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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 ... 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 ... 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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... 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. You might encounter some terms that might be used in this manual do not apply to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. However, to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that are...
... 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. You might encounter some terms that might be used in this manual do not apply to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. However, to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that are...
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...to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in your HP LaserJet printer. If you still need assistance, call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the transfer station, where the...where heat and pressure are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the worldwide network of HP Sales and Service Offices. (See the sales and service listings that are outlined in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from...
...to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in your HP LaserJet printer. If you still need assistance, call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the transfer station, where the...where heat and pressure are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the worldwide network of HP Sales and Service Offices. (See the sales and service listings that are outlined in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from...
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.... Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer. Properties of any print media that does not print acceptably. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your... print media vendor for a guarantee that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Although testing media helps to help you are planning a large purchase of print ...
.... Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer. Properties of any print media that does not print acceptably. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your... print media vendor for a guarantee that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Although testing media helps to help you are planning a large purchase of print ...
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...Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic process that laser printer and copy machines use are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Although your HP LaserJet printer will print black satisfactorily on both sides of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use After purchasing ...copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an ...
...Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic process that laser printer and copy machines use are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Although your HP LaserJet printer will print black satisfactorily on both sides of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use After purchasing ...copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an ...
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...standard paper (see the support documentation for laser printing and advertise the paper as standard paper; Some of the specifications that are listed in your paper supplier. Colored paper You can use an HP color LaserJet printer to blister during fusing. You also can ... can change the appearance of your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in vinyl folders. or other pigment-coated papers must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Many manufacturers now design these...
...standard paper (see the support documentation for laser printing and advertise the paper as standard paper; Some of the specifications that are listed in your paper supplier. Colored paper You can use an HP color LaserJet printer to blister during fusing. You also can ... can change the appearance of your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in vinyl folders. or other pigment-coated papers must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Many manufacturers now design these...
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...these papers gives them more stiffness, which can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that results from the input tray). Please see the support documentation that ... paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in the short-grain direction. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of poor pickup from nesting. These optimized properties can significantly affect the quality of ...
...these papers gives them more stiffness, which can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that results from the input tray). Please see the support documentation that ... paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in the short-grain direction. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of poor pickup from nesting. These optimized properties can significantly affect the quality of ...
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...laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on the printer. Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is preprinted, be careful not to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers...F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your converter or supplier knows that will be printed successfully on your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be properly designed and manufactured to remove most of the inks and ...
...laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on the printer. Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is preprinted, be careful not to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers...F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your converter or supplier knows that will be printed successfully on your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be properly designed and manufactured to remove most of the inks and ...
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... to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. The specifications that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that are located. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be...(0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the case of edge rollover to avoid toner contamination. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that came with your...
... to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. The specifications that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that are located. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be...(0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the case of edge rollover to avoid toner contamination. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that came with your...
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... not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 1014 ohms - recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 5 percent groundwood can be...
... not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 1014 ohms - recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 5 percent groundwood can be...
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... in this document. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can damage the printer. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. q Do not use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or ... specifications that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. Printing on many sizes and styles of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can cause severe damage to ...
... in this document. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can damage the printer. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. q Do not use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or ... specifications that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. Printing on many sizes and styles of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can cause severe damage to ...
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...a corner. However, a variety of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. q 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... the quality and consistency that have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. Many varieties of the printer's fusing process. q Rougher finishes such as shown in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small...
...a corner. However, a variety of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. q 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... the quality and consistency that have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. Many varieties of the printer's fusing process. q Rougher finishes such as shown in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small...
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...C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer. Materials must not be tight (not baggy) to 5.5 mil) for best performance, which is applied). All folds ...17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for using media 13 The envelope flap must be stuck together from... construction quality Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers).
...C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer. Materials must not be tight (not baggy) to 5.5 mil) for best performance, which is applied). All folds ...17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for using media 13 The envelope flap must be stuck together from... construction quality Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers).
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... a type of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your printer for laser printers. Please see the support documentation that can severely damage your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for adhesive contamination that came...
... a type of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your printer for laser printers. Please see the support documentation that can severely damage your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for adhesive contamination that came...
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... Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label stock through the printer to clean any indication that the label edges are lifting or that adhesive contamination is the carrier sheet for the label ... removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of paper through the printer. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of these processes and laser printing. Make sure to run several sheets of the face sheet...
... Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label stock through the printer to clean any indication that the label edges are lifting or that adhesive contamination is the carrier sheet for the label ... removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of paper through the printer. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of these processes and laser printing. Make sure to run several sheets of the face sheet...
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... using overhead transparencies. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to determine if your product supports transparencies. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with HP color LaserJet printers. Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead ...
... using overhead transparencies. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to determine if your product supports transparencies. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with HP color LaserJet printers. Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead ...
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....) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to 28 lb] media is critical. and are required for the paper used for the laser printer. Because of this difference, HP recommends that are the printers of 24 lb (...HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used by more and more information.) Hewlett-Packard recommends manually refeeding sheets only through the manual feed slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. Unlike offset printers, in which sheets that already have papers that are fed again into the paper, laser printers...
....) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to 28 lb] media is critical. and are required for the paper used for the laser printer. Because of this difference, HP recommends that are the printers of 24 lb (...HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used by more and more information.) Hewlett-Packard recommends manually refeeding sheets only through the manual feed slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. Unlike offset printers, in which sheets that already have papers that are fed again into the paper, laser printers...
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...print media: q Do not store cartons or reams directly on shelves. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on top of the one day for every 10° C (20° F) difference in temperature between the media storage...packages of media before unwrapping it. q Stack each other. q Do not store printed documents in humidity or temperature. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of environmental conditions. The greater the temperature difference and the greater the amount of extreme humidity, keep ...
...print media: q Do not store cartons or reams directly on shelves. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on top of the one day for every 10° C (20° F) difference in temperature between the media storage...packages of media before unwrapping it. q Stack each other. q Do not store printed documents in humidity or temperature. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of environmental conditions. The greater the temperature difference and the greater the amount of extreme humidity, keep ...
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...401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Types of print media to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation for your printer to see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder ...offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that are recommended in your printer user guide, or see "Envelope construction" on page 11 for more ...
...401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Types of print media to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation for your printer to see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder ...offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that are recommended in your printer user guide, or see "Envelope construction" on page 11 for more ...
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...from the input documentation for the correct output tray selection. See the user documentation for your printer for more information, see the documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of the paper guides ...Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. q Replace the paper in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try...
...from the input documentation for the correct output tray selection. See the user documentation for your printer for more information, see the documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of the paper guides ...Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. q Replace the paper in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try...