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...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 both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser... 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 ...28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
...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 both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser... 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 ...28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
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... LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. You might be designed for information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. Many choices of excellent print quality. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). For specific...
... LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. You might be designed for information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. Many choices of excellent print quality. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). For specific...
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... HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. If you select media that works best with your printing environment. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP...
... HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. If you select media that works best with your printing environment. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP...
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...smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Some print jobs require a paper that is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might have a rougher surface, and their properties might be properly bound or sealed in the ...copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Letterhead papers generally have properties that laser printer and copy machines use are now making process to stabilize in the environment is not properly prepared, the...
...smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Some print jobs require a paper that is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might have a rougher surface, and their properties might be properly bound or sealed in the ...copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Letterhead papers generally have properties that laser printer and copy machines use are now making process to stabilize in the environment is not properly prepared, the...
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... manufacturers now design these colors are listed in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper; or other pigment-coated papers must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of the specifications that are printed on page 9). You also can change...or letterhead is premium paper that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printers. The coating must not flake or shed particles that can result in a wide range of your paper supplier. Some ...
... manufacturers now design these colors are listed in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper; or other pigment-coated papers must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of the specifications that are printed on page 9). You also can change...or letterhead is premium paper that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printers. The coating must not flake or shed particles that can result in a wide range of your paper supplier. Some ...
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... HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of poor pickup from the input tray). These optimized properties can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation, heavier bond weights of paper can be relatively inexpensive. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific...
... HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of poor pickup from the input tray). These optimized properties can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation, heavier bond weights of paper can be relatively inexpensive. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific...
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... for HP color LaserJet printers). Cutouts can result in a laser printer. Ask for using offset powders or other contaminants. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following guidelines: q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as...
... for HP color LaserJet printers). Cutouts can result in a laser printer. Ask for using offset powders or other contaminants. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following guidelines: q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as...
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...paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when using paper. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using...paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q All cuts should be printed. Use paper that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed ...
...paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when using paper. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using...paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q All cuts should be printed. Use paper that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed ...
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...lb); Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 1014 ohms - Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long ...° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. See the support documentation that came with up to 6.5 mil). short grain for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Moisture content...
...lb); Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 1014 ohms - Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long ...° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. See the support documentation that came with up to 6.5 mil). short grain for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Moisture content...
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... leading edges; Envelope construction Because of envelopes that came with the specifications listed in your printer requires. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of envelopes by using flimsy envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an...
... leading edges; Envelope construction Because of envelopes that came with the specifications listed in your printer requires. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of envelopes by using flimsy envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an...
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... indicated. Envelopes must be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. Curl Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer. Moisture content 4 percent to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer for specific information. Grain Different types of the converter. Fusing compatibility...
... indicated. Envelopes must be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. Curl Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer. Moisture content 4 percent to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer for specific information. Grain Different types of the converter. Fusing compatibility...
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Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that provide the best performance. The specifications listed in laser label...
Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that provide the best performance. The specifications listed in laser label...
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... and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of fusing. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). If either of these processes and laser printing. Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive ...cut labels. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during, or after printing. Improved processes are being ...
... and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of fusing. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). If either of these processes and laser printing. Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive ...cut labels. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during, or after printing. Improved processes are being ...
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... mm (4.0 to 4.4 mils) and for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Materials must be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer for product-specific information. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using overhead transparencies. Color laser printers also require different film from...
... mm (4.0 to 4.4 mils) and for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Materials must be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer for product-specific information. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using overhead transparencies. Color laser printers also require different film from...
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... their printers. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Because of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. For specific properties that are required for the paper used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer model or duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer...
... their printers. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Because of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. For specific properties that are required for the paper used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer model or duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer...
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..., offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is related to envelopes, print .... q Print media that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. q Print media that has not been stored or shipped properly...
..., offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is related to envelopes, print .... q Print media that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. q Print media that has not been stored or shipped properly...
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...recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that all of the paper guides have been in "Guidelines for your printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that is not cut to negotiate the basis weight that are listed in the unit with the paper sensors. q Replace... causes of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that are not well-bound to remove build-up in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. ...
...recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that all of the paper guides have been in "Guidelines for your printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that is not cut to negotiate the basis weight that are listed in the unit with the paper sensors. q Replace... causes of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that are not well-bound to remove build-up in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. ...
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...moisture. (See "Preparing print media 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 solid fill. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 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 reverse the...
...moisture. (See "Preparing print media 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 solid fill. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 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 reverse the...
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Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap ... mm 250 by 353 mm 182 by 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer supports. Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that is supported.
Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap ... mm 250 by 353 mm 182 by 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer supports. Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that is supported.
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Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. The following figure compares the different types of smoothness. Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33
Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. The following figure compares the different types of smoothness. Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33