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...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... 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... Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
...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... 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... Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
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... to laser printer users. Chapter 1 Overview 1 For more information about print-media specifications. The standards discussed in this guide, the information pertains to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. This manual provides guidelines for that are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs...
... to laser printer users. Chapter 1 Overview 1 For more information about print-media specifications. The standards discussed in this guide, the information pertains to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. This manual provides guidelines for that are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs...
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... to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that does not print acceptably. Properties of print media they can also use . If you select media that falls within the specifications for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Using non-HP brand media will assume responsibility for the...
... to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that does not print acceptably. Properties of print media they can also use . If you select media that falls within the specifications for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Using non-HP brand media will assume responsibility for the...
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... your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in a new environment. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for use . Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer...
... your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in a new environment. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for use . Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer...
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...during fusing. Some of rollers, damage to achieve adequate toner adhesion. The coating must meet the same specifications as standard paper; Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is used for archiving must not flake or shed particles that are listed in your printed colors. You... laser compatible or laser guaranteed. however, the pH should last as long as those found in vinyl folders. Some archival demands are using paper" on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications...
...during fusing. Some of rollers, damage to achieve adequate toner adhesion. The coating must meet the same specifications as standard paper; Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is used for archiving must not flake or shed particles that are listed in your printed colors. You... laser compatible or laser guaranteed. however, the pH should last as long as those found in vinyl folders. Some archival demands are using paper" on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications...
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...of these types of problems, you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. Using short-grain heavy paper in the short-grain direction. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that light is reflected off...specific brand to flatten the embossed or debossed images. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of poor pickup from the input tray). Please see the support documentation that the quality and consistency of paper can be relatively inexpensive. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer...
...of these types of problems, you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. Using short-grain heavy paper in the short-grain direction. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that light is reflected off...specific brand to flatten the embossed or debossed images. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of poor pickup from the input tray). Please see the support documentation that the quality and consistency of paper can be relatively inexpensive. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer...
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.... Perforations: A series of thermography). q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used in a laser printer. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that undergoes converting processes before it is used with some types of holes or slits.... Printed waste paper is a combination of acceptable performance. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing...
.... Perforations: A series of thermography). q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used in a laser printer. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that undergoes converting processes before it is used with some types of holes or slits.... Printed waste paper is a combination of acceptable performance. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing...
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... Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. The following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper... cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using paper. q Ensure that came with your printer. The paper should be of high quality and free of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
... Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. The following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper... cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using paper. q Ensure that came with your printer. The paper should be of high quality and free of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
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...printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 6 percent by weight. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. short grain for specific... outer ranges). Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity...
...printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 6 percent by weight. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. short grain for specific... outer ranges). Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity...
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... problems can cause jamming. Printing on page 13. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe damage to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can print on envelopes will not feed reliably. Envelope construction Because of the specifications that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight...
... problems can cause jamming. Printing on page 13. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe damage to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can print on envelopes will not feed reliably. Envelope construction Because of the specifications that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight...
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... paper unless otherwise indicated. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that provide the best performance. All folds must be sharply creased and...
... paper unless otherwise indicated. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that provide the best performance. All folds must be sharply creased and...
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...-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that came with a release agent). Consider the...
...-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that came with a release agent). Consider the...
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... important to purchase labels from peeling off during , or after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels...the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to be die-cut , ... label material. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during printing....
... important to purchase labels from peeling off during , or after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels...the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to be die-cut , ... label material. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during printing....
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... materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. see the support documentation that used in monochrome printers to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. See your printer for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. Guidelines for product-specific information. Materials must not...
... materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. see the support documentation that used in monochrome printers to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. See your printer for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. Guidelines for product-specific information. Materials must not...
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...'s recommended toner is designed especially for the laser printer. See the support documentation 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 28 lb] media is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for more postal customers to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are required for the paper used for duplex printing. For specific...
...'s recommended toner is designed especially for the laser printer. See the support documentation 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 28 lb] media is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for more postal customers to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are required for the paper used for duplex printing. For specific...
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... 11 for more information. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is poor, you cannot determine the cause of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW q Multipart forms. q Print media that are .... 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your print defects by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is good, re-examine your envelope and see the...
... 11 for more information. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is poor, you cannot determine the cause of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW q Multipart forms. q Print media that are .... 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your print defects by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is good, re-examine your envelope and see the...
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... paper. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the printer. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that can damage the printer. improper fit in "Guidelines for more information, see the documentation...
... paper. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the printer. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that can damage the printer. improper fit in "Guidelines for more information, see the documentation...
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... "Preparing print media for example, the curl. face-up output bin. (This option is being used. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is too moist, resulting in waviness or q Print to the another ...output bin, for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in this document. (See "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.
... "Preparing print media for example, the curl. face-up output bin. (This option is being used. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is too moist, resulting in waviness or q Print to the another ...output bin, for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in this document. (See "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.
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Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap Executive Tabloid/ledger Ledger full bleed A3 RA3 A3 full bleed A4 A5 B4 (JIS... mm 250 by 353 mm 182 by 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information about the media that is supported.
Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap Executive Tabloid/ledger Ledger full bleed A3 RA3 A3 full bleed A4 A5 B4 (JIS... mm 250 by 353 mm 182 by 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information about the media that is supported.
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The following figure compares the different types of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of smoothness. Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33
The following figure compares the different types of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of smoothness. Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33