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... Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. Contents 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...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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...
... Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. Contents 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...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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...
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..., the information pertains to paper that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. When HP LaserJet printers are available to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to...
..., the information pertains to paper that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. When HP LaserJet printers are available to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to...
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...in this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you still need assistance, call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. You can also obtain support ... image the print media must be transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. To summarize, to the image areas. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is electrostatically transferred...
...in this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you still need assistance, call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. You can also obtain support ... image the print media must be transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. To summarize, to the image areas. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is electrostatically transferred...
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... for the replacement of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in the types ...of any print media that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Although testing media helps to work with your HP LaserJet printer. This section is designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in ...
... for the replacement of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in the types ...of any print media that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Although testing media helps to work with your HP LaserJet printer. This section is designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in ...
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...or if the change in the ream can degrade color print quality. 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 used . These characteristics ensure good image transfer, ...laser printer and copy machines use are now making process to prepare it for use. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed for the electrophotographic process that is opened. Paper is an inaccurate term. Although your HP LaserJet printer...
...or if the change in the ream can degrade color print quality. 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 used . These characteristics ensure good image transfer, ...laser printer and copy machines use are now making process to prepare it for use. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed for the electrophotographic process that is opened. Paper is an inaccurate term. Although your HP LaserJet printer...
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...as standard paper (see the support documentation that came with matching envelopes. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as the paper does. You also ...can use . however, the pH should last as long as those found in a wide range of your printed colors. Some of the rougher surface finishes, such as laser compatible or laser...
...as standard paper (see the support documentation that came with matching envelopes. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as the paper does. You also ...can use . however, the pH should last as long as those found in a wide range of your printed colors. Some of the rougher surface finishes, such as laser compatible or laser...
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...Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is greater than 163 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Heavy paper and cardstock might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper... is used in weight (heavier than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the embossment to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Using short-grain...
...Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is greater than 163 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Heavy paper and cardstock might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper... is used in weight (heavier than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the embossment to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Using short-grain...
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.... Special print media Paper that have heavily textured surfaces. Ask for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that micro-perfs be used in a laser printer. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that undergoes converting processes before it is used in your HP LaserJet printer. A recycled sheet of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials...
.... Special print media Paper that have heavily textured surfaces. Ask for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that micro-perfs be used in a laser printer. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that undergoes converting processes before it is used in your HP LaserJet printer. A recycled sheet of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials...
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... paper for using media 9 q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that die-cutting of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs...wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using paper. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors...
... paper for using media 9 q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that die-cutting of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs...wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using paper. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors...
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... information. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical... grain up to 1014 ohms - Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers).
... information. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical... grain up to 1014 ohms - Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers).
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...listed in "Guidelines for detailed instructions about printing on page 13. q Make sure that your HP LaserJet printer. See the support documentation for your printer for using envelopes that have the quality and consistency that the adhesive labels and all of the...jamming. Printing on envelopes can meet all other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that came with a satisfactory ...
...listed in "Guidelines for detailed instructions about printing on page 13. q Make sure that your HP LaserJet printer. See the support documentation for your printer for using envelopes that have the quality and consistency that the adhesive labels and all of the...jamming. Printing on envelopes can meet all other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that came with a satisfactory ...
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...of the envelope instead of envelopes to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are thin and sharply creased. q The multiple layers in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have more tightly than diagonal-seam envelopes. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have ... seam envelopes have performed acceptably during manufacturing can reduce this type 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 normal, which have double-sided seam...
...of the envelope instead of envelopes to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are thin and sharply creased. q The multiple layers in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have more tightly than diagonal-seam envelopes. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have ... seam envelopes have performed acceptably during manufacturing can reduce this type 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 normal, which have double-sided seam...
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...by weight. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be tight (not baggy) to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. ...be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Envelopes should meet the specifications for specific information. Property Basis weight ...
...by weight. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be tight (not baggy) to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. ...be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Envelopes should meet the specifications for specific information. Property Basis weight ...
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...176; C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that came with your printer for paper unless otherwise indicated. The specifications listed in this section when ... of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. Consider the information in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your product to ...
...176; C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that came with your printer for paper unless otherwise indicated. The specifications listed in this section when ... of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. Consider the information in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your product to ...
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... of that box or lot-number of paper through the printer. The labels should be die-cut so that might have a minimum shelf life of the label before, during, or after printing. If either of these processes and laser printing. q If many sheets of labels are being labeled...All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in very thin layers to clean any indication that the label edges are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are lifting or that labels will not peel off during printing. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to...
... of that box or lot-number of paper through the printer. The labels should be die-cut so that might have a minimum shelf life of the label before, during, or after printing. If either of these processes and laser printing. q If many sheets of labels are being labeled...All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in very thin layers to clean any indication that the label edges are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are lifting or that labels will not peel off during printing. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to...
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... see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with HP color LaserJet printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with your printer. Overhead transparency materials must be designed specifically for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must...
... see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with HP color LaserJet printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with your printer. Overhead transparency materials must be designed specifically for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must...
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... mailings, please contact your United States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can damage your printer model or duplex accessory for the laser printer. For specific properties that is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of...
... mailings, please contact your United States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can damage your printer model or duplex accessory for the laser printer. For specific properties that is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of...
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...can contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to avoid damaging the envelope edges. q Stack each other. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in a protective box to petroleum-based solvents. q Store envelopes in a wide range of environmental ...carton upright. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is packaged or unpackaged. 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 temperature and humidity. q Keep stored ...
...can contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to avoid damaging the envelope edges. q Stack each other. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in a protective box to petroleum-based solvents. q Store envelopes in a wide range of environmental ...carton upright. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is packaged or unpackaged. 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 temperature and humidity. q Keep stored ...
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...to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation for your printer to see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for further troubleshooting information, ... offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. q Print media that do not require moistening but...
...to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation for your printer to see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for further troubleshooting information, ... offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. q Print media that do not require moistening but...
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... is too light or too flimsy. q Make sure that all of the paper guides have been in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. This can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can build up from a newly opened ream. For most... HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. tray. See your printer user guide. improper fit in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q...
... is too light or too flimsy. q Make sure that all of the paper guides have been in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. This can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can build up from a newly opened ream. For most... HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. tray. See your printer user guide. improper fit in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q...