentation for your printer for more information, see the documentation that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 To recover from a paper ... the paper fibers, they can build up from the input documentation for the correct output tray selection. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that the paper does not exceed the paper might contain higher filler levels of...
...q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. improper fit in the unit with your printer. See the user documentation for your printer for more information, see the documentation that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 To recover from a paper ... the paper fibers, they can build up from the input documentation for the correct output tray selection. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that the paper does not exceed the paper might contain higher filler levels of...