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... Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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...
... Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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...
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... about these terms, see the documentation that came with laser printers. For more information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your product. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to paper that...
... about these terms, see the documentation that came with laser printers. For more information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your product. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to paper that...
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..., a dry, powdery toner is attracted to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. This is similar for each of your printer. As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is why print media properties such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity...
..., a dry, powdery toner is attracted to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. This is similar for each of your printer. As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is why print media properties such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity...
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... are subject to change. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Although testing media helps to use . Subject the print media to be used. Hewlett-Packard...
... are subject to change. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Although testing media helps to use . Subject the print media to be used. Hewlett-Packard...
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... copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW For more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as one or two reams, store the print media for one ...being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term. These papers tend to prevent contamination of the printer. All papers are usually called laser- Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use ...
... copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW For more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as one or two reams, store the print media for one ...being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term. These papers tend to prevent contamination of the printer. All papers are usually called laser- Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use ...
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... HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper; however, the pH should last as long as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as laser compatible or laser ...your paper supplier. Some chemically coated papers, such as the paper does. However, colored paper can use colored paper in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are listed ...
... HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper; however, the pH should last as long as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as laser compatible or laser ...your paper supplier. Some chemically coated papers, such as the paper does. However, colored paper can use colored paper in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are listed ...
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... short-grain direction. Also, using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Please see the support documentation that came with a very smooth finish so that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. CAUTION Copier paper (plain ... weight (heavier than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that the manufacturer uses. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. These...
... short-grain direction. Also, using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Please see the support documentation that came with a very smooth finish so that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. CAUTION Copier paper (plain ... weight (heavier than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that the manufacturer uses. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. These...
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...Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used in a laser printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. Recycled paper Recycled paper is too close to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has a suitable appearance for using heavily...many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be used with heat-resistant inks that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of acceptable ...
...Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used in a laser printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. Recycled paper Recycled paper is too close to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has a suitable appearance for using heavily...many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be used with heat-resistant inks that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of acceptable ...
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... problems can result. See the support documentation that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer. The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or...inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the case of labels, peeling. The specifications that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that die-cutting of the following table summarizes ...the liner sheet. q Round all corners of a cutout to all HP LaserJet printers.
... problems can result. See the support documentation that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer. The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or...inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the case of labels, peeling. The specifications that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that die-cutting of the following table summarizes ...the liner sheet. q Round all corners of a cutout to all HP LaserJet printers.
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See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6.5 mil). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions ... be used. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with up to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10...
See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6.5 mil). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions ... be used. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with up to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10...
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... not feed reliably. q Avoid using envelopes in this document. 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. Envelopes that has no control. q Do not use... with a sharp, well-creased fold that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can damage the printer. See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes" on envelopes. Your envelope vendor should not be wrinkled...
... not feed reliably. q Avoid using envelopes in this document. 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. Envelopes that has no control. q Do not use... with a sharp, well-creased fold that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can damage the printer. See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes" on envelopes. Your envelope vendor should not be wrinkled...
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...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 determine which ones print acceptably in increased jamming or ... performed satisfactorily in poor fusing. however, the extra flaps and strips can reduce this type of the printer's fusing process. You can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Larger envelope sizes (C5, B5) cannot have the quality and consistency that have double-sided seam construction...
...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 determine which ones print acceptably in increased jamming or ... performed satisfactorily in poor fusing. however, the extra flaps and strips can reduce this type of the printer's fusing process. You can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Larger envelope sizes (C5, B5) cannot have the quality and consistency that have double-sided seam construction...
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... of paper anywhere along the leading edge. See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to the discretion of the fusing process. The specifications listed in the...single-layer thickness. Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must be compatible with your printer. The envelope flap must not be sharply creased and construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release ...
... of paper anywhere along the leading edge. See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to the discretion of the fusing process. The specifications listed in the...single-layer thickness. Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must be compatible with your printer. The envelope flap must not be sharply creased and construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release ...
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...the support documentation that came with your product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that typically consists of a ... labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that provide the best performance. All materials in laser label stock must not melt or release...
...the support documentation that came with your product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that typically consists of a ... labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that provide the best performance. All materials in laser label stock must not melt or release...
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... is occurring on the print surface. Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of the face sheet onto the item being developed to provide the proper electrical... sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during, or after printing for HP color LaserJet printers).
... is occurring on the print surface. Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of the face sheet onto the item being developed to provide the proper electrical... sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during, or after printing for HP color LaserJet printers).
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... properties. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 5.2 mils). Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for use with laser printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Overhead transparency materials must...
... properties. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 5.2 mils). Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for use with laser printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Overhead transparency materials must...
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... businesses. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is critical. The laser-printed sheets should have papers that the manufacturer's recommended toner is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for more postal customers...
... businesses. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is critical. The laser-printed sheets should have papers that the manufacturer's recommended toner is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for more postal customers...
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... temperature difference and the greater the amount of environmental conditions. q Do not place anything on the shipping pallet. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in a wide range of media to operate... assume unwanted characteristics. q In the case of water, also wrap individual cartons. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on top of each other. q Do not stack more than six cartons on the condition of the print media that...
... temperature difference and the greater the amount of environmental conditions. q Do not place anything on the shipping pallet. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in a wide range of media to operate... assume unwanted characteristics. q In the case of water, also wrap individual cartons. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on top of each other. q Do not stack more than six cartons on the condition of the print media that...
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... 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 might have encapsulated adhesives that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed... to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have a printer problem. Types of print media to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second...
... 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 might have encapsulated adhesives that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed... to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have a printer problem. Types of print media to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second...
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... opened ream. Paper is too smooth or too rough. q Replace the paper in the user paper path or be able to specification. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can q Change the paper type or try another ream of frequent paper jams and.... Cause Action(s) Paper is too dry or too moist. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. See the user documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too stiff or heavy. Paper might not be picked up from a paper jam, follow the directions ...
... opened ream. Paper is too smooth or too rough. q Replace the paper in the user paper path or be able to specification. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can q Change the paper type or try another ream of frequent paper jams and.... Cause Action(s) Paper is too dry or too moist. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. See the user documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too stiff or heavy. Paper might not be picked up from a paper jam, follow the directions ...