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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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... with laser printers. See the user guide for each printer for use with your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this manual do not apply to help you . A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be used in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet...
... with laser printers. See the user guide for each printer for use with your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this manual do not apply to help you . A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be used in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet...
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... the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . To summarize, to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW As this process is why print media...
... the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . To summarize, to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW As this process is why print media...
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...you are designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). However, it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to change. Although testing media helps to work...environment. Subject the print media to be used. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. If you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for ...
...you are designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). However, it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to change. Although testing media helps to work...environment. Subject the print media to be used. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. If you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for ...
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... 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 in the environment in a new environment. Using paper "Plain paper" is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon...
... 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 in the environment in a new environment. Using paper "Plain paper" is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon...
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... paper into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for using media 5 Do not fan or separate the paper into the tray, flex ... a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in both directions to the sheets such as possible. Paper should be loaded into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of sheets, grain direction, and other information. Discard any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load ...
... paper into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for using media 5 Do not fan or separate the paper into the tray, flex ... a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in both directions to the sheets such as possible. Paper should be loaded into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of sheets, grain direction, and other information. Discard any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load ...
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...that can cause swelling of rollers, damage to print on page 9). Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on some printer models in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for your... q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is used for archiving must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Discuss archival requirements with matching envelopes. Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is premium paper that is ...
...that can cause swelling of rollers, damage to print on page 9). Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on some printer models in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for your... q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is used for archiving must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Discuss archival requirements with matching envelopes. Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is premium paper that is ...
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...quality of the paper, rather than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the embossment to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Embossed and debossed...are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which can tend to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. These optimized properties can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that is reflected off of the surface of the printed...
...quality of the paper, rather than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the embossment to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Embossed and debossed...are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which can tend to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. These optimized properties can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that is reflected off of the surface of the printed...
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..., and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be careful not to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing,... and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW However, such media must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has perforations or cutouts can result in your converter or supplier knows that the media will be ...
..., and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be careful not to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing,... and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW However, such media must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has perforations or cutouts can result in your converter or supplier knows that the media will be ...
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... tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. 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 side to avoid toner contamination. ...scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in the case of the following table summarizes the guidelines that cutouts are not made at a position where paper...
... tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. 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 side to avoid toner contamination. ...scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in the case of the following table summarizes the guidelines that cutouts are not made at a position where paper...
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...1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. Up to 190 Sheffield optimal; Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 ... to 1014 ohms - Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. cm. See the support documentation that came with your...
...1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. Up to 190 Sheffield optimal; Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 ... to 1014 ohms - Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. cm. See the support documentation that came with your...
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... process-control problems can meet all other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. 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 envelopes that have any adhesive ... in "Guidelines for using flimsy envelopes that have thick or curved leading edges; See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using envelopes" on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the printing environment or other ...
... process-control problems can meet all other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. 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 envelopes that have any adhesive ... in "Guidelines for using flimsy envelopes that have thick or curved leading edges; See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using envelopes" on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the printing environment or other ...
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... finishes such as shown in the non-imaged areas). 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 be more flimsy than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Many ...construction might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in the following figure) might not feed reliably. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that you require. however, the extra flaps and strips can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle...
... finishes such as shown in the non-imaged areas). 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 be more flimsy than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Many ...construction might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in the following figure) might not feed reliably. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that you require. however, the extra flaps and strips can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle...
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... construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with your printer for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and... the adhesive is left to the discretion of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to 5.5 mil) for paper unless otherwise indicated. For more than two thickness of the converter....
... construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with your printer for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and... the adhesive is left to the discretion of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to 5.5 mil) for paper unless otherwise indicated. For more than two thickness of the converter....
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... agent). Consider the information in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your printer. If labels other than those compatible with your product to determine if your product supports labels. The specifications listed in laser label stock must be specifically designed for laser printers. Please see the support documentation that ... and must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section generally apply to all...
... agent). Consider the information in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your printer. If labels other than those compatible with your product to determine if your product supports labels. The specifications listed in laser label stock must be specifically designed for laser printers. Please see the support documentation that ... and must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section generally apply to all...
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... Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of fusing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. It ... adhesive and liner must prevent labels from a knowledgeable converter who is familiar with these problems is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Make sure to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be made from oozing between the die-cut so that adhesive ...
... Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of fusing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. It ... adhesive and liner must prevent labels from a knowledgeable converter who is familiar with these problems is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Make sure to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be made from oozing between the die-cut so that adhesive ...
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...the support documentation that came with your product to determine if your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of incompatible material or that came with your product supports ...needs. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) for use with laser printers. Photocopy transparency film might not be designed specifically for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. See your printer. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must have ...
...the support documentation that came with your product to determine if your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of incompatible material or that came with your product supports ...needs. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) for use with laser printers. Photocopy transparency film might not be designed specifically for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. See your printer. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must have ...
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.... offer advantages in -home businesses. Several manufacturers have been printed are specifically formulated for duplex printing. Automatic duplexing Automatic 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 mailings: 1 Ensure that the manufacturer's recommended toner is being used for...
.... offer advantages in -home businesses. Several manufacturers have been printed are specifically formulated for duplex printing. Automatic duplexing Automatic 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 mailings: 1 Ensure that the manufacturer's recommended toner is being used for...
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...Keep stored media away from physical damage. q Do not stack more than six cartons on top of each carton upright. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. q In the case of whether the paper is used packages .... Allow one underneath. 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 the temperature in the printer's operating environment before storing them. q Stack each carton squarely on top...
...Keep stored media away from physical damage. q Do not stack more than six cartons on top of each carton upright. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. q In the case of whether the paper is used packages .... Allow one underneath. 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 the temperature in the printer's operating environment before storing them. q Stack each carton squarely on top...
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... Is the media in good condition? See "Environmental considerations" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your printer for using the printing procedures that are described in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of the environment in ...to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you check the following aspects of media? ❏ Did you observing correct practices when handling and loading media...
... Is the media in good condition? See "Environmental considerations" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your printer for using the printing procedures that are described in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of the environment in ...to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you check the following aspects of media? ❏ Did you observing correct practices when handling and loading media...