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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 paper...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 paper...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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...media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). Check the individual product manuals for use with your product. For specific information about print-media specifications. See the user guide for each printer for ..., can be used in your HP LaserJet printer. You might encounter some terms that are discussed in this manual do not apply to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might be designed for that came with laser printers. However, to laser printer users. Many choices of high-quality...
...media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). Check the individual product manuals for use with your product. For specific information about print-media specifications. See the user guide for each printer for ..., can be used in your HP LaserJet printer. You might encounter some terms that are discussed in this manual do not apply to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might be designed for that came with laser printers. However, to laser printer users. Many choices of high-quality...
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... to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in the types of media. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Although testing media helps to change. However, it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to help you are subject to characterize its...
... to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in the types of media. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Although testing media helps to change. However, it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to help you are subject to characterize its...
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...designed and manufactured for a specific use cotton fiber. Print media needs some time to two days. For larger quantities or if the change in a new environment. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Using print media... the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use . These papers tend to have a rougher surface, and their properties might be properly bound or sealed in which have a watermark and often use . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for laser printing. 4 Using print...
...designed and manufactured for a specific use cotton fiber. Print media needs some time to two days. For larger quantities or if the change in a new environment. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Using print media... the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use . These papers tend to have a rougher surface, and their properties might be properly bound or sealed in which have a watermark and often use . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for laser printing. 4 Using print...
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... wide range of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless paper, can result in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper; Many manufacturers now design these colors are ...printed on colored paper that meets all of the specifications that are available on page 9). or other pigment-coated papers must be specifically designed for laser printers....
... wide range of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless paper, can result in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper; Many manufacturers now design these colors are ...printed on colored paper that meets all of the specifications that are available on page 9). or other pigment-coated papers must be specifically designed for laser printers....
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... properties can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with your printer might want . 2 Guidelines for specific information about its capabilities and settings. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to... problems. If you might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. Also, using media 7 Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper ...
... properties can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with your printer might want . 2 Guidelines for specific information about its capabilities and settings. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to... problems. If you might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. Also, using media 7 Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper ...
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..., perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have been created with some types of acceptable performance. A recycled sheet of unused fibers and pre-...provide a controlled tear for your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for a guarantee of thermography). and post-consumer waste paper. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "...
..., perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have been created with some types of acceptable performance. A recycled sheet of unused fibers and pre-...provide a controlled tear for your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for a guarantee of thermography). and post-consumer waste paper. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "...
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...printer. For more information about your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper. See the support documentation that die-cutting of a cutout to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Ensure that came with your printer...summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that cutouts.... Use paper that is within your printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2...and free of labels, peeling. The specifications that are located. q All cuts should...
...printer. For more information about your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper. See the support documentation that die-cutting of a cutout to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Ensure that came with your printer...summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that cutouts.... Use paper that is within your printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2...and free of labels, peeling. The specifications that are located. q All cuts should...
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... to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction...
... to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction...
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...printing environment or other process-control problems can meet all of the specifications that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you use envelopes... envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with a sharp, well-creased fold that complies with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for detailed...
...printing environment or other process-control problems can meet all of the specifications that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you use envelopes... envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with a sharp, well-creased fold that complies with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for detailed...
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... more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. Curl Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205°...
... more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. Curl Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205°...
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... than those compatible with your product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in your printer for laser printers. See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Consider the information in...
... than those compatible with your product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in your printer for laser printers. See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Consider the information in...
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...The labels should have deposited. q If many sheets of labels are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels from...either of these processes and laser printing. The face sheet is common for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to preserve their properties. ...process. 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...
...The labels should have deposited. q If many sheets of labels are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels from...either of these processes and laser printing. The face sheet is common for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to preserve their properties. ...process. 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...
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... product supports transparencies. See your printer for product-specific information. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must not discolor, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Color laser printers also require different film from that...
... product supports transparencies. See your printer for product-specific information. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must not discolor, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Color laser printers also require different film from that...
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...sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. offer advantages in HP products. 2 Paper selection is critical. Laser printers produce high-quality images; For specific properties that are specifically formulated for their printers. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for...non-HP consumables in speed, flexibility, and size; Note CAUTION Printing 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 the manufacturer's recommended toner is used for the laser printer....
...sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. offer advantages in HP products. 2 Paper selection is critical. Laser printers produce high-quality images; For specific properties that are specifically formulated for their printers. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for...non-HP consumables in speed, flexibility, and size; Note CAUTION Printing 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 the manufacturer's recommended toner is used for the laser printer....
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...characteristics can severely damage the printer. See the support documentation for HP color LaserJet printers). q Multipart forms. q Print media that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). Types of print media to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media... 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for your printer to see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of the single-sheet sample is specifically designed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for obvious defects,...
...characteristics can severely damage the printer. See the support documentation for HP color LaserJet printers). q Multipart forms. q Print media that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). Types of print media to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media... 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for your printer to see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of the single-sheet sample is specifically designed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for obvious defects,...
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... the tray are appropriate for using paper" on page 9. Paper is too stiff or heavy. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Make sure that the paper is too smooth or too rough. Paper might not be able to the paper fibers, they...
... the tray are appropriate for using paper" on page 9. Paper is too stiff or heavy. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Make sure that the paper is too smooth or too rough. Paper might not be able to the paper fibers, they...
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...In the printing process, the paper is too moist, resulting 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. If possible, set improperly in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for...the heat and pressure of the fuser as well as to the another output bin, for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in waviness or q Print to the contours of the paper, the greater the curl. face-up output bin. (This option is called post-...
...In the printing process, the paper is too moist, resulting 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. If possible, set improperly in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for...the heat and pressure of the fuser as well as to the another output bin, for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in waviness or q Print to the contours of the paper, the greater the curl. face-up output bin. (This option is called post-...
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Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap Executive Tabloid/ledger Ledger full bleed A3 RA3 A3 full bleed A4 A5 B4 (JIS) B4 (ISO) B5 (... 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 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...
Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap Executive Tabloid/ledger Ledger full bleed A3 RA3 A3 full bleed A4 A5 B4 (JIS) B4 (ISO) B5 (... 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 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...
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HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of smoothness. The following figure compares the different types of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. 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 Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units.
HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of smoothness. The following figure compares the different types of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. 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 Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units.