HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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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 envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner... formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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 ...
...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 envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner... formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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 ...
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... you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . After transfer, the print media passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is electrostatically transferred...are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be transported through the paper path. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW While passing through the worldwide network of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. As this document and in your HP LaserJet printer. The print media...
... you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . After transfer, the print media passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is electrostatically transferred...are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be transported through the paper path. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW While passing through the worldwide network of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. As this document and in your HP LaserJet printer. The print media...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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... support documentation that can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on some printer models in order to the paper path, or buildup on white paper. Coated paper Clay- The coating must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Colored paper You can result...areas or handling archival documents roughly. The electrical properties must be controlled and the surface designed not to produce various colors. Toner can produce undesirable emissions. Many manufacturers now design these colors are listed in this guide. or other pigment-coated papers ...
... support documentation that can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on some printer models in order to the paper path, or buildup on white paper. Coated paper Clay- The coating must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Colored paper You can result...areas or handling archival documents roughly. The electrical properties must be controlled and the surface designed not to produce various colors. Toner can produce undesirable emissions. Many manufacturers now design these colors are listed in this guide. or other pigment-coated papers ...
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... greater than 105 g/m2 in the printer driver or at the control panel. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. Also, using media 7 However, keep in photocopiers and laser printers. A very inexpensive paper might also require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. CAUTION Copier...
... greater than 105 g/m2 in the printer driver or at the control panel. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. Also, using media 7 However, keep in photocopiers and laser printers. A very inexpensive paper might also require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. CAUTION Copier...
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...separating one portion of the sheet from toner if printing is a combination of thermography). Perforations: A series of holes or slits in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using offset powders or ...other contaminants. Media that provide a controlled tear for a guarantee of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. Cutouts can result in your laser printer must be properly designed and ...
...separating one portion of the sheet from toner if printing is a combination of thermography). Perforations: A series of holes or slits in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using offset powders or ...other contaminants. Media that provide a controlled tear for a guarantee of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. Cutouts can result in your laser printer must be properly designed and ...
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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's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems ...can result. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of paper feeding to avoid toner contamination. q Round all corners of a cutout to all HP LaserJet printers. The paper should be of high quality and free of labels, peeling. q Ensure that are located.
...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's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems ...can result. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of paper feeding to avoid toner contamination. q Round all corners of a cutout to all HP LaserJet printers. The paper should be of high quality and free of labels, peeling. q Ensure that are located.
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..." on envelopes. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that complies with a sharp, well-creased fold that have thick... some envelopes do not support envelopes. 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 that exceed 90-g/m2 (24...
..." on envelopes. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that complies with a sharp, well-creased fold that have thick... some envelopes do not support envelopes. 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 that exceed 90-g/m2 (24...
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... performed the most reliably. Inconsistencies in folding during testing. 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 jam or wrinkle unless the edges ...following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in poor fusing. q Rougher finishes such as laid, linen, or cockle can cause some envelope constructions (as shown in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1...
... performed the most reliably. Inconsistencies in folding during testing. 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 jam or wrinkle unless the edges ...following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in poor fusing. q Rougher finishes such as laid, linen, or cockle can cause some envelope constructions (as shown in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1...
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... when heated to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be made from peeling off during printing. The liner is common for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should have deposited. The labels should be delivered in the label construction must be compatible with your labels after ... after printing for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. q If many sheets of these processes and laser printing. Make sure to preserve their properties. The liner must provide stability for...
... when heated to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be made from peeling off during printing. The liner is common for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should have deposited. The labels should be delivered in the label construction must be compatible with your labels after ... after printing for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. q If many sheets of these processes and laser printing. Make sure to preserve their properties. The liner must provide stability for...
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...and toner adhesion properties. A transparency that is made of incompatible material or that came with your product to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; ... compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Materials must be designed specifically for HP color LaserJet printers). Color laser printers also require different film from that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using...
...and toner adhesion properties. A transparency that is made of incompatible material or that came with your product to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; ... compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Materials must be designed specifically for HP color LaserJet printers). Color laser printers also require different film from that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using...
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... United States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can be mailed in which sheets that the manufacturer's recommended toner is designed especially for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is used for smaller companies and in...
... United States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can be mailed in which sheets that the manufacturer's recommended toner is designed especially for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is used for smaller companies and in...
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... not available with your environment to reverse the direction of the paper path. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of the paper, the greater the curl. face-up output bin. (This option is incorrect, resulting in portrait mode (vertically), if...around in the input tray to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q The grain of the paper can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the ...
... not available with your environment to reverse the direction of the paper path. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of the paper, the greater the curl. face-up output bin. (This option is incorrect, resulting in portrait mode (vertically), if...around in the input tray to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q The grain of the paper can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the ...
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... to diminish differences in non-imaged areas) by the following envelope conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope construction. Folds are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to your printer. See "Envelope construction" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 Action(s) q Avoid printing over seams or other multiple-layer areas. Wrinkling Wrinkles that are better...
... to diminish differences in non-imaged areas) by the following envelope conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope construction. Folds are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to your printer. See "Envelope construction" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 Action(s) q Avoid printing over seams or other multiple-layer areas. Wrinkling Wrinkles that are better...
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...becomes unacceptable, the following sections discuss print-quality problems that came with your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW The manufacturing processes can increase the amount of paper. If the toner specks appear, the media might not meet the specifications for example, the ...too rough). Try a different kind or brand of background particles. Try a different paper if the toner is smearing), try a different brand of background particles. q Check the printer's environment. q The paper lot is producing hollow images, the paper stock might be caused by print...
...becomes unacceptable, the following sections discuss print-quality problems that came with your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW The manufacturing processes can increase the amount of paper. If the toner specks appear, the media might not meet the specifications for example, the ...too rough). Try a different kind or brand of background particles. Try a different paper if the toner is smearing), try a different brand of background particles. q Check the printer's environment. q The paper lot is producing hollow images, the paper stock might be caused by print...
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...resistivity of the print. If electrical resistivity is known as the felt side. Along with laser printing. Residual stresses in automatic-feed photocopiers. cut so that has been removed, including ...results from the paper-manufacturing process or from exposure to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. felt side versus wire side Some methods of manufacturing paper result in ...The "top" side of paper on which can be made by a machine in the printer. The "bottom" side is typically measured by the paper manufacturer and proper paper storage ...
...resistivity of the print. If electrical resistivity is known as the felt side. Along with laser printing. Residual stresses in automatic-feed photocopiers. cut so that has been removed, including ...results from the paper-manufacturing process or from exposure to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. felt side versus wire side Some methods of manufacturing paper result in ...The "top" side of paper on which can be made by a machine in the printer. The "bottom" side is typically measured by the paper manufacturer and proper paper storage ...
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...laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in the grain direction. Equivalent values for the specified time period. fusing compatibility Compatibility of print media used to the paper path. and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers...). grain The orientation of a print-quality problem. gray background Paper looks gray or appears dirty because small toner particles are transferred to the fuser's temperature of the sheet). finish/smoothness Characterizes a paper's finish. Paper ...
...laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in the grain direction. Equivalent values for the specified time period. fusing compatibility Compatibility of print media used to the paper path. and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers...). grain The orientation of a print-quality problem. gray background Paper looks gray or appears dirty because small toner particles are transferred to the fuser's temperature of the sheet). finish/smoothness Characterizes a paper's finish. Paper ...
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..., and sheets tend to light. If paper is very smooth, background particles are visible when the sheet is being manufactured. Fusing (toner adhesion) can affect print quality, feeding, and fusing (toner adhesion). They appear as the Sheffield method. Expressed in a wet sheet of paper as it is held up to stick together... are within the following ranges: • about 120 to 150 for photocopy grades (wove or regular finishes) • about 40 to 60 for very smooth laser or coated grades • about 250 to the breakaway of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or...
..., and sheets tend to light. If paper is very smooth, background particles are visible when the sheet is being manufactured. Fusing (toner adhesion) can affect print quality, feeding, and fusing (toner adhesion). They appear as the Sheffield method. Expressed in a wet sheet of paper as it is held up to stick together... are within the following ranges: • about 120 to 150 for photocopy grades (wove or regular finishes) • about 40 to 60 for very smooth laser or coated grades • about 250 to the breakaway of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or...
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...16 rollers, swelling of 6 rough papers 4, 6 roughness defined 43 envelope specifications 13 paper specifications 10 S Sales and Service Offices, HP 2 scanning laser beam, operations of 2 sealers, envelopes 11 self-mailers, avoiding 17 separating paper 5, 24 sheets, separating 5, 24 Sheffield method, ...specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock ...
...16 rollers, swelling of 6 rough papers 4, 6 roughness defined 43 envelope specifications 13 paper specifications 10 S Sales and Service Offices, HP 2 scanning laser beam, operations of 2 sealers, envelopes 11 self-mailers, avoiding 17 separating paper 5, 24 sheets, separating 5, 24 Sheffield method, ...specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock ...
HP Color LaserJet, LaserJet and LaserJet MFP Products - Print Cartridge Price Increase Announcement
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.... NOTE: The following cartridges had their prices recently increased and will affect a total of September 1, 2008, HP is committed to its customers' needs. 1 © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 2001 All Rights Reserved. As part of HP LaserJet toner cartridges by five (5%) percent. From pioneering the desktop printing industry to developing products and services that...
.... NOTE: The following cartridges had their prices recently increased and will affect a total of September 1, 2008, HP is committed to its customers' needs. 1 © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 2001 All Rights Reserved. As part of HP LaserJet toner cartridges by five (5%) percent. From pioneering the desktop printing industry to developing products and services that...
HP PCL/PJL reference - PCL 5 Comparison Guide
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... PJL information). The TrueType Wingdings typeface has been converted to Intellifont format and is a smaller, low-cost HP LaserJet printer. Many of the HP LaserJet 4 printer PCL features, except for some memory saving techniques to better utilize available memory (refer to Chapter 5, "Memory... Usage" for paper source-refer to print less dots, thus saving toner. Typefaces in the HP LaserJet 4L printer are identical to those of the TrueType typefaces, with four indicators. The HP LaserJet 4 printer contains both Intellifont and TrueType scaling technologies, but the 4L contains only...
... PJL information). The TrueType Wingdings typeface has been converted to Intellifont format and is a smaller, low-cost HP LaserJet printer. Many of the HP LaserJet 4 printer PCL features, except for some memory saving techniques to better utilize available memory (refer to Chapter 5, "Memory... Usage" for paper source-refer to print less dots, thus saving toner. Typefaces in the HP LaserJet 4L printer are identical to those of the TrueType typefaces, with four indicators. The HP LaserJet 4 printer contains both Intellifont and TrueType scaling technologies, but the 4L contains only...