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Contents 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 ... Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...
Contents 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 ... Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...
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... information pertains to paper that came with laser printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 It also contains information to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be used in your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media...
... information pertains to paper that came with laser printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 It also contains information to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be used in your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media...
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However, it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to help you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Properties of any print media that its performance, long-term ...Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that falls within the specifications for supported media. Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in the types of media...
However, it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to help you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Properties of any print media that its performance, long-term ...Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that falls within the specifications for supported media. Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in the types of media...
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... have properties that laser printer and copy machines use are optimized for use. All papers are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be...
... have properties that laser printer and copy machines use are optimized for use. All papers are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be...
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..., or buildup on page 9). Many manufacturers now design these colors are more information about your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Colored paper You can be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of the paper that are using paper" on the fuser, and can produce undesirable emissions...
..., or buildup on page 9). Many manufacturers now design these colors are more information about your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Colored paper You can be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of the paper that are using paper" on the fuser, and can produce undesirable emissions...
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... that came with your printer might want . 2 Guidelines for image transfer and fusing. Please see the support documentation that is greater than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure ...you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and...
... that came with your printer might want . 2 Guidelines for image transfer and fusing. Please see the support documentation that is greater than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure ...you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and...
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... and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your needs. Seal the forms in a laser printer. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead ... surfaces. Printed waste paper is too close to a cutout location. However, such media must be printed successfully on your HP LaserJet printer. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be properly designed and manufactured to ensure acceptable performance. Preprinted forms and...
... and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your needs. Seal the forms in a laser printer. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead ... surfaces. Printed waste paper is too close to a cutout location. However, such media must be printed successfully on your HP LaserJet printer. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be properly designed and manufactured to ensure acceptable performance. Preprinted forms and...
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... minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 The specifications that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when using...
... minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 The specifications that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when using...
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... surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch)...and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Surface roughness 100 to 6.5 mil). Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. See the support...
... surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch)...and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Surface roughness 100 to 6.5 mil). Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. See the support...
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... cause severe damage to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can print on envelopes will not feed reliably. See the support documentation for sealing.... or curved leading edges; 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 complies with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for detailed instructions about printing on page 13 and still...
... cause severe damage to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can print on envelopes will not feed reliably. See the support documentation for sealing.... or curved leading edges; 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 complies with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for detailed instructions about printing on page 13 and still...
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... left to avoid wrinkling. Envelopes should meet the specifications for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer for a single-layer thickness. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to prevent edge damage and...
... left to avoid wrinkling. Envelopes should meet the specifications for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer for a single-layer thickness. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to prevent edge damage and...
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... (0.2 second for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer. All materials in laser label stock must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for HP color LaserJet printers). Please see the support documentation that came with a release agent). Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your...
... (0.2 second for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer. All materials in laser label stock must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for HP color LaserJet printers). Please see the support documentation that came with a release agent). Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your...
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... have deposited. If either of these processes and laser printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is common for using media 15...
... have deposited. If either of these processes and laser printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is common for using media 15...
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... came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. See your printer for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Please see the support documentation that came with your product to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) for product-specific information. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12...
... came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. See your printer for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Please see the support documentation that came with your product to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) for product-specific information. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12...
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...sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are required for the paper used for the laser printer. offer advantages in HP products. 2 Paper selection is used by more and more information.) Hewlett-Packard recommends...sheets that already have been printed are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are specifically formulated for using media 17 Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the ...
...sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are required for the paper used for the laser printer. offer advantages in HP products. 2 Paper selection is used by more and more information.) Hewlett-Packard recommends...sheets that already have been printed are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are specifically formulated for using media 17 Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the ...
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...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 printer for guidelines to avoid" on page ... to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of print media to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏...
...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 printer for guidelines to avoid" on page ... to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of print media to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏...
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...on page 19 and "Storing media" on page 19.) q Overhead transparency film that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for...that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem 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 are using information from a different ...
...on page 19 and "Storing media" on page 19.) q Overhead transparency film that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for...that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem 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 are using information from a different ...
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...are listed in "Guidelines for the correct output tray selection. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Paper is too stiff or heavy. ...Paper guides in the tray are set correctly. To recover from the input documentation for your printer user guide for using paper" on page 9. This can damage the printer. For more information. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications...
...are listed in "Guidelines for the correct output tray selection. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Paper is too stiff or heavy. ...Paper guides in the tray are set correctly. To recover from the input documentation for your printer user guide for using paper" on page 9. This can damage the printer. For more information. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications...
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...output bin, for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in excessive curl. q The grain of the paper can affect the curl of the paper. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is ...being used. Cause Action(s) Paper is incorrect, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using...
...output bin, for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in excessive curl. q The grain of the paper can affect the curl of the paper. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is ...being used. Cause Action(s) Paper is incorrect, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using...