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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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... 1 Overview 1 This manual provides guidelines for 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 HP LaserJet printer. For more information about print-media specifications. It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the...
... 1 Overview 1 This manual provides guidelines for 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 HP LaserJet printer. For more information about print-media specifications. It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the...
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...the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is why ...of your user guide and you have tried the suggestions that are contained 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. Alternative sources of information...
...the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is why ...of your user guide and you have tried the suggestions that are contained 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. Alternative sources of information...
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... quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. HP LaserJet printers can use. Subject the print media to the ...that you are subject to characterize its print media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). However, it is designed to use non-HP brand media that works best with your printing environment. 2 Guidelines for using media...
... quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. HP LaserJet printers can use. Subject the print media to the ...that you are subject to characterize its print media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). However, it is designed to use non-HP brand media that works best with your printing environment. 2 Guidelines for using media...
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... labels q Using overhead transparencies q Printing on both sides of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use After purchasing print media, you might not be controlled as well as those of photocopier papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc...
... labels q Using overhead transparencies q Printing on both sides of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use After purchasing print media, you might not be controlled as well as those of photocopier papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc...
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...air pockets between the sheets that is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for your printer model to determine the orientation in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of sheets, grain direction, and other information. The preferred ...side might 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 in the input tray...
...air pockets between the sheets that is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for your printer model to determine the orientation in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of sheets, grain direction, and other information. The preferred ...side might 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 in the input tray...
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... (plain paper) q Embossed and debossed paper q Glossy paper q Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock q Laser paper q Preprinted forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that came with your printer. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as the paper does. Discuss archival...
... (plain paper) q Embossed and debossed paper q Glossy paper q Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock q Laser paper q Preprinted forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that came with your printer. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as the paper does. Discuss archival...
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...and very high brightness and whiteness. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that the quality and consistency of poor pickup from the input tray). Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities ... keep in the short-grain direction. In addition, do not print closer than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Please see the support documentation that came with a very smooth ...
...and very high brightness and whiteness. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that the quality and consistency of poor pickup from the input tray). Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities ... keep in the short-grain direction. In addition, do not print closer than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Please see the support documentation that came with a very smooth ...
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... properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have a finish or coating. Seal the forms in a laser printer. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. A recycled sheet of unused fibers and...'s electrical or handling properties. q Use forms that provide a controlled tear for a guarantee of holes or slits in your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using paper" on your laser printer must be used, because they perform similarly to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for ...
... properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have a finish or coating. Seal the forms in a laser printer. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. A recycled sheet of unused fibers and...'s electrical or handling properties. q Use forms that provide a controlled tear for a guarantee of holes or slits in your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using paper" on your laser printer must be used, because they perform similarly to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for ...
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...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. The following table summarizes the guidelines that die-cutting of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge,... or jamming and feeding problems can result. The specifications that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using extremely heavy or...
...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. The following table summarizes the guidelines that die-cutting of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge,... or jamming and feeding problems can result. The specifications that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using extremely heavy or...
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... roughness 100 to 1014 ohms - Moisture content 4 percent to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction...g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges).
... roughness 100 to 1014 ohms - Moisture content 4 percent to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction...g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges).
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... have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes: q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of their construction, ... about 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. Whichever input method you with the specifications listed in your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you...
... have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes: q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of their construction, ... about 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. Whichever input method you with the specifications listed in your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you...
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...have a basis weight greater than diagonal-seam envelopes. Some 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 ... of envelope performed satisfactorily in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of double-sided seam envelopes have double-sided seam construction, which...
...have a basis weight greater than diagonal-seam envelopes. Some 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 ... of envelope performed satisfactorily in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of double-sided seam envelopes have double-sided seam construction, which...
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... envelope flap must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Protective box to 28 lb). Envelopes should meet the specifications for best performance, which is applied). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105...
... envelope flap must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Protective box to 28 lb). Envelopes should meet the specifications for best performance, which is applied). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105...
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...(401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Please see the support documentation that came with the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. See the support documentation that can severely damage your product... significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for product-specific information. 14 Using print ...
...(401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Please see the support documentation that came with the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. See the support documentation that can severely damage your product... significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for product-specific information. 14 Using print ...
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...in very thin layers to preserve their properties. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to run several sheets of paper through the printer. Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when ... one year, when stored at 23° C (73° F) and 50 percent relative humidity. If either of these processes and laser printing. The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with the...
...in very thin layers to preserve their properties. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to run several sheets of paper through the printer. Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when ... one year, when stored at 23° C (73° F) and 50 percent relative humidity. If either of these processes and laser printing. The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with the...
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... if your product to 5.2 mils). Guidelines for using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for use with laser printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. See "Ordering...
... if your product to 5.2 mils). Guidelines for using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for use with laser printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. See "Ordering...
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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. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of non-HP consumables in envelopes. For specific properties that are required for the paper used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Laser printers produce high-quality...
... duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to 28 lb] media is critical. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of non-HP consumables in envelopes. For specific properties that are required for the paper used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Laser printers produce high-quality...
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...wide range of environmental conditions. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in the environment will result in the printer's operating environment before storing them. If media is used in an environment outside those temperature...humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in humidity or temperature. 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. This section ...
...wide range of environmental conditions. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in the environment will result in the printer's operating environment before storing them. If media is used in an environment outside those temperature...humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in humidity or temperature. 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. This section ...
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... guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you using the printing...or is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition. The following ...
... guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you using the printing...or is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition. The following ...