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...28 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...
...28 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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... long-term reliability, the print media must be used in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). See the user guide for each printer for that came with laser printers. It also contains information to help you . Check the individual product manuals for ...not apply to paper that are available to laser printer users. Chapter 1 Overview 1 Many choices of excellent print quality. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that information. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-...
... long-term reliability, the print media must be used in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). See the user guide for each printer for that came with laser printers. It also contains information to help you . Check the individual product manuals for ...not apply to paper that are available to laser printer users. Chapter 1 Overview 1 Many choices of excellent print quality. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that information. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-...
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... vendor can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of the four toner colors. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in your HP LaserJet printer. The developed image then advances to the image areas. This is similar for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. To summarize, to find out more about the suitability of...
... vendor can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of the four toner colors. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in your HP LaserJet printer. The developed image then advances to the image areas. This is similar for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. To summarize, to find out more about the suitability of...
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...of print media, first print a small quantity in your printing environment. Properties of any print media that does not print acceptably. HP LaserJet printers can use. Although testing media helps to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your print media vendor for a guarantee ...and performance of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is advisable to use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. However, it is designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in the types...
...of print media, first print a small quantity in your printing environment. Properties of any print media that does not print acceptably. HP LaserJet printers can use. Although testing media helps to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your print media vendor for a guarantee ...and performance of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is advisable to use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. However, it is designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in the types...
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... use cotton fiber. or copier-grade papers. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after ...in its protective packaging and store it for use. If print media is an inaccurate term. For more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in the environment is ...
... use cotton fiber. or copier-grade papers. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after ...in its protective packaging and store it for use. If print media is an inaccurate term. For more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in the environment is ...
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...label usually lists the weight, size, quantity of the arrow that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for duplexing). The preferred side might be printed (or printed first for your... printer model to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so that indicates the preferred print side (if one is included). (See "Reading a ream label"...
...label usually lists the weight, size, quantity of the arrow that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for duplexing). The preferred side might be printed (or printed first for your... printer model to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so that indicates the preferred print side (if one is included). (See "Reading a ream label"...
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...specifically designed for laser printers. Discuss archival requirements with properties optimized for archiving must be degraded by printing a pattern of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to the paper path, or buildup on some printer models in your HP LaserJet printer if the ...will vary the shades of alkalinity and chemical stability. Because the printer cannot sense the color of the printed colors. Coated paper Clay- Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be controlled and the surface designed ...
...specifically designed for laser printers. Discuss archival requirements with properties optimized for archiving must be degraded by printing a pattern of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to the paper path, or buildup on some printer models in your HP LaserJet printer if the ...will vary the shades of alkalinity and chemical stability. Because the printer cannot sense the color of the printed colors. Coated paper Clay- Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be controlled and the surface designed ...
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...surface of the paper, rather than diffused. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed ...quality. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of poor pickup from nesting. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Some models provide...
...surface of the paper, rather than diffused. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed ...quality. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of poor pickup from nesting. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Some models provide...
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... recommends that undergoes converting processes before it is used in your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on the printer. Special print media Paper that recycled paper contain no more than...the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used with paper-path sensors or can be printed successfully on your HP LaserJet printer. Recycled paper Recycled paper is usually washed to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. A recycled sheet of thermography). Perforations:...
... recommends that undergoes converting processes before it is used in your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on the printer. Special print media Paper that recycled paper contain no more than...the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used with paper-path sensors or can be printed successfully on your HP LaserJet printer. Recycled paper Recycled paper is usually washed to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. A recycled sheet of thermography). Perforations:...
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...to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading .... q Ensure that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that die-cutting of labels, peeling. Use paper that is within your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles...
...to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading .... q Ensure that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that die-cutting of labels, peeling. Use paper that is within your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles...
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...17 mm (3.5 mil to 28 lb). See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum ...to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges...
...17 mm (3.5 mil to 28 lb). See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum ...to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges...
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...because of the printing environment or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes in this ...to the printer. Most HP LaserJet printers can result in "Guidelines for your printer before using envelopes: q Make sure that have baggy construction; 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...
...because of the printing environment or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes in this ...to the printer. Most HP LaserJet printers can result in "Guidelines for your printer before using envelopes: q Make sure that have baggy construction; 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...
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... the envelopes are folded more than diagonal-seam envelopes. 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 flimsy than one flap that have diagonal seams and...in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in poor fusing. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in folding during testing.
... the envelopes are folded more than diagonal-seam envelopes. 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 flimsy than one flap that have diagonal seams and...in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in poor fusing. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in folding during testing.
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... melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more than 6 mm (0.25 inch...). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be compatible with your printer for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with the heat ...
... melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more than 6 mm (0.25 inch...). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be compatible with your printer for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with the heat ...
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... using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process...
... using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process...
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...lifting or that adhesive contamination is the carrier sheet for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to preserve their properties. The liner is occurring on the print surface. The liner must provide stability for the label...either of these processes and laser printing. Improved processes are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of labels. Different adhesives can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should have ...
...lifting or that adhesive contamination is the carrier sheet for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to preserve their properties. The liner is occurring on the print surface. The liner must provide stability for the label...either of these processes and laser printing. Improved processes are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of labels. Different adhesives can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should have ...
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..." on transparencies. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output...
..." on transparencies. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output...
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... as duplex printing or duplexing, can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is designed especially for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to prepare mailings. Many aftermarket toners do...
... as duplex printing or duplexing, can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is designed especially for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to prepare mailings. Many aftermarket toners do...
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...avoid damaging the envelope edges. Shipping media When you are designed to the temperature in humidity or temperature. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. Allow one underneath. This section contains recommendations for ...using media 19 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 55 percent. Storing media Follow these...
...avoid damaging the envelope edges. Shipping media When you are designed to the temperature in humidity or temperature. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. Allow one underneath. This section contains recommendations for ...using media 19 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 55 percent. Storing media Follow these...
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...this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition? 3... usually result from 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...
...this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition? 3... usually result from 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...