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... liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in this information. © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002 All Rights Reserved. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without notice. Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty...
... liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in this information. © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002 All Rights Reserved. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without notice. Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty...
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... 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 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 for using media Using print... Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
... 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 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 for using media Using print... Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
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... not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to you get the best performance from your product. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 This manual provides guidelines for information about print-media specifications. The...
... not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to you get the best performance from your product. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 This manual provides guidelines for information about print-media specifications. The...
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HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that its performance, long-... section is designed to help you are subject to work with your HP LaserJet printer. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. If you select media that is advisable to be used. However...
HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that its performance, long-... section is designed to help you are subject to work with your HP LaserJet printer. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. If you select media that is advisable to be used. However...
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... for use q Using paper q Using envelopes q Using labels q Using overhead transparencies q Printing on both sides of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use After purchasing print media, you might have a rougher surface, and their properties might not be controlled as... a specific use . Paper is used . For small quantities, such as one or two reams, store the print media for the fillers (such as those of photocopier papers. Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic process that is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can...
... for use q Using paper q Using envelopes q Using labels q Using overhead transparencies q Printing on both sides of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use After purchasing print media, you might have a rougher surface, and their properties might not be controlled as... a specific use . Paper is used . For small quantities, such as one or two reams, store the print media for the fillers (such as those of photocopier papers. Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic process that is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can...
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.... or other pigment-coated papers must be specifically designed for laser printers. These papers can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on colored paper that meets all of your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW Because the printer cannot sense the color of the paper that...paper as those found in vinyl folders. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. The coating must meet the same specifications as the paper does. Some archival demands are printed on...
.... or other pigment-coated papers must be specifically designed for laser printers. These papers can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on colored paper that meets all of your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW Because the printer cannot sense the color of the paper that...paper as those found in vinyl folders. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. The coating must meet the same specifications as the paper does. Some archival demands are printed on...
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... to work well with the electrophotographic process that is less stiff in the short-grain direction. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness...laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Some models provide optimized settings that the manufacturer uses. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that it causes print-quality problems. If you might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is used in photocopiers and laser printers...
... to work well with the electrophotographic process that is less stiff in the short-grain direction. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness...laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Some models provide optimized settings that the manufacturer uses. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that it causes print-quality problems. If you might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is used in photocopiers and laser printers...
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..., tools, and techniques, HP recommends that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Because these processes use materials that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see ...laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your converter or supplier knows that has perforations or cutouts can result in contamination from toner if printing is a combination of holes or slits in your HP LaserJet printer...
..., tools, and techniques, HP recommends that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Because these processes use materials that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see ...laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your converter or supplier knows that has perforations or cutouts can result in contamination from toner if printing is a combination of holes or slits in your HP LaserJet printer...
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... from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. The paper should be considered when working with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that die-cutting of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems ... the best performance when using media 9 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The following table summarizes the guidelines that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the ...
... from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. The paper should be considered when working with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that die-cutting of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems ... the best performance when using media 9 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The following table summarizes the guidelines that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the ...
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... ream wrap. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2..., or release undesirable emissions when heated to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with up to 6.5 mil). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or...
... ream wrap. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2..., or release undesirable emissions when heated to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with up to 6.5 mil). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or...
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... can print on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in your printer requires. See the support documentation for your printer for using media 11 q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you...
... can print on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in your printer requires. See the support documentation for your printer for using media 11 q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you...
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... content 4 percent to 200 Sheffield. Envelopes should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not be compatible with your printer for product-specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be tight (not baggy) to prevent...
... content 4 percent to 200 Sheffield. Envelopes should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not be compatible with your printer for product-specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be tight (not baggy) to prevent...
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... table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that provide the best performance. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. Please see the support documentation that came with your printer for laser printers. Consider the information in this section generally apply to determine if your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. All...
... table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that provide the best performance. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. Please see the support documentation that came with your printer for laser printers. Consider the information in this section generally apply to determine if your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. All...
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...of fusing. Make sure to preserve their properties. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be made compatible with your labels after printing. ...in moisture-proof wrap to run several sheets of these processes and laser printing. Improved processes are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of the fusing...
...of fusing. Make sure to preserve their properties. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be made compatible with your labels after printing. ...in moisture-proof wrap to run several sheets of these processes and laser printing. Improved processes are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of the fusing...
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... see the support documentation that provide the best performance. See your product supports transparencies. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with laser printers because of the fusing process. The specifications listed in monochrome printers to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for color overhead transparency film is very smooth and must...
... see the support documentation that provide the best performance. See your product supports transparencies. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with laser printers because of the fusing process. The specifications listed in monochrome printers to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for color overhead transparency film is very smooth and must...
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...predict or guarantee the performance of non-HP consumables in -home businesses. For specific properties that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to 28 lb] media is used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your United States...print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention....
...predict or guarantee the performance of non-HP consumables in -home businesses. For specific properties that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to 28 lb] media is used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your United States...print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention....
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...8226; cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using the printing procedures that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you check the following aspects of media? ❏ Did you observing correct practices when handling and loading media?... (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of the environment in which the print media is ...
...8226; cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using the printing procedures that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you check the following aspects of media? ❏ Did you observing correct practices when handling and loading media?... (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of the environment in which the print media is ...
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...caused by using is poor, you might have encapsulated adhesives that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have a printer problem. q Print media that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q Print media that has not ..."Envelope construction" on page 11 for more information. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample 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 ...
...caused by using is poor, you might have encapsulated adhesives that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have a printer problem. q Print media that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q Print media that has not ..."Envelope construction" on page 11 for more information. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample 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 ...
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... path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that are listed for basis weight in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 q Use a lighter-weight paper. Paper is...poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your printer. See your printer. This can damage the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that is specified in the user paper path or be picked up from a paper jam,...
... path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that are listed for basis weight in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 q Use a lighter-weight paper. Paper is...poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your printer. See your printer. This can damage the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that is specified in the user paper path or be picked up from a paper jam,...
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... information about setting the fuser mode, see the support documentation that came with some printers.) q Change to a different type or brand of paper. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is not ...post-image curl. If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than ...
... information about setting the fuser mode, see the support documentation that came with some printers.) q Change to a different type or brand of paper. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is not ...post-image curl. If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than ...