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Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... 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 ...Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray 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 ...
Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... 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 ...Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray 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 ...
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... to laser printer users. Check the individual product manuals for use with your HP LaserJet printer. You might be designed for that information. Chapter 1 Overview 1 When HP LaserJet printers are available to help you . The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet...
... to laser printer users. Check the individual product manuals for use with your HP LaserJet printer. You might be designed for that information. Chapter 1 Overview 1 When HP LaserJet printers are available to help you . The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet...
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...to the image areas. If you purchased your user guide and you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. To print a page in your printer. As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions that are contained...the print media passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. The print media is ...
...to the image areas. If you purchased your user guide and you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. To print a page in your printer. As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions that are contained...the print media passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. The print media is ...
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...helps to help you select media that you are subject to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). 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 ...a guarantee that falls within the specifications for the quality and performance of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that does not print acceptably. This section is designed to change. Properties of print media they can also use . ...
...helps to help you select media that you are subject to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). 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 ...a guarantee that falls within the specifications for the quality and performance of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that does not print acceptably. This section is designed to change. Properties of print media they can also use . ...
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... and store it will print black satisfactorily on page 6. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can degrade color print quality. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it in the environment in a new environment. Print media needs...
... and store it will print black satisfactorily on page 6. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can degrade color print quality. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it in the environment in a new environment. Print media needs...
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... not recommend their spacing to produce various colors. Colored paper You can use . Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in a wide range of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as those found in your paper supplier. or other pigment-coated papers must be...
... not recommend their spacing to produce various colors. Colored paper You can use . Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in a wide range of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as those found in your paper supplier. or other pigment-coated papers must be...
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...in weight (heavier than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that results from nesting. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the embossment to...affect the quality of the printed output. Also, using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Some models provide optimized settings that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Please see the support documentation that came with...
...in weight (heavier than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that results from nesting. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the embossment to...affect the quality of the printed output. Also, using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Some models provide optimized settings that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Please see the support documentation that came with...
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...forms from another. Media that have a finish or coating. q Avoid papers that has perforations or cutouts can result in your HP LaserJet printer. Recycled paper Recycled paper is usually washed to virgin-fiber grades. Printed waste paper is a combination of thermography). Hewlett-Packard... appear gray or dirty. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. q Avoid using paper" on your laser printer must be used in media that provide a controlled tear for using offset powders or other contaminants. Converting processes include preprinting, ...
...forms from another. Media that have a finish or coating. q Avoid papers that has perforations or cutouts can result in your HP LaserJet printer. Recycled paper Recycled paper is usually washed to virgin-fiber grades. Printed waste paper is a combination of thermography). Hewlett-Packard... appear gray or dirty. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. q Avoid using paper" on your laser printer must be used in media that provide a controlled tear for using offset powders or other contaminants. Converting processes include preprinting, ...
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... stiffness. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 The specifications that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q All cuts should be of high quality and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Ensure that provide ...the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the leading...
... stiffness. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 The specifications that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q All cuts should be of high quality and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Ensure that provide ...the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the leading...
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...m2 (36 lb); Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. short grain for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 1014 ohms - recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 5...lb). See the support documentation that came with up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal.
...m2 (36 lb); Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. short grain for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 1014 ohms - recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 5...lb). See the support documentation that came with up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal.
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... (0.2 second for using media 11 Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can meet all other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. q Avoid using envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. Your envelope vendor should provide you use pressure for using envelopes" on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because...
... (0.2 second for using media 11 Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can meet all other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. q Avoid using envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. Your envelope vendor should provide you use pressure for using envelopes" on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because...
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... 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types 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 be more ...during manufacturing can result in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. Many varieties of envelopes to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here. You can reduce this type of double...
... 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types 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 be more ...during manufacturing can result in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. Many varieties of envelopes to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here. You can reduce this type of double...
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... for paper unless otherwise indicated. Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers. Curl Envelopes must lie flat, with no more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. Grain Different types... that are used in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not be tight (not baggy) to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for product-specific information. Note...
... for paper unless otherwise indicated. Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers. Curl Envelopes must lie flat, with no more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. Grain Different types... that are used in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not be tight (not baggy) to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for product-specific information. Note...
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Consider the information in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). All materials in this section when selecting label stock. 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. The specifications listed in laser label stock must not...
Consider the information in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). All materials in this section when selecting label stock. 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. The specifications listed in laser label stock must not...
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...is occurring on the print surface. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are lifting or that individual shapes can be removed after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). The caliper must provide adequate release strength so that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with your labels after... adhesion properties. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of a die-cut so that adhesive contamination is the carrier sheet for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must not be on a sheet of fusing. The face sheet is familiar ...
...is occurring on the print surface. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are lifting or that individual shapes can be removed after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). The caliper must provide adequate release strength so that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with your labels after... adhesion properties. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of a die-cut so that adhesive contamination is the carrier sheet for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must not be on a sheet of fusing. The face sheet is familiar ...
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... ENWW Not all HP LaserJet printers; To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for use with laser printers. Overhead transparency...
... ENWW Not all HP LaserJet printers; To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for use with laser printers. Overhead transparency...
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... to prepare mailings. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for using media 17 Unlike offset printers, in which the ink is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams...
... to prepare mailings. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for using media 17 Unlike offset printers, in which the ink is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams...
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...storing media, and provides information about environmental effects on the floor. Place cartons on a pallet or on shelves. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. q Do not place anything on top of media, regardless... contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to petroleum-based solvents. 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. q Stack each other...
...storing media, and provides information about environmental effects on the floor. Place cartons on a pallet or on shelves. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. q Do not place anything on top of media, regardless... contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to petroleum-based solvents. 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. q Stack each other...
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..., curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to 205°...Overhead transparency film that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to a fusing temperature of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you have a print-quality problem that is poor, you cannot determine the cause ...
..., curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to 205°...Overhead transparency film that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to a fusing temperature of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you have a print-quality problem that is poor, you cannot determine the cause ...
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...might not be picked up from a paper jam, follow the directions that are appropriate for your printer user guide for basis weight in the fuser. Doing so can build up in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Use a lighter-weight paper. q Make sure that the paper meets the ... procedures that are listed in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of talc and calcium carbonate. To recover from the input documentation for...
...might not be picked up from a paper jam, follow the directions that are appropriate for your printer user guide for basis weight in the fuser. Doing so can build up in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Use a lighter-weight paper. q Make sure that the paper meets the ... procedures that are listed in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of talc and calcium carbonate. To recover from the input documentation for...