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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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... some terms that are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). This manual provides guidelines for that came with laser printers. It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the...and using print media to help you . For specific information about what media your product. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to laser printer users. Chapter 1 Overview 1 A variety of excellent print quality. For more information about print-media specifications....
... some terms that are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). This manual provides guidelines for that came with laser printers. It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the...and using print media to help you . For specific information about what media your product. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to laser printer users. Chapter 1 Overview 1 A variety of excellent print quality. For more information about print-media specifications....
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... and Service Offices. (See the sales and service listings that are outlined in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can also obtain support through the worldwide network of print media...
... and Service Offices. (See the sales and service listings that are outlined in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can also obtain support through the worldwide network of print media...
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... that does not print acceptably. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Subject the print media to characterize its print...is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Although testing media helps to...
... that does not print acceptably. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Subject the print media to characterize its print...is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Although testing media helps to...
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...laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW These papers tend to have a rougher surface, and their properties might not be properly bound or sealed in the environment is an inaccurate term. However, paper manufacturers are designed and manufactured for a specific use cotton fiber. Although your HP LaserJet printer...the edges in a new environment. For small quantities, such as those of photocopier papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is used . Print media needs some time to stabilize in...
...laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW These papers tend to have a rougher surface, and their properties might not be properly bound or sealed in the environment is an inaccurate term. However, paper manufacturers are designed and manufactured for a specific use cotton fiber. Although your HP LaserJet printer...the edges in a new environment. For small quantities, such as those of photocopier papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is used . Print media needs some time to stabilize in...
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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 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 printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for duplexing). manufacturer name Reading a ream label A ream label is typically placed or printed on the...
...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 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 printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for duplexing). manufacturer name Reading a ream label A ream label is typically placed or printed on the...
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...shades of dots, overlaying and varying their use colored paper in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as those found in vinyl folders. Toner can be specifically designed for laser printers. or other pigment-coated papers must be degraded by printing a ... the appearance of paper with matching envelopes. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on some printer models in a wide range of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of...
...shades of dots, overlaying and varying their use colored paper in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as those found in vinyl folders. Toner can be specifically designed for laser printers. or other pigment-coated papers must be degraded by printing a ... the appearance of paper with matching envelopes. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on some printer models in a wide range of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of...
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... and performance you might also require higher fuser temperatures to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which... paper and cardstock might want . 2 Guidelines for specific information about its capabilities and settings. The heat of paper weights. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in the portrait direction might...
... and performance you might also require higher fuser temperatures to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which... paper and cardstock might want . 2 Guidelines for specific information about its capabilities and settings. The heat of paper weights. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in the portrait direction might...
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... for HP color LaserJet printers). Hewlett-Packard recommends that has a suitable appearance for your converter or supplier knows that change the paper's electrical or handling properties. q Avoid using paper" on your laser printer must be careful not to prevent moisture changes during storage.... requirement. Printed waste paper is used in a laser printer. A recycled sheet of unused fibers and pre- q Avoid papers that undergoes converting processes before it is usually washed to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have heavily textured surfaces....
... for HP color LaserJet printers). Hewlett-Packard recommends that has a suitable appearance for your converter or supplier knows that change the paper's electrical or handling properties. q Avoid using paper" on your laser printer must be careful not to prevent moisture changes during storage.... requirement. Printed waste paper is used in a laser printer. A recycled sheet of unused fibers and pre- q Avoid papers that undergoes converting processes before it is usually washed to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have heavily textured surfaces....
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... be clean (no burrs) and free of paper feeding to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. The following table summarizes the guidelines that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the...from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. The specifications that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered...
... be clean (no burrs) and free of paper feeding to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. The following table summarizes the guidelines that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the...from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. The specifications that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered...
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... specific information. See the support documentation that came with up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). Moisture content 4 percent to 1014 ohms - Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical...
... specific information. See the support documentation that came with up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). Moisture content 4 percent to 1014 ohms - Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical...
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...that has no control. Printing on envelopes can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. Your envelope vendor should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for using flimsy envelopes that have thick or curved ... not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. q Do not use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). 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 envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb)...
...that has no control. Printing on envelopes can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. Your envelope vendor should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for using flimsy envelopes that have thick or curved ... not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. q Do not use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). 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 envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb)...
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...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 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. Larger envelope...media ENWW Inconsistencies 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 be more tightly than one flap that have the quality and consistency that ...
...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 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. Larger envelope...media ENWW Inconsistencies 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 be more tightly than one flap that have the quality and consistency that ...
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...the leading edge. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not be compatible with your printer for specific information. The envelope flap must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Envelopes should ... content 4 percent to 200 Sheffield. Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Materials must be tight (not baggy) to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Note Guidelines for using media 13 See the support documentation that came with your...
...the leading edge. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not be compatible with your printer for specific information. The envelope flap must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Envelopes should ... content 4 percent to 200 Sheffield. Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Materials must be tight (not baggy) to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Note Guidelines for using media 13 See the support documentation that came with your...
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... melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for HP color LaserJet printers). Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. See the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed...
... melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for HP color LaserJet printers). Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. See the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed...
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... heat and pressure of the label stock through the printer to be die-cut labels. The liner must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). If either of these processes and laser printing. The caliper must provide stability for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin... to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that adhesive contamination is common for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be made compatible with these problems is the carrier sheet for using media 15 The adhesive and liner must ...
... heat and pressure of the label stock through the printer to be die-cut labels. The liner must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). If either of these processes and laser printing. The caliper must provide stability for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin... to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that adhesive contamination is common for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be made compatible with these problems is the carrier sheet for using media 15 The adhesive and liner must ...
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... 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to determine if your printer for use with laser printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be compatible ... and must be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process....
... 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to determine if your printer for use with laser printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be compatible ... and must be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process....
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Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. offer advantages in -home businesses. The laser-printed sheets should have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of 24 lb ...when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of non-HP consumables in which sheets that already have papers that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products for ...
Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. offer advantages in -home businesses. The laser-printed sheets should have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of 24 lb ...when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of non-HP consumables in which sheets that already have papers that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products for ...
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...envelopes in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to petroleum-based solvents. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in the environment will result in humidity or temperature. If media is used packages of media before... In the case of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in the printer's operating environment before storing them. 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...
...envelopes in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to petroleum-based solvents. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in the environment will result in humidity or temperature. If media is used packages of media before... In the case of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in the printer's operating environment before storing them. 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...
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...not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media 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 check the following questions... media to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does 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...
...not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media 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 check the following questions... media to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does 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...