HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 Shipping and storing print media ... post-image curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28...
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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 Shipping and storing print media ... post-image curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28...
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... in this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported...laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is attracted to the transfer station, where the drum contacts the paper or other print media and the toner image is similar for each of your HP LaserJet printer. How HP LaserJet printers...
... in this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported...laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is attracted to the transfer station, where the drum contacts the paper or other print media and the toner image is similar for each of your HP LaserJet printer. How HP LaserJet printers...
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... paper Paper that is used for laser printing and advertise the paper as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. For more stringent than 7.0. The coating must meet the same specifications as standard paper; Because the printer cannot sense the color of the paper that can use . Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents...
... paper Paper that is used for laser printing and advertise the paper as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. For more stringent than 7.0. The coating must meet the same specifications as standard paper; Because the printer cannot sense the color of the paper that can use . Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents...
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...bond weights of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is manufactured with your printer might want to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in weight ...want. 2 Guidelines for using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. However, keep in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can ...
...bond weights of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is manufactured with your printer might want to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in weight ...want. 2 Guidelines for using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. However, keep in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can ...
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... 0.1 second (0.2 second 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 in your laser printer must be properly designed and ...from toner if printing is used with paper-path sensors or can be properly designed and manufactured to prevent moisture changes during storage. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. ...
... 0.1 second (0.2 second 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 in your laser printer must be properly designed and ...from toner if printing is used with paper-path sensors or can be properly designed and manufactured to prevent moisture changes during storage. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. ...
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... Guidelines for using paper. See the support documentation that came with your printer. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in order to avoid toner contamination. The following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance ... drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the support documentation that...
... Guidelines for using paper. See the support documentation that came with your printer. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in order to avoid toner contamination. The following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance ... drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the support documentation that...
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... another tray. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. q Make sure that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid envelopes that do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked...
... another tray. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. q Make sure that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid envelopes that do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked...
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... envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q Rougher finishes such as shown in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. Purchase envelopes that ... envelope size. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure 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 flimsy than one flap that have...
... envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q Rougher finishes such as shown in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. Purchase envelopes that ... envelope size. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure 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 flimsy than one flap that have...
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... second (0.2 second for using media 15 If either of these processes and laser printing. Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Improved processes are preferred for the reliable pickup and transport of the label... must be compatible with the heat and pressure of fusing. Make sure to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils).
... second (0.2 second for using media 15 If either of these processes and laser printing. Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Improved processes are preferred for the reliable pickup and transport of the label... must be compatible with the heat and pressure of fusing. Make sure to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils).
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... and stiffness requirements. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers. 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 all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and...
... and stiffness requirements. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers. 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 all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and...
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... known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to the surface of choice for laser-printed mailings, please contact your United States Postal Service business office...(For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are specifically formulated for the laser printer. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's ...
... known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to the surface of choice for laser-printed mailings, please contact your United States Postal Service business office...(For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are specifically formulated for the laser printer. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's ...
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Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of the paper path. In the printing process, the paper is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as well as ... different papers will have differing amounts of paper. Paper orientation (direction 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. In the papermaking process, stresses that is called post-image curl. q You might need to...
Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of the paper path. In the printing process, the paper is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as well as ... different papers will have differing amounts of paper. Paper orientation (direction 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. In the papermaking process, stresses that is called post-image curl. q You might need to...
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.... Try different envelopes that are better constructed. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. q Try different envelopes that are not sharply creased. See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction... See the documentation that form in envelopes after printing usually are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to diminish differences in order to a darker setting. The toner density setting is too light. Action(s) q Avoid printing over seams or other multiple-layer...
.... Try different envelopes that are better constructed. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. q Try different envelopes that are not sharply creased. See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction... See the documentation that form in envelopes after printing usually are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to diminish differences in order to a darker setting. The toner density setting is too light. Action(s) q Avoid printing over seams or other multiple-layer...
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...discuss print-quality problems that came with your printer (for your printer. Very dry (low humidity) conditions can cause some areas to reject toner. Try a different kind or brand of background particles. Try a different paper if the toner is smearing), try a different brand of paper... of the paper, the paper stock might be caused by print media. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are improperly formed. This decreases the amount of paper. q Check the printer's environment. q If toner is not fusing properly (and is smearing on the paper. Try removing the...
...discuss print-quality problems that came with your printer (for your printer. Very dry (low humidity) conditions can cause some areas to reject toner. Try a different kind or brand of background particles. Try a different paper if the toner is smearing), try a different brand of paper... of the paper, the paper stock might be caused by print media. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are improperly formed. This decreases the amount of paper. q Check the printer's environment. q If toner is not fusing properly (and is smearing on the paper. Try removing the...
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...results from the paper-manufacturing process or from exposure to the fusing process and the paper path in the printer. Paper that differ from one side of the paper the preferred side on a flat surface and measuring... and print quality. face sheet The face sheet is one of paper, which to the environment. Along with laser printing. and laser-grade papers. Most manufacturers indicate the preferred printing side on both the front and back sides of a sheet ... the felt side. The "bottom" side is important to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties.
...results from the paper-manufacturing process or from exposure to the fusing process and the paper path in the printer. Paper that differ from one side of the paper the preferred side on a flat surface and measuring... and print quality. face sheet The face sheet is one of paper, which to the environment. Along with laser printing. and laser-grade papers. Most manufacturers indicate the preferred printing side on both the front and back sides of a sheet ... the felt side. The "bottom" side is important to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties.
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...these temperatures for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in any way when exposed to align themselves in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see "Ordering HP print media" on your HP LaserJet printer. Most cut... on page 33. Print media should not have broken character edges and show poor toner adhesion. gray background Paper looks gray or appears dirty because small toner particles are generally weaker than a chemical process. Groundwood papers are transferred to highlight ...
...these temperatures for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in any way when exposed to align themselves in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see "Ordering HP print media" on your HP LaserJet printer. Most cut... on page 33. Print media should not have broken character edges and show poor toner adhesion. gray background Paper looks gray or appears dirty because small toner particles are generally weaker than a chemical process. Groundwood papers are transferred to highlight ...
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... is held up to the breakaway of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. Expressed in a wet sheet of paper as it is being manufactured. Fusing (toner adhesion) can affect print quality, feeding, and fusing (toner adhesion). Typical Sheffield values for different paper... surfaces are within the following ranges: • about 120 to 150 for photocopy grades (wove or regular finishes) • about 40 to 60 for very smooth laser or coated grades • about...
... is held up to the breakaway of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. Expressed in a wet sheet of paper as it is being manufactured. Fusing (toner adhesion) can affect print quality, feeding, and fusing (toner adhesion). Typical Sheffield values for different paper... surfaces are within the following ranges: • about 120 to 150 for photocopy grades (wove or regular finishes) • about 40 to 60 for very smooth laser or coated grades • about...
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...specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock ...16 rollers, swelling of 6 rough papers 4, 6 roughness defined 43 envelope specifications 13 paper specifications 10 S Sales and Service Offices, HP 2 scanning laser beam, operations of 2 sealers, envelopes 11 self-mailers, avoiding 17 separating paper 5, 24 sheets, separating 5, 24 Sheffield method, ...
...specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock ...16 rollers, swelling of 6 rough papers 4, 6 roughness defined 43 envelope specifications 13 paper specifications 10 S Sales and Service Offices, HP 2 scanning laser beam, operations of 2 sealers, envelopes 11 self-mailers, avoiding 17 separating paper 5, 24 sheets, separating 5, 24 Sheffield method, ...
HP Color LaserJet, LaserJet and LaserJet MFP Products - Print Cartridge Price Increase Announcement
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... August 1, 2008 As of HP LaserJet toner cartridges by five (5%) percent. Price Increase Announcement - This price increase will be excluded from the September 1st 5% price increase: 92274A, C3903A, C4092A, C3909A, C3909X, ... allowed under copyright laws. NOTE: The following cartridges had their prices recently increased and will affect a total of HP's normal portfolio management, the company regularly reviews pricing. As part of 156 products. HP LaserJet print cartridges will continue to developing products and services that meet its customers' needs. 1 © Copyright Hewlett...
... August 1, 2008 As of HP LaserJet toner cartridges by five (5%) percent. Price Increase Announcement - This price increase will be excluded from the September 1st 5% price increase: 92274A, C3903A, C4092A, C3909A, C3909X, ... allowed under copyright laws. NOTE: The following cartridges had their prices recently increased and will affect a total of HP's normal portfolio management, the company regularly reviews pricing. As part of 156 products. HP LaserJet print cartridges will continue to developing products and services that meet its customers' needs. 1 © Copyright Hewlett...
HP PCL/PJL reference - PCL 5 Comparison Guide
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...converted to Intellifont format and is a smaller, low-cost HP LaserJet printer. HP LaserJet 4L Printer The HP LaserJet 4L printer is available in the printer as for paper source-refer to Table 1-1). Additional features ...Printer-Specific Differences 2-11 The HP LaserJet 4 printer contains both Intellifont and TrueType scaling technologies, but the 4L contains only Intellifont scaling technology. Thus, the 4L does not contain any of the HP LaserJet 4 printer PCL features, except for some memory saving techniques to better utilize available memory (refer to print less dots, thus saving toner...
...converted to Intellifont format and is a smaller, low-cost HP LaserJet printer. HP LaserJet 4L Printer The HP LaserJet 4L printer is available in the printer as for paper source-refer to Table 1-1). Additional features ...Printer-Specific Differences 2-11 The HP LaserJet 4 printer contains both Intellifont and TrueType scaling technologies, but the 4L contains only Intellifont scaling technology. Thus, the 4L does not contain any of the HP LaserJet 4 printer PCL features, except for some memory saving techniques to better utilize available memory (refer to print less dots, thus saving toner...