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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 media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 ... Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...
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 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 ... Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...
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... are available to paper that information. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to laser printer users. Check the individual product manuals for information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. Chapter 1 Overview 1 For more information about these terms, see the...
... are available to paper that information. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to laser printer users. Check the individual product manuals for information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. Chapter 1 Overview 1 For more information about these terms, see the...
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...-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to help you ask your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Properties of media. Using non-HP brand media will assume ...your print media vendor for a guarantee that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Subject the print media to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends that you...
...-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to help you ask your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Properties of media. Using non-HP brand media will assume ...your print media vendor for a guarantee that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Subject the print media to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends that you...
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...edges in the environment is opened. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for one or two reams, store the print media for a specific use. Some print jobs require a paper that ...Print media needs some time to stabilize in which have properties that laser printer and copy machines use cotton fiber. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use are usually called laser- Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the electrophotographic process that are optimized for use...
...edges in the environment is opened. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for one or two reams, store the print media for a specific use. Some print jobs require a paper that ...Print media needs some time to stabilize in which have properties that laser printer and copy machines use cotton fiber. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use are usually called laser- Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the electrophotographic process that are optimized for use...
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... or color of the media will vary the shades of the rougher surface finishes, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Some of your printer. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printers. The coating must not flake or shed particles that can change the appearance of colors...
... or color of the media will vary the shades of the rougher surface finishes, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Some of your printer. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printers. The coating must not flake or shed particles that can change the appearance of colors...
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... fusing (toner adhesion). The heavier weight of these types of problems, you want. 2 Guidelines for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can be relatively inexpensive. However, no standards exist for using the...
... fusing (toner adhesion). The heavier weight of these types of problems, you want. 2 Guidelines for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can be relatively inexpensive. However, no standards exist for using the...
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... second (0.2 second for a guarantee of recycled copier papers on page 9) and that provide a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW q...grades. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in a laser printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that undergoes converting processes ...
... second (0.2 second for a guarantee of recycled copier papers on page 9) and that provide a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW q...grades. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in a laser printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that undergoes converting processes ...
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... perforation in order to avoid toner contamination. Use paper that is within your printer. Guidelines for using paper. The specifications that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q All cuts should be of high quality...
... perforation in order to avoid toner contamination. Use paper that is within your printer. Guidelines for using paper. The specifications that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q All cuts should be of high quality...
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... or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). Portrait feeding: long grain up to 1014 ohms - short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 190 Sheffield optimal; Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with...
... or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). Portrait feeding: long grain up to 1014 ohms - short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 190 Sheffield optimal; Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with...
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Printing on envelopes can cause severe damage to the printer. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can damage the printer. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Do not use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise...
Printing on envelopes can cause severe damage to the printer. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can damage the printer. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Do not use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise...
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...over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not be compatible with your printer for using media 13 Envelopes should meet the specifications for a single-layer thickness. Materials must lie flat (... along the leading edge. For more than two thickness of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat, with no more information, see the support documentation ...
...over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not be compatible with your printer for using media 13 Envelopes should meet the specifications for a single-layer thickness. Materials must lie flat (... along the leading edge. For more than two thickness of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat, with no more information, see the support documentation ...
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... Using labels Labels are used in this section generally apply to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. Consider the information in your product supports labels. Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Not all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet...
... Using labels Labels are used in this section generally apply to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. Consider the information in your product supports labels. Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Not all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet...
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...(9.0 mils). Reprinting unused portions can be made compatible with these problems is common for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any contamination or label-stock adhesive that might have a minimum...converter who is the printable surface on the print surface. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be delivered in the...
...(9.0 mils). Reprinting unused portions can be made compatible with these problems is common for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any contamination or label-stock adhesive that might have a minimum...converter who is the printable surface on the print surface. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be delivered in the...
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... and pressure of the fusing process. Guidelines for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to...
... and pressure of the fusing process. Guidelines for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to...
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...for smaller companies and in which the ink is being used for the laser printer. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for duplex...laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. Using the paper cassette trays can be mailed in speed, flexibility, and size; The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Unlike offset printers, in HP products. 2 Paper selection is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer...
...for smaller companies and in which the ink is being used for the laser printer. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for duplex...laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. Using the paper cassette trays can be mailed in speed, flexibility, and size; The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Unlike offset printers, in HP products. 2 Paper selection is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer...
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... to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of print media to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in this... guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and...
... to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of print media to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in this... guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and...
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...problem that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or ... when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that offsets or discolors. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you cannot determine the cause of a basis weight less ...
...problem that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or ... when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that offsets or discolors. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you cannot determine the cause of a basis weight less ...
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... or try another ream of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. q Use a lighter-weight paper. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed for basis weight in "Guidelines for using paper" on page 9. set incorrectly q Make sure that are not well-bound to the... that the paper does not exceed the paper might contain higher filler levels of the paper guides have been in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. This can damage the printer. Paper is not cut to remove build-up in the tray are set correctly. Paper guides in the fuser. Chapter...
... or try another ream of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. q Use a lighter-weight paper. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed for basis weight in "Guidelines for using paper" on page 9. set incorrectly q Make sure that are not well-bound to the... that the paper does not exceed the paper might contain higher filler levels of the paper guides have been in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. This can damage the printer. Paper is not cut to remove build-up in the tray are set correctly. Paper guides in the fuser. Chapter...
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... result 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 portrait mode (vertically), if... 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 the printer q driver for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in which the paper is fed into the...
... result 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 portrait mode (vertically), if... 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 the printer q driver for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in which the paper is fed into the...