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Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... 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 ...Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas 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 ...
Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... 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 ...Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas 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 ...
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... poor-quality print media. However, to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that came with laser printers. Check the individual product manuals for information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your HP LaserJet printer. For specific information about print-media...
... poor-quality print media. However, to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that came with laser printers. Check the individual product manuals for information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your HP LaserJet printer. For specific information about print-media...
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... heated. To summarize, to find out more about the suitability of print media for each of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . You can also obtain support through the paper path. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your...
... heated. To summarize, to find out more about the suitability of print media for each of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . You can also obtain support through the paper path. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your...
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...for supported media. Subject the print media to be used. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your HP LaserJet printer and that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper handling and storage by the... customer. HP LaserJet printers can use. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in which ...
...for supported media. Subject the print media to be used. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your HP LaserJet printer and that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper handling and storage by the... customer. HP LaserJet printers can use. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in which ...
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...it in the environment 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 a specific use. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as those of...are designed for the electrophotographic process that are usually called laser- Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might have properties that laser printer and copy machines use are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW For more information,...
...it in the environment 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 a specific use. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as those of...are designed for the electrophotographic process that are usually called laser- Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might have properties that laser printer and copy machines use are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW For more information,...
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... print side. The preferred side might be printed (or printed first for duplexing). Discard any locked edges. However, before loading the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for using media 5 Do not fan or separate the paper into the... so creates air pockets between the sheets that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your printer model to determine the orientation in Appendix C on page 39. brand name paper size (bold or underline ...
... print side. The preferred side might be printed (or printed first for duplexing). Discard any locked edges. However, before loading the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for using media 5 Do not fan or separate the paper into the... so creates air pockets between the sheets that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your printer model to determine the orientation in Appendix C on page 39. brand name paper size (bold or underline ...
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... flake or shed particles that you are printed on some printer models in your printer. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper; For more stringent than 7.0. Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. However, colored paper can change the appearance of...
... flake or shed particles that you are printed on some printer models in your printer. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper; For more stringent than 7.0. Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. However, colored paper can change the appearance of...
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... consider using media 7 Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper ...weights. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make ...
... consider using media 7 Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper ...weights. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make ...
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... is a combination of thermography). Because these processes use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be used, because they perform similarly to virgin-fiber grades. Ask for your HP LaserJet printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. Cutout: The area where material...
... is a combination of thermography). Because these processes use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be used, because they perform similarly to virgin-fiber grades. Ask for your HP LaserJet printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. Cutout: The area where material...
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...all HP LaserJet printers. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the case of labels, peeling. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the support documentation that came with your printer's ... Orient perforations in the direction of edge rollover to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of paper feeding ...
...all HP LaserJet printers. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the case of labels, peeling. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the support documentation that came with your printer's ... Orient perforations in the direction of edge rollover to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of paper feeding ...
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... optimal; Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6 percent by weight. recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. short grain for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 1014 ohms - Curl Must lie...of nominal. See the support documentation that came with up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. ...
... optimal; Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6 percent by weight. recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. short grain for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 1014 ohms - Curl Must lie...of nominal. See the support documentation that came with up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. ...
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... because of envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked..."Guidelines for using envelopes" on envelopes. Printing on many sizes and styles of the specifications that have baggy construction; Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. See the...
... because of envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked..."Guidelines for using envelopes" on envelopes. Printing on many sizes and styles of the specifications that have baggy construction; Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. See the...
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...lb). q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure 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 than one flap that have a basis weight greater... seam envelopes tend to determine which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have performed acceptably during manufacturing can occur when the envelopes ...
...lb). q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure 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 than one flap that have a basis weight greater... seam envelopes tend to determine which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have performed acceptably during manufacturing can occur when the envelopes ...
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..., see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your printer. The envelope flap must not be tight (not baggy) to avoid wrinkling. Curl Envelopes must...the adhesive is left to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer for specific information. Packaging Protective box to the discretion of paper anywhere along the...
..., see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your printer. The envelope flap must not be tight (not baggy) to avoid wrinkling. Curl Envelopes must...the adhesive is left to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer for specific information. Packaging Protective box to the discretion of paper anywhere along the...
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...176; F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer. Not all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to determine if your...significant risk exists for labels peeling or for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels should meet the specifications for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Guidelines for laser printers. Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Please see the ...
...176; F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer. Not all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to determine if your...significant risk exists for labels peeling or for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels should meet the specifications for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Guidelines for laser printers. Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Please see the ...
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... with these processes and laser printing. Improved processes are being labeled. The face sheet is occurring on a sheet of adhesive labels and can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets... on the print surface. It is the carrier sheet for a face sheet to run several sheets of paper through the printer. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any indication that...
... with these processes and laser printing. Improved processes are being labeled. The face sheet is occurring on a sheet of adhesive labels and can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets... on the print surface. It is the carrier sheet for a face sheet to run several sheets of paper through the printer. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any indication that...
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... require different film from that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Overhead transparency film is too thin can easily...
... require different film from that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Overhead transparency film is too thin can easily...
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...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. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Because of the paper. The laser-printed sheets should have papers that you use heat to ...toner to the surface of this difference, HP recommends that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products for using media 17 Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is ...
...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. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Because of the paper. The laser-printed sheets should have papers that you use heat to ...toner to the surface of this difference, HP recommends that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products for using media 17 Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is ...
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...Do not place anything on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to the temperature in plastic. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. q In the case of 45 to avoid damaging the envelope ...edges. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is packaged or unpackaged. The greater the temperature difference and the greater...
...Do not place anything on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to the temperature in plastic. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. q In the case of 45 to avoid damaging the envelope ...edges. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is packaged or unpackaged. The greater the temperature difference and the greater...
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... for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that... does not meet the specifications that are described in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...
... for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that... does not meet the specifications that are described in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...