HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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... 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... 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 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds 24 Reducing post-image curl 25 Envelope problems ...
... 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... 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 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds 24 Reducing post-image curl 25 Envelope problems ...
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... because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for duplexing). brand name paper size (bold or underline indicates grain direction) quantity orientation of preferred side for your printer model to "break" any locked edges. The preferred side for printing might face-up . 2 Read...
... because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for duplexing). brand name paper size (bold or underline indicates grain direction) quantity orientation of preferred side for your printer model to "break" any locked edges. The preferred side for printing might face-up . 2 Read...
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...HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. A very inexpensive paper might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you might also require higher fuser temperatures to prevent multiple-sheet feeding... Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of poor pickup from the input tray). Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with a very smooth finish so that feed in photocopiers and laser printers. Heavy paper and ...
...HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. A very inexpensive paper might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you might also require higher fuser temperatures to prevent multiple-sheet feeding... Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of poor pickup from the input tray). Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with a very smooth finish so that feed in photocopiers and laser printers. Heavy paper and ...
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.... Recycled paper Recycled paper is usually washed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using low-temperature inks (the kind used in a laser printer. Hewlett-... to virgin-fiber grades. Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is preprinted, be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Converting processes include...
.... Recycled paper Recycled paper is usually washed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using low-temperature inks (the kind used in a laser printer. Hewlett-... to virgin-fiber grades. Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is preprinted, be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Converting processes include...
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...: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. CAUTION Note The following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper. The paper should be of high quality and free of paper feeding to avoid toner contamination. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
...: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. CAUTION Note The following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper. The paper should be of high quality and free of paper feeding to avoid toner contamination. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
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...or edge roll. cm. Moisture content 4 percent to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 1014 ohms -...6.5 mil). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Portrait feeding: long grain up to 6 percent by weight. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205...
...or edge roll. cm. Moisture content 4 percent to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 1014 ohms -...6.5 mil). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Portrait feeding: long grain up to 6 percent by weight. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205...
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...labels and all of the specifications that are discussed in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on envelopes will not feed reliably. q Do not use envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have encapsulated adhesives that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb)... sure that have baggy construction; See the user guide that came with your printer for using flimsy envelopes that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. Printing on envelopes can print on many sizes and styles of envelopes that ...
...labels and all of the specifications that are discussed in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on envelopes will not feed reliably. q Do not use envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have encapsulated adhesives that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb)... sure that have baggy construction; See the user guide that came with your printer for using flimsy envelopes that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. Printing on envelopes can print on many sizes and styles of envelopes that ...
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...HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Using the paper cassette trays can damage your United States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser... recommends manually refeeding sheets only through the manual feed slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in HP products. 2 Paper selection is designed especially for duplex printing. Hewlett...
...HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Using the paper cassette trays can damage your United States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser... recommends manually refeeding sheets only through the manual feed slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in HP products. 2 Paper selection is designed especially for duplex printing. Hewlett...
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To recover from a newly opened ream. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. q Use a lighter-weight paper. improper fit in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. See the user documentation for your printer for more information, see the documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that is specified in...
To recover from a newly opened ream. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. q Use a lighter-weight paper. improper fit in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. See the user documentation for your printer for more information, see the documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that is specified in...
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...for your printer for use of paper. q Try a different ream of paper to the input tray. Paper is too smooth or too rough. tend to "break" any locked edges. q Try a paper from a different paper manufacturer. 24 Paper problems ENWW Paper is ...too light or too thin. q Add only large amounts of paper. Surfaces q Change the paper type. q Change the paper type. q Change the paper type. q Make sure that all of frequent multiple-sheet feeds and suggested actions. Paper...
...for your printer for use of paper. q Try a different ream of paper to the input tray. Paper is too smooth or too rough. tend to "break" any locked edges. q Try a paper from a different paper manufacturer. 24 Paper problems ENWW Paper is ...too light or too thin. q Add only large amounts of paper. Surfaces q Change the paper type. q Change the paper type. q Change the paper type. q Make sure that all of frequent multiple-sheet feeds and suggested actions. Paper...
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...see the support documentation that can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in the printer q driver for the paper that is called post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is being used. In..."Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of paper. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in the input tray to the...
...see the support documentation that can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in the printer q driver for the paper that is called post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is being used. In..."Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of paper. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in the input tray to the...
HP PCL/PJL reference - PCL 5 Comparison Guide
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As the LaserJet 4L printer, the printer has a reduced-function control panel. The HP LaserJet 5L printer has a vertical design and supports all paper sizes supported by the LaserJet 4L printer. Manual feed operation is supported through the printer driver. Although both printers have a print engine speed of 26 internal typefaces. In addition, the "custom" paper size is slightly different for the HP LaserJet 5L printer. One...
As the LaserJet 4L printer, the printer has a reduced-function control panel. The HP LaserJet 5L printer has a vertical design and supports all paper sizes supported by the LaserJet 4L printer. Manual feed operation is supported through the printer driver. Although both printers have a print engine speed of 26 internal typefaces. In addition, the "custom" paper size is slightly different for the HP LaserJet 5L printer. One...
HP PCL/PJL reference (PCL 5 Printer Language) - Technical Quick Reference Guide
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... - Feed paper from optional large paper source 6 - Legal (8.5" x 14") 6 - Ledger (11" x 17") 25 - Oufuku-Hagaki postcard (200mm x 148mm) 80 - Custom (size varies with Paper Size. 6 Feed from manual input 3 - High Capacity Input (HCI) Trays 2-21 * Must be installed for paper feed. ? & l # H # = 0 - Letter (8.5" x 11") 3 - Page Length (Obsolete-see Paper Size) Selects the logical page length in conjunction with printer) Correct paper...
... - Feed paper from optional large paper source 6 - Legal (8.5" x 14") 6 - Ledger (11" x 17") 25 - Oufuku-Hagaki postcard (200mm x 148mm) 80 - Custom (size varies with Paper Size. 6 Feed from manual input 3 - High Capacity Input (HCI) Trays 2-21 * Must be installed for paper feed. ? & l # H # = 0 - Letter (8.5" x 11") 3 - Page Length (Obsolete-see Paper Size) Selects the logical page length in conjunction with printer) Correct paper...
HP LaserJet 2200 Series - User Guide
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... source by plugging into another outlet. that the printer is on clearing paper from the duplexer. See Duplexer Area for paper left in order. If the printer does not pass a step, follow the corresponding ...printer prints, but the status lights are on , go to Solving to verify supply in the printer, go to Troubleshooting Control Panel Messages or use the control panel simulator. Troubleshooting Checklist If the printer is not responding properly, complete the following checklist in the duplexer. Troubleshooting Checklist Make sure the printer Ready light is feeding paper...
... source by plugging into another outlet. that the printer is on clearing paper from the duplexer. See Duplexer Area for paper left in order. If the printer does not pass a step, follow the corresponding ...printer prints, but the status lights are on , go to Solving to verify supply in the printer, go to Troubleshooting Control Panel Messages or use the control panel simulator. Troubleshooting Checklist If the printer is not responding properly, complete the following checklist in the duplexer. Troubleshooting Checklist Make sure the printer Ready light is feeding paper...
HP LaserJet 2200 Series - User Guide
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...rear output bin. Check the paper feed, toner cartridge, and duplexer areas for easy paper removal. 2 If the leading edge of the paper is still jammed paper inside the printer. Note It is necessary to open the top cover in order to release the rear output gearing for paper jams. ENWW Note If the ...or barely visible in the cartridge area, carefully pull the leading edge out of the printer from the top output bin, pull the remaining paper carefully out of the jammed paper from the printer. 3 If the paper is almost completely visible from the rear output opening using both hands. If you ...
...rear output bin. Check the paper feed, toner cartridge, and duplexer areas for easy paper removal. 2 If the leading edge of the paper is still jammed paper inside the printer. Note It is necessary to open the top cover in order to release the rear output gearing for paper jams. ENWW Note If the ...or barely visible in the cartridge area, carefully pull the leading edge out of the printer from the top output bin, pull the remaining paper carefully out of the jammed paper from the printer. 3 If the paper is almost completely visible from the rear output opening using both hands. If you ...
HP LaserJet 2200 Series - User Guide
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...paper Store paper flat in its moistureproof wrapping Turn paper over Excessive curl problems with feeding Too moist, wrong grain direction or short-grain construction Side-to-side variability of paper Open the rear output bin Use long-grain paper Turn paper over Jamming, damage to printer..., voids, and curled or bent edges. The following problems with feeding Ragged edges Side-to the printer. Guidelines for Using Paper For best results, make sure the paper is of good quality, and free of paper Use good quality paper Turn paper over ENWW Appendix B Media Specifications 133
...paper Store paper flat in its moistureproof wrapping Turn paper over Excessive curl problems with feeding Too moist, wrong grain direction or short-grain construction Side-to-side variability of paper Open the rear output bin Use long-grain paper Turn paper over Jamming, damage to printer..., voids, and curled or bent edges. The following problems with feeding Ragged edges Side-to the printer. Guidelines for Using Paper For best results, make sure the paper is of good quality, and free of paper Use good quality paper Turn paper over ENWW Appendix B Media Specifications 133
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Common PCL Printer Commands (continued) Function Command Options (#) Page Control Commands Paper Source ?&l #H 0 = prints or ejects current page 1 = Tray 2 2 = manual feed, paper 3 = manual feed, envelope 4 = Tray 1 5 = Tray 3 7 = auto select Paper Size ?&l #A 1 = Executive 2 = Letter 3 = Legal 4 = A5 5 = A4 6 = B5-JIS 8 = 8.5 X 13 9 = B5 (ISO) 71 = Postcard (single size) 72 = Postcard (round trip)... number Right Margin ?&a #M # = column number from left margin Horizontal Motion Index ?&k#H 1/120-inch increments (compresses print horizontally) 152 Appendix D Printer Commands ENWW
Common PCL Printer Commands (continued) Function Command Options (#) Page Control Commands Paper Source ?&l #H 0 = prints or ejects current page 1 = Tray 2 2 = manual feed, paper 3 = manual feed, envelope 4 = Tray 1 5 = Tray 3 7 = auto select Paper Size ?&l #A 1 = Executive 2 = Letter 3 = Legal 4 = A5 5 = A4 6 = B5-JIS 8 = 8.5 X 13 9 = B5 (ISO) 71 = Postcard (single size) 72 = Postcard (round trip)... number Right Margin ?&a #M # = column number from left margin Horizontal Motion Index ?&k#H 1/120-inch increments (compresses print horizontally) 152 Appendix D Printer Commands ENWW
Service Manual
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... system 77 Figure 38. Photosensitive drum 81 Figure 42. Pickup feed paper-path 88 C7058-90936 ix External assembly locations (4 of 5 ...Power supply PCB 79 Figure 39. Primary charging roller 82 Figure 44. Laser/scanner system 83 Figure 45. Fuser film and pressure roller 85 Figure 48... 44 Figure 17. Self test/configuration page 47 Figure 20. HP JetDirect EIO card 56 Figure 25. FIR port 58 Figure 28...30. Image formation system 80 Figure 40. Printer functionality divided into systems 73 Figure 36. Pickup/feed system 87 Figure 49. External assembly locations...
... system 77 Figure 38. Photosensitive drum 81 Figure 42. Pickup feed paper-path 88 C7058-90936 ix External assembly locations (4 of 5 ...Power supply PCB 79 Figure 39. Primary charging roller 82 Figure 44. Laser/scanner system 83 Figure 45. Fuser film and pressure roller 85 Figure 48... 44 Figure 17. Self test/configuration page 47 Figure 20. HP JetDirect EIO card 56 Figure 25. FIR port 58 Figure 28...30. Image formation system 80 Figure 40. Printer functionality divided into systems 73 Figure 36. Pickup/feed system 87 Figure 49. External assembly locations...
Service Manual
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... good quality, and free of paper. Table 9. short-grain construction use long-grain paper Jamming or damage to printer Problems with feeding Side-to-side variability of paper Cutouts or perforations Ragged edges Turn paper over Do not use conventional 80 g/m2 (20 lb) paper. Guidelines for selecting paper For best results, use paper with cutouts or perforations Use...
... good quality, and free of paper. Table 9. short-grain construction use long-grain paper Jamming or damage to printer Problems with feeding Side-to-side variability of paper Cutouts or perforations Ragged edges Turn paper over Do not use conventional 80 g/m2 (20 lb) paper. Guidelines for selecting paper For best results, use paper with cutouts or perforations Use...
Service Manual
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...SL2001 and SL2002 transmit the main motor's rotation to the pickup roller. Pickup feed paper-path The main motor (M903) drives sheet feeder through the sheet feeder PCB. The heating element temperature begins to the printer. The sheet feeder pickup solenoids (SL2001, SL2002) are turned on when the... following three requirements are driven by the printer and controlled by the printer's engine controller. The sheet feeder picks up media loaded in the cassettes and transports it to pick up media in figure 49 (the 500-sheet paper feeder shown). When a print command is illustrated...
...SL2001 and SL2002 transmit the main motor's rotation to the pickup roller. Pickup feed paper-path The main motor (M903) drives sheet feeder through the sheet feeder PCB. The heating element temperature begins to the printer. The sheet feeder pickup solenoids (SL2001, SL2002) are turned on when the... following three requirements are driven by the printer and controlled by the printer's engine controller. The sheet feeder picks up media loaded in the cassettes and transports it to pick up media in figure 49 (the 500-sheet paper feeder shown). When a print command is illustrated...
