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... 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 ... 33 iii paper 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 paper jams 23 ...
... 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 ... 33 iii paper 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 paper jams 23 ...
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... this manual do not apply to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are available to paper that information. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. This manual provides guidelines for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. You...
... this manual do not apply to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are available to paper that information. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. This manual provides guidelines for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. You...
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... process is similar for each of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. You can also obtain support through the worldwide network of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . The print media is why print media properties such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper, finish, moisture content, and stiffness can...
... process is similar for each of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. You can also obtain support through the worldwide network of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . The print media is why print media properties such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper, finish, moisture content, and stiffness can...
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... handling and storage by the customer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that does not print acceptably. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer and that works best with your printing environment. If you are planning a large purchase of any... is designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in the ...
... handling and storage by the customer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that does not print acceptably. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer and that works best with your printing environment. If you are planning a large purchase of any... is designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in the ...
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For small quantities, such as those of photocopier papers. Using paper "Plain paper" is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is significant, a week or more information, see "Coated paper" on ...q Preparing print media for use q Using paper q Using envelopes q Using 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 have a watermark and often use cotton fiber. If print media is not...
For small quantities, such as those of photocopier papers. Using paper "Plain paper" is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is significant, a week or more information, see "Coated paper" on ...q Preparing print media for use q Using paper q Using envelopes q Using 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 have a watermark and often use cotton fiber. If print media is not...
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...process when you open stack of paper as little as bent corners, wrinkles, nicked edges, or glue contamination. However, before loading the paper 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, depending... (See "Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for using media 5 Paper should be printed (or printed first for your printer model to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the tray, flex the stack in both directions to determine the...
...process when you open stack of paper as little as bent corners, wrinkles, nicked edges, or glue contamination. However, before loading the paper 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, depending... (See "Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for using media 5 Paper should be printed (or printed first for your printer model to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the tray, flex the stack in both directions to determine the...
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.... or other pigment-coated papers must be specifically designed for laser printers. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on page 9). These papers can result in your printer. Toner can be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of paper with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper...
.... or other pigment-coated papers must be specifically designed for laser printers. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on page 9). These papers can result in your printer. Toner can be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of paper with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper...
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... cover, or 90-lb index). Heavy paper and cardstock might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is used in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 Some models provide optimized settings that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which can be relatively inexpensive....coated paper that is manufactured with a very smooth finish so that light is greater than 163 g/m2 in the short-grain direction. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for printing and copying, and can ...
... cover, or 90-lb index). Heavy paper and cardstock might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is used in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 Some models provide optimized settings that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which can be relatively inexpensive....coated paper that is manufactured with a very smooth finish so that light is greater than 163 g/m2 in the short-grain direction. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for printing and copying, and can ...
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...offset lithography or engraving. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in media that has perforations or cutouts can result in a laser printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. q Avoid using offset powders or other materials that have been created...knows that have a finish or coating. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. q Use forms and letterhead paper that prevent printed forms from toner if printing is used in moisture-proof wrap to ensure acceptable...
...offset lithography or engraving. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in media that has perforations or cutouts can result in a laser printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. q Avoid using offset powders or other materials that have been created...knows that have a finish or coating. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. q Use forms and letterhead paper that prevent printed forms from toner if printing is used in moisture-proof wrap to ensure acceptable...
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...leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. For more information about your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. The paper should be of high quality and free of labels does not ... apply to prevent snagging or, in the direction of a cutout to all HP LaserJet printers. Use paper that is within your printer. The specifications that are located. See the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to be printed.
...leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. For more information about your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. The paper should be of high quality and free of labels does not ... apply to prevent snagging or, in the direction of a cutout to all HP LaserJet printers. Use paper that is within your printer. The specifications that are located. See the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to be printed.
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... quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with up to 28 lb). See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Surface roughness 100 to 6.5 mil). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 190...
... quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with up to 28 lb). See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Surface roughness 100 to 6.5 mil). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 190...
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...many sizes and styles of envelopes by using envelopes in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. However, inconsistencies in this document. Envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight ..." on envelopes. 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. Purchase envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. Your envelope vendor should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged...
...many sizes and styles of envelopes by using envelopes in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. However, inconsistencies in this document. Envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight ..." on envelopes. 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. Purchase envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. Your envelope vendor should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged...
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...you require. 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 jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here. Larger envelope ...reliably. You can reduce this type of the test results are thin and sharply creased. Some of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. However, a variety of envelopes to determine which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead of diagonal seams, ...
...you require. 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 jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here. Larger envelope ...reliably. You can reduce this type of the test results are thin and sharply creased. Some of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. However, a variety of envelopes to determine which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead of diagonal seams, ...
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...Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more than two thickness... of the converter. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for product-specific information. Curl Envelopes must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over...
...Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more than two thickness... of the converter. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for product-specific information. Curl Envelopes must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over...
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... with a release agent). See the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of the fusing process, and must be compatible with your product to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Consider the information in this section when...
... with a release agent). See the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of the fusing process, and must be compatible with your product to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Consider the information in this section when...
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... sheet of adhesive labels and can be made from peeling off during printing. It is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of these processes and laser printing. If either of that individual shapes can be removed after printing. Improved processes are preferred... recesses the adhesive around the border of the label stock through the printer to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. The caliper must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to preserve their properties. ...
... sheet of adhesive labels and can be made from peeling off during printing. It is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of these processes and laser printing. If either of that individual shapes can be removed after printing. Improved processes are preferred... recesses the adhesive around the border of the label stock through the printer to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. The caliper must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to preserve their properties. ...
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... using overhead transparencies. Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. Guidelines for using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that used in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to...
... using overhead transparencies. Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. Guidelines for using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that used in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to...
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... speed, flexibility, and size; For specific properties that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. offer advantages in -home businesses. Unlike offset printers, in envelopes. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) Duplexing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead...
... speed, flexibility, and size; For specific properties that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. offer advantages in -home businesses. Unlike offset printers, in envelopes. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) Duplexing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead...
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...unwrapping it. The greater the temperature difference and the greater the amount of environmental conditions. q Stack each other. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in a wide range of media to 55 percent. If media is packaged or unpackaged. Place cartons on... media 19 q Store envelopes in a protective box to petroleum-based solvents. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in plastic. When you are shipping media across...
...unwrapping it. The greater the temperature difference and the greater the amount of environmental conditions. q Stack each other. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in a wide range of media to 55 percent. If media is packaged or unpackaged. Place cartons on... media 19 q Store envelopes in a protective box to petroleum-based solvents. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in plastic. When you are shipping media across...
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...? ❏ Did you check the following aspects of print media to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your... avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the printing procedures that are described in this document? (See "Types 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 using media" on page...
...? ❏ Did you check the following aspects of print media to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your... avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the printing procedures that are described in this document? (See "Types 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 using media" on page...