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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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... product. It also contains information to laser printer users. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be used in your HP LaserJet printer. A variety of excellent print quality. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. See the user guide for...
... product. It also contains information to laser printer users. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be used in your HP LaserJet printer. A variety of excellent print quality. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. See the user guide for...
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2 Guidelines for using media 3 However, it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer and that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. Subject the...
2 Guidelines for using media 3 However, it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer and that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. Subject the...
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... it in the environment in which have a watermark and often use cotton fiber. Some print jobs require a paper 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 properly bound or sealed in...in a new environment. All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. For larger quantities or if the change in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for use. These papers tend to have...
... it in the environment in which have a watermark and often use cotton fiber. Some print jobs require a paper 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 properly bound or sealed in...in a new environment. All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. For larger quantities or if the change in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for use. These papers tend to have...
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... or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is premium paper that came with properties optimized for laser printers. For more stringent than 7.0. Because the printer cannot sense the color of paper with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for archiving must be greater than others, requiring...
... or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is premium paper that came with properties optimized for laser printers. For more stringent than 7.0. Because the printer cannot sense the color of paper with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for archiving must be greater than others, requiring...
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...the quality of the fuser can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. The heat of the printed output. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized...might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. Some models provide optimized settings that came with your printer might want . 2 Guidelines for specific information about its capabilities and settings. The heavier weight of these types of 24 lb...
...the quality of the fuser can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. The heat of the printed output. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized...might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. Some models provide optimized settings that came with your printer might want . 2 Guidelines for specific information about its capabilities and settings. The heavier weight of these types of 24 lb...
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...the form is usually washed to virgin-fiber grades. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 ...appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used with heat-resistant inks that will be used in a laser printer. q Avoid...
...the form is usually washed to virgin-fiber grades. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 ...appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used with heat-resistant inks that will be used in a laser printer. q Avoid...
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...inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the support documentation that came with your printer. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper...paper should be of high quality and free of labels, peeling. q Round all corners of a cutout to all HP LaserJet printers. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of paper feeding to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear ...
...inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the support documentation that came with your printer. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper...paper should be of high quality and free of labels, peeling. q Round all corners of a cutout to all HP LaserJet printers. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of paper feeding to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear ...
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See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable ...m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. short grain for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). cm. See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); ...
See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable ...m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. short grain for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). cm. See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); ...
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... a sharp, well-creased fold that came with the specifications listed in this document. See the support documentation for your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). q Use of the printing environment or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to 205° C (401... a satisfactory envelope that complies with your printer before using envelopes" on page 13. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can cause jamming. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for using envelopes in...
... a sharp, well-creased fold that came with the specifications listed in this document. See the support documentation for your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). q Use of the printing environment or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to 205° C (401... a satisfactory envelope that complies with your printer before using envelopes" on page 13. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can cause jamming. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for using envelopes in...
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... are used in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Protective box to 6 percent by weight. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 200 Sheffield. Moisture content 4 percent to prevent edge damage...
... are used in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Protective box to 6 percent by weight. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 200 Sheffield. Moisture content 4 percent to prevent edge damage...
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... section when selecting label stock. Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that provide the best performance. All materials in laser label stock must be compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that...
... section when selecting label stock. Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that provide the best performance. All materials in laser label stock must be compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that...
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... provide adequate release strength so that individual shapes can be removed after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should have deposited. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are used in very...the face sheet onto the item being labeled. If either of these processes and laser printing. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of a die-cut, and...adhesion properties. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be made ...
... provide adequate release strength so that individual shapes can be removed after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should have deposited. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are used in very...the face sheet onto the item being labeled. If either of these processes and laser printing. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of a die-cut, and...adhesion properties. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be made ...
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... around the fuser and damage your printer. Overhead transparency materials must be designed specifically for use with laser printers. See your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Please see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for information about using...
... around the fuser and damage your printer. Overhead transparency materials must be designed specifically for use with laser printers. See your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Please see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for information about using...
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... supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are the printers of choice for using media 17 The envelopes should be...sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Laser printers produce high-quality images; The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are specifically formulated for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is used by more and more information.) Hewlett...
... supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are the printers of choice for using media 17 The envelopes should be...sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Laser printers produce high-quality images; The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are specifically formulated for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is used by more and more information.) Hewlett...
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...3.) ❏ Is the media in which the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following questions to determine if the print media is stored? The following sections further explain the... Ask the following aspects of print media to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using the...
...3.) ❏ Is the media in which the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following questions to determine if the print media is stored? The following sections further explain the... Ask the following aspects of print media to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using the...
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...have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW q Print ...of print media to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that is specifically designed to see "Envelope construction" on page 11 for HP color LaserJet printers). q Multipart forms. q Print media that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing...
...have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW q Print ...of print media to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that is specifically designed to see "Envelope construction" on page 11 for HP color LaserJet printers). q Multipart forms. q Print media that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing...
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...paper does not exceed the paper might contain higher filler levels of the paper guides have been in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. This can q Change the paper type or try another ream of frequent paper jams and suggested actions....documentation for your printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. Doing so can build up in the user paper path or be able to specification. tray. q...
...paper does not exceed the paper might contain higher filler levels of the paper guides have been in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. This can q Change the paper type or try another ream of frequent paper jams and suggested actions....documentation for your printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. Doing so can build up in the user paper path or be able to specification. tray. q...
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... page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in excessive curl. In the printing process, the paper is too moist, resulting in waviness or q Print to the another output bin, for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather... of the paper manufacturing process, so different papers will have differing amounts of post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in the input tray to reverse...
... page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in excessive curl. In the printing process, the paper is too moist, resulting in waviness or q Print to the another output bin, for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather... of the paper manufacturing process, so different papers will have differing amounts of post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in the input tray to reverse...