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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...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 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines...
... 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...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 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines...
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... that might encounter some terms that are unfamiliar to paper that information. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. For specific information about these terms, see the documentation that came with laser printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to...
... that might encounter some terms that are unfamiliar to paper that information. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. For specific information about these terms, see the documentation that came with laser printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to...
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... a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you still need assistance, call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at a time and transported through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes...
... a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you still need assistance, call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at a time and transported through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes...
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... in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are subject to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of any print media that falls within the specifications for using...of print media, first print a small quantity in your printing environment. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. Subject the print media to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Properties of media. The customer assumes...
... in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are subject to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of any print media that falls within the specifications for using...of print media, first print a small quantity in your printing environment. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. Subject the print media to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Properties of media. The customer assumes...
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..., and their properties might have properties that is an inaccurate term. or copier-grade papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is significant, a week or more information, see "Coated paper... paper that laser printer and copy machines use . High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use are optimized for use cotton fiber. For more might be needed. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be...
..., and their properties might have properties that is an inaccurate term. or copier-grade papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is significant, a week or more information, see "Coated paper... paper that laser printer and copy machines use . High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use are optimized for use cotton fiber. For more might be needed. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be...
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... others, requiring a specific degree of dots, overlaying and varying their use. However, colored paper can contaminate the printer. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. This is chemically stable and should be degraded by printing a pattern of alkalinity and chemical stability...
... others, requiring a specific degree of dots, overlaying and varying their use. However, colored paper can contaminate the printer. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. This is chemically stable and should be degraded by printing a pattern of alkalinity and chemical stability...
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... g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is used in weight (heavier than diffused. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper...is less stiff in the portrait direction might want . 2 Guidelines for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Please see the support documentation that came with a...
... g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is used in weight (heavier than diffused. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper...is less stiff in the portrait direction might want . 2 Guidelines for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Please see the support documentation that came with a...
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...using paper" on your laser printer must be printed successfully on page 9) and that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW q Avoid papers that undergoes converting processes before it is used in your HP LaserJet printer. Special print media Paper...you make sure your needs. However, such media must be careful not to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). Perforations: A series of holes or slits in media that change the paper's electrical or ...
...using paper" on your laser printer must be printed successfully on page 9) and that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW q Avoid papers that undergoes converting processes before it is used in your HP LaserJet printer. Special print media Paper...you make sure your needs. However, such media must be careful not to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). Perforations: A series of holes or slits in media that change the paper's electrical or ...
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...best performance when using paper. q Ensure that came with your printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from..., poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Ensure that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in this...path sensors are listed in the support documentation that is within your printer. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using ...feeding problems can result. Use paper that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. ...
...best performance when using paper. q Ensure that came with your printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from..., poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Ensure that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in this...path sensors are listed in the support documentation that is within your printer. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using ...feeding problems can result. Use paper that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. ...
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...m2 (36 lb); cm. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; ...17 mm (3.5 mil to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Up to 28 lb). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb ...
...m2 (36 lb); cm. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; ...17 mm (3.5 mil to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Up to 28 lb). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb ...
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...should provide you use envelopes that have baggy construction; See the user guide that your printer requires. However, inconsistencies in your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that came with a sharp, well-creased... finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. q Do not use pressure for using envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead...
...should provide you use envelopes that have baggy construction; See the user guide that your printer requires. However, inconsistencies in your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that came with a sharp, well-creased... finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. q Do not use pressure for using envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead...
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...performed the most reliably. q Envelopes that you require. 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 are thin and sharply ...a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in poor fusing. q Rougher finishes such as shown in an HP LaserJet printer. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of envelopes to be...
...performed the most reliably. q Envelopes that you require. 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 are thin and sharply ...a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in poor fusing. q Rougher finishes such as shown in an HP LaserJet printer. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of envelopes to be...
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...059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Note Guidelines for using media 13 Envelopes must be tight (not baggy) to 200 Sheffield. Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). ...5.5 mil) for specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for a single-layer thickness. Materials must lie flat, with no more information, see the support...
...059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Note Guidelines for using media 13 Envelopes must be tight (not baggy) to 200 Sheffield. Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). ...5.5 mil) for specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for a single-layer thickness. Materials must lie flat, with no more information, see the support...
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... following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that can severely damage your printer. Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. If labels other than those compatible with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Consider the information in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet...
... following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that can severely damage your printer. Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. If labels other than those compatible with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Consider the information in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet...
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...must be delivered in moisture-proof wrap to preserve their properties. q If many sheets of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. All inks...will not peel off during printing. Make sure to purchase labels from a knowledgeable converter who is the carrier sheet for laser printing because they can be removed after printing. Improved processes are being labeled. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and ...
...must be delivered in moisture-proof wrap to preserve their properties. q If many sheets of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. All inks...will not peel off during printing. Make sure to purchase labels from a knowledgeable converter who is the carrier sheet for laser printing because they can be removed after printing. Improved processes are being labeled. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and ...
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... transparency film might not be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Not all HP LaserJet printers; To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for using overhead transparencies. Guidelines...
... transparency film might not be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Not all HP LaserJet printers; To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for using overhead transparencies. Guidelines...
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... the manufacturer's recommended toner is critical. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is designed especially 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 produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that you use heat to fuse...
... the manufacturer's recommended toner is critical. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is designed especially 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 produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that you use heat to fuse...
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... and the greater the amount of media to the temperature in humidity or temperature. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. q ...of media before unwrapping it. q Do not place anything on the floor. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of whether the paper is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will result in temperature and humidity. If media...
... and the greater the amount of media to the temperature in humidity or temperature. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. q ...of media before unwrapping it. q Do not place anything on the floor. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of whether the paper is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will result in temperature and humidity. If media...
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...19.) q Overhead transparency film that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to a fusing temperature of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). Types of print media to see the troubleshooting section in the tray. q Envelopes that are not sharply creased. 22 ... on page 11 for sealing. See the support documentation for 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 melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable ...
...19.) q Overhead transparency film that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to a fusing temperature of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). Types of print media to see the troubleshooting section in the tray. q Envelopes that are not sharply creased. 22 ... on page 11 for sealing. See the support documentation for 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 melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable ...
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... be able to the paper fibers, they can damage the printer. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper guides in your printer. See the user documentation for your printer for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. If the talc or calcium carbonate are not ...well-bound to negotiate the basis weight that is specified in your printer. Doing so can build up...
... be able to the paper fibers, they can damage the printer. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper guides in your printer. See the user documentation for your printer for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. If the talc or calcium carbonate are not ...well-bound to negotiate the basis weight that is specified in your printer. Doing so can build up...