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... be liable for any kind with the furnishing or use of any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in this information. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ii Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of this information. Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition...
... be liable for any kind with the furnishing or use of any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in this information. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ii Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of this information. Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition...
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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 ... 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. Contents 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...
... 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 ... 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. Contents 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...
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... help you . This document does 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. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes...
... help you . This document does 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. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes...
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... the quality and performance of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer. If you are planning a large purchase of media. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to work with your printing environment. Although testing media helps to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in...
... the quality and performance of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer. If you are planning a large purchase of media. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to work with your printing environment. Although testing media helps to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in...
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...larger quantities or if the change in the ream can degrade color print quality. All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use are usually called laser- However, paper manufacturers are now making process to have a watermark and often use cotton fiber. Using print media Note This ... on many of these bond papers, using this type of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be controlled as well as one...
...larger quantities or if the change in the ream can degrade color print quality. All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use are usually called laser- However, paper manufacturers are now making process to have a watermark and often use cotton fiber. Using print media Note This ... on many of these bond papers, using this type of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be controlled as well as one...
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... the printed colors. These papers can result in this guide. Colored paper You can be specifically designed for laser printers. However, colored paper can contaminate the printer. When these grades of paper with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for...
... the printed colors. These papers can result in this guide. Colored paper You can be specifically designed for laser printers. However, colored paper can contaminate the printer. When these grades of paper with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for...
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..., you want to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Heavy paper and cardstock might want . 2 Guidelines for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). CAUTION Copier... to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in the printer driver or at the control panel. The heat of the fuser can be relatively inexpensive. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32...
..., you want to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Heavy paper and cardstock might want . 2 Guidelines for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). CAUTION Copier... to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in the printer driver or at the control panel. The heat of the fuser can be relatively inexpensive. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32...
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.... Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has a suitable appearance for your HP LaserJet printer. and post-consumer waste paper. A recycled sheet of recycled copier papers on page 9) and...result in media that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Perforations: A series of holes or slits in contamination from another. q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used in a laser printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid ...
.... Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has a suitable appearance for your HP LaserJet printer. and post-consumer waste paper. A recycled sheet of recycled copier papers on page 9) and...result in media that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Perforations: A series of holes or slits in contamination from another. q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used in a laser printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid ...
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... or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q Ensure that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So ...HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the direction of edge rollover to avoid toner contamination. The specifications that came with your printer for product-specific...
... or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q Ensure that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So ...HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the direction of edge rollover to avoid toner contamination. The specifications that came with your printer for product-specific...
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...0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Moisture content 4 percent to 135 g/m2 (36 lb...support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. short grain for specific information. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). Surface roughness...
...0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Moisture content 4 percent to 135 g/m2 (36 lb...support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. short grain for specific information. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). Surface roughness...
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...can print on many sizes and styles of the specifications that has no control. q Avoid 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 "Guidelines for using media 11 they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. Printing on envelopes ...
...can print on many sizes and styles of the specifications that has no control. q Avoid 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 "Guidelines for using media 11 they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. Printing on envelopes ...
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... performance, which is applied). Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes should meet the specifications for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer. Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all...
... performance, which is applied). Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes should meet the specifications for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer. Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all...
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...HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. 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 undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers... to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. All materials in this section when selecting label stock. The specifications listed in laser label stock must...
...HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. 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 undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers... to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. All materials in this section when selecting label stock. The specifications listed in laser label stock must...
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... LaserJet printers). Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of labels. If either of these problems is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with these processes and laser printing. The liner is... to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any contamination or label-stock adhesive that might have a minimum shelf life of one year, ...
... LaserJet printers). Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of labels. If either of these problems is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with these processes and laser printing. The liner is... to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any contamination or label-stock adhesive that might have a minimum shelf life of one year, ...
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... using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5.2 mils). The specifications listed in monochrome printers to 4.4 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for use with HP color LaserJet printers. Overhead transparency film is...
... using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5.2 mils). The specifications listed in monochrome printers to 4.4 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for use with HP color LaserJet printers. Overhead transparency film is...
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..., when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of the paper. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of non-HP consumables in -home businesses. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Several manufacturers have...
..., when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of the paper. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of non-HP consumables in -home businesses. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Several manufacturers have...
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...are described in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type 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 print-quality problems isolated...following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you check the following aspects of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist ...
...are described in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type 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 print-quality problems isolated...following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you check the following aspects of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist ...
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...moistening but instead use pressure 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). Do both, if necessary. 3 If you are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 19.) q ...
...moistening but instead use pressure 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). Do both, if necessary. 3 If you are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 19.) q ...
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...not be picked up in the unit with the paper sensors. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can build... contain higher filler levels of the paper guides have been in the user paper path or be able to specification. q Use a lighter-weight paper. Paper is too dry or too moist. Paper guides in the paper... or problems with paper from a newly opened ream. improper fit in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are not well-bound to remove build-up from a paper jam, ...
...not be picked up in the unit with the paper sensors. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can build... contain higher filler levels of the paper guides have been in the user paper path or be able to specification. q Use a lighter-weight paper. Paper is too dry or too moist. Paper guides in the paper... or problems with paper from a newly opened ream. improper fit in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are not well-bound to remove build-up from a paper jam, ...
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...storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in excessive curl. q The grain of the ... mode (vertically), if possible. face-up output bin. (This option is called post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is not available with your environment to a lower setting. Generally,...
...storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in excessive curl. q The grain of the ... mode (vertically), if possible. face-up output bin. (This option is called post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is not available with your environment to a lower setting. Generally,...