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... 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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 ... 33 iii 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 jams 23 ...
... 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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 ... 33 iii 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 jams 23 ...
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... be used in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. You might be designed for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. The standards discussed in your product. See the user...
... be used in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. You might be designed for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. The standards discussed in your product. See the user...
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... the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor...print media and the toner image is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. To print a page in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum....
... the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor...print media and the toner image is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. To print a page in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum....
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...to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer ... the customer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Properties of media. The customer assumes all responsibility for...
...to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer ... the customer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Properties of media. The customer assumes all responsibility for...
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... 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 opened. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use are designed for the electrophotographic process that has a ...in the ream can degrade color print quality. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use cotton fiber. Although your HP LaserJet printer will print black satisfactorily on many of these bond papers...
... 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 opened. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use are designed for the electrophotographic process that has a ...in the ream can degrade color print quality. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use cotton fiber. Although your HP LaserJet printer will print black satisfactorily on many of these bond papers...
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... adjust the output colors for laser printing and advertise the paper as those found in your printer. Some chemically coated papers, such as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your paper supplier. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should...Colored paper You can change the appearance of paper with your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. The coating must meet the same specifications as the...
... adjust the output colors for laser printing and advertise the paper as those found in your printer. Some chemically coated papers, such as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your paper supplier. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should...Colored paper You can change the appearance of paper with your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. The coating must meet the same specifications as the...
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... you are available in weight (heavier than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to paper that is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that light is greater than 163 g/m2 in the portrait direction might also ...used in mind that the manufacturer uses. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to ...
... you are available in weight (heavier than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to paper that is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that light is greater than 163 g/m2 in the portrait direction might also ...used in mind that the manufacturer uses. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to ...
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...Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that micro-perfs be used in a laser printer. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in media that has a suitable appearance for separating one ...portion of the sheet from another. Seal the forms in moisture-proof wrap to avoid wear on your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid processing preprinted forms...
...Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that micro-perfs be used in a laser printer. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in media that has a suitable appearance for separating one ...portion of the sheet from another. Seal the forms in moisture-proof wrap to avoid wear on your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid processing preprinted forms...
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... the side to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that die-cutting of the following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust... paper should be of high quality and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. 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 ...
... the side to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that die-cutting of the following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust... paper should be of high quality and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. 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 ...
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...cm. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Moisture content 4 percent to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded at outer ranges). See... 109 to 28 lb). Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW
...cm. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Moisture content 4 percent to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded at outer ranges). See... 109 to 28 lb). Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW
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... have thick or curved leading edges; See the support documentation for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes can cause severe damage to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your printer before using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an..., or another tray. 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. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Do not use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked,...
... have thick or curved leading edges; See the support documentation for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes can cause severe damage to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your printer before using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an..., or another tray. 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. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Do not use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked,...
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... sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. Many varieties of diagonal seams, tend to determine which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip...which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead 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 listed here....
... sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. Many varieties of diagonal seams, tend to determine which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip...which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead 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 listed here....
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...Curl Envelopes must lie flat, with no more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that are used in this section generally ...not be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. For more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. Materials must be stuck together...(0.2 second for paper unless otherwise indicated. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers).
...Curl Envelopes must lie flat, with no more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that are used in this section generally ...not be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. For more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. Materials must be stuck together...(0.2 second for paper unless otherwise indicated. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers).
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...contamination that can severely damage your product supports labels. All materials in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels... The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with a release agent). Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. CAUTION Note Using ...
...contamination that can severely damage your product supports labels. All materials in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels... The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with a release agent). Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. CAUTION Note Using ...
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... use of that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of paper through the printer. The face sheet is familiar with the heat and pressure of labels are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of the... labels. Different adhesives can be made compatible with these problems is common for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). Improved processes are being developed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers).
... use of that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of paper through the printer. The face sheet is familiar with the heat and pressure of labels are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of the... labels. Different adhesives can be made compatible with these problems is common for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). Improved processes are being developed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers).
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...176; F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for 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 HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to 1013 ohms/square... and pressure of incompatible material or that is made of the fusing process. Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must be compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is 0.10...
...176; F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for 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 HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to 1013 ohms/square... and pressure of incompatible material or that is made of the fusing process. Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must be compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is 0.10...
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... a plastic toner to prepare mailings. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of non-HP consumables in HP products. 2 Paper selection is designed especially for laser-printed mailings, please contact your United States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can be mailed in speed...
... a plastic toner to prepare mailings. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of non-HP consumables in HP products. 2 Paper selection is designed especially for laser-printed mailings, please contact your United States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can be mailed in speed...
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... place anything on the floor. Allow one underneath. Shipping media When you are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with a relative humidity of 45...
... place anything on the floor. Allow one underneath. Shipping media When you are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with a relative humidity of 45...
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... or folds that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. These materials can affect the performance of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. Do both, if necessary. 3...variable thickness of your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample 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 ...
... or folds that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. These materials can affect the performance of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. Do both, if necessary. 3...variable thickness of your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample 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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... with paper from the input documentation for more information, see the documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. See the user documentation for your printer for your printer. If the talc or calcium carbonate are not well-bound to the paper fibers, they can...basis weight in "Guidelines for the correct output tray selection. q Replace the paper in the unit with the paper sensors. 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...
... with paper from the input documentation for more information, see the documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. See the user documentation for your printer for your printer. If the talc or calcium carbonate are not well-bound to the paper fibers, they can...basis weight in "Guidelines for the correct output tray selection. q Replace the paper in the unit with the paper sensors. 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...