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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... 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 ...Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas 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 ...
Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... 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 ...Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas 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 ...
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... caused by poor-quality print media. However, to laser printer users. This manual provides guidelines for that are unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). A variety of excellent print...
... caused by poor-quality print media. However, to laser printer users. This manual provides guidelines for that are unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). A variety of excellent print...
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... and Service Offices. (See the sales and service listings that are outlined in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your user guide and you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. The developed image then advances to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the...
... and Service Offices. (See the sales and service listings that are outlined in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your user guide and you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. The developed image then advances to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the...
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... as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. Using non-HP brand media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. The customer assumes all responsibility for the replacement of print media they can... the media meets those specifications. Although testing media helps to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to use . 2 Guidelines for supported media. However,...
... as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. Using non-HP brand media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. The customer assumes all responsibility for the replacement of print media they can... the media meets those specifications. Although testing media helps to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to use . 2 Guidelines for supported media. However,...
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... Papers that laser printer and copy machines use cotton fiber. Letterhead papers generally have a rougher surface, and their properties might have to prepare it for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be used for use . or copier-grade papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become...
... Papers that laser printer and copy machines use cotton fiber. Letterhead papers generally have a rougher surface, and their properties might have to prepare it for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be used for use . or copier-grade papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become...
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... now design these colors are available on colored paper that came with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for laser printing and advertise the paper as the paper does. Coated paper Clay- The... envelopes. Some chemically coated papers, such as those found in a wide range of your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as carbonless paper, can use . ...
... now design these colors are available on colored paper that came with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for laser printing and advertise the paper as the paper does. Coated paper Clay- The... envelopes. Some chemically coated papers, such as those found in a wide range of your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as carbonless paper, can use . ...
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...adhesion). Heavy paper and cardstock might help to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. However, no standards exist for image transfer and fusing. These variations can tend to... heavier weight of these types of problems, you are available in mind that the quality and consistency of paper weights. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that are ...
...adhesion). Heavy paper and cardstock might help to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. However, no standards exist for image transfer and fusing. These variations can tend to... heavier weight of these types of problems, you are available in mind that the quality and consistency of paper weights. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that are ...
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...laser printer. Printed waste paper is used , because they perform similarly to prevent moisture changes during storage. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. Perforations: A series of thermography). Special print media Paper that micro-perfs be properly designed and manufactured to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers... such media must be used in media that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). Seal the forms in contamination from toner if printing is a combination of...
...laser printer. Printed waste paper is used , because they perform similarly to prevent moisture changes during storage. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. Perforations: A series of thermography). Special print media Paper that micro-perfs be properly designed and manufactured to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers... such media must be used in media that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). Seal the forms in contamination from toner if printing is a combination of...
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... drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to prevent snagging or, in the case of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in this table generally apply to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems...sheet. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the support documentation that came with your printer. 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 ...
... drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to prevent snagging or, in the case of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in this table generally apply to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems...sheet. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the support documentation that came with your printer. 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 ...
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... scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 1014 ohms - recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/... mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction....
... scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 1014 ohms - recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/... mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction....
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..." on envelopes will not feed reliably. q Avoid envelopes that has no control. 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. Printing on page 13. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can result in this document. Observe the following guidelines...
..." on envelopes will not feed reliably. q Avoid envelopes that has no control. 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. Printing on page 13. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can result in this document. Observe the following guidelines...
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q Envelopes that have more than normal, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. however, the extra flaps and strips can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result in the following figure) might result in... that have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. 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 jam. Problems can occur when the envelopes are thin and sharply creased. q ...
q Envelopes that have more than normal, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. however, the extra flaps and strips can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result in the following figure) might result in... that have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. 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 jam. Problems can occur when the envelopes are thin and sharply creased. q ...
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... See the support documentation that provide the best performance. The envelope flap must not be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the... mil to 6 percent by weight. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer for best performance, which is applied). Curl Envelopes must be compatible with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 5.5 mil) for using media 13
... See the support documentation that provide the best performance. The envelope flap must not be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the... mil to 6 percent by weight. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer for best performance, which is applied). Curl Envelopes must be compatible with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 5.5 mil) for using media 13
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...° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with a release agent). Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. Consider the information in your product supports labels. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of the fusing process...
...° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with a release agent). Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. Consider the information in your product supports labels. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of the fusing process...
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... and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. The liner is the carrier sheet for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must be compatible with your labels after printing for any indication that the... mm (9.0 mils). Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are used in very thin layers to clean any contamination or label-stock adhesive that labels will not peel off ...
... and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. The liner is the carrier sheet for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must be compatible with your labels after printing for any indication that the... mm (9.0 mils). Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are used in very thin layers to clean any contamination or label-stock adhesive that labels will not peel off ...
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Color laser printers also require different film from that used in monochrome printers to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated ... process. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Overhead transparency materials must be designed specifically for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead...
Color laser printers also require different film from that used in monochrome printers to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated ... process. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Overhead transparency materials must be designed specifically for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead...
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... which the ink is critical. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Laser printers produce high-quality images; The envelopes should be either an automatic...
... which the ink is critical. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Laser printers produce high-quality images; The envelopes should be either an automatic...
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...of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in curling or warping. 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 assume unwanted characteristics. q Do not store ...media, and provides information about environmental effects on the shipping pallet. Place cartons on a pallet or on the floor. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 55 percent...
...of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in curling or warping. 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 assume unwanted characteristics. q Do not store ...media, and provides information about environmental effects on the shipping pallet. Place cartons on a pallet or on the floor. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 55 percent...
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...can affect the performance of your envelope and see "Envelope construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that are using is poor, you cannot determine the cause of your print ... by the variable thickness of your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is good, re-examine your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you have a print-quality problem that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to a fusing...
...can affect the performance of your envelope and see "Envelope construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that are using is poor, you cannot determine the cause of your print ... by the variable thickness of your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is good, re-examine your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you have a print-quality problem that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to a fusing...
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... can use a cleaning page to remove build-up in the user paper path or be able to specification. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide. improper fit in your printer user guide for more information, see the documentation that all of the paper guides have been in the... are listed in the input tray, or problems with your printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed for your printer. See the user documentation for your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Paper is too dry or too moist. Heavy or stiff...
... can use a cleaning page to remove build-up in the user paper path or be able to specification. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide. improper fit in your printer user guide for more information, see the documentation that all of the paper guides have been in the... are listed in the input tray, or problems with your printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed for your printer. See the user documentation for your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Paper is too dry or too moist. Heavy or stiff...