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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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... print media. Check the individual product manuals for use with your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are available to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. A variety of excellent print quality. For more information about print-media...
... print media. Check the individual product manuals for use with your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are available to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. A variety of excellent print quality. For more information about print-media...
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... electrostatically, and heated. The print media is electrostatically transferred onto the paper. This is similar for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. If you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is why print media properties such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper, finish, moisture content, and stiffness...
... electrostatically, and heated. The print media is electrostatically transferred onto the paper. This is similar for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. If you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is why print media properties such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper, finish, moisture content, and stiffness...
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... quantities. 2 Guidelines for supported media. Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of any print media that is designed to help you select...that you are subject to change. This section is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 If you ask your printing environment. The ...
... quantities. 2 Guidelines for supported media. Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of any print media that is designed to help you select...that you are subject to change. This section is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 If you ask your printing environment. The ...
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...sheets might be used for one or two reams, store the print media for the fillers (such as those of photocopier papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. Using paper "Plain paper" is used . Using print media Note This section contains information about the following activities: q ... print media for use q Using paper q Using envelopes q Using labels q Using overhead transparencies q Printing on both sides of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use After purchasing print media, you might have properties that are usually called...
...sheets might be used for one or two reams, store the print media for the fillers (such as those of photocopier papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. Using paper "Plain paper" is used . Using print media Note This section contains information about the following activities: q ... print media for use q Using paper q Using envelopes q Using labels q Using overhead transparencies q Printing on both sides of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use After purchasing print media, you might have properties that are usually called...
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... the orientation in Appendix C on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for printing might face-up . 2 ...Read the ream label that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on page 39. For more information about the items on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for duplexing). The ream label usually lists the weight, size, quantity of the paper wrapping...
... the orientation in Appendix C on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for printing might face-up . 2 ...Read the ream label that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on page 39. For more information about the items on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for duplexing). The ream label usually lists the weight, size, quantity of the paper wrapping...
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... paper q Glossy paper q Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock q Laser paper q Preprinted forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as the paper does...see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for laser printers. These papers can use an HP color LaserJet printer to blister during fusing. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for colored paper. ...
... paper q Glossy paper q Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock q Laser paper q Preprinted forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as the paper does...see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for laser printers. These papers can use an HP color LaserJet printer to blister during fusing. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for colored paper. ...
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...diffused. Using short-grain heavy paper in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Also, using the straightest paper path in printers that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make ...sure that is greater than 163 g/m2 in the short-grain direction. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that feed in the portrait direction might ...
...diffused. Using short-grain heavy paper in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Also, using the straightest paper path in printers that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make ...sure that is greater than 163 g/m2 in the short-grain direction. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that feed in the portrait direction might ...
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...and that have been created with heat-resistant inks that provide a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet printer. Seal the forms in media that will be used in your laser printer must be careful not to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Recycled paper ...using offset powders or other contaminants. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Use forms and letterhead paper that has a suitable appearance for separating one portion of thermography). Preprinted forms and letterhead...
...and that have been created with heat-resistant inks that provide a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet printer. Seal the forms in media that will be used in your laser printer must be careful not to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Recycled paper ...using offset powders or other contaminants. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Use forms and letterhead paper that has a suitable appearance for separating one portion of thermography). Preprinted forms and letterhead...
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... paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using media 9 q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge,... and feeding problems can result. The specifications that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in the case of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q All cuts should be printed. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be ...
... paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using media 9 q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge,... and feeding problems can result. The specifications that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in the case of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q All cuts should be printed. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be ...
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...Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. cm. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. Up to 205° C (401° F) ...g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Moisture ...
...Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. cm. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. Up to 205° C (401° F) ...g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Moisture ...
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... the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. 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. Printing on envelopes. Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes...
... the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. 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. Printing on envelopes. Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes...
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... one flap that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. Some of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam. You can reduce this type of the test results are thin and sharply creased....small toner particles scattered in increased jamming or wrinkling. However, a variety 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. Purchase envelopes ...
... one flap that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. Some of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam. You can reduce this type of the test results are thin and sharply creased....small toner particles scattered in increased jamming or wrinkling. However, a variety 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. Purchase envelopes ...
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... and have no more information, see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in the envelope construction must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of the ...flap must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Packaging Protective box to avoid wrinkling. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of paper anywhere along the leading edge. For more than two thickness of envelope construction might require ...
... and have no more information, see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in the envelope construction must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of the ...flap must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Packaging Protective box to avoid wrinkling. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of paper anywhere along the leading edge. For more than two thickness of envelope construction might require ...
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... with a release agent). All materials in this section when selecting label stock. Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Not all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in laser label stock must be compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be used , a significant risk exists...
... with a release agent). All materials in this section when selecting label stock. Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Not all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in laser label stock must be compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be used , a significant risk exists...
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..., ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must be compatible with the heat and pressure of labels. All inks, adhesives, and...permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of the face sheet onto the item being labeled. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of fusing....
..., ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must be compatible with the heat and pressure of labels. All inks, adhesives, and...permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of the face sheet onto the item being labeled. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of fusing....
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... ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Color laser printers also require different film from that used in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for color overhead transparency film...
... ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Color laser printers also require different film from that used in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for color overhead transparency film...
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...multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is being used for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. offer advantages in -home businesses. and are .... (See the software application support documentation for smaller companies and in speed, flexibility, and size; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for information...
...multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is being used for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. offer advantages in -home businesses. and are .... (See the software application support documentation for smaller companies and in speed, flexibility, and size; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for information...
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... temperature in temperature and humidity. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to petroleum-based solvents. This section contains recommendations for... them. q Store envelopes in a protective box to operate in a manner that is packaged or unpackaged. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to avoid damaging the envelope edges. q In the case of each other. The greater the temperature difference and...
... temperature in temperature and humidity. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to petroleum-based solvents. This section contains recommendations for... them. q Store envelopes in a protective box to operate in a manner that is packaged or unpackaged. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to avoid damaging the envelope edges. q In the case of each other. The greater the temperature difference and...
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...media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your... printer for using the printing procedures that has been stored improperly or is not in good condition. 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result...
...media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your... printer for using the printing procedures that has been stored improperly or is not in good condition. 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result...