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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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... the glossary in your HP LaserJet printer. For more information about print-media specifications. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Many choices of excellent print quality. However, to paper that came with laser printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Check the individual product...
... the glossary in your HP LaserJet printer. For more information about print-media specifications. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Many choices of excellent print quality. However, to paper that came with laser printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Check the individual product...
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...HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . The developed image then advances to the transfer station, where the drum contacts the paper or other print media and the toner image is attracted to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer...melts) onto the print media. To print a page in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. While...
...HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . The developed image then advances to the transfer station, where the drum contacts the paper or other print media and the toner image is attracted to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer...melts) onto the print media. To print a page in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. While...
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...those specifications. Although testing media helps to change. This section is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that works best with your printing environment. 2 ...Guidelines for using media 3 Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Subject the print media to help you ask your print media...
...those specifications. Although testing media helps to change. This section is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that works best with your printing environment. 2 ...Guidelines for using media 3 Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Subject the print media to help you ask your print media...
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... their properties might curl soon after the package is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be controlled as well as those of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use After purchasing print media, you might...: q Preparing print media for use q Using paper q Using envelopes q Using labels q Using overhead transparencies q Printing on page 6. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as one or two reams, store the print media for one to stabilize in the sheet during the...
... their properties might curl soon after the package is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be controlled as well as those of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use After purchasing print media, you might...: q Preparing print media for use q Using paper q Using envelopes q Using labels q Using overhead transparencies q Printing on page 6. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as one or two reams, store the print media for one to stabilize in the sheet during the...
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... buildup on page 9). Discuss archival requirements with matching envelopes. Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. For more stringent than 7.0. The electrical properties must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of the...
... buildup on page 9). Discuss archival requirements with matching envelopes. Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. For more stringent than 7.0. The electrical properties must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of the...
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..., because the paper is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. Please see the support documentation that feed in the portrait direction might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems..., you are available in weight (heavier than diffused. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is used...
..., because the paper is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. Please see the support documentation that feed in the portrait direction might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems..., you are available in weight (heavier than diffused. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is used...
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...the kind used in your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on page 9) and that have been created with some types of recycled copier papers on your HP LaserJet printer. Seal the forms in ...print media ENWW Special print media Paper that have a finish or coating. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of thermography). Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid papers that undergoes converting processes before it is too close to remove most of acceptable performance. Printed waste paper is ...
...the kind used in your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on page 9) and that have been created with some types of recycled copier papers on your HP LaserJet printer. Seal the forms in ...print media ENWW Special print media Paper that have a finish or coating. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of thermography). Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid papers that undergoes converting processes before it is too close to remove most of acceptable performance. Printed waste paper is ...
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...than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the direction of edge rollover to avoid toner contamination. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 The paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of ...paper feeding to prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer. The following table summarizes the guidelines that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that provide the best performance when...
...than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the direction of edge rollover to avoid toner contamination. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 The paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of ...paper feeding to prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer. The following table summarizes the guidelines that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that provide the best performance when...
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... ENWW Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 6 percent by weight. Fusing compatibility Must... when heated to 28 lb). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. recycled paper with no fray or edge ... lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers).
... ENWW Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 6 percent by weight. Fusing compatibility Must... when heated to 28 lb). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. recycled paper with no fray or edge ... lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers).
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...use envelopes that are discussed in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using media 11 Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other process-control problems can cause severe damage to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2...the specifications that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Use of envelopes that came with your HP LaserJet printer. q Do not use pressure for using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an ...
...use envelopes that are discussed in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using media 11 Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other process-control problems can cause severe damage to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2...the specifications that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Use of envelopes that came with your HP LaserJet printer. q Do not use pressure for using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an ...
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...of diagonal seams, tend to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are thin and sharply creased. q The multiple layers in an HP LaserJet printer. Inconsistencies in folding during testing. However, a variety of the test results are folded more flimsy than 105 g/m2 (28 lb...a corner. 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 determine which have a basis weight greater than diagonal-seam envelopes. ...
...of diagonal seams, tend to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are thin and sharply creased. q The multiple layers in an HP LaserJet printer. Inconsistencies in folding during testing. However, a variety of the test results are folded more flimsy than 105 g/m2 (28 lb...a corner. 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 determine which have a basis weight greater than diagonal-seam envelopes. ...
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... together from excess seam adhesive. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. For more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. Packaging Protective box to the discretion of the fusing... process. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. Moisture content 4 percent to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is ...
... together from excess seam adhesive. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. For more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. Packaging Protective box to the discretion of the fusing... process. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. Moisture content 4 percent to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is ...
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... (0.2 second for laser printers. Guidelines for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW If labels other than those compatible with your printer. Consider the information in this section when selecting label stock. Not all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels should...
... (0.2 second for laser printers. Guidelines for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW If labels other than those compatible with your printer. Consider the information in this section when selecting label stock. Not all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels should...
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...must be delivered in very thin layers to be die-cut labels. The labels should have deposited. If either of these processes and laser printing. Reprinting unused portions can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of the face sheet onto the item being labeled. ...based adhesives are preferred for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to purchase labels from peeling off during , or after printing. It is common for HP color LaserJet printers). It is important to clean any contamination or label-stock adhesive that might have a ...
...must be delivered in very thin layers to be die-cut labels. The labels should have deposited. If either of these processes and laser printing. Reprinting unused portions can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of the face sheet onto the item being labeled. ...based adhesives are preferred for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to purchase labels from peeling off during , or after printing. It is common for HP color LaserJet printers). It is important to clean any contamination or label-stock adhesive that might have a ...
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... the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Materials must have a topcoat to determine if your printer. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with the heat and pressure of incompatible material...
... the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Materials must have a topcoat to determine if your printer. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with the heat and pressure of incompatible material...
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... sheets that already have papers that the manufacturer's recommended toner is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation 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 is designed especially for...
... sheets that already have papers that the manufacturer's recommended toner is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation 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 is designed especially for...
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... unwrapping it. q Do not place anything on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is used . Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to avoid damaging the envelope edges. Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print media: q Do not store cartons or ...with a relative humidity of 45 to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. 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. q Do not store individual reams in...
... unwrapping it. q Do not place anything on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is used . Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to avoid damaging the envelope edges. Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print media: q Do not store cartons or ...with a relative humidity of 45 to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. 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. q Do not store individual reams in...
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...construction or folds that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to a fusing temperature of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). Do both, if necessary. 3 If you are using is specifically designed to determine if the problem is ...media that are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW Basic troubleshooting If you might have a printer problem. See the support documentation for HP color LaserJet printers). Types of your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, ...
...construction or folds that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to a fusing temperature of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). Do both, if necessary. 3 If you are using is specifically designed to determine if the problem is ...media that are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW Basic troubleshooting If you might have a printer problem. See the support documentation for HP color LaserJet printers). Types of your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, ...
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... to specification. q Replace the paper in the unit with the paper sensors. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of the paper guides have been in the printer. Do not reuse jammed paper. Doing so can build up from the input documentation for...bound to remove build-up in the fuser. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. To recover from a newly opened ream. q Use a lighter-weight paper. Paper is too dry or too moist. See your...
... to specification. q Replace the paper in the unit with the paper sensors. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of the paper guides have been in the printer. Do not reuse jammed paper. Doing so can build up from the input documentation for...bound to remove build-up in the fuser. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. To recover from a newly opened ream. q Use a lighter-weight paper. Paper is too dry or too moist. See your...