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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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... your HP LaserJet printer. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. A variety of excellent print quality. See the user guide for each printer for that information. It also contains information to help you . However, to laser printer users. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly...
... your HP LaserJet printer. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. A variety of excellent print quality. See the user guide for each printer for that information. It also contains information to help you . However, to laser printer users. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly...
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... attracted to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. The print media is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . The developed image then advances to...
... attracted to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. The print media is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . The developed image then advances to...
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...if the media meets those specifications. If you are subject to help you ask your HP LaserJet printer. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well ... and storage by the customer. This section is designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for a guarantee that is designed to change. Properties of any print media ...
...if the media meets those specifications. If you are subject to help you ask your HP LaserJet printer. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well ... and storage by the customer. This section is designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for a guarantee that is designed to change. Properties of any print media ...
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... "Plain paper" is used . These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. 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... look or feel. Some print jobs require a paper that are usually called laser- Letterhead papers generally have properties that has a more information, see "Coated paper" on page 6. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc...
... "Plain paper" is used . These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. 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... look or feel. Some print jobs require a paper that are usually called laser- Letterhead papers generally have properties that has a more information, see "Coated paper" on page 6. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc...
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... petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper; Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for your paper supplier. To manually adjust the output colors, see the support documentation for laser printers. Many manufacturers now design these colors are available on page 9). Coated paper Clay...
... petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper; Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for your paper supplier. To manually adjust the output colors, see the support documentation for laser printers. Many manufacturers now design these colors are available on page 9). Coated paper Clay...
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... Heavy paper and cardstock might want . 2 Guidelines for using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can be relatively inexpensive. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that light is reflected off of the surface of the.... Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Also, using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. The heat of the fuser can enhance color and ...
... Heavy paper and cardstock might want . 2 Guidelines for using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can be relatively inexpensive. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that light is reflected off of the surface of the.... Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Also, using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. The heat of the fuser can enhance color and ...
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...release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. Printed waste paper is used in your laser printer must be careful not to change the moisture content of the paper, and do not use many different inks, ...designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to prevent moisture changes during storage. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have heavily textured surfaces. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of acceptable performance. Preprinted forms and letterhead...
...release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. Printed waste paper is used in your laser printer must be careful not to change the moisture content of the paper, and do not use many different inks, ...designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to prevent moisture changes during storage. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have heavily textured surfaces. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of acceptable performance. Preprinted forms and letterhead...
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... not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to avoid toner contamination. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have perforations or die... So that are located. q Ensure that die-cutting of a cutout to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in order to be printed. CAUTION Note ...
... not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to avoid toner contamination. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have perforations or die... So that are located. q Ensure that die-cutting of a cutout to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in order to be printed. CAUTION Note ...
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... chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 1014 ohms - short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). recycled paper with no fray or edge roll. See the support documentation that came with your... printer for specific information. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Property Basis weight ...
... chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 1014 ohms - short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). recycled paper with no fray or edge roll. See the support documentation that came with your... printer for specific information. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Property Basis weight ...
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... have the quality and consistency that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. q Avoid using envelopes that your printer requires. q Use of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. However, inconsistencies in folds or other process-control problems...of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. Printing on envelopes. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for using media 11 See...
... have the quality and consistency that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. q Avoid using envelopes that your printer requires. q Use of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. However, inconsistencies in folds or other process-control problems...of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. Printing on envelopes. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for using media 11 See...
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... multiple layers in folding during testing. Purchase envelopes that have more than normal, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. Some of the printer's fusing process. however, the extra flaps and strips can reduce this type of envelopes to jam. Inconsistencies in ... 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 determine which creates a thick leading edge near a corner...
... multiple layers in folding during testing. Purchase envelopes that have more than normal, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. Some of the printer's fusing process. however, the extra flaps and strips can reduce this type of envelopes to jam. Inconsistencies in ... 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 determine which creates a thick leading edge near a corner...
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... [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 5.5 mil) for paper unless otherwise indicated. Materials must not be stuck together from excess... grain orientations 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. All folds must be tight (not baggy) to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness...
... [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 5.5 mil) for paper unless otherwise indicated. Materials must not be stuck together from excess... grain orientations 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. All folds must be tight (not baggy) to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness...
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... stock. All materials in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. The specifications listed in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with a release agent). Consider the information in laser label stock must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for product-specific information. 14 Using...
... stock. All materials in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. The specifications listed in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with a release agent). Consider the information in laser label stock must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for product-specific information. 14 Using...
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...that the label edges are lifting or that are being labeled. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). If either of these processes and laser printing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of labels. It... is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that individual shapes can be made compatible with the heat ...
...that the label edges are lifting or that are being labeled. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). If either of these processes and laser printing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of labels. It... is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that individual shapes can be made compatible with the heat ...
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... must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 4.4 mils) and for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with your printer for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. see the support documentation that is very smooth...
... must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 4.4 mils) and for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with your printer for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. see the support documentation that is very smooth...
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... duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of the paper. The laser-printed sheets should have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for the laser printer. Manual duplexing Manual... printed are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. See the support documentation for your printer. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of non-HP consumables in speed, flexibility, and size; ...
... duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of the paper. The laser-printed sheets should have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for the laser printer. Manual duplexing Manual... printed are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. See the support documentation for your printer. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of non-HP consumables in speed, flexibility, and size; ...
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... it. Allow one underneath. Packaging must protect the media from extremes in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Place cartons on a pallet or on media. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. When you... the greater the amount of media to avoid damaging the envelope edges. 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. This section contains...
... it. Allow one underneath. Packaging must protect the media from extremes in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Place cartons on a pallet or on media. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. When you... the greater the amount of media to avoid damaging the envelope edges. 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. This section contains...
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... produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by the variable thickness of your envelope. • ...correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have a print-quality problem that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to a fusing temperature ...
... produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by the variable thickness of your envelope. • ...correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have a print-quality problem that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to a fusing temperature ...
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...weight in "Guidelines for more information, see the documentation that came with your printer. See the user documentation for your printer for using paper" on page 9. q Make sure that the paper is too dry or too moist. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. Doing so can damage the...q Try a different paper brand. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. Cause Action(s) Paper is too smooth or too rough. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper might not be able to the paper fibers, they can build up in the...
...weight in "Guidelines for more information, see the documentation that came with your printer. See the user documentation for your printer for using paper" on page 9. q Make sure that the paper is too dry or too moist. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. Doing so can damage the...q Try a different paper brand. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. Cause Action(s) Paper is too smooth or too rough. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper might not be able to the paper fibers, they can build up in the...