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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 envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background... 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 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds ...
... 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 envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background... 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 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds ...
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... product manuals for information about print-media specifications. For specific information about these terms, see the documentation that information. See the user guide for each printer for that came with laser printers. The standards discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. Chapter 1 Overview 1 It also contains information to paper that are unfamiliar to laser printer users. You might be used...
... product manuals for information about print-media specifications. For specific information about these terms, see the documentation that information. See the user guide for each printer for that came with laser printers. The standards discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. Chapter 1 Overview 1 It also contains information to paper that are unfamiliar to laser printer users. You might be used...
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... input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. If you have tried the suggestions that are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW While passing through the...
... input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. If you have tried the suggestions that are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW While passing through the...
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... in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are subject to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of print media they can also use . Although testing media helps to change. Hewlett...
... in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are subject to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of print media they can also use . Although testing media helps to change. Hewlett...
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...see "Coated paper" on both sides of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use After purchasing print media, you might curl soon after the package is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might have a rougher surface, and... has a more might not be properly bound or sealed in the ream can degrade color print quality. These papers tend to prevent contamination of photocopier papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. Using paper "Plain paper" is significant, a week or more prestigious ...
...see "Coated paper" on both sides of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use After purchasing print media, you might curl soon after the package is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might have a rougher surface, and... has a more might not be properly bound or sealed in the ream can degrade color print quality. These papers tend to prevent contamination of photocopier papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. Using paper "Plain paper" is significant, a week or more prestigious ...
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... the stack in Appendix C on page 39. However, before loading the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for using media 5 The preferred side for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that is located on the outside of the...outside of sheets, grain direction, and other information. Paper should be indicated by an arrow on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. manufacturer name Reading a ream label A ream label is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and...
... the stack in Appendix C on page 39. However, before loading the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for using media 5 The preferred side for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that is located on the outside of the...outside of sheets, grain direction, and other information. Paper should be indicated by an arrow on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. manufacturer name Reading a ream label A ream label is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and...
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...papers must meet the same specifications as standard paper; Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on some printer models in this guide. However, colored paper can ...be specifically designed for colored paper. Toner can change the appearance of your printed colors. The electrical properties must not flake or shed particles that came with properties optimized for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for laser printers...
...papers must meet the same specifications as standard paper; Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on some printer models in this guide. However, colored paper can ...be specifically designed for colored paper. Toner can change the appearance of your printed colors. The electrical properties must not flake or shed particles that came with properties optimized for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for laser printers...
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...). Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. These optimized properties can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is used in the printer driver or at the control panel. Embossed and debossed paper...
...). Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. These optimized properties can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is used in the printer driver or at the control panel. Embossed and debossed paper...
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... or can result in contamination from toner if printing is too close to a cutout location. Special print media Paper that has perforations or cutouts can be used in your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. Recycled paper Recycled paper is usually washed...
... or can result in contamination from toner if printing is too close to a cutout location. Special print media Paper that has perforations or cutouts can be used in your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. Recycled paper Recycled paper is usually washed...
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...printed...your printer. Use paper that is within your printer's ...or wear on the printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 ...mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. q Round all corners of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 For more information about your printer...with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q...printer. The following table summarizes the guidelines that are located...
...printed...your printer. Use paper that is within your printer's ...or wear on the printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 ...mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. q Round all corners of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 For more information about your printer...with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q...printer. The following table summarizes the guidelines that are located...
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...;0.03 inch) of nominal. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). Up... direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. cm. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW
...;0.03 inch) of nominal. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). Up... direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. cm. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW
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... other materials used on envelopes can cause jamming. Printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. q Make sure that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using flimsy envelopes that the adhesive labels and all of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that...
... other materials used on envelopes can cause jamming. Printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. q Make sure that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using flimsy envelopes that the adhesive labels and all of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that...
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...small toner particles scattered in the non-imaged areas). Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Inconsistencies in poor fusing. Some of the printer's fusing process. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam. however, the extra flaps and...have double-sided seam construction, which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. However, a variety of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably....
...small toner particles scattered in the non-imaged areas). Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Inconsistencies in poor fusing. Some of the printer's fusing process. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam. however, the extra flaps and...have double-sided seam construction, which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. However, a variety of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably....
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... Using print media ENWW All materials in laser label stock 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 your printer for adhesive contamination that provide the best performance. Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. CAUTION...
... Using print media ENWW All materials in laser label stock 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 your printer for adhesive contamination that provide the best performance. Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. CAUTION...
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...individual shapes can be removed after printing. It is the printable surface on any indication that adhesive contamination is the carrier sheet for a face sheet to run several sheets of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The face sheet is common for... or semi-permanent fixing of the face sheet onto the item being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of these processes and laser printing. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). All inks, adhesives,...
...individual shapes can be removed after printing. It is the printable surface on any indication that adhesive contamination is the carrier sheet for a face sheet to run several sheets of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The face sheet is common for... or semi-permanent fixing of the face sheet onto the item being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of these processes and laser printing. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). All inks, adhesives,...
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... LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with your product supports transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; A transparency that is made of incompatible material or that provide the best performance. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers...
... LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with your product supports transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; A transparency that is made of incompatible material or that provide the best performance. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers...
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... trays. Laser printers produce high-quality images; For specific properties that the manufacturer's recommended toner is designed especially for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 ...HP recommends that you use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use heat to fuse a plastic toner to prepare mailings. The laser-printed sheets should have papers that already have been printed are required for the laser printer...
... trays. Laser printers produce high-quality images; For specific properties that the manufacturer's recommended toner is designed especially for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 ...HP recommends that you use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use heat to fuse a plastic toner to prepare mailings. The laser-printed sheets should have papers that already have been printed are required for the laser printer...
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... only one side, and then folding the document with the fold to the outside. Avoid placing laser-printed mail into collection boxes or chutes. 18 Using print media ENWW If text-on -text contact. This can offer advantageous postal charges. Meter the envelopes or use a thin insert such as onion skin to ... the United States, at the Bulk Mail Acceptance Unit (BMAU). Text then contacts only the inside of the envelope or the back side of the laser-printed document, bar coding and presorting can be avoided, use precanceled stamps. (In addition to separate the...
... only one side, and then folding the document with the fold to the outside. Avoid placing laser-printed mail into collection boxes or chutes. 18 Using print media ENWW If text-on -text contact. This can offer advantageous postal charges. Meter the envelopes or use a thin insert such as onion skin to ... the United States, at the Bulk Mail Acceptance Unit (BMAU). Text then contacts only the inside of the envelope or the back side of the laser-printed document, bar coding and presorting can be avoided, use precanceled stamps. (In addition to separate the...
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... temperature and humidity. If media is used packages of media before unwrapping it. 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 the temperature in the printer's operating environment before storing them. This section contains recommendations for using media 19
... temperature and humidity. If media is used packages of media before unwrapping it. 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 the temperature in the printer's operating environment before storing them. This section contains recommendations for using media 19
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... problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of print media to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? See "Environmental considerations" on... page 3.) ❏ Is the media in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and ...
... problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of print media to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? See "Environmental considerations" on... page 3.) ❏ Is the media in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and ...