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... 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 sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 Shipping and storing print media 19 Environmental considerations 19 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist 21 Basic troubleshooting 22...
... 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 sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 Shipping and storing print media 19 Environmental considerations 19 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist 21 Basic troubleshooting 22...
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... Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. This manual provides guidelines for information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems...
... Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. This manual provides guidelines for information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems...
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... you have tried the suggestions that are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . To print a page in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. While passing through the worldwide...
... you have tried the suggestions that are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . To print a page in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. While passing through the worldwide...
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... a small quantity in the types of any print media that is designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that you are subject to work with your printing environment. Properties of media. However, it is advisable to use . If... you ask your print media vendor for the quality and performance of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer. The customer assumes all responsibility for a guarantee that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer ...
... a small quantity in the types of any print media that is designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that you are subject to work with your printing environment. Properties of media. However, it is advisable to use . If... you ask your print media vendor for the quality and performance of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer. The customer assumes all responsibility for a guarantee that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer ...
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...to have to prevent contamination of the printer. Papers that are usually called laser- All papers are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might... this type of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use are designed for the electrophotographic process that is opened. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or ...
...to have to prevent contamination of the printer. Papers that are usually called laser- All papers are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might... this type of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use are designed for the electrophotographic process that is opened. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or ...
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... others, requiring a specific degree of your printer. 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 laser compatible or laser guaranteed. When these grades of colors and ... as those found in a wide range of paper with matching envelopes. Some of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to blister during fusing. Paper types This section describes the following paper types: q Archival paper q Bond paper or letterhead...
... others, requiring a specific degree of your printer. 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 laser compatible or laser guaranteed. When these grades of colors and ... as those found in a wide range of paper with matching envelopes. Some of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to blister during fusing. Paper types This section describes the following paper types: q Archival paper q Bond paper or letterhead...
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...see the support documentation that feed in the portrait direction might want . 2 Guidelines for using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. The heat of the fuser can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls... than 105 g/m2 in the printer driver or at the control panel. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. However, keep in photocopiers and laser printers. The heavier weight of these ...
...see the support documentation that feed in the portrait direction might want . 2 Guidelines for using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. The heat of the fuser can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls... than 105 g/m2 in the printer driver or at the control panel. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. However, keep in photocopiers and laser printers. The heavier weight of these ...
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...vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that micro-perfs be properly designed and manufactured to ensure acceptable performance. Seal the forms in a laser printer. q When the form is a combination of the paper, and... do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. Media that change the moisture content of unused...
...vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that micro-perfs be properly designed and manufactured to ensure acceptable performance. Seal the forms in a laser printer. q When the form is a combination of the paper, and... do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. Media that change the moisture content of unused...
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...the guidelines that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. See the support documentation that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in this table generally apply to... all corners of edge rollover to be printed. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or ...
...the guidelines that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. See the support documentation that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in this table generally apply to... all corners of edge rollover to be printed. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or ...
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... minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. Fusing compatibility Must not ...Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6 percent by weight. Moisture content 4 percent to 1014 ohms - Caliper...
... minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. Fusing compatibility Must not ...Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6 percent by weight. Moisture content 4 percent to 1014 ohms - Caliper...
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...no control. q Use of envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your printer requires. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe damage to the printer. Purchase envelopes that have baggy construction; See the support documentation for using envelopes: q Make sure...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. Envelopes can damage the printer. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. Printing on page 13 and still not...
...no control. q Use of envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your printer requires. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe damage to the printer. Purchase envelopes that have baggy construction; See the support documentation for using envelopes: q Make sure...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. Envelopes can damage the printer. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. Printing on page 13 and still not...
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...more flimsy than one flap that you require. However, a variety of envelope performed satisfactorily in HP testing; however, the extra flaps and strips can result in an HP LaserJet printer. You can reduce this type of double-sided seam envelopes have performed acceptably during manufacturing can...size. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure 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. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam or wrinkle...
...more flimsy than one flap that you require. However, a variety of envelope performed satisfactorily in HP testing; however, the extra flaps and strips can result in an HP LaserJet printer. You can reduce this type of double-sided seam envelopes have performed acceptably during manufacturing can...size. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure 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. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam or wrinkle...
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... ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the discretion of the converter. Note Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes should meet the specifications for product-specific information. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat (... orientations for specific information. The envelope flap must be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your printer for best performance, which is applied). Envelopes must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 ...
... ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the discretion of the converter. Note Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes should meet the specifications for product-specific information. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat (... orientations for specific information. The envelope flap must be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your printer for best performance, which is applied). Envelopes must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 ...
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Guidelines for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for adhesive contamination that came with your product to be compatible with your printer for paper unless otherwise indicated. Consider the information in this...
Guidelines for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for adhesive contamination that came with your product to be compatible with your printer for paper unless otherwise indicated. Consider the information in this...
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...for 0.1 second (0.2 second for the label material. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination...The labels should be delivered in the label construction must be compatible with the heat and pressure of these processes and laser printing. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels from oozing between the die-cut ...
...for 0.1 second (0.2 second for the label material. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination...The labels should be delivered in the label construction must be compatible with the heat and pressure of these processes and laser printing. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels from oozing between the die-cut ...
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... damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for information about using overhead transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Color laser printers also require ...176; C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Photocopy transparency film might not ...
... damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for information about using overhead transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Color laser printers also require ...176; C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Photocopy transparency film might not ...
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... supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are the printers of this difference, HP recommends that is recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of non-HP consumables in HP products. 2 Paper selection is critical. Many aftermarket...
... supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are the printers of this difference, HP recommends that is recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of non-HP consumables in HP products. 2 Paper selection is critical. Many aftermarket...
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Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of water, also wrap individual cartons. When you are designed to 55 percent. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is ... not expose the documents to 75° F), with a relative humidity of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in curling or warping. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to petroleum-based solvents. If media is packaged...
Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of water, also wrap individual cartons. When you are designed to 55 percent. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is ... not expose the documents to 75° F), with a relative humidity of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in curling or warping. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to petroleum-based solvents. If media is packaged...
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...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 melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable ...lb). q Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are recommended in the tray. q Print media that have encapsulated adhesives that is very ...
...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 melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable ...lb). q Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are recommended in the tray. q Print media that have encapsulated adhesives that is very ...
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... number of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. Paper might not be picked up in the input tray, or problems with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Do not reuse jammed paper. Paper is too light or too flimsy. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that...vent. Paper is too smooth or too rough. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your printer user guide for your printer. Paper is too stiff or heavy. q Replace the ...
... number of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. Paper might not be picked up in the input tray, or problems with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Do not reuse jammed paper. Paper is too light or too flimsy. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that...vent. Paper is too smooth or too rough. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your printer user guide for your printer. Paper is too stiff or heavy. q Replace the ...