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...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...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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...
...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...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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...
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... information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). Check the individual product manuals for information about these terms, see the documentation that are unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. Many choices...
... information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). Check the individual product manuals for information about these terms, see the documentation that are unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. Many choices...
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... more about the suitability of your HP LaserJet printer. You can provide you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can also obtain support through the worldwide network of the four toner colors. To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked...
... more about the suitability of your HP LaserJet printer. You can provide you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can also obtain support through the worldwide network of the four toner colors. To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked...
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...ask your printing environment. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are planning a large ...Although testing media helps to change. Subject the print media to be used. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper handling and ...
...ask your printing environment. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are planning a large ...Although testing media helps to change. Subject the print media to be used. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper handling and ...
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... of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use are designed and manufactured for a specific use. All papers are usually called laser- or copier-grade papers. For more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay...
... of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use are designed and manufactured for a specific use. All papers are usually called laser- or copier-grade papers. For more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay...
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... feeds. 2 Guidelines for using media 5 brand name paper size (bold or underline indicates grain direction) quantity orientation of preferred side for your printer model to the sheets such as possible. The preferred side for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that is included). (See...stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that indicates the preferred print side (if one is located on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level...
... feeds. 2 Guidelines for using media 5 brand name paper size (bold or underline indicates grain direction) quantity orientation of preferred side for your printer model to the sheets such as possible. The preferred side for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that is included). (See...stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that indicates the preferred print side (if one is located on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level...
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... the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of your printed colors. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using , it cannot... paper q Colored paper q Copier paper (plain paper) q Embossed and debossed paper q Glossy paper q Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock q Laser paper q Preprinted forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is available in a wide range of colors and finishes...
... the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of your printed colors. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using , it cannot... paper q Colored paper q Copier paper (plain paper) q Embossed and debossed paper q Glossy paper q Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock q Laser paper q Preprinted forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is available in a wide range of colors and finishes...
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...105 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than diffused. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that...help to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Please see the support documentation that light is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that results from the embossment to avoid feed problems, because the paper is...
...105 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than diffused. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that...help to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Please see the support documentation that light is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that results from the embossment to avoid feed problems, because the paper is...
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... result in contamination from sticking together. Media that undergoes converting processes before it is too close to avoid wear on your HP LaserJet printer. Cutout: The area where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. Perforations: A series of thermography). Hewlett-...forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used in a laser printer. q Use forms and letterhead paper that will be properly designed and manufactured to prevent moisture changes during storage. Typically, oxidation-...
... result in contamination from sticking together. Media that undergoes converting processes before it is too close to avoid wear on your HP LaserJet printer. Cutout: The area where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. Perforations: A series of thermography). Hewlett-...forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used in a laser printer. q Use forms and letterhead paper that will be properly designed and manufactured to prevent moisture changes during storage. Typically, oxidation-...
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... stiffness. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. 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 with your printer. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered...
... stiffness. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. 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 with your printer. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered...
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...grain up to 1014 ohms - short grain for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Landscape feeding: long grain...direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content;
...grain up to 1014 ohms - short grain for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Landscape feeding: long grain...direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content;
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... strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Do not use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or ...Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for using envelopes in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray...
... strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Do not use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or ...Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for using envelopes in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray...
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... result 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 have performed acceptably during manufacturing can... that you require. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Double-sided seam envelopes tend to be more than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). However...
... result 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 have performed acceptably during manufacturing can... that you require. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Double-sided seam envelopes tend to be more than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). However...
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...materials that are used in this section generally apply to avoid wrinkling. Envelopes must be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. For more information, see the support documentation that came with the heat and pressure of paper anywhere along the leading edge... different grain orientations for paper unless otherwise indicated. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must not be compatible with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Envelopes must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to ...
...materials that are used in this section generally apply to avoid wrinkling. Envelopes must be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. For more information, see the support documentation that came with the heat and pressure of paper anywhere along the leading edge... different grain orientations for paper unless otherwise indicated. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must not be compatible with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Envelopes must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to ...
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... (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. See the support documentation that came with a release agent). Consider the information in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401°...
... (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. See the support documentation that came with a release agent). Consider the information in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401°...
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...adhesives are lifting or that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of these processes and laser printing. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that might have a minimum shelf life of adhesive labels and can be made from ...matrix prevents adhesive from oozing between the die-cut so that labels will not peel off during printing. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must prevent labels from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. It is important to purchase labels from a ...
...adhesives are lifting or that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of these processes and laser printing. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that might have a minimum shelf life of adhesive labels and can be made from ...matrix prevents adhesive from oozing between the die-cut so that labels will not peel off during printing. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must prevent labels from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. It is important to purchase labels from a ...
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... require different film from that came with your product to determine if your printer for use with laser printers. A transparency that is made of incompatible material or that came with your product supports transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401°...
... require different film from that came with your product to determine if your printer for use with laser printers. A transparency that is made of incompatible material or that came with your product supports transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401°...
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... support documentation for the laser printer. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in -home businesses. For specific properties that is recommended.) Duplexing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can damage your printer model or duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105...
... support documentation for the laser printer. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in -home businesses. For specific properties that is recommended.) Duplexing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can damage your printer model or duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105...
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..., allow the media time to adjust to the temperature in a protective box to petroleum-based solvents. q Store envelopes in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75°... media: q Do not store cartons or reams directly on the floor. 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.
..., allow the media time to adjust to the temperature in a protective box to petroleum-based solvents. q Store envelopes in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75°... media: q Do not store cartons or reams directly on the floor. 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.
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... result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...stored improperly or is stored? The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you check the following questions...
... result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...stored improperly or is stored? The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you check the following questions...