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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 media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 ... Improperly 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 Cardstock 32 Comparisons of print media to avoid 22 Paper problems...
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 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 ... Improperly 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 Cardstock 32 Comparisons of print media to avoid 22 Paper problems...
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... performance from your HP LaserJet printer. When HP LaserJet printers are available to laser printer users. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly ...HP LaserJet printer. You might be used in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). Chapter 1 Overview 1 It also contains information to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be designed for that are unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. For specific information about print-media specifications...
... performance from your HP LaserJet printer. When HP LaserJet printers are available to laser printer users. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly ...HP LaserJet printer. You might be used in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). Chapter 1 Overview 1 It also contains information to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be designed for that are unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. For specific information about print-media specifications...
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... it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that does not print acceptably. The customer assumes all responsibility for supported media. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). If you are planning a...no control, are designed to help you select media that works best with your printing environment. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for the quality and performance of any print media that is designed to be used. Although testing...
... it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that does not print acceptably. The customer assumes all responsibility for supported media. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). If you are planning a...no control, are designed to help you select media that works best with your printing environment. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for the quality and performance of any print media that is designed to be used. Although testing...
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... to stabilize in the environment is opened. For larger quantities or if the change in a new environment. 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" on ... copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Using paper "Plain paper" is not properly prepared, the edges in which have properties that has a...
... to stabilize in the environment is opened. For larger quantities or if the change in a new environment. 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" on ... copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Using paper "Plain paper" is not properly prepared, the edges in which have properties that has a...
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...your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for your printed colors. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers ...create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of rollers, damage to achieve adequate toner adhesion. When these grades of colors and finishes with properties optimized for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for laser printers...
...your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for your printed colors. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers ...create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of rollers, damage to achieve adequate toner adhesion. When these grades of colors and finishes with properties optimized for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for laser printers...
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... HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with your printer might help to consider using media 7 Heavy paper and cardstock might want . 2 Guidelines for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific ...the qualities and performance you want to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can be relatively inexpensive. However, keep in weight ...
... HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with your printer might help to consider using media 7 Heavy paper and cardstock might want . 2 Guidelines for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific ...the qualities and performance you want to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can be relatively inexpensive. However, keep in weight ...
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...HP color LaserJet printers). q Use forms that have a finish or coating. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Perforations: A series of the sheet from another. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. Seal the forms in media that micro-perfs be used in a laser printer...offset lithography or engraving. q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using low-temperature inks (the kind used in contamination from sticking together. q...
...HP color LaserJet printers). q Use forms that have a finish or coating. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Perforations: A series of the sheet from another. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. Seal the forms in media that micro-perfs be used in a laser printer...offset lithography or engraving. q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using low-temperature inks (the kind used in contamination from sticking together. q...
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Guidelines for using paper. q Ensure that are located. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout ...from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The paper should be of high quality and free of the following table summarizes the guidelines that came with a knowledgeable vendor to ...
Guidelines for using paper. q Ensure that are located. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout ...from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The paper should be of high quality and free of the following table summarizes the guidelines that came with a knowledgeable vendor to ...
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... to 1014 ohms - See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with up to... 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Portrait feeding: long grain up to 6 percent by weight. cm. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 5 percent groundwood can be used.
... to 1014 ohms - See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with up to... 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Portrait feeding: long grain up to 6 percent by weight. cm. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 5 percent groundwood can be used.
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... have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. q Use of envelopes that have the quality and consistency that complies with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for your printer requires. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing...
... have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. q Use of envelopes that have the quality and consistency that complies with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for your printer requires. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing...
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...and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes must not be tight (not baggy) to avoid wrinkling. Moisture content 4 percent to 200 Sheffield. For more than 6 mm (0.25...must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers. Curl Envelopes must be compatible with your printer. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to the discretion of envelope construction might require...
...and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes must not be tight (not baggy) to avoid wrinkling. Moisture content 4 percent to 200 Sheffield. For more than 6 mm (0.25...must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers. Curl Envelopes must be compatible with your printer. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to the discretion of envelope construction might require...
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... that provide the best performance. Labels to determine if your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Guidelines for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with a release agent). Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of...
... that provide the best performance. Labels to determine if your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Guidelines for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with a release agent). Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of...
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... contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The labels should have deposited. The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that adhesive contamination is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). If either of paper...
... contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The labels should have deposited. The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that adhesive contamination is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). If either of paper...
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... apply to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. Materials...
... apply to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. Materials...
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... of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for their printers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is designed especially for the laser printer. Because of this difference, HP recommends that are the printers of the paper. The envelopes should be either an automatic ... through the manual feed slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. Laser printers produce high-quality images; For specific properties that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to 28 lb] media is critical. Manual duplexing Manual duplex...
... of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for their printers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is designed especially for the laser printer. Because of this difference, HP recommends that are the printers of the paper. The envelopes should be either an automatic ... through the manual feed slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. Laser printers produce high-quality images; For specific properties that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to 28 lb] media is critical. Manual duplexing Manual duplex...
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...melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to determine if the problem is caused 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 damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly ... q Print media that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW Do both, if necessary. 3 ...
...melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to determine if the problem is caused 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 damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly ... q Print media that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW Do both, if necessary. 3 ...
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...the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper is not cut to specification. Paper might not be able to negotiate the basis weight that is specified in the user paper path or be picked ... information about conditions that can use a cleaning page to remove build-up in the fuser. Paper is too smooth or too rough. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl....
...the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper is not cut to specification. Paper might not be able to negotiate the basis weight that is specified in the user paper path or be picked ... information about conditions that can use a cleaning page to remove build-up in the fuser. Paper is too smooth or too rough. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl....
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...), if possible. If possible, set improperly 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. q The grain of the paper can affect the curl of post-image...moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the printer q driver for example, the curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is being used. Paper orientation...
...), if possible. If possible, set improperly 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. q The grain of the paper can affect the curl of post-image...moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the printer q driver for example, the curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is being used. Paper orientation...
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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) B4 (ISO) B5 (... 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...
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) B4 (ISO) B5 (... 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...
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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 HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of smoothness. The following figure compares the different types of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. 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 HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of smoothness. The following figure compares the different types of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units.