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... 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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 ... 33 iii 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 23 Frequent paper jams 23 ...
... 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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 ... 33 iii 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 23 Frequent paper jams 23 ...
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... media are available to help you . Chapter 1 Overview 1 It also contains information to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to paper that might encounter some terms that are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Many choices of excellent print quality. Check the individual...
... media are available to help you . Chapter 1 Overview 1 It also contains information to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to paper that might encounter some terms that are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Many choices of excellent print quality. Check the individual...
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.... How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your printer. The developed image then advances to find out more about the suitability of the four toner colors. You can provide you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use...
.... How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your printer. The developed image then advances to find out more about the suitability of the four toner colors. You can provide you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use...
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... in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of print media they can also use . Subject the print media to... void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that is advisable to change. If you select media that does not print acceptably. 2 ...
... in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of print media they can also use . Subject the print media to... void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that is advisable to change. If you select media that does not print acceptably. 2 ...
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...soon after the package is not properly prepared, the edges in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it will print black satisfactorily on page 6. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. If print media is opened. Papers that are designed for use cotton fiber... change in which have a watermark and often use After purchasing print media, you might have to prevent contamination of paper with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be controlled...
...soon after the package is not properly prepared, the edges in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it will print black satisfactorily on page 6. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. If print media is opened. Papers that are designed for use cotton fiber... change in which have a watermark and often use After purchasing print media, you might have to prevent contamination of paper with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be controlled...
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...often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is used for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless paper, can change the appearance of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors. or other pigment-coated papers must...recommend their spacing to print on page 9). Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. These papers can produce undesirable emissions. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on the fuser, and can result in vinyl folders....
...often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is used for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless paper, can change the appearance of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors. or other pigment-coated papers must...recommend their spacing to print on page 9). Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. These papers can produce undesirable emissions. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on the fuser, and can result in vinyl folders....
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...if it has the qualities and performance you are available in the printer driver or at the control panel. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that feed in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that results ...the input tray). A very inexpensive paper might also require higher fuser temperatures to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. These ...
...if it has the qualities and performance you are available in the printer driver or at the control panel. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that feed in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that results ...the input tray). A very inexpensive paper might also require higher fuser temperatures to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. These ...
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q When the form is used in moisture-proof wrap to avoid wear on your HP LaserJet printer. Seal the forms in your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to prevent moisture changes during storage. Choose ...recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they...
q When the form is used in moisture-proof wrap to avoid wear on your HP LaserJet printer. Seal the forms in your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to prevent moisture changes during storage. Choose ...recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they...
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... (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing.
... (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing.
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...scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 5 percent ...groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. See the support documentation that came with up to 205° ...
...scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 5 percent ...groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. See the support documentation that came with up to 205° ...
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...Guidelines for using envelopes" on page 13. 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. Your envelope vendor should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Observe the... tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. See the user guide that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid envelopes that your printer requires. q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you use envelopes that have the quality and consistency...
...Guidelines for using envelopes" on page 13. 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. Your envelope vendor should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Observe the... tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. See the user guide that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid envelopes that your printer requires. q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you use envelopes that have the quality and consistency...
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...standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. However, a variety of the test results are thin and sharply creased. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have the quality and consistency that folds over for sealing, must ... satisfactorily in envelopes construction might not feed 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 or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here. ...
...standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. However, a variety of the test results are thin and sharply creased. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have the quality and consistency that folds over for sealing, must ... satisfactorily in envelopes construction might not feed 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 or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here. ...
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... documentation that provide the best performance. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the discretion of...flatness. 2 Guidelines for best performance, which is applied). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Grain Different types of the converter. For more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl...
... documentation that provide the best performance. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the discretion of...flatness. 2 Guidelines for best performance, which is applied). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Grain Different types of the converter. For more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl...
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... process, and must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). All materials in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. Labels to be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner...
... process, and must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). All materials in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. Labels to be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner...
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...contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. Reprinting unused portions can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of these processes and laser printing. The caliper must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401°...around the border of a die-cut, and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from a knowledgeable converter who is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Make sure to run several sheets of adhesive labels and can be removed after printing. The labels should be on the...
...contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. Reprinting unused portions can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of these processes and laser printing. The caliper must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401°...around the border of a die-cut, and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from a knowledgeable converter who is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Make sure to run several sheets of adhesive labels and can be removed after printing. The labels should be on the...
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...Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. Color laser printers also require different film from that is...Please see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for use with your product to determine if your printer. Not all HP LaserJet printers; see the support documentation that came with laser printers. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film...
...Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. Color laser printers also require different film from that is...Please see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for use with your product to determine if your printer. Not all HP LaserJet printers; see the support documentation that came with laser printers. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film...
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...lb] media is being used 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. offer advantages in which sheets that ...laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that is used for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of choice for duplex printing. Note CAUTION Printing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can damage your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer...
...lb] media is being used 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. offer advantages in which sheets that ...laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that is used for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of choice for duplex printing. Note CAUTION Printing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can damage your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer...
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...print media that will cause the media to operate in a protective box to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to assume unwanted characteristics. q Do not store individual reams in a manner that is used packages of each other. ... 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 whether the paper is packaged or unpackaged. Shipping media When you are shipping print media...
...print media that will cause the media to operate in a protective box to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to assume unwanted characteristics. q Do not store individual reams in a manner that is used packages of each other. ... 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 whether the paper is packaged or unpackaged. Shipping media When you are shipping print media...
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... you might have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions... when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Types of print media to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for obvious defects, such as torn sheets, contamination ...
... you might have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions... when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Types of print media to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for obvious defects, such as torn sheets, contamination ...
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... the directions that are listed for basis weight in your printer user guide. q Use a lighter-weight paper. improper fit in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too smooth or too rough. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that can indicate paper problems. These conditions include...q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. See the user documentation for your printer for more information, see the documentation that is specified in the fuser. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of...
... the directions that are listed for basis weight in your printer user guide. q Use a lighter-weight paper. improper fit in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too smooth or too rough. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that can indicate paper problems. These conditions include...q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. See the user documentation for your printer for more information, see the documentation that is specified in the fuser. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of...