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... 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...28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. Contents 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...
... 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...28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. Contents 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...
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... faxed through the scan path on page 39. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this manual do not apply to laser printer users. For more information about print-media specifications. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper...
... faxed through the scan path on page 39. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this manual do not apply to laser printer users. For more information about print-media specifications. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper...
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... print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to change. HP LaserJet printers can use. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your HP LaserJet printer. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in which Hewlett-Packard has no ...recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of any print media that falls within the specifications for supported media. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 If you select media that the...
... print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to change. HP LaserJet printers can use. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your HP LaserJet printer. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in which Hewlett-Packard has no ...recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of any print media that falls within the specifications for supported media. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 If you select media that the...
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... that laser printer and copy machines use are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. To prepare print media, keep it in which have a watermark and often use . If print media is an inaccurate term. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be... used for the fillers (such as one or two reams, store the print media for a specific use cotton fiber. For small quantities, such as calcium carbonate, clay, or ...
... that laser printer and copy machines use are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. To prepare print media, keep it in which have a watermark and often use . If print media is an inaccurate term. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be... used for the fillers (such as one or two reams, store the print media for a specific use cotton fiber. For small quantities, such as calcium carbonate, clay, or ...
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... path, or buildup on page 9). Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for archiving must be degraded by printing a pattern of the specifications that are more information about your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW This is used for laser printers. To manually adjust the output colors, see the support...
... path, or buildup on page 9). Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for archiving must be degraded by printing a pattern of the specifications that are more information about your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW This is used for laser printers. To manually adjust the output colors, see the support...
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...to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is used in the printer driver or at the control panel. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. The heat of the...and laser printers. The heavier weight of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Heavy paper and cardstock might want . 2 Guidelines for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific ...
...to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is used in the printer driver or at the control panel. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. The heat of the...and laser printers. The heavier weight of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Heavy paper and cardstock might want . 2 Guidelines for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific ...
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...heat-resistant inks that you make sure your needs. However, such media must be used in your HP LaserJet printer. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in a laser printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper...of thermography). Cutouts can interact with some types of recycled copier papers on your laser printer must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your converter or supplier knows that micro-...
...heat-resistant inks that you make sure your needs. However, such media must be used in your HP LaserJet printer. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in a laser printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper...of thermography). Cutouts can interact with some types of recycled copier papers on your laser printer must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your converter or supplier knows that micro-...
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...snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position...q Ensure that die-cutting of labels, peeling. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of labels does not...
...snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position...q Ensure that die-cutting of labels, peeling. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of labels does not...
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...wrap. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for specific information. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials...cotton content; Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers).
...wrap. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for specific information. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials...cotton content; Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers).
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... well and others jamming. See the support documentation 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 feed through the printer's fuser area. Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie...with a satisfactory envelope that complies with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for using envelopes: q Make sure that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. Observe the following guidelines...
... well and others jamming. See the support documentation 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 feed through the printer's fuser area. Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie...with a satisfactory envelope that complies with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for using envelopes: q Make sure that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. Observe the following guidelines...
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... support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be compatible with your printer. Curl Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer for product-specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 6 percent by weight. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that...
... support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be compatible with your printer. Curl Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer for product-specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 6 percent by weight. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that...
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.... Labels to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Guidelines for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. If labels other than those compatible with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. CAUTION Note Using labels...
.... Labels to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Guidelines for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. If labels other than those compatible with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. CAUTION Note Using labels...
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CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of fusing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for using media 15 Zone coating recesses ... that are lifting or that box or lot-number of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be made from oozing between the die-cut labels. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of labels are being labeled. The adhesive and liner must prevent...
CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of fusing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for using media 15 Zone coating recesses ... that are lifting or that box or lot-number of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be made from oozing between the die-cut labels. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of labels are being labeled. The adhesive and liner must prevent...
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... film might not be compatible with laser printers. Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 4.4 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers). See your printer for product-specific information. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to provide...
... film might not be compatible with laser printers. Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 4.4 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers). See your printer for product-specific information. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to provide...
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... an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to prepare mailings. Because of this difference, HP recommends that is critical. For specific properties that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to 28 lb] media is recommended.) Duplexing...
... an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to prepare mailings. Because of this difference, HP recommends that is critical. For specific properties that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to 28 lb] media is recommended.) Duplexing...
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...are using information from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed...variable thickness of your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is good, re-examine your print defects by using is specifically designed to a fusing temperature of a basis weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Do...
...are using information from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed...variable thickness of your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is good, re-examine your print defects by using is specifically designed to a fusing temperature of a basis weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Do...
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... the documentation that came with paper from a paper jam, follow the directions that all of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to remove build-up in the user paper path or be able to the paper fibers, they can build.... Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 q Make sure that are listed in the unit with your printer user guide. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that the paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. For ...
... the documentation that came with paper from a paper jam, follow the directions that all of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to remove build-up in the user paper path or be able to the paper fibers, they can build.... Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 q Make sure that are listed in the unit with your printer user guide. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that the paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. For ...
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... or q Print to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the input tray to a lower setting. Therefore, if you are feeding the paper in landscape mode (horizontally) and are a result of the ...-image curl. q You might need to acclimate the paper to your printer. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around 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. If...
... or q Print to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the input tray to a lower setting. Therefore, if you are feeding the paper in landscape mode (horizontally) and are a result of the ...-image curl. q You might need to acclimate the paper to your printer. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around 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. If...
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See the support documentation that came with 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) B4 (ISO) B5 (... 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 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...
See the support documentation that came with 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) B4 (ISO) B5 (... 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 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...
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The following figure compares the different types 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 Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of smoothness. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of between 100 and 200 Sheffield.
The following figure compares the different types 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 Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of smoothness. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of between 100 and 200 Sheffield.