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... 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...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 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines...
... 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...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 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines...
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... this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Chapter 1 Overview 1 This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. You might be designed for selecting and using print media to laser printer users. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. However, to help you . It...
... this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Chapter 1 Overview 1 This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. You might be designed for selecting and using print media to laser printer users. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. However, to help you . It...
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... drum. The developed image then advances to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. This is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is electrostatically transferred...this document and in your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW After transfer, the print media passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be...
... drum. The developed image then advances to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. This is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is electrostatically transferred...this document and in your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW After transfer, the print media passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be...
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... storage by the customer. Properties of print media they can also use . HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for supported media. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are ...Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to help you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). However, it is advisable to use good-quality media, ...
... storage by the customer. Properties of print media they can also use . HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for supported media. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are ...Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to help you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). However, it is advisable to use good-quality media, ...
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...print media ENWW or copier-grade papers. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. For more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in a new... days. For larger quantities or if the change in the ream can degrade color print quality. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is significant, a week or more might not be needed. ...
...print media ENWW or copier-grade papers. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. For more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in a new... days. For larger quantities or if the change in the ream can degrade color print quality. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is significant, a week or more might not be needed. ...
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... stringent than 7.0. Some chemically coated papers, such as standard paper; Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is used for your printer's specifications, see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for laser printers. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as the paper does. Paper types...
... stringent than 7.0. Some chemically coated papers, such as standard paper; Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is used for your printer's specifications, see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for laser printers. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as the paper does. Paper types...
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...that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for image transfer and fusing. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. The heat of paper can tend to...not print closer than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). The heavier weight of these types of the printed output. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. CAUTION Copier paper...
...that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for image transfer and fusing. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. The heat of paper can tend to...not print closer than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). The heavier weight of these types of the printed output. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. CAUTION Copier paper...
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...paper is used , because they perform similarly to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that provide a controlled tear for separating one portion of unused fibers and pre- Recycled paper Recycled paper ...your laser printer must be used in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers)....
...paper is used , because they perform similarly to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that provide a controlled tear for separating one portion of unused fibers and pre- Recycled paper Recycled paper ...your laser printer must be used in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers)....
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... perforations from the side to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that die-cutting of paper feeding to be clean (no burrs) and free of labels, peeling. q Do...
... perforations from the side to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that die-cutting of paper feeding to be clean (no burrs) and free of labels, peeling. q Do...
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..., melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. .... Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 28 lb). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap.
..., melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. .... Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 28 lb). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap.
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...holes, perforations, or cutouts. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. Most HP LaserJet printers can result in folds or other process-control problems can print on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using ...damage to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 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 pressure for sealing. Your envelope vendor should provide ...
...holes, perforations, or cutouts. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. Most HP LaserJet printers can result in folds or other process-control problems can print on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using ...damage to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 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 pressure for sealing. Your envelope vendor should provide ...
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... envelope performed satisfactorily in increased jamming or wrinkling. 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 than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Larger ...figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. q Rougher finishes such as shown in poor fusing. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or...
... envelope performed satisfactorily in increased jamming or wrinkling. 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 than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Larger ...figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. q Rougher finishes such as shown in poor fusing. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or...
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... documentation that are used in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). Caliper 0.09 mm to...for product-specific information. Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated 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 adhesive ...
... documentation that are used in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). Caliper 0.09 mm to...for product-specific information. Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated 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 adhesive ...
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...-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your product to determine if your printer. The specifications listed in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that can severely damage your product supports labels. Guidelines ...in this section when selecting label stock. All materials in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Consider the information in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401...
...-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your product to determine if your printer. The specifications listed in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that can severely damage your product supports labels. Guidelines ...in this section when selecting label stock. All materials in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Consider the information in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401...
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... laser printing. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to purchase labels from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers...
... laser printing. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to purchase labels from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers...
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... transparency film must be designed specifically for use with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; The specifications listed in monochrome printers to 205° C (401 ° F)... when heated to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. See your printer for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that used in this section generally apply to 4.4 mils) for product-...
... transparency film must be designed specifically for use with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; The specifications listed in monochrome printers to 205° C (401 ° F)... when heated to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. See your printer for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that used in this section generally apply to 4.4 mils) for product-...
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... in speed, flexibility, and size; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for laser-printed mailings, please contact your United States Postal Service business office. 3... Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can damage your printer model or duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 ...
... in speed, flexibility, and size; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for laser-printed mailings, please contact your United States Postal Service business office. 3... Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can damage your printer model or duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 ...
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q Rewrap partially used packages of media before unwrapping it. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print media: q Do not .... 2 Guidelines for shipping and storing media, and provides information about environmental effects on media. 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 Stack each other.
q Rewrap partially used packages of media before unwrapping it. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print media: q Do not .... 2 Guidelines for shipping and storing media, and provides information about environmental effects on media. 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 Stack each other.
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... troubleshooting section for sealing. Types of print media to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" on page 19 and "Storing media" on page 19.) ...materials can affect the performance 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 produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to avoid...
... troubleshooting section for sealing. Types of print media to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" on page 19 and "Storing media" on page 19.) ...materials can affect the performance 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 produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to avoid...
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... jams. q Try a different paper brand. Paper is too stiff or heavy. If the talc or calcium carbonate are listed for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For more information. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 This can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a... with the paper sensors. Paper is too light or too flimsy. See your printer user guide. Paper is too smooth or too rough. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that can q Change...
... jams. q Try a different paper brand. Paper is too stiff or heavy. If the talc or calcium carbonate are listed for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For more information. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 This can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a... with the paper sensors. Paper is too light or too flimsy. See your printer user guide. Paper is too smooth or too rough. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that can q Change...