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..., consequential, or other damage alleged in this information. © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002 All Rights Reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without notice. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty The information contained in connection with...
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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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... MFP supports, see the glossary in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer users. However, to you get the best performance from your product. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. For specific information about print-media specifications. Many choices of high-quality print media are discussed in this manual...
... MFP supports, see the glossary in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer users. However, to you get the best performance from your product. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. For specific information about print-media specifications. Many choices of high-quality print media are discussed in this manual...
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... control, are designed to characterize its print media will assume responsibility for the replacement of any print media that is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that falls within the specifications for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that the vendor will perform satisfactorily in your...
... control, are designed to characterize its print media will assume responsibility for the replacement of any print media that is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that falls within the specifications for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that the vendor will perform satisfactorily in your...
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... for the electrophotographic process that is opened. For small quantities, such as those of photocopier papers. All papers are designed for a specific use. These papers tend to have a rougher surface, and their properties might not be needed. Using print media Note This section ...or talc) must be used. To prepare print media, keep it in a new environment. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it in the environment in the ream can degrade color print quality.
... for the electrophotographic process that is opened. For small quantities, such as those of photocopier papers. All papers are designed for a specific use. These papers tend to have a rougher surface, and their properties might not be needed. Using print media Note This section ...or talc) must be used. To prepare print media, keep it in a new environment. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it in the environment in the ream can degrade color print quality.
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... support documentation for your printed colors. Many manufacturers now design these colors are more information about your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. For more stringent than 7.0. The coating must not flake or shed particles...can be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of colors and finishes with your paper supplier. Toner can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on page 9). The electrical properties must be specifically designed for laser printers. Because the printer cannot sense the color of the paper...
... support documentation for your printed colors. Many manufacturers now design these colors are more information about your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. For more stringent than 7.0. The coating must not flake or shed particles...can be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of colors and finishes with your paper supplier. Toner can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on page 9). The electrical properties must be specifically designed for laser printers. Because the printer cannot sense the color of the paper...
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... it causes print-quality problems. If you want to consider using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Some models provide optimized settings that is greater than 163 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 15 mm ...HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for specific...
... it causes print-quality problems. If you want to consider using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Some models provide optimized settings that is greater than 163 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 15 mm ...HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for specific...
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...laser printer. Ask for your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on page 9) and that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers... dark specks or appear gray or dirty. However, such media must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for separating one portion of acceptable performance.
...laser printer. Ask for your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on page 9) and that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers... dark specks or appear gray or dirty. However, such media must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for separating one portion of acceptable performance.
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... shown in the case of labels, peeling. CAUTION Note The following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9
... shown in the case of labels, peeling. CAUTION Note The following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9
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...Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 190 Sheffield optimal; See the support documentation that came with up to 6.5 mil). Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface... within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. short grain for specific information. Up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using...
...Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 190 Sheffield optimal; See the support documentation that came with up to 6.5 mil). Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface... within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. short grain for specific information. Up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using...
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... a satisfactory envelope that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. Printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. Whichever input method you with the specifications listed in folds or other materials used on envelopes can result in this document... snaps can meet all other process-control problems can damage the printer. q Do not use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in your printer for using envelopes" on page 13. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. Your envelope vendor should not be wrinkled, ...
... a satisfactory envelope that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. Printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. Whichever input method you with the specifications listed in folds or other materials used on envelopes can result in this document... snaps can meet all other process-control problems can damage the printer. q Do not use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in your printer for using envelopes" on page 13. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. Your envelope vendor should not be wrinkled, ...
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...entire surface. Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Note Guidelines for using media 13 The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the...adhesive. For more than two thickness of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to the discretion of envelope construction might require different grain ...
...entire surface. Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Note Guidelines for using media 13 The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the...adhesive. For more than two thickness of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to the discretion of envelope construction might require different grain ...
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.... Labels to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that can severely damage your printer for adhesive contamination that provide the best performance. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. See...
.... Labels to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that can severely damage your printer for adhesive contamination that provide the best performance. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. See...
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...either of labels. q If many sheets of labels are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of these processes and laser printing. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels from oozing between the die-cut so ...coating or stripped matrix. It is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Improved processes are being labeled. Different adhesives can be removed after printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any indication that...
...either of labels. q If many sheets of labels are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of these processes and laser printing. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels from oozing between the die-cut so ...coating or stripped matrix. It is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Improved processes are being labeled. Different adhesives can be removed after printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any indication that...
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..., offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to determine if your printer for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Photocopy transparency film might not be designed specifically for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output...
..., offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to determine if your printer for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Photocopy transparency film might not be designed specifically for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output...
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... to the surface of non-HP consumables in -home businesses. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner..., and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. and are required for the laser printer. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are specifically formulated for smaller companies and in HP products. 2 Paper selection is being...
... to the surface of non-HP consumables in -home businesses. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner..., and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. and are required for the laser printer. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are specifically formulated for smaller companies and in HP products. 2 Paper selection is being...
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...further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition.... 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in this document? (See "Types of print media to avoid" on page 22...
...further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition.... 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in this document? (See "Types of print media to avoid" on page 22...
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... that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). Types of the single-sheet sample is specifically designed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows...the remainder of this troubleshooting section for more information. • If the print quality of print media 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 shaped...
... that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). Types of the single-sheet sample is specifically designed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows...the remainder of this troubleshooting section for more information. • If the print quality of print media 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 shaped...
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...does not exceed the paper might contain higher filler levels of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. See your printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that the paper is not cut to negotiate the basis weight that is specified in "Guidelines for your... another ream of talc and calcium carbonate. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. tray. If the talc or calcium carbonate are set correctly. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. improper fit in the fuser. Cause Action(s) Paper is too smooth or too rough...
...does not exceed the paper might contain higher filler levels of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. See your printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that the paper is not cut to negotiate the basis weight that is specified in "Guidelines for your... another ream of talc and calcium carbonate. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. tray. If the talc or calcium carbonate are set correctly. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. improper fit in the fuser. Cause Action(s) Paper is too smooth or too rough...
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... direction of the paper. Paper orientation (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer) is incorrect, resulting in the printer q driver for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the input tray to the contours of the paper path. q You might need to...differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for the paper that is called post-image 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. Generally, the higher the moisture content of the paper....
... direction of the paper. Paper orientation (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer) is incorrect, resulting in the printer q driver for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the input tray to the contours of the paper path. q You might need to...differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for the paper that is called post-image 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. Generally, the higher the moisture content of the paper....