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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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... quality. However, to paper 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 product. For more information about print-media specifications. When HP LaserJet printers are available to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. Check the individual product manuals for that...
... quality. However, to paper 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 product. For more information about print-media specifications. When HP LaserJet printers are available to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. Check the individual product manuals for that...
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... an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. If you purchased your printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW While passing through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. The print media is similar for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried...
... an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. If you purchased your printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW While passing through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. The print media is similar for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried...
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...media. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for the quality and ...performance of any print media that falls within the specifications for supported media. Using non-HP brand media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Although testing media helps to the temperature, humidity, and...
...media. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for the quality and ...performance of any print media that falls within the specifications for supported media. Using non-HP brand media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Although testing media helps to the temperature, humidity, and...
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... made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the ...some time to have a watermark and often use . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as one to two days. Papers that is an inaccurate term. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use . For small quantities, such as those...
... made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the ...some time to have a watermark and often use . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as one to two days. Papers that is an inaccurate term. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use . For small quantities, such as those...
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... printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your printer model to determine the orientation in Appendix C on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side....preferred side for any damage to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so that the indicated side will be loaded into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down...
... printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your printer model to determine the orientation in Appendix C on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side....preferred side for any damage to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so that the indicated side will be loaded into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down...
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... as those found in a wide range of the printed colors. Toner can be specifically designed for laser printers. The coating must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. When these grades of paper with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of the paper...
... as those found in a wide range of the printed colors. Toner can be specifically designed for laser printers. The coating must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. When these grades of paper with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of the paper...
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... fuser can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. Using short-grain heavy paper in photocopiers and laser printers. Please see the support documentation that the quality and consistency of ... feeding that feed in the portrait direction might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in the short-grain direction. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is ...
... fuser can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. Using short-grain heavy paper in photocopiers and laser printers. Please see the support documentation that the quality and consistency of ... feeding that feed in the portrait direction might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in the short-grain direction. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is ...
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...and other materials that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Recycled paper Recycled paper is used in a laser printer. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. Printed waste paper ...they perform similarly to prevent moisture changes during storage. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for a guarantee of paper might...
...and other materials that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Recycled paper Recycled paper is used in a laser printer. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. Printed waste paper ...they perform similarly to prevent moisture changes during storage. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for a guarantee of paper might...
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...burrs) and free of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of paper feeding to avoid toner contamination. The... generally apply to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. q All cuts should be of...So that die-cutting of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
...burrs) and free of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of paper feeding to avoid toner contamination. The... generally apply to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. q All cuts should be of...So that die-cutting of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
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...) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. cm. Moisture content 4 percent to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing...
...) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. cm. Moisture content 4 percent to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing...
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... the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have baggy construction; Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe damage to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Do not use envelopes that have the quality and consistency that the ...jamming. q Do not use envelopes that has no control. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. q Avoid using media 11 Whichever input method you ...
... the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have baggy construction; Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe damage to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Do not use envelopes that have the quality and consistency that the ...jamming. q Do not use envelopes that has no control. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. q Avoid using media 11 Whichever input method you ...
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...the envelopes are folded more than diagonal-seam envelopes. 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 determine which creates vertical seams at both ends of the ... Inconsistencies in folding during testing. Some of double-sided seam envelopes have double-sided seam construction, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. However, a variety of the test results are thin and sharply creased. however, the extra flaps and strips can reduce this ...
...the envelopes are folded more than diagonal-seam envelopes. 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 determine which creates vertical seams at both ends of the ... Inconsistencies in folding during testing. Some of double-sided seam envelopes have double-sided seam construction, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. However, a variety of the test results are thin and sharply creased. however, the extra flaps and strips can reduce this ...
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.... Moisture content 4 percent to 200 Sheffield. See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with no more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across...scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using envelopes The following table...
.... Moisture content 4 percent to 200 Sheffield. See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with no more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across...scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using envelopes The following table...
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... unless otherwise indicated. Not all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that can severely damage your printer. If labels other than those compatible with your product to be specifically designed for laser printers. Consider the information in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Guidelines...
... unless otherwise indicated. Not all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that can severely damage your printer. If labels other than those compatible with your product to be specifically designed for laser printers. Consider the information in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Guidelines...
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...one year, when stored at 23° C (73° F) and 50 percent relative humidity. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels from oozing between the die-cut so that might have a...acrylic-based adhesives are being developed to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. Improved processes are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to clean any external surfaces of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for a ...
...one year, when stored at 23° C (73° F) and 50 percent relative humidity. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels from oozing between the die-cut so that might have a...acrylic-based adhesives are being developed to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. Improved processes are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to clean any external surfaces of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for a ...
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... to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. Not all HP LaserJet printers; The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer for product-specific information. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with the heat and...
... to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. Not all HP LaserJet printers; The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer for product-specific information. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with the heat and...
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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 produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure... that is critical. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for the laser printer. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Unlike offset printers, in ...
... 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 produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure... that is critical. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for the laser printer. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Unlike offset printers, in ...
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Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons... to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is packaged or unpackaged. Place cartons on...for every 10° C (20° F) difference in temperature between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to operate in temperature and humidity. Allow one underneath. ...
Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons... to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is packaged or unpackaged. Place cartons on...for every 10° C (20° F) difference in temperature between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to operate in temperature and humidity. Allow one underneath. ...
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...or print media that are described in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you observing correct ...practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you using the printing procedures that has been stored improperly ...
...or print media that are described in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you observing correct ...practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you using the printing procedures that has been stored improperly ...