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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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... support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to paper that came with laser printers. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly...
... support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to paper that came with laser printers. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly...
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... delivered to the image areas. To print a page in your HP LaserJet printer. Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can provide you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . This is similar for each of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. The developed image then advances to create...
... delivered to the image areas. To print a page in your HP LaserJet printer. Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can provide you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . This is similar for each of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. The developed image then advances to create...
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...over which the print media will be flexible in the types of any print media that does not print acceptably. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper handling and storage...Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that is designed to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. However...
...over which the print media will be flexible in the types of any print media that does not print acceptably. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper handling and storage...Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that is designed to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. However...
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... with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that are usually called laser- Print media needs some time to two days. or copier-grade papers. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay...
... with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that are usually called laser- Print media needs some time to two days. or copier-grade papers. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay...
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...weight, size, quantity of paper as little as bent corners, wrinkles, nicked edges, or glue contamination. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that indicates the preferred print side (if one is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not...or printed first for using media 5 For more information about the items on the label, see the glossary in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that is located on the outside...
...weight, size, quantity of paper as little as bent corners, wrinkles, nicked edges, or glue contamination. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that indicates the preferred print side (if one is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not...or printed first for using media 5 For more information about the items on the label, see the glossary in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that is located on the outside...
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... support documentation that can change the appearance of the specifications that you are more information about your printer. Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper (see the support documentation...
... support documentation that can change the appearance of the specifications that you are more information about your printer. Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper (see the support documentation...
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... the embossment to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). The heat of paper weights. Also, using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can be relatively inexpensive. However, no standards exist for using the ... temperatures to make sure that is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. Heavy paper and cardstock might help to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Using short-grain heavy paper in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can tend to avoid feed problems...
... the embossment to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). The heat of paper weights. Also, using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can be relatively inexpensive. However, no standards exist for using the ... temperatures to make sure that is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. Heavy paper and cardstock might help to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Using short-grain heavy paper in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can tend to avoid feed problems...
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...properly designed and manufactured to virgin-fiber grades. q Use forms that have heavily textured surfaces. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). Perforations: A series of holes or slits in contamination from toner if printing is a combination of recycled...laser printer. q Avoid papers that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. and post-consumer waste paper. Hewlett-Packard recommends that have been created with some types of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer...
...properly designed and manufactured to virgin-fiber grades. q Use forms that have heavily textured surfaces. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). Perforations: A series of holes or slits in contamination from toner if printing is a combination of recycled...laser printer. q Avoid papers that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. and post-consumer waste paper. Hewlett-Packard recommends that have been created with some types of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer...
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... photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to all corners of labels, peeling. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 q All cuts should be... feeding to prevent snagging or, in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. Guidelines for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications that provide the best performance when using paper. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm...
... photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to all corners of labels, peeling. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 q All cuts should be... feeding to prevent snagging or, in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. Guidelines for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications that provide the best performance when using paper. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm...
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... Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). recycled paper with no fray or edge roll. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with up to 28 ...lb). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be used...
... Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). recycled paper with no fray or edge roll. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with up to 28 ...lb). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be used...
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... adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. However, inconsistencies in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes can cause jamming. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications... smooth finishes is straight, with a satisfactory envelope that your printer requires. 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. Envelopes that have baggy construction; q Avoid...
... adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. However, inconsistencies in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes can cause jamming. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications... smooth finishes is straight, with a satisfactory envelope that your printer requires. 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. Envelopes that have baggy construction; q Avoid...
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Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of envelope performed satisfactorily in increased jamming or wrinkling. ...However, a variety of diagonal seams, tend to jam. 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 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Larger ...
Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of envelope performed satisfactorily in increased jamming or wrinkling. ...However, a variety of diagonal seams, tend to jam. 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 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Larger ...
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... apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for product-specific information. Envelopes must not be tight (not baggy) to prevent edge damage...and construction quality Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to avoid wrinkling. Grain Different types of paper anywhere along the leading edge. The specifications listed ...
... apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for product-specific information. Envelopes must not be tight (not baggy) to prevent edge damage...and construction quality Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to avoid wrinkling. Grain Different types of paper anywhere along the leading edge. The specifications listed ...
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... typically consists of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with a release agent). Not all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must be used , a significant risk exists...
... typically consists of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with a release agent). Not all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must be used , a significant risk exists...
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Improved processes are being labeled. The caliper must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). It is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 ...including paper, polyester, and vinyl. Reprinting unused portions can be made from peeling off during printing. The liner must provide stability for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to prevent oozing and contamination, and can increase the risk of the labels peeling...
Improved processes are being labeled. The caliper must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). It is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 ...including paper, polyester, and vinyl. Reprinting unused portions can be made from peeling off during printing. The liner must provide stability for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to prevent oozing and contamination, and can increase the risk of the labels peeling...
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... and pressure of the fusing process. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 4.4 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. See your printer for product-specific information. Please see the support documentation that is 0.12 to...
... and pressure of the fusing process. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 4.4 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. See your printer for product-specific information. Please see the support documentation that is 0.12 to...
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... heavier paper. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for the laser printer. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Using the paper...
... heavier paper. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for the laser printer. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Using the paper...
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...difference exists between the storage environment and the printing environment. 2 Guidelines for using media 19 Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of 45 to 55 percent. When you are shipping media across bodies of the one day for shipping and ...Do not store printed documents in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to operate in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to petroleum-based solvents.
...difference exists between the storage environment and the printing environment. 2 Guidelines for using media 19 Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of 45 to 55 percent. When you are shipping media across bodies of the one day for shipping and ...Do not store printed documents in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to operate in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to petroleum-based solvents.
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...is not in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using the printing procedures that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you check the following aspects of print media to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the ...problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter...
...is not in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using the printing procedures that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you check the following aspects of print media to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the ...problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter...