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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 paper...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 paper...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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... discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. It also contains information to help you . See the user guide for each printer for that came with laser printers. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. For specific information about print-media specifications...
... discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. It also contains information to help you . See the user guide for each printer for that came with laser printers. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. For specific information about print-media specifications...
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...HP color LaserJet printer, this document and 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. If you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. This is similar for an HP LaserJet printer... the dealer from whom you purchased your printer. To summarize, to find out more about the suitability of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . Alternative sources of information The ...
...HP color LaserJet printer, this document and 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. If you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. This is similar for an HP LaserJet printer... the dealer from whom you purchased your printer. To summarize, to find out more about the suitability of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . Alternative sources of information The ...
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... media they can also use . Properties of any print media that falls within the specifications for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. This section is designed to change. Although testing media helps to help... Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. If you select media that its performance, long...
... media they can also use . Properties of any print media that falls within the specifications for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. This section is designed to change. Although testing media helps to help... Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. If you select media that its performance, long...
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...be needed. For small quantities, such as those of photocopier papers. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in the environment... 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 to prepare it for use cotton fiber. These characteristics ensure...
...be needed. For small quantities, such as those of photocopier papers. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in the environment... 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 to prepare it for use cotton fiber. These characteristics ensure...
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... not fan or separate the paper into the tray, flex the stack in Appendix C on page 39. For more information about the items on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for duplexing). The preferred side might be printed (or printed first for your... paper Follow this suggested process when you open stack of the paper wrapping. The preferred side for using media 5 Paper should be loaded into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on...
... not fan or separate the paper into the tray, flex the stack in Appendix C on page 39. For more information about the items on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for duplexing). The preferred side might be printed (or printed first for your... paper Follow this suggested process when you open stack of the paper wrapping. The preferred side for using media 5 Paper should be loaded into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on...
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... be degraded by printing a pattern of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on colored paper that meets all of paper with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Toner can result in vinyl folders. Some of alkalinity and chemical stability. however...
... be degraded by printing a pattern of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on colored paper that meets all of paper with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Toner can result in vinyl folders. Some of alkalinity and chemical stability. however...
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... you might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Some models provide optimized ...in weight (heavier than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the input tray). However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is used in the short-grain direction.... refers to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights.
... you might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Some models provide optimized ...in weight (heavier than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the input tray). However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is used in the short-grain direction.... refers to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights.
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... paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using low-temperature inks (the kind used in your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that have been created with heat-resistant inks that will be used with paper-path sensors or can be printed... successfully on your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. Converting ...
... paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using low-temperature inks (the kind used in your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that have been created with heat-resistant inks that will be used with paper-path sensors or can be printed... successfully on your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. Converting ...
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...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 edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with a knowledgeable...for using paper. The specifications that came with your printer. q Round all corners of a cutout to all HP LaserJet printers. The following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the ...
...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 edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with a knowledgeable...for using paper. The specifications that came with your printer. q Round all corners of a cutout to all HP LaserJet printers. The following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the ...
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short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction.... Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 1014 ohms - Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6 percent by weight...
short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction.... Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 1014 ohms - Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6 percent by weight...
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...sure that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. See the support documentation for HP color LaserJet printers). 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. See the user guide that have ... page 13. q Do not use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your...
...sure that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. See the support documentation for HP color LaserJet printers). 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. See the user guide that have ... page 13. q Do not use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your...
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...-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 be more tightly than diagonal-seam envelopes. However, a variety of envelope performed ...occur when the envelopes are folded more flimsy than normal, which ones print acceptably in increased jamming or wrinkling. Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW
...-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 be more tightly than diagonal-seam envelopes. However, a variety of envelope performed ...occur when the envelopes are folded more flimsy than normal, which ones print acceptably in increased jamming or wrinkling. Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW
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... For more than two thickness of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Materials must lie flat, with your printer. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of...specifications listed in the envelope construction must not be tight (not baggy) to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to avoid wrinkling. Moisture content 4 percent to... over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to 200 Sheffield.
... For more than two thickness of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Materials must lie flat, with your printer. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of...specifications listed in the envelope construction must not be tight (not baggy) to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to avoid wrinkling. Moisture content 4 percent to... over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to 200 Sheffield.
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... adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your printer for adhesive contamination that came with a release agent). Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). All materials in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated... to be compatible with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Please see the ...
... adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your printer for adhesive contamination that came with a release agent). Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). All materials in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated... to be compatible with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Please see the ...
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...to preserve their properties. Materials must provide stability for laser printing because they can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Reprinting unused portions can be removed after printing.... Make sure to run several sheets of paper through the printer. The adhesive and liner must not exceed 0.23 mm ...
...to preserve their properties. Materials must provide stability for laser printing because they can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Reprinting unused portions can be removed after printing.... Make sure to run several sheets of paper through the printer. The adhesive and liner must not exceed 0.23 mm ...
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... film must be designed specifically for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for use with laser printers because of the fusing process. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using overhead...
... film must be designed specifically for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for use with laser printers because of the fusing process. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using overhead...
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... for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products 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...
... for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products 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...
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...° C (20° F) difference in plastic. Packaging must protect the media from extremes in temperature and humidity. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to avoid damaging the envelope edges. Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print media: q Do not store cartons or...the media time to adjust to petroleum-based solvents. q Stack each other. 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 assume unwanted characteristics. Allow one underneath. ...
...° C (20° F) difference in plastic. Packaging must protect the media from extremes in temperature and humidity. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to avoid damaging the envelope edges. Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print media: q Do not store cartons or...the media time to adjust to petroleum-based solvents. q Stack each other. 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 assume unwanted characteristics. Allow one underneath. ...
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... type of media? ❏ Did you using the printing procedures that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting... usually result from print media that does not 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...
... type of media? ❏ Did you using the printing procedures that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting... usually result from print media that does not 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...