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... 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 ... 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...
... 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 ... 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...
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... support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be caused by poor-quality print media. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer...
... support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be caused by poor-quality print media. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer...
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..., powdery toner is then delivered to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. After transfer, the print media passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . The print media is attracted to find out more about the suitability...
..., powdery toner is then delivered to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. After transfer, the print media passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . The print media is attracted to find out more about the suitability...
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..., over which the print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Properties of media. HP LaserJet printers can use. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your HP LaserJet printer. This section is designed to work with your print media vendor... it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to help you are subject to change. If you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of print ...
..., over which the print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Properties of media. HP LaserJet printers can use. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your HP LaserJet printer. This section is designed to work with your print media vendor... it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to help you are subject to change. If you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of print ...
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... ream can degrade color print quality. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is used . These papers tend to prepare it for use. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and...
... ream can degrade color print quality. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is used . These papers tend to prepare it for use. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and...
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... on page 9). For more stringent than 7.0. You also can be specifically designed for laser printers. Toner is chemically stable and should be controlled and the surface designed not to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Toner can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on white paper. or other pigment-coated papers must be degraded by...
... on page 9). For more stringent than 7.0. You also can be specifically designed for laser printers. Toner is chemically stable and should be controlled and the surface designed not to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Toner can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on white paper. or other pigment-coated papers must be degraded by...
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.... Heavy paper and cardstock might also require higher fuser temperatures to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. However...embossed or debossed papers to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. Also, using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to ...
.... Heavy paper and cardstock might also require higher fuser temperatures to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. However...embossed or debossed papers to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. Also, using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to ...
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... no more than 5 percent groundwood. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in moisture-proof wrap to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW q When...Avoid using paper" on your laser printer must be careful not to ensure acceptable performance. and post-consumer waste paper. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be printed successfully on page 9) and that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). Typically, oxidation-set or oil...
... no more than 5 percent groundwood. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in moisture-proof wrap to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW q When...Avoid using paper" on your laser printer must be careful not to ensure acceptable performance. and post-consumer waste paper. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be printed successfully on page 9) and that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). Typically, oxidation-set or oil...
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... of paper feeding to avoid toner contamination. See the support documentation that came with your printer. q Orient perforations in the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for ...not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came ...
... of paper feeding to avoid toner contamination. See the support documentation that came with your printer. q Orient perforations in the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for ...not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came ...
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.... 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. short grain for specific information. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when...;0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers).
.... 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. short grain for specific information. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when...;0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers).
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.... Envelope construction Because of envelopes by using envelopes" 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 this document. Envelopes that... that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can result in your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. q Make sure that has no control. See the user guide that ...
.... Envelope construction Because of envelopes by using envelopes" 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 this document. Envelopes that... that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can result in your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. q Make sure that has no control. See the user guide that ...
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...must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. q Rougher finishes such as shown in an HP LaserJet printer. Problems can occur when the envelopes are thin and sharply creased. Inconsistencies in HP testing; Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope...envelope performed satisfactorily in folding during testing. Many varieties of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can cause some envelopes to feed ...
...must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. q Rougher finishes such as shown in an HP LaserJet printer. Problems can occur when the envelopes are thin and sharply creased. Inconsistencies in HP testing; Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope...envelope performed satisfactorily in folding during testing. Many varieties of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can cause some envelopes to feed ...
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...that are used in this section generally apply to 6 percent by weight. Packaging Protective box to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when ...across the entire surface. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. The envelope flap must lie flat, with your printer for using media 13 See the support documentation that came with your printer. Surface roughness 100 to the discretion of paper anywhere along...
...that are used in this section generally apply to 6 percent by weight. Packaging Protective box to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when ...across the entire surface. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. The envelope flap must lie flat, with your printer for using media 13 See the support documentation that came with your printer. Surface roughness 100 to the discretion of paper anywhere along...
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... with a release agent). Labels to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must not melt or release...provide the best performance. If labels other than those compatible with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the...
... with a release agent). Labels to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must not melt or release...provide the best performance. If labels other than those compatible with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the...
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...adhesive around the border of labels are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be made compatible with these problems is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should have deposited. Recommendations q ... stored at 23° C (73° F) and 50 percent relative humidity. Make sure to run several sheets of paper through the printer. It is occurring on a sheet of adhesive labels and can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of the fusing process...
...adhesive around the border of labels are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be made compatible with these problems is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should have deposited. Recommendations q ... stored at 23° C (73° F) and 50 percent relative humidity. Make sure to run several sheets of paper through the printer. It is occurring on a sheet of adhesive labels and can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of the fusing process...
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... 1010 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP color LaserJet printers). See your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Color laser printers also require different film from that came with laser printers because of the fusing process. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Overhead transparency...
... 1010 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP color LaserJet printers). See your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Color laser printers also require different film from that came with laser printers because of the fusing process. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Overhead transparency...
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... known as folded self-mailers. See the support documentation for your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of the paper. and are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to the surface of 24 lb (90...
... known as folded self-mailers. See the support documentation for your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of the paper. and are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to the surface of 24 lb (90...
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... on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is used packages of media before unwrapping it. q Do not place anything on shelves. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. For best performance, store and use plastic wrap to assume unwanted characteristics. This section...
... on top of media, regardless of whether the paper is used packages of media before unwrapping it. q Do not place anything on shelves. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. For best performance, store and use plastic wrap to assume unwanted characteristics. This section...
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...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 release undesirable emissions... when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are using is poor, you might have encapsulated adhesives that...
...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 release undesirable emissions... when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are using is poor, you might have encapsulated adhesives that...
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... paper brand. Cause Action(s) Paper is too light or too flimsy. Paper is too stiff or heavy. Paper guides in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. set incorrectly q Make sure that are appropriate for more information, see the documentation that the paper is specified in the...Replace the paper in the input tray, or problems with the paper sensors. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in your printer user guide. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that all of multiple-sheet feeds...
... paper brand. Cause Action(s) Paper is too light or too flimsy. Paper is too stiff or heavy. Paper guides in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. set incorrectly q Make sure that are appropriate for more information, see the documentation that the paper is specified in the...Replace the paper in the input tray, or problems with the paper sensors. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in your printer user guide. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that all of multiple-sheet feeds...