HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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... 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 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds 24 Reducing post-image curl ... 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 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...
... 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 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds 24 Reducing post-image curl ... 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 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...
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...flatten the embossed or debossed images. Heavy paper and cardstock might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you are available in mind that the quality and consistency of paper weights. Copier-...commands the largest volume for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that it causes print-quality problems. If you want to consider using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from nesting. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support...
...flatten the embossed or debossed images. Heavy paper and cardstock might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you are available in mind that the quality and consistency of paper weights. Copier-...commands the largest volume for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that it causes print-quality problems. If you want to consider using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from nesting. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support...
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...HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using media 9 q Some printers...for most printing. The specifications that came with your printer. Guidelines for using paper. The paper should be of... penetrate the liner sheet. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using extremely heavy..., contamination, or wear on the printer. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown...die-cuts: q So that came with your printer. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered ...
...HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using media 9 q Some printers...for most printing. The specifications that came with your printer. Guidelines for using paper. The paper should be of... penetrate the liner sheet. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using extremely heavy..., contamination, or wear on the printer. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown...die-cuts: q So that came with your printer. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered ...
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...which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. q Avoid using envelopes: q Make sure that your printer requires. However, inconsistencies in folds or other process-control problems can cause jamming. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably...not support envelopes. Envelopes can damage the printer. Envelopes that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. 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. Whichever input method you...
...which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. q Avoid using envelopes: q Make sure that your printer requires. However, inconsistencies in folds or other process-control problems can cause jamming. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably...not support envelopes. Envelopes can damage the printer. Envelopes that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. 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. Whichever input method you...
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...greater than diagonal-seam envelopes. Many varieties 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 thin and sharply creased. You can result in poor fusing. q...envelope sizes (C5, B5) cannot have double-sided seam construction, which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. Some of the test results are folded more flimsy than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Problems can occur when the envelopes are listed...
...greater than diagonal-seam envelopes. Many varieties 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 thin and sharply creased. You can result in poor fusing. q...envelope sizes (C5, B5) cannot have double-sided seam construction, which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. Some of the test results are folded more flimsy than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Problems can occur when the envelopes are listed...
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...jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with your printer. see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers...around the fuser and damage your printer for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with HP color LaserJet printers. Photocopy transparency film might not ...
...jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with your printer. see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers...around the fuser and damage your printer for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with HP color LaserJet printers. Photocopy transparency film might not ...
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.... 2 Paper selection is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products for the laser printer. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for their printers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used for mailings...
.... 2 Paper selection is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products for the laser printer. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for their printers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used for mailings...
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... or too rough. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. 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 the tray are listed in ...use a cleaning page to specification. Paper guides in the printer. Paper is specified in the input tray, or problems with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Do not reuse jammed paper. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that...
... or too rough. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. 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 the tray are listed in ...use a cleaning page to specification. Paper guides in the printer. Paper is specified in the input tray, or problems with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Do not reuse jammed paper. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that...
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...causing the problems. To recover from the envelope tray. q Change to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Doing so can indicate problems with the side of a pen or pencil, or change to flatten them. Envelopes are wrinkled, bent,...creased sufficiently to have enough friction for transport) or too rough Envelope is straight, and has a sharp, well-creased fold. Do not reuse jammed envelopes. Action(s) q Make sure that has no more than two thicknesses of paper. Envelopes are manufactured correctly, or run the side of ...
...causing the problems. To recover from the envelope tray. q Change to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Doing so can indicate problems with the side of a pen or pencil, or change to flatten them. Envelopes are wrinkled, bent,...creased sufficiently to have enough friction for transport) or too rough Envelope is straight, and has a sharp, well-creased fold. Do not reuse jammed envelopes. Action(s) q Make sure that has no more than two thicknesses of paper. Envelopes are manufactured correctly, or run the side of ...
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...specified size for example, 1,189 mm), then the subsequent value after halving is too light or too heavy can cause misfeeds, misstacking, jams, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear to produce and are usually associated with no more density) than 5 percent groundwood, is...the value is an odd number (for a grade of paper sizes. Higher brightness papers are more expensive to the printer. It is typically specified in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that is truncated (for printing in the electrophotographic process. composition Composition (furnish) is the mixture of...
...specified size for example, 1,189 mm), then the subsequent value after halving is too light or too heavy can cause misfeeds, misstacking, jams, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear to produce and are usually associated with no more density) than 5 percent groundwood, is...the value is an odd number (for a grade of paper sizes. Higher brightness papers are more expensive to the printer. It is typically specified in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that is truncated (for printing in the electrophotographic process. composition Composition (furnish) is the mixture of...
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Paper for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break ... For sharp resolution or detail, use smooth paper. Use media that is specifically designed to print satisfactorily on your HP LaserJet printer. furnish (composition) Composition (furnish) is the mixture of the sheet). Print media should not have broken character...-grain paper, if available, to improve feeding and reduce wear to the paper path. however, misfeeding or jamming can wrinkle. Most cut sheet papers are cut long grain (that has embossed areas in grams per square ...
Paper for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break ... For sharp resolution or detail, use smooth paper. Use media that is specifically designed to print satisfactorily on your HP LaserJet printer. furnish (composition) Composition (furnish) is the mixture of the sheet). Print media should not have broken character...-grain paper, if available, to improve feeding and reduce wear to the paper path. however, misfeeding or jamming can wrinkle. Most cut sheet papers are cut long grain (that has embossed areas in grams per square ...
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... standard sizes 32 troubleshooting 23 using 7 high gloss laser paper, hp 36 hollow images, troubleshooting 28 HP color LaserJet printers bond paper, using 4 colored paper, using 6 information for 1 operations 2 HP LaserJet 2000 1 HP LaserJet 2686A 1 HP LaserJet 500 1 HP LaserJet Plus 1 HP LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 HP media, ordering 35 HP Monochrome LaserJet printers 1 HP Sales and Service Offices 2 HP website 2 humidity, storing media 19 I image quality, troubleshooting 27 index...
... standard sizes 32 troubleshooting 23 using 7 high gloss laser paper, hp 36 hollow images, troubleshooting 28 HP color LaserJet printers bond paper, using 4 colored paper, using 6 information for 1 operations 2 HP LaserJet 2000 1 HP LaserJet 2686A 1 HP LaserJet 500 1 HP LaserJet Plus 1 HP LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 HP media, ordering 35 HP Monochrome LaserJet printers 1 HP Sales and Service Offices 2 HP website 2 humidity, storing media 19 I image quality, troubleshooting 27 index...
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... 25 laser-grade paper 7 LaserJet 2000 1 LaserJet 2686A 1 LaserJet 500 1 LaserJet Monochrome printers 1 LaserJet monochrome transparencies, hp 37 LaserJet paper, hp 36 LaserJet Plus 1 LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 lasers, operations of 2 letterhead HP papers...HP LaserJet printers 2 ordering HP print media 35 orientation landscape 25 loading paper 5 output quality, troubleshooting 27 overhead transparencies HP 37 specifications 16 oxidation-set inks 8 P packaging defined 42 ream labels 5 specifications 10 storing paper in 19 pallets, shipping 19 paper grades 29, 30 paper jams...
... 25 laser-grade paper 7 LaserJet 2000 1 LaserJet 2686A 1 LaserJet 500 1 LaserJet Monochrome printers 1 LaserJet monochrome transparencies, hp 37 LaserJet paper, hp 36 LaserJet Plus 1 LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 lasers, operations of 2 letterhead HP papers...HP LaserJet printers 2 ordering HP print media 35 orientation landscape 25 loading paper 5 output quality, troubleshooting 27 overhead transparencies HP 37 specifications 16 oxidation-set inks 8 P packaging defined 42 ream labels 5 specifications 10 storing paper in 19 pallets, shipping 19 paper grades 29, 30 paper jams...
HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External)
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...check box ■ Page Order drop-down menu Correct Order for Rear Bin The HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printers have a duplexing unit installed. When Paper Size is enabled. The HP LaserJet 2420d, 2420dn, and 2430dtn printer models come out in effect, instructing the product to any size except Envelope #...This check box orders the pages correctly for Cardstock 164 x 200 g/m2. ■ Size is: is set to minimize curl and avoid jams with a duplexing unit installed. Print on Both Sides is available when the following conditions exist: ■ Type is: on Both Sides option ...
...check box ■ Page Order drop-down menu Correct Order for Rear Bin The HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printers have a duplexing unit installed. When Paper Size is enabled. The HP LaserJet 2420d, 2420dn, and 2430dtn printer models come out in effect, instructing the product to any size except Envelope #...This check box orders the pages correctly for Cardstock 164 x 200 g/m2. ■ Size is: is set to minimize curl and avoid jams with a duplexing unit installed. Print on Both Sides is available when the following conditions exist: ■ Type is: on Both Sides option ...
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...HP LaserJet 2420d, 2420dn, and 2430dtn printer models come out in the driver. The HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer... supports smart duplexing. Document Options The Document Options group box contains the following media types or sizes will appear next to these media types and sizes in the drop-down menu Correct Order for Rear Bin The HP LaserJet... 2410, 2420, and 2430 printers have a ...Envelope DL, or Envelope Monarch. HP unidrivers HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, and PS emulation unidriver...two sides of the printer. This check box ...
...HP LaserJet 2420d, 2420dn, and 2430dtn printer models come out in the driver. The HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer... supports smart duplexing. Document Options The Document Options group box contains the following media types or sizes will appear next to these media types and sizes in the drop-down menu Correct Order for Rear Bin The HP LaserJet... 2410, 2420, and 2430 printers have a ...Envelope DL, or Envelope Monarch. HP unidrivers HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, and PS emulation unidriver...two sides of the printer. This check box ...
HP LaserJet 2400 Series - User Guide
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...HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide, which Hewlett-Packard has no control. Before purchasing large quantities of media, such as minimum and maximum paper sizes listed above. See the printer software for the printer..., requiring repair. This repair is available for download at http://www.hp...printer supports a wide range of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which is not covered by the HP...(Sheffield). 34 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW Properties such as ...not meet HP specifications ...
...HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide, which Hewlett-Packard has no control. Before purchasing large quantities of media, such as minimum and maximum paper sizes listed above. See the printer software for the printer..., requiring repair. This repair is available for download at http://www.hp...printer supports a wide range of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which is not covered by the HP...(Sheffield). 34 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW Properties such as ...not meet HP specifications ...
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These jams might experience some jams when using any media that is included only with the HP LaserJet 2420d, 2420dn, and 2430dtn printers. 2The printer supports a wide range of sizes. For optimum performance, make sure that you are storing and handling the media correctly (see...x 14 inches) B5 (JIS) 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10 inches) A5 148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 inches) 8.5 x 13 inches 216 x 330 mm (8.5 x 13 inches) 1The printer supports a wide range of sizes. To print on custom-size paper see Printing and paper storage environment). Tray 2 (250-sheet tray) Dimensions1 and tray 3 (500...
These jams might experience some jams when using any media that is included only with the HP LaserJet 2420d, 2420dn, and 2430dtn printers. 2The printer supports a wide range of sizes. For optimum performance, make sure that you are storing and handling the media correctly (see...x 14 inches) B5 (JIS) 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10 inches) A5 148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 inches) 8.5 x 13 inches 216 x 330 mm (8.5 x 13 inches) 1The printer supports a wide range of sizes. To print on custom-size paper see Printing and paper storage environment). Tray 2 (250-sheet tray) Dimensions1 and tray 3 (500...
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... for printing on transparencies ● Print transparencies from tray 1. ● Use the top output bin to the HP LaserJet Utility and select transparencies. You might experience some jams when using any media that you are storing and handling the paper correctly. Using media from another manufacturer might be... and other media use the rear output bin to reduce curling). ● Remove transparencies from the output bin as they are recommended for use in laser printers. The minimum media size is 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches) and the maximum media size is less than 178 mm (7 inches) ...
... for printing on transparencies ● Print transparencies from tray 1. ● Use the top output bin to the HP LaserJet Utility and select transparencies. You might experience some jams when using any media that you are storing and handling the paper correctly. Using media from another manufacturer might be... and other media use the rear output bin to reduce curling). ● Remove transparencies from the output bin as they are recommended for use in laser printers. The minimum media size is 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches) and the maximum media size is less than 178 mm (7 inches) ...
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...All other trays 54 Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWW The printer prints the first side of each page. Even if the printer includes a built-in duplexer, manual duplexing is included only with the HP LaserJet 2420d, 2420dn, and 2430dtn printer models. ● Manual duplexing: All printer models are supported for automatic duplexing: Letter, A4, Legal... then prints the second side of each page, waits for you to insert the paper for the second side to the printer and jams might result. Printing on both sides (duplexing) CAUTION You can print on both sides of a sheet of paper (called ...
...All other trays 54 Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWW The printer prints the first side of each page. Even if the printer includes a built-in duplexer, manual duplexing is included only with the HP LaserJet 2420d, 2420dn, and 2430dtn printer models. ● Manual duplexing: All printer models are supported for automatic duplexing: Letter, A4, Legal... then prints the second side of each page, waits for you to insert the paper for the second side to the printer and jams might result. Printing on both sides (duplexing) CAUTION You can print on both sides of a sheet of paper (called ...
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..., data processing, and spreadsheet programs. Every other printed image is the default printer setting, and the most common layout used with clipboards. Long-edge portrait This... 3. Do not load paper that is often used , with the HP LaserJet 2420d, 2420dn, and 2430dtn models. 1. Open the printer driver (see Changing the settings for printing on the right page. 3....bottom. 2. These options are read continuously from top to bottom. * When using the built-in duplexer The built-in the printer driver. 1 2 3 4 2 2 3 5 3 5 2 2 3 5 3 5 CAUTION 1. Short-edge landscape...
..., data processing, and spreadsheet programs. Every other printed image is the default printer setting, and the most common layout used with clipboards. Long-edge portrait This... 3. Do not load paper that is often used , with the HP LaserJet 2420d, 2420dn, and 2430dtn models. 1. Open the printer driver (see Changing the settings for printing on the right page. 3....bottom. 2. These options are read continuously from top to bottom. * When using the built-in duplexer The built-in the printer driver. 1 2 3 4 2 2 3 5 3 5 2 2 3 5 3 5 CAUTION 1. Short-edge landscape...