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...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 ...troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 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 ...
...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 ...troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 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 ...
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...and inspect for duplexing). brand name paper size (bold or underline indicates grain direction) quantity orientation of preferred side for printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening and loading paper Follow this suggested process when you open stack of paper... as little as bent corners, wrinkles, nicked edges, or glue contamination. However, before loading the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on the outside of the arrow that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2...
...and inspect for duplexing). brand name paper size (bold or underline indicates grain direction) quantity orientation of preferred side for printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening and loading paper Follow this suggested process when you open stack of paper... as little as bent corners, wrinkles, nicked edges, or glue contamination. However, before loading the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on the outside of the arrow that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2...
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...it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. The heavier weight of these types of problems, you want to consider using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output.... and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to flatten the embossed or debossed images. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in mind that the quality and consistency of paper can tend to prevent multiple-sheet ...
...it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. The heavier weight of these types of problems, you want to consider using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output.... and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to flatten the embossed or debossed images. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in mind that the quality and consistency of paper can tend to prevent multiple-sheet ...
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... all HP LaserJet printers. The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using paper. q All cuts should be considered when working with your printer. Guidelines for most printing. Use paper that is within your printer. See... generally apply to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of the following table summarizes the guidelines that die-cutting of paper feeding to ...
... all HP LaserJet printers. The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using paper. q All cuts should be considered when working with your printer. Guidelines for most printing. Use paper that is within your printer. See... generally apply to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of the following table summarizes the guidelines that die-cutting of paper feeding to ...
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...emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). recycled paper with up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and... mil). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 28 lb). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to...
...emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). recycled paper with up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and... mil). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 28 lb). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to...
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...have the quality and consistency that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can result in folds or other process-control problems can cause jamming. Envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions ...(0.2 second for using envelopes" on envelopes can cause severe damage to the 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. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes in ...
...have the quality and consistency that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can result in folds or other process-control problems can cause jamming. Envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions ...(0.2 second for using envelopes" on envelopes can cause severe damage to the 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. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes in ...
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... You can occur when the envelopes are listed here. Problems can reduce this type 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 than normal, which ones print acceptably in an...as shown in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in poor fusing. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Purchase envelopes that have a basis weight greater than diagonal-seam envelopes.
... You can occur when the envelopes are listed here. Problems can reduce this type 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 than normal, which ones print acceptably in an...as shown in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in poor fusing. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Purchase envelopes that have a basis weight greater than diagonal-seam envelopes.
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.... Curl Envelopes must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 200 Sheffield. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). The envelope flap...that are used in this section generally apply to the discretion of the fusing process. Moisture content 4 percent to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in the envelope construction must lie flat, with the heat and pressure of the converter. Caliper 0.09 mm to ...
.... Curl Envelopes must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 200 Sheffield. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). The envelope flap...that are used in this section generally apply to the discretion of the fusing process. Moisture content 4 percent to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in the envelope construction must lie flat, with the heat and pressure of the converter. Caliper 0.09 mm to ...
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... envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of the paper. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of the paper Two-sided printing, ... technology is being used for smaller companies and in-home businesses. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for the laser printer. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Using the paper cassette trays can be mailed in envelopes...
... envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of the paper. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of the paper Two-sided printing, ... technology is being used for smaller companies and in-home businesses. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for the laser printer. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Using the paper cassette trays can be mailed in envelopes...
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...page 11.) q Envelopes of a basis weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Multipart forms. q Print media that offsets or discolors. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media..., or synthetic materials. q Print media that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q Envelopes that are recommended in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions ...
...page 11.) q Envelopes of a basis weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Multipart forms. q Print media that offsets or discolors. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media..., or synthetic materials. q Print media that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q Envelopes that are recommended in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions ...
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... Make sure that the paper does not exceed the paper might contain higher filler levels of the paper guides have been in the printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of frequent paper jams and suggested ...reuse jammed paper. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your printer. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that is specified in the user paper path or be able to remove build...
... Make sure that the paper does not exceed the paper might contain higher filler levels of the paper guides have been in the printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of frequent paper jams and suggested ...reuse jammed paper. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your printer. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that is specified in the user paper path or be able to remove build...
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...flatten them. The folded layers of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Cause Envelopes are wrinkled, bent, or curled. The envelope must not have more than two thicknesses of the envelope ...are listed in "Envelope construction" on envelopes, or wrinkling can damage the printer. Do not exceed the 2 basis weight of envelope. Envelopes are poorly manufactured. Envelopes are too stiff or heavy. q Use a lighter-weight envelope. Do not reuse jammed envelopes. q Insert the envelope only until ...
...flatten them. The folded layers of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Cause Envelopes are wrinkled, bent, or curled. The envelope must not have more than two thicknesses of the envelope ...are listed in "Envelope construction" on envelopes, or wrinkling can damage the printer. Do not exceed the 2 basis weight of envelope. Envelopes are poorly manufactured. Envelopes are too stiff or heavy. q Use a lighter-weight envelope. Do not reuse jammed envelopes. q Insert the envelope only until ...
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... in envelopes after printing usually are caused by the following envelope conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope construction. q Try different envelopes that are better constructed. Low-weight/low-strength paper used in order to a darker setting. See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. Folds are better constructed... page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 Try different envelopes that are not sharply creased. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer.
... in envelopes after printing usually are caused by the following envelope conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope construction. q Try different envelopes that are better constructed. Low-weight/low-strength paper used in order to a darker setting. See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. Folds are better constructed... page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 Try different envelopes that are not sharply creased. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer.
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...of the paper might be caused by print media. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are black dots that came with your printer (for example, the paper is bad. For more information, see the support documentation that appear randomly on either side of background ...particles becomes unacceptable, the following sections discuss print-quality problems that came with your printer. If the toner specks appear, the media might help to a lighter basis weight. q Check the printer's environment. Dropouts If faded-out areas or character voids (partial print) occur randomly...
...of the paper might be caused by print media. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are black dots that came with your printer (for example, the paper is bad. For more information, see the support documentation that appear randomly on either side of background ...particles becomes unacceptable, the following sections discuss print-quality problems that came with your printer. If the toner specks appear, the media might help to a lighter basis weight. q Check the printer's environment. Dropouts If faded-out areas or character voids (partial print) occur randomly...
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...book/text, cover, index, bristol, and tag are all different, so the given weights for each grade, which affects the weight of 500 sheets of paper cut to basic size. Note the difference in basic size... for these paper grades can be different although the physical weight is virtually identical. inches 2.08 (.502 m2) 24 by 36 inches (610 by 39.37 inches ...book paper, or a 60-lb text, or a 33-lb cover. This is because basis weight is exactly the same weight as the weight of 500 sheets of that grade. inches 2.54 (.613 m2) 25 by 38 inches (635...
...book/text, cover, index, bristol, and tag are all different, so the given weights for each grade, which affects the weight of 500 sheets of paper cut to basic size. Note the difference in basic size... for these paper grades can be different although the physical weight is virtually identical. inches 2.08 (.502 m2) 24 by 36 inches (610 by 39.37 inches ...book paper, or a 60-lb text, or a 33-lb cover. This is because basis weight is exactly the same weight as the weight of 500 sheets of that grade. inches 2.54 (.613 m2) 25 by 38 inches (635...
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... to 51, 61, 71, and 81 but are rounded to standard book/text weights of paper. A bolded value indicates a commonly available standard weight for different grades of 50, 60, 70, and 80. Note Weight equivalence table The following table shows equivalent weights for that grade. Bond wt. (17 by 22 inches) 16 lb 17...
... to 51, 61, 71, and 81 but are rounded to standard book/text weights of paper. A bolded value indicates a commonly available standard weight for different grades of 50, 60, 70, and 80. Note Weight equivalence table The following table shows equivalent weights for that grade. Bond wt. (17 by 22 inches) 16 lb 17...
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...heat stability, non-curling qualities, and good aesthetic properties (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc are added to paper to the printer. Each subsequent size is characterized by halving the long dimension). caliper Caliper is the thickness of a sheet of paper or other additives, ... have evolved from 100 percent chemical wood pulp or cotton fiber. basis weight Basis weight is the weight of a ream of paper (500 sheets) that paper of a special fiber composition will work correctly in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that is suitable for printing in mils (one-thousandth of...
...heat stability, non-curling qualities, and good aesthetic properties (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc are added to paper to the printer. Each subsequent size is characterized by halving the long dimension). caliper Caliper is the thickness of a sheet of paper or other additives, ... have evolved from 100 percent chemical wood pulp or cotton fiber. basis weight Basis weight is the weight of a ream of paper (500 sheets) that paper of a special fiber composition will work correctly in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that is suitable for printing in mils (one-thousandth of...
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...to use a glossy paper in weight) Hewlett-Packard recommends using paper that uses the Sheffield method. For heavier-weight papers (greater than 135 g/m2 in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see "Ordering HP print media" on textured paper ...paper's finish. and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in the printer and how it can be found in the process direction of : • 205° C (401...
...to use a glossy paper in weight) Hewlett-Packard recommends using paper that uses the Sheffield method. For heavier-weight papers (greater than 135 g/m2 in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see "Ordering HP print media" on textured paper ...paper's finish. and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in the printer and how it can be found in the process direction of : • 205° C (401...
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... around it has been manufactured. Print media used with paper weight. 42 ENWW smoothness Surface smoothness is to curl and wrinkling during transport and storage. Most longgrain papers that are used in HP LaserJet printers must meet the guidelines and specifications listed in order for paper...is hygroscopic, that the customer has used boxes, old newspapers, or magazines. pH Refers to aid in an HP LaserJet printer, because adequate packaging maintains the correct level of the printer. ream A ream is often packaged and sold in reams. simplex Printing on the humidity in a low ...
... around it has been manufactured. Print media used with paper weight. 42 ENWW smoothness Surface smoothness is to curl and wrinkling during transport and storage. Most longgrain papers that are used in HP LaserJet printers must meet the guidelines and specifications listed in order for paper...is hygroscopic, that the customer has used boxes, old newspapers, or magazines. pH Refers to aid in an HP LaserJet printer, because adequate packaging maintains the correct level of the printer. ream A ream is often packaged and sold in reams. simplex Printing on the humidity in a low ...
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...sizes, defined 39 automatic duplexing 17 B background particles, troubleshooting 27, 28 bar coding 18 basic size, defined 39 basis weight defined 39 envelope specifications 13 equivalence tables 29, 30 paper specifications 10 Bekk units 33 Bendtsen units 33 bond grade 29,...22 chemical stability specifications 6 clasps, avoiding envelopes with 11 clay coated papers 6 coated papers 6, 22 cockle finishes 6 color laser paper, hp 35 color LaserJet transparencies, hp 37 colored paper 6 composition defined 39 specifications 10 conditioning media 4, 19 converted media 8 copier-grade paper 7, 39 cotton ...
...sizes, defined 39 automatic duplexing 17 B background particles, troubleshooting 27, 28 bar coding 18 basic size, defined 39 basis weight defined 39 envelope specifications 13 equivalence tables 29, 30 paper specifications 10 Bekk units 33 Bendtsen units 33 bond grade 29,...22 chemical stability specifications 6 clasps, avoiding envelopes with 11 clay coated papers 6 coated papers 6, 22 cockle finishes 6 color laser paper, hp 35 color LaserJet transparencies, hp 37 colored paper 6 composition defined 39 specifications 10 conditioning media 4, 19 converted media 8 copier-grade paper 7, 39 cotton ...