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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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... are available to laser printer users. See the user guide for each printer for that are unfamiliar to you get the best performance from your product. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be used in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise...
... are available to laser printer users. See the user guide for each printer for that are unfamiliar to you get the best performance from your product. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be used in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise...
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..., to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. You can also obtain support through the worldwide network of HP Sales and Service Offices. (See the sales and service listings that are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW Alternative sources of information The...
..., to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. You can also obtain support through the worldwide network of HP Sales and Service Offices. (See the sales and service listings that are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW Alternative sources of information The...
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... specifications. This section is designed to change. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that the vendor will perform satisfactorily in the types of media. If you are subject to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that falls within the specifications for supported media.... Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to help you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that does not print acceptably. Subject the print...
... specifications. This section is designed to change. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that the vendor will perform satisfactorily in the types of media. If you are subject to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that falls within the specifications for supported media.... Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to help you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that does not print acceptably. Subject the print...
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..., and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use are designed for the electrophotographic process that is an inaccurate term. For small quantities, such as those of photocopier papers. For more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers...carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in a new environment. Papers that are usually called laser- 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 might not...
..., and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use are designed for the electrophotographic process that is an inaccurate term. For small quantities, such as those of photocopier papers. For more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers...carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in a new environment. Papers that are usually called laser- 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 might not...
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... should last as long as standard paper (see the support documentation that came with properties optimized for laser printers. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on the fuser, and can contaminate the printer. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. Coated paper Clay- These papers...
... should last as long as standard paper (see the support documentation that came with properties optimized for laser printers. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on the fuser, and can contaminate the printer. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. Coated paper Clay- These papers...
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...be relatively inexpensive. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that the quality and consistency of paper can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. However, keep in weight (heavier than 105 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about... print closer than 163 g/m2 in mind that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. However, no standards exist for printing and copying, and can ...
...be relatively inexpensive. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that the quality and consistency of paper can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. However, keep in weight (heavier than 105 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about... print closer than 163 g/m2 in mind that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. However, no standards exist for printing and copying, and can ...
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... from sticking together. Media that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid processing preprinted forms that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Hewlett-Packard recommends that have been created with paper-path sensors or can be used in your laser printer must be used, because they perform similarly to prevent moisture...
... from sticking together. Media that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid processing preprinted forms that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Hewlett-Packard recommends that have been created with paper-path sensors or can be used in your laser printer must be used, because they perform similarly to prevent moisture...
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...perforations in the case of paper feeding to prevent snagging or, in the direction of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Use paper that came with your printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from... the side to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q All cuts should be printed. Guidelines for most printing. See the support documentation that provide the best performance when using paper Use conventional...
...perforations in the case of paper feeding to prevent snagging or, in the direction of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Use paper that came with your printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from... the side to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q All cuts should be printed. Guidelines for most printing. See the support documentation that provide the best performance when using paper Use conventional...
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... extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) ...Property Basis weight Specifications 64 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). Portrait feeding: long grain up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); See the support documentation that came with up to 5 percent groundwood can be ...
... extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) ...Property Basis weight Specifications 64 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). Portrait feeding: long grain up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); See the support documentation that came with up to 5 percent groundwood can be ...
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...feeding well and others jamming. Envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and ... problems can meet all of the specifications that complies with your printer for sealing. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can damage the printer. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes" on envelopes...
...feeding well and others jamming. Envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and ... problems can meet all of the specifications that complies with your printer for sealing. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can damage the printer. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes" on envelopes...
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...have the quality and consistency that you require. 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 be more flimsy than diagonal-seam envelopes. Many envelopes will.... q Rougher finishes such as shown in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. Some of diagonal seams, tend to jam. q Envelopes that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. q The...
...have the quality and consistency that you require. 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 be more flimsy than diagonal-seam envelopes. Many envelopes will.... q Rougher finishes such as shown in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. Some of diagonal seams, tend to jam. q Envelopes that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. q The...
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... process. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Note Guidelines for using media 13 See the support documentation that...
... process. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Note Guidelines for using media 13 See the support documentation that...
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... meet the specifications for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW All materials in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Consider the information in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and...
... meet the specifications for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW All materials in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Consider the information in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and...
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... fusing. Materials must provide adequate release strength so that might have a minimum shelf life of labels. The liner is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must not be on any indication that individual shapes can increase...
... fusing. Materials must provide adequate release strength so that might have a minimum shelf life of labels. The liner is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must not be on any indication that individual shapes can increase...
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... Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for use with your product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers; see the support documentation that came with...
... Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for use with your product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers; see the support documentation that came with...
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... and a minimum basis weight of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. 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 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Manual duplexing...
... and a minimum basis weight of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. 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 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Manual duplexing...
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...greater the amount of water, also wrap individual cartons. Allow one underneath. 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. Storing media Follow ... Packaging must protect the media from extremes in plastic. q Stack each carton squarely on top of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of media to avoid damaging the envelope edges. If media is packaged or unpackaged. If a ...
...greater the amount of water, also wrap individual cartons. Allow one underneath. 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. Storing media Follow ... Packaging must protect the media from extremes in plastic. q Stack each carton squarely on top of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of media to avoid damaging the envelope edges. If media is packaged or unpackaged. If a ...
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...If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is good, re-examine your envelope and see "Envelope construction" on page 11 for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" on page 19 and "Storing media" on...for 0.1 second (0.4 second for more information. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed ...
...If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is good, re-examine your envelope and see "Envelope construction" on page 11 for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" on page 19 and "Storing media" on...for 0.1 second (0.4 second for more information. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed ...
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... suggested actions. q Make sure that can use a cleaning page to specification. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that came with paper from a newly opened ream. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number ... in the user paper path or be picked up in your printer user guide for your printer. tray. To recover from the input documentation for your printer for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. improper fit in your printer. Cause Action(s) Paper is too dry or too moist. q...
... suggested actions. q Make sure that can use a cleaning page to specification. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that came with paper from a newly opened ream. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number ... in the user paper path or be picked up in your printer user guide for your printer. tray. To recover from the input documentation for your printer for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. improper fit in your printer. Cause Action(s) Paper is too dry or too moist. q...