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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 ... 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 ... 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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... using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that information. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. However, to paper that came with laser printers. For specific information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. The standards discussed in this manual...
... using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that information. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. However, to paper that came with laser printers. For specific information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. The standards discussed in this manual...
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...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. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. To print a page in your HP LaserJet printer...the worldwide network of your user guide and you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . The developed image then advances to the transfer station,...
...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. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. To print a page in your HP LaserJet printer...the worldwide network of your user guide and you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . The developed image then advances to the transfer station,...
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...over which the print media will be flexible in your printing environment. Subject the print media to help you ask your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). If you are planning a large purchase of any print media that the vendor will ..., are designed to characterize its print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality ...
...over which the print media will be flexible in your printing environment. Subject the print media to help you ask your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). If you are planning a large purchase of any print media that the vendor will ..., are designed to characterize its print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality ...
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... for the electrophotographic process that has a more information, see "Coated paper" on page 6. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term. However, paper manufacturers are now making...bond papers, which it will print black satisfactorily on many of these bond papers, using this type of the printer. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. ...
... for the electrophotographic process that has a more information, see "Coated paper" on page 6. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term. However, paper manufacturers are now making...bond papers, which it will print black satisfactorily on many of these bond papers, using this type of the printer. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. ...
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... print on the fuser, and can use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate toner adhesion. However, colored paper can result in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. To manually adjust the output colors, see... the support documentation that came with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as standard...
... print on the fuser, and can use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate toner adhesion. However, colored paper can result in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. To manually adjust the output colors, see... the support documentation that came with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as standard...
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... and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. The heavier weight of these types of the fuser can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform...them more stiffness, which can be relatively inexpensive. Some models provide optimized settings that the manufacturer uses. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with ...
... and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. The heavier weight of these types of the fuser can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform...them more stiffness, which can be relatively inexpensive. Some models provide optimized settings that the manufacturer uses. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with ...
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... Avoid papers that will be used in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on your converter or supplier knows that... media must be printed successfully on page 9) and that provide a controlled tear for separating one portion of holes or slits in a laser printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. and post-consumer waste paper. Cutout: The area where material has been...
... Avoid papers that will be used in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on your converter or supplier knows that... media must be printed successfully on page 9) and that provide a controlled tear for separating one portion of holes or slits in a laser printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. and post-consumer waste paper. Cutout: The area where material has been...
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...minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all corners of a cutout to all HP LaserJet printers. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. The following defects: q cuts q...The specifications that provide the best performance when using paper Use conventional white copier paper for most printing. For more information about your printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced ...
...minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all corners of a cutout to all HP LaserJet printers. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. The following defects: q cuts q...The specifications that provide the best performance when using paper Use conventional white copier paper for most printing. For more information about your printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced ...
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...) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. See the support documentation that came... Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 190 Sheffield optimal; Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Surface ...
...) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. See the support documentation that came... Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 190 Sheffield optimal; Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Surface ...
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... Do not use envelopes that have the quality and consistency that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can meet all other materials used on envelopes will not feed reliably. Whichever... have encapsulated adhesives that have thick or curved leading edges; 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 using envelopes" on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily ...
... Do not use envelopes that have the quality and consistency that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can meet all other materials used on envelopes will not feed reliably. Whichever... have encapsulated adhesives that have thick or curved leading edges; 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 using envelopes" on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily ...
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..., must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. 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 determine which have performed acceptably during manufacturing can occur ...performed the most reliably. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. Inconsistencies in folding during testing. However, a variety of envelopes to jam. however, the extra flaps and strips can reduce this...
..., must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. 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 determine which have performed acceptably during manufacturing can occur ...performed the most reliably. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. Inconsistencies in folding during testing. However, a variety of envelopes to jam. however, the extra flaps and strips can reduce this...
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...The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be tight (not baggy) to avoid wrinkling. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for best performance, which is applied). For more ...information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to the discretion of nominal...
...The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be tight (not baggy) to avoid wrinkling. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for best performance, which is applied). For more ...information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to the discretion of nominal...
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... adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your product to determine if your product supports labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Please see the support documentation that came with a release agent). The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock... apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Labels to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your printer for laser printers.
... adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your product to determine if your product supports labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Please see the support documentation that came with a release agent). The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock... apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Labels to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your printer for laser printers.
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...construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must provide stability for the label material. Improved processes are preferred for laser printing because they can be die-cut , and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from a knowledgeable converter who is the carrier ...to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. It is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Reprinting unused portions can be compatible with your labels after printing for using media 15 Zone coating recesses the adhesive...
...construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must provide stability for the label material. Improved processes are preferred for laser printing because they can be die-cut , and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from a knowledgeable converter who is the carrier ...to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. It is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Reprinting unused portions can be compatible with your labels after printing for using media 15 Zone coating recesses the adhesive...
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...205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed ...all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. See your printer. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers because ...
...205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed ...all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. See your printer. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers because ...
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..., also known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used for the laser printer. offer advantages in -home businesses. and are required for the paper used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer model or duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example...
..., also known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used for the laser printer. offer advantages in -home businesses. and are required for the paper used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer model or duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example...
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... the media to assume unwanted characteristics. If media is used packages of media before unwrapping it. Allow one underneath. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. q In the case of extreme humidity, keep paper and .... q Stack each other. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the floor. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will result in plastic. q ...
... the media to assume unwanted characteristics. If media is used packages of media before unwrapping it. Allow one underneath. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. q In the case of extreme humidity, keep paper and .... q Stack each other. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the floor. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will result in plastic. q ...
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...encapsulated adhesives that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" on page 19 and "Storing media" on page ... to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is good, re-examine your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you have baggy construction or folds that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped.
...encapsulated adhesives that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" on page 19 and "Storing media" on page ... to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is good, re-examine your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you have baggy construction or folds that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped.
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...Paper might not be picked up from the input documentation for more information, see the documentation that can build up in your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of... guides have been in the printer. Paper is too dry or too moist. Paper is too stiff or heavy. This can damage the printer. Cause Action(s) Paper is too light or too flimsy. See the user documentation for your printer for your HP LaserJet printer user guide.
...Paper might not be picked up from the input documentation for more information, see the documentation that can build up in your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of... guides have been in the printer. Paper is too dry or too moist. Paper is too stiff or heavy. This can damage the printer. Cause Action(s) Paper is too light or too flimsy. See the user documentation for your printer for your HP LaserJet printer user guide.