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...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 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings ...troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii 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 ...
...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 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings ...troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii 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 ...
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... nicked edges, or glue contamination. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that the indicated side will be printed (or printed first for any locked edges. The ream label usually lists the weight, size, quantity of preferred side for using media 5 For more information about the ...items on the label, see the glossary in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for...
... nicked edges, or glue contamination. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that the indicated side will be printed (or printed first for any locked edges. The ream label usually lists the weight, size, quantity of preferred side for using media 5 For more information about the ...items on the label, see the glossary in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for...
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...more stiffness, which can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation, heavier bond weights of paper weights. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with a very smooth finish so that light is greater ...-sheet feeding that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to avoid feed problems, because the paper is used in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can vary depending on the materials, processes, ...
...more stiffness, which can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation, heavier bond weights of paper weights. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with a very smooth finish so that light is greater ...-sheet feeding that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to avoid feed problems, because the paper is used in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can vary depending on the materials, processes, ...
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...edge or perforation in the support documentation that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer. The following table summarizes the guidelines that die-cutting of labels, peeling. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using... or bent edges Avoid using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to avoid toner contamination. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered...
...edge or perforation in the support documentation that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer. The following table summarizes the guidelines that die-cutting of labels, peeling. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using... or bent edges Avoid using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to avoid toner contamination. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered...
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...degraded at outer ranges). short grain for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 1014 ohms - ...Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Wax pick 12 ...
...degraded at outer ranges). short grain for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 1014 ohms - ...Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Wax pick 12 ...
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...90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for using media 11 Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. q Avoid using the manual... second for using envelopes in this document. q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes: q Make sure that the envelope's ...
...90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for using media 11 Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. q Avoid using the manual... second for using envelopes in this document. q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes: q Make sure that the envelope's ...
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...result in folding during testing. You can result in poor fusing. Some 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 jam or wrinkle unless the edges are thin and sharply creased. ...have double-sided seam construction, which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead of double-sided seam envelopes have a basis weight greater than normal, which have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size....
...result in folding during testing. You can result in poor fusing. Some 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 jam or wrinkle unless the edges are thin and sharply creased. ...have double-sided seam construction, which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead of double-sided seam envelopes have a basis weight greater than normal, which have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size....
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...Protective box to avoid wrinkling. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 200 Sheffield. The envelope flap must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers. For more than 6 mm (0.25 ... materials 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). Note Guidelines for using media 13 Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the...
...Protective box to avoid wrinkling. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 200 Sheffield. The envelope flap must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers. For more than 6 mm (0.25 ... materials 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). Note Guidelines for using media 13 Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the...
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...an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for the laser printer. offer advantages in envelopes. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of non-HP consumables in HP products. 2 Paper selection is used for using...self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have been printed are the printers of choice for laser-printed mailings, please contact your United States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can...
...an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for the laser printer. offer advantages in envelopes. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of non-HP consumables in HP products. 2 Paper selection is used for using...self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have been printed are the printers of choice for laser-printed mailings, please contact your United States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can...
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...exposed to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 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 See the ...do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. q Envelopes that are recommended in your printer user guide, or see "Envelope construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of a basis weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). ...
...exposed to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 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 See the ...do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. q Envelopes that are recommended in your printer user guide, or see "Envelope construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of a basis weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). ...
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... page to remove build-up from a newly opened ream. tray. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed for basis weight in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. If the talc ...type or try another ream of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Do not reuse jammed paper. See the user documentation for your printer for more information, see the documentation that the paper does not exceed the paper might ...
... page to remove build-up from a newly opened ream. tray. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed for basis weight in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. If the talc ...type or try another ream of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Do not reuse jammed paper. See the user documentation for your printer for more information, see the documentation that the paper does not exceed the paper might ...
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... of paper along any leading edge. q Use a lighter-weight envelope. Cause Envelopes are wrinkled, bent, or curled. Envelopes are not creased sufficiently to flatten them. The folded layers of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Change to a different type or...
... of paper along any leading edge. q Use a lighter-weight envelope. Cause Envelopes are wrinkled, bent, or curled. Envelopes are not creased sufficiently to flatten them. The folded layers of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Change to a different type or...
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...your environment in order to diminish differences in envelopes after printing usually are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to your printer. See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. Gray areas on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting... to a darker setting. The toner density setting is too light. Folds are better constructed. High moisture content. Low-weight/low-strength paper used in non-imaged areas) by the following envelope conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope construction. Wrinkling ...
...your environment in order to diminish differences in envelopes after printing usually are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to your printer. See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. Gray areas on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting... to a darker setting. The toner density setting is too light. Folds are better constructed. High moisture content. Low-weight/low-strength paper used in non-imaged areas) by the following envelope conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope construction. Wrinkling ...
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...low humidity) conditions can cause some areas to a lighter basis weight. Toner smear q If toner smears appear on the paper. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q Check the printer's environment. Try removing the top few sheets of the paper,...content of the paper might be caused by print media. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer (for your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW Print-quality problems The following procedures might help to clear the condition: q Increase the ...
...low humidity) conditions can cause some areas to a lighter basis weight. Toner smear q If toner smears appear on the paper. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q Check the printer's environment. Try removing the top few sheets of the paper,...content of the paper might be caused by print media. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer (for your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW Print-quality problems The following procedures might help to clear the condition: q Increase the ...
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... following table helps clarify differences in basic size for these paper grades can be different although the physical weight is exactly the same weight as the weight of 500 sheets of that grade. inches 2.54 (.613 m2) 25 by 38 inches (635 by 775 mm) 777.75 sq. paper-grading system has ... 2.54 (.613 m2) 20 by 26 inches (508 by 559 mm) 374.0 sq. inches 2.31 (.557 m2) 39.37 by 1000 mm) (1.0 m2) Equivalent basis weights (example) 24-lb bond 61-lb text 61-lb book 33-lb cover 41-lb Bristol 50-lb index 55-lb tag 90 g/m2 A Specifications...
... following table helps clarify differences in basic size for these paper grades can be different although the physical weight is exactly the same weight as the weight of 500 sheets of that grade. inches 2.54 (.613 m2) 25 by 38 inches (635 by 775 mm) 777.75 sq. paper-grading system has ... 2.54 (.613 m2) 20 by 26 inches (508 by 559 mm) 374.0 sq. inches 2.31 (.557 m2) 39.37 by 1000 mm) (1.0 m2) Equivalent basis weights (example) 24-lb bond 61-lb text 61-lb book 33-lb cover 41-lb Bristol 50-lb index 55-lb tag 90 g/m2 A Specifications...
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... table The following table shows equivalent weights for that grade. paper grades ENWW A bolded value indicates a commonly available standard weight for different grades of 50, 60, 70, and 80. Text and book grades marked with an asterisk (*) actually calculate to 51, 61, 71, and 81 ...but are rounded to standard book/text weights of paper. Bond wt. (17 by 22 inches) 16 lb 17 lb 20 lb 21 lb 24 lb 27 lb 28 lb 29 lb 32...
... table The following table shows equivalent weights for that grade. paper grades ENWW A bolded value indicates a commonly available standard weight for different grades of 50, 60, 70, and 80. Text and book grades marked with an asterisk (*) actually calculate to 51, 61, 71, and 81 ...but are rounded to standard book/text weights of paper. Bond wt. (17 by 22 inches) 16 lb 17 lb 20 lb 21 lb 24 lb 27 lb 28 lb 29 lb 32...
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..., sizing materials, and other print media. copier paper A grade of paper that is suitable for printing in mils (one-thousandth of your printer, test it before purchasing large quantities. Each subsequent size is half the area (determined by having a smooth finish, heat stability, non-curling...is 841 by 1,189 mm in size, which is 1 square meter in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that is made with no more density) than 5 percent groundwood, is also acceptable. basis weight Basis weight is the weight of a ream of paper. The aspect ratio of 1:1.414 is maintained throughout the...
..., sizing materials, and other print media. copier paper A grade of paper that is suitable for printing in mils (one-thousandth of your printer, test it before purchasing large quantities. Each subsequent size is half the area (determined by having a smooth finish, heat stability, non-curling...is 841 by 1,189 mm in size, which is 1 square meter in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that is made with no more density) than 5 percent groundwood, is also acceptable. basis weight Basis weight is the weight of a ream of paper. The aspect ratio of 1:1.414 is maintained throughout the...
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Textured paper causes inconsistent or blotchy print and can occur. Paper for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in the process direction of various materials, such as fiber, filler, sizing materials...The orientation of print media used to work with the long edge of : • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for specifying paper weight and is possible to use a glossy paper in the grain direction. Glossy-smooth paper tends to highlight defects and might have a heavy texture...
Textured paper causes inconsistent or blotchy print and can occur. Paper for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in the process direction of various materials, such as fiber, filler, sizing materials...The orientation of print media used to work with the long edge of : • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for specifying paper weight and is possible to use a glossy paper in the grain direction. Glossy-smooth paper tends to highlight defects and might have a heavy texture...
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...print media is expressed in moisture content greatly increase resistivity. Paper is hygroscopic, that the customer has used in HP LaserJet printers must meet the guidelines and specifications listed in the air around it. post-consumer waste Manufactured material that is often... content can be office paper, mail, used with paper weight. 42 ENWW Generally, stiffness increases with printers. Pre-consumer waste can also affect other paper properties such as multifunction product or multifunction printer. also known as curl, stiffness, and dimensional size. moisture...
...print media is expressed in moisture content greatly increase resistivity. Paper is hygroscopic, that the customer has used in HP LaserJet printers must meet the guidelines and specifications listed in the air around it. post-consumer waste Manufactured material that is often... content can be office paper, mail, used with paper weight. 42 ENWW Generally, stiffness increases with printers. Pre-consumer waste can also affect other paper properties such as multifunction product or multifunction printer. also known as curl, stiffness, and dimensional size. moisture...
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...22 chemical stability specifications 6 clasps, avoiding envelopes with 11 clay coated papers 6 coated papers 6, 22 cockle finishes 6 color laser paper, hp 35 color LaserJet transparencies, hp 37 colored paper 6 composition defined 39 specifications 10 conditioning media 4, 19 converted media 8 copier-grade paper 7, 39 cotton ...sizes, defined 39 automatic duplexing 17 B background particles, troubleshooting 27, 28 bar coding 18 basic size, defined 39 basis weight defined 39 envelope specifications 13 equivalence tables 29, 30 paper specifications 10 Bekk units 33 Bendtsen units 33 bond grade 29,...
...22 chemical stability specifications 6 clasps, avoiding envelopes with 11 clay coated papers 6 coated papers 6, 22 cockle finishes 6 color laser paper, hp 35 color LaserJet transparencies, hp 37 colored paper 6 composition defined 39 specifications 10 conditioning media 4, 19 converted media 8 copier-grade paper 7, 39 cotton ...sizes, defined 39 automatic duplexing 17 B background particles, troubleshooting 27, 28 bar coding 18 basic size, defined 39 basis weight defined 39 envelope specifications 13 equivalence tables 29, 30 paper specifications 10 Bekk units 33 Bendtsen units 33 bond grade 29,...