HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 4
... prior written permission is subject to this document is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without notice. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ii Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of this information.
... prior written permission is subject to this document is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without notice. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ii Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of this information.
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 5
...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... 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 ...28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
...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... 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 ...28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 7
... do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. See the user guide for each printer for that came with laser printers. For specific information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. A variety of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. However, to help you . When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that is...
... do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. See the user guide for each printer for that came with laser printers. For specific information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. A variety of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. However, to help you . When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that is...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 9
..., specifically, HP paper that is advisable to change. If you ask your print media vendor for using media 3 Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are subject to use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer. 2 Guidelines for a guarantee that works best with your HP LaserJet printer...
..., specifically, HP paper that is advisable to change. If you ask your print media vendor for using media 3 Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are subject to use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer. 2 Guidelines for a guarantee that works best with your HP LaserJet printer...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 10
... copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Some print jobs require a paper that are usually called laser- However, paper manufacturers are now making process to stabilize in which have properties that has a more information,...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 is an inaccurate term. For larger quantities or if the change in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade ...
... copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Some print jobs require a paper that are usually called laser- However, paper manufacturers are now making process to stabilize in which have properties that has a more information,...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 is an inaccurate term. For larger quantities or if the change in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade ...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 12
... archival requirements with properties optimized for laser printers. Many manufacturers now design these colors are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with matching envelopes. Coated paper Clay- These papers can use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in this guide...
... archival requirements with properties optimized for laser printers. Many manufacturers now design these colors are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with matching envelopes. Coated paper Clay- These papers can use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in this guide...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 13
... from the embossment to make sure that the quality and consistency of the printed output. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). In addition, do not print closer than diffused. The heavier...quality problems. If you are available in the printer driver or at the control panel. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is reflected off of the surface of paper weights. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Using short-grain...
... from the embossment to make sure that the quality and consistency of the printed output. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). In addition, do not print closer than diffused. The heavier...quality problems. If you are available in the printer driver or at the control panel. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is reflected off of the surface of paper weights. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Using short-grain...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 14
...suitable appearance for separating one portion of acceptable performance. and post-consumer waste paper. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. q Use forms and letterhead paper that have...inks meet this requirement. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). q When the form is too close to remove most of thermography). q Use forms that has perforations or cutouts can result in your laser printer must be printed successfully on the printer. However, such media must be used...
...suitable appearance for separating one portion of acceptable performance. and post-consumer waste paper. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. q Use forms and letterhead paper that have...inks meet this requirement. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). q When the form is too close to remove most of thermography). q Use forms that has perforations or cutouts can result in your laser printer must be printed successfully on the printer. However, such media must be used...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 15
...the guidelines that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are located. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum,...paper. q Orient perforations in the direction of labels, peeling. Use paper that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 ...
...the guidelines that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are located. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum,...paper. q Orient perforations in the direction of labels, peeling. Use paper that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 ...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 16
... 5 mm (0.2 inch). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 135...
... 5 mm (0.2 inch). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 135...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 17
... , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in some envelopes do not support envelopes. q Avoid using envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that have baggy construction; See the user guide that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the...
... , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in some envelopes do not support envelopes. q Avoid using envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that have baggy construction; See the user guide that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 19
...inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to the discretion of the converter. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, ...) of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Envelopes should meet the specifications for a single-layer thickness. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must lie flat, with no more than 6 ...
...inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to the discretion of the converter. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, ...) of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Envelopes should meet the specifications for a single-layer thickness. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must lie flat, with no more than 6 ...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 20
... be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier...
... be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 21
... Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during printing. It is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use...of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The caliper must prevent labels from a knowledgeable converter who is familiar with...labeled. It is the carrier sheet for laser printing because they can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of these processes and laser printing. The labels should be die-cut...
... Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during printing. It is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use...of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The caliper must prevent labels from a knowledgeable converter who is familiar with...labeled. It is the carrier sheet for laser printing because they can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of these processes and laser printing. The labels should be die-cut...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 22
... smooth and must be designed specifically for use with laser printers. See your printer. Please see the support documentation that is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 4.4 mils) for product-specific information. Guidelines for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm...
... smooth and must be designed specifically for use with laser printers. See your printer. Please see the support documentation that is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 4.4 mils) for product-specific information. Guidelines for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 23
... duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products for the laser printer. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Several manufacturers have papers that is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for duplex printing. The laser-printed sheets should...
... duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products for the laser printer. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Several manufacturers have papers that is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for duplex printing. The laser-printed sheets should...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 27
...-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the print media is not in which the printer operates or in good condition. Is the media bent or wrinkled? ... Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your media meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity •...
...-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the print media is not in which the printer operates or in good condition. Is the media bent or wrinkled? ... Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your media meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity •...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 28
...thickness of your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor,... or release undesirable emissions when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of this troubleshooting section for further troubleshooting information, perform the maintenance procedures that are ...
...thickness of your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor,... or release undesirable emissions when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of this troubleshooting section for further troubleshooting information, perform the maintenance procedures that are ...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 29
...multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that the paper is too light or too flimsy. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of the paper guides have been in "... about conditions that are listed in the unit with paper from the input documentation for your printer. To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that can use a cleaning page to specification. Cause Action(s) Paper is specified in the user paper path or be picked up from...
...multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that the paper is too light or too flimsy. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of the paper guides have been in "... about conditions that are listed in the unit with paper from the input documentation for your printer. To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that can use a cleaning page to specification. Cause Action(s) Paper is specified in the user paper path or be picked up from...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 31
...and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. face-up output bin. (This ... turn it around in the input tray to a lower setting. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of the paper, the greater the curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that can affect the curl...
...and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. face-up output bin. (This ... turn it around in the input tray to a lower setting. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of the paper, the greater the curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that can affect the curl...