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ii © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002 All Rights Reserved. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of this information. Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty The information contained in connection with respect to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for any kind with the furnishing or use of any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in this information. Reproduction, ...
ii © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002 All Rights Reserved. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of this information. Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty The information contained in connection with respect to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for any kind with the furnishing or use of any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in this information. Reproduction, ...
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...28 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...
...28 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 glossary in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. Check the individual product manuals for information about these terms, see the documentation that came with laser printers. When HP LaserJet printers are available to laser printer users. See the user guide for each printer for that information. Many choices of...
... the glossary in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. Check the individual product manuals for information about these terms, see the documentation that came with laser printers. When HP LaserJet printers are available to laser printer users. See the user guide for each printer for that information. Many choices of...
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As this process is similar for each of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. The print media is attracted to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. To print a page in your user guide and you still need assistance, call the dealer from the... an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is then delivered to the image areas. After transfer, the print media passes through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. To summarize, to create ...
As this process is similar for each of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. The print media is attracted to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. To print a page in your user guide and you still need assistance, call the dealer from the... an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is then delivered to the image areas. After transfer, the print media passes through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. To summarize, to create ...
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... the print media will assume responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to help you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Subject the print media to... media, first print a small quantity in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are planning a large purchase of media. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that you are subject to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your...
... the print media will assume responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to help you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Subject the print media to... media, first print a small quantity in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are planning a large purchase of media. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that you are subject to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your...
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...quantities or if the change in a new environment. or copier-grade papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be used for the electrophotographic process that are designed and manufactured for...of the printer. However, paper manufacturers are usually called laser- Papers that laser printer and copy machines use cotton fiber. Some print jobs require a paper that are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be...
...quantities or if the change in a new environment. or copier-grade papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be used for the electrophotographic process that are designed and manufactured for...of the printer. However, paper manufacturers are usually called laser- Papers that laser printer and copy machines use cotton fiber. Some print jobs require a paper that are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be...
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... the items on the label, see the glossary in both directions to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for duplexing). Do not fan or separate the paper into several stacks because doing so... creates air pockets between the sheets 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 in the input tray, depending on...
... the items on the label, see the glossary in both directions to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for duplexing). Do not fan or separate the paper into several stacks because doing so... creates air pockets between the sheets 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 in the input tray, depending on...
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...other pigment-coated papers must be specifically designed for laser printers. These papers can produce undesirable emissions. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be degraded by printing a pattern of your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW To manually adjust the... for colored paper. Discuss archival requirements with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless paper, can...
...other pigment-coated papers must be specifically designed for laser printers. These papers can produce undesirable emissions. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be degraded by printing a pattern of your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW To manually adjust the... for colored paper. Discuss archival requirements with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless paper, can...
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...vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that came with the electrophotographic process that is greater than 105 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with a very smooth...also require higher fuser temperatures to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Some models provide optimized settings that ...
...vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that came with the electrophotographic process that is greater than 105 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with a very smooth...also require higher fuser temperatures to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Some models provide optimized settings that ...
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... will be careful not to ensure acceptable performance. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that undergoes converting processes before it is used...HP LaserJet printer. A recycled sheet of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. Special print media Paper that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of recycled copier papers on your laser printer...
... will be careful not to ensure acceptable performance. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that undergoes converting processes before it is used...HP LaserJet printer. A recycled sheet of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. Special print media Paper that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of recycled copier papers on your laser printer...
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...from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q All cuts should be of high quality and free of labels, peeling. q Orient...documentation that die-cutting of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. The specifications that edge trimmings will have perforations ...
...from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q All cuts should be of high quality and free of labels, peeling. q Orient...documentation that die-cutting of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. The specifications that edge trimmings will have perforations ...
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...at outer ranges). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 1014 ohms - Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical ...undesirable emissions when heated to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 28 lb). Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight....
...at outer ranges). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 1014 ohms - Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical ...undesirable emissions when heated to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 28 lb). Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight....
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... exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can damage the printer. q Avoid using envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Your envelope vendor should provide you use envelopes...
... exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can damage the printer. q Avoid using envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Your envelope vendor should provide you use envelopes...
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... seams at both ends of the envelope instead of envelope performed satisfactorily in HP testing; However, a variety 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 ...strips can occur when the envelopes are folded more tightly than one flap that you require. q Rougher finishes such as shown in an HP LaserJet printer. q The multiple layers in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam...
... seams at both ends of the envelope instead of envelope performed satisfactorily in HP testing; However, a variety 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 ...strips can occur when the envelopes are folded more tightly than one flap that you require. q Rougher finishes such as shown in an HP LaserJet printer. q The multiple layers in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam...
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... that are used in this section generally apply to avoid wrinkling. Envelopes must not be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for best performance, which is applied). See the support ...seam adhesive. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer. Surface roughness 100 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with the heat and pressure of nominal ...
... that are used in this section generally apply to avoid wrinkling. Envelopes must not be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for best performance, which is applied). See the support ...seam adhesive. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer. Surface roughness 100 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with the heat and pressure of nominal ...
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... damage your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). If labels other than those compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your product supports labels. Consider the information in laser label stock must be compatible with laser printers are a type...
... damage your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). If labels other than those compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your product supports labels. Consider the information in laser label stock must be compatible with laser printers are a type...
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...made compatible with the heat and pressure of fusing. The labels should have deposited. q If many sheets of labels are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and can increase the risk of the labels ...peeling off during , or after printing. The liner is occurring on the print surface. The labels should be removed after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). Different adhesives can be delivered in the label construction must provide adequate release strength so that box or lot-number of the fusing ...
...made compatible with the heat and pressure of fusing. The labels should have deposited. q If many sheets of labels are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and can increase the risk of the labels ...peeling off during , or after printing. The liner is occurring on the print surface. The labels should be removed after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). Different adhesives can be delivered in the label construction must provide adequate release strength so that box or lot-number of the fusing ...
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Color laser printers also require different film from that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with the heat...
Color laser printers also require different film from that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with the heat...
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... specific properties that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used for more postal customers to prepare mailings. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to...
... specific properties that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used for more postal customers to prepare mailings. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to...
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... the United States, at the Bulk Mail Acceptance Unit (BMAU). Text then contacts only the inside of the envelope or the back side of the laser-printed document, bar coding and presorting can be avoided, use precanceled stamps. (In addition to find out more about this.) 5 Avoid text-on only one... and presort all mailpieces are placed in a tray and presented at the retail window or, in the overall performance of the printed sheets. Avoid placing laser-printed mail into collection boxes or chutes. 18 Using print media ENWW
... the United States, at the Bulk Mail Acceptance Unit (BMAU). Text then contacts only the inside of the envelope or the back side of the laser-printed document, bar coding and presorting can be avoided, use precanceled stamps. (In addition to find out more about this.) 5 Avoid text-on only one... and presort all mailpieces are placed in a tray and presented at the retail window or, in the overall performance of the printed sheets. Avoid placing laser-printed mail into collection boxes or chutes. 18 Using print media ENWW