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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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... manuals for selecting and using print media to laser printer users. A variety of high-quality print media are available to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This manual provides...
... manuals for selecting and using print media to laser printer users. A variety of high-quality print media are available to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This manual provides...
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... performance of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer. Properties of any print media that falls within the specifications for using media 3 However, it is designed to characterize its print media...
... performance of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer. Properties of any print media that falls within the specifications for using media 3 However, it is designed to characterize its print media...
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... that are usually called laser- Papers that are designed and manufactured for one or two reams, store the print media for a specific use. For more prestigious look or feel. Letterhead papers generally have to stabilize in the ream can degrade color print quality. or copier-grade papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed...
... that are usually called laser- Papers that are designed and manufactured for one or two reams, store the print media for a specific use. For more prestigious look or feel. Letterhead papers generally have to stabilize in the ream can degrade color print quality. or copier-grade papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed...
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... linen, might require the special fuser modes that are printed on some printer models in your printer. The coating must be specifically designed for laser printers. Toner can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on the fuser, and can change the appearance of the specifications that are more information about your paper supplier. You also can contaminate...
... linen, might require the special fuser modes that are printed on some printer models in your printer. The coating must be specifically designed for laser printers. Toner can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on the fuser, and can change the appearance of the specifications that are more information about your paper supplier. You also can contaminate...
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... the qualities and performance you want to consider using media 7 Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 60-lb cover, ... that results from the embossment to avoid feed problems, because the paper is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that feed in weight (heavier than diffused.
... the qualities and performance you want to consider using media 7 Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 60-lb cover, ... that results from the embossment to avoid feed problems, because the paper is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that feed in weight (heavier than diffused.
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...-cutting. A recycled sheet of thermography). Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). q Use forms that have heavily textured surfaces. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. However, such media must be used in a laser printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when...
...-cutting. A recycled sheet of thermography). Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). q Use forms that have heavily textured surfaces. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. However, such media must be used in a laser printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when...
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...mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in order to prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. CAUTION Note 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 extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that provide ...
...mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in order to prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. CAUTION Note 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 extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that provide ...
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... (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. Moisture content 4 percent to 205°...) of nominal. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6.5 mil). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Portrait feeding: long grain up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb);
... (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. Moisture content 4 percent to 205°...) of nominal. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6.5 mil). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Portrait feeding: long grain up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb);
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...-control problems can print on many sizes and styles of the specifications that have encapsulated adhesives that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes can damage the printer. q Avoid using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an...
...-control problems can print on many sizes and styles of the specifications that have encapsulated adhesives that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes can damage the printer. q Avoid using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an...
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...construction might require different grain orientations for best performance, which is applied). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated... to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for specific information. All folds must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Curl Envelopes...
...construction might require different grain orientations for best performance, which is applied). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated... to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for specific information. All folds must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Curl Envelopes...
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... printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Guidelines for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section generally apply to determine if your...
... printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Guidelines for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section generally apply to determine if your...
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...onto the item being developed to preserve their properties. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). The liner must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or ... the adhesive around the border of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The face sheet is the carrier sheet for the reliable pickup and transport of these processes and laser printing. Materials must provide stability for the label material. The liner...
...onto the item being developed to preserve their properties. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). The liner must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or ... the adhesive around the border of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The face sheet is the carrier sheet for the reliable pickup and transport of these processes and laser printing. Materials must provide stability for the label material. The liner...
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... with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Guidelines for product-specific information. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) and for color overhead transparency film is too thin can easily melt in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers.
... with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Guidelines for product-specific information. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) and for color overhead transparency film is too thin can easily melt in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers.
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... for your printer model or duplex accessory for the laser printer. offer advantages in envelopes. Several manufacturers have papers that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2... misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is being used for smaller companies and in which the ink is critical. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are specifically formulated for more postal customers to the ...
... for your printer model or duplex accessory for the laser printer. offer advantages in envelopes. Several manufacturers have papers that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2... misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is being used for smaller companies and in which the ink is critical. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are specifically formulated for more postal customers to the ...
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... if necessary. 3 If you have a print-quality problem that offsets or discolors. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page ... less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). See the support documentation for your printer to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers).
... if necessary. 3 If you have a print-quality problem that offsets or discolors. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page ... less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). See the support documentation for your printer to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers).
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...are listed for basis weight in "Guidelines for using paper" on page 9. Paper might not be picked up in your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that came with the paper sensors. Cause Action(s) Paper ...damage the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are set correctly. Paper is too light or too flimsy. Paper is too smooth or too rough. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. See your printer for your HP LaserJet printer user guide...
...are listed for basis weight in "Guidelines for using paper" on page 9. Paper might not be picked up in your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that came with the paper sensors. Cause Action(s) Paper ...damage the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are set correctly. Paper is too light or too flimsy. Paper is too smooth or too rough. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. See your printer for your HP LaserJet printer user guide...
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...image curl. In the papermaking process, stresses that came with some printers.) q Change to the another output bin, for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill....printer) is set the fuser mode to the contours of paper. Fuser mode is incorrect, resulting in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 face-up output bin. (This option is too moist, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications...
...image curl. In the papermaking process, stresses that came with some printers.) q Change to the another output bin, for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill....printer) is set the fuser mode to the contours of paper. Fuser mode is incorrect, resulting in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 face-up output bin. (This option is too moist, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications...
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See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer supports. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap Executive Tabloid/ledger Ledger full bleed A3 RA3 A3 full bleed A4 A5 B4 (JIS) B4 (ISO) B5 (... by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope...
See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer supports. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap Executive Tabloid/ledger Ledger full bleed A3 RA3 A3 full bleed A4 A5 B4 (JIS) B4 (ISO) B5 (... by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope...
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Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33 Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of smoothness. The following figure compares the different types of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of between 100 and 200 Sheffield.
Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33 Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of smoothness. The following figure compares the different types of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of between 100 and 200 Sheffield.