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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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... apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. See the user guide for each printer for that are discussed in your product. Chapter 1 Overview 1 When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to laser printer users. For...
... apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. See the user guide for each printer for that are discussed in your product. Chapter 1 Overview 1 When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to laser printer users. For...
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...transported through the worldwide network of your printer. If you have tried the suggestions that are outlined in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is electrostatically transferred onto the..., the print media passes through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. As this document and in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path. The...
...transported through the worldwide network of your printer. If you have tried the suggestions that are outlined in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is electrostatically transferred onto the..., the print media passes through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. As this document and in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path. The...
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Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your HP LaserJet printer. HP LaserJet printers can use. Although testing media helps to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that does not print acceptably. Subject...
Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your HP LaserJet printer. HP LaserJet printers can use. Although testing media helps to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that does not print acceptably. Subject...
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... as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be needed. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as one or two reams, store the print media for one to stabilize in which have a watermark and often use are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW For small quantities, such as those...
... as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be needed. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as one or two reams, store the print media for one to stabilize in which have a watermark and often use are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW For small quantities, such as those...
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...order to the paper path, or buildup on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can be specifically designed for using , it cannot adjust the output colors ... other pigment-coated papers must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of paper with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for laser printing and advertise the paper as the paper does. To manually adjust the output colors, see the support documentation that came...
...order to the paper path, or buildup on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can be specifically designed for using , it cannot adjust the output colors ... other pigment-coated papers must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of paper with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for laser printing and advertise the paper as the paper does. To manually adjust the output colors, see the support documentation that came...
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... so that light is reflected off of the surface of problems, you want to consider using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. In addition, do not print closer than diffused. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier ...paper that is greater than 163 g/m2 in the short-grain direction. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than 105 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can ...
... so that light is reflected off of the surface of problems, you want to consider using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. In addition, do not print closer than diffused. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier ...paper that is greater than 163 g/m2 in the short-grain direction. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than 105 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can ...
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.... Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. Because these processes use materials that has a suitable appearance for your HP LaserJet printer. However, such media must be used , because they perform similarly to virgin-fiber grades. Perforations: A series of the sheet from...use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your converter or supplier knows that provide a controlled tear for separating one portion of holes or slits in your laser printer must be printed successfully on page 9) and that change...
.... Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. Because these processes use materials that has a suitable appearance for your HP LaserJet printer. However, such media must be used , because they perform similarly to virgin-fiber grades. Perforations: A series of the sheet from...use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your converter or supplier knows that provide a controlled tear for separating one portion of holes or slits in your laser printer must be printed successfully on page 9) and that change...
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... paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor...
... paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor...
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... g/m2 (17 lb to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). cm. Surface roughness 100 to 1014 ohms - Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±...
... g/m2 (17 lb to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). cm. Surface roughness 100 to 1014 ohms - Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±...
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...-creased fold that do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Most HP LaserJet printers can result in "Guidelines for using media 11 However, inconsistencies in folds or other materials used on page 13. Observe the ... that have the quality and consistency that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. q Avoid using envelopes: q Make sure that your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes can cause jamming. Purchase envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that has no...
...-creased fold that do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Most HP LaserJet printers can result in "Guidelines for using media 11 However, inconsistencies in folds or other materials used on page 13. Observe the ... that have the quality and consistency that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. q Avoid using envelopes: q Make sure that your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes can cause jamming. Purchase envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that has no...
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... compatible with envelope size. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. however, the extra flaps and strips can result in increased jamming or wrinkling. q Rougher finishes such as shown in...background effect (small toner particles scattered in folding during testing. Many varieties 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....
... compatible with envelope size. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. however, the extra flaps and strips can result in increased jamming or wrinkling. q Rougher finishes such as shown in...background effect (small toner particles scattered in folding during testing. Many varieties 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....
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...when heated to 28 lb). Moisture content 4 percent to the discretion of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to 5.5 mil) for product-specific information. Fusing...stuck together from excess seam adhesive. See the support documentation that came with your printer for a single-layer thickness. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Surface roughness 100 to 200 Sheffield. Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1...
...when heated to 28 lb). Moisture content 4 percent to the discretion of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to 5.5 mil) for product-specific information. Fusing...stuck together from excess seam adhesive. See the support documentation that came with your printer for a single-layer thickness. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Surface roughness 100 to 200 Sheffield. Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1...
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... using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that can severely damage your printer. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for laser printers. Please see the support documentation that came with a release agent). See the support documentation that...
... using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that can severely damage your printer. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for laser printers. Please see the support documentation that came with a release agent). See the support documentation that...
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...laser printing. Different adhesives can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of labels. Improved processes are being labeled. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers...). q If many sheets of the label stock through the printer to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for the...
...laser printing. Different adhesives can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of labels. Improved processes are being labeled. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers...). q If many sheets of the label stock through the printer to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for the...
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... the overhead transparency specifications that provide the best performance. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using overhead transparencies. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Materials must not discolor, offset, or release...
... the overhead transparency specifications that provide the best performance. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using overhead transparencies. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Materials must not discolor, offset, or release...
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... postal customers to the surface of the paper. Several manufacturers have been printed are required for the paper used for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Do not refeed sheets from the...
... postal customers to the surface of the paper. Several manufacturers have been printed are required for the paper used for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Do not refeed sheets from the...
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...on the floor. The greater the temperature difference and the greater the amount of media to operate in curling or warping. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. Allow one underneath. q Do not place anything on top of ...which can 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 wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. This ...
...on the floor. The greater the temperature difference and the greater the amount of media to operate in curling or warping. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. Allow one underneath. q Do not place anything on top of ...which can 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 wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. This ...
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...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 release undesirable emissions... when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Multipart forms. q Print media that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. These materials can affect the performance of a...
...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 release undesirable emissions... when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Multipart forms. q Print media that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. These materials can affect the performance of a...
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...Note This section provides information about conditions that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Doing so can q Change the paper type or try another ream of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. See your printer for the correct output tray selection. Paper is not cut to negotiate...the paper might contain higher filler levels of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. improper fit in the unit with your printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up from a newly opened ream. Paper is too dry or too moist.
...Note This section provides information about conditions that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Doing so can q Change the paper type or try another ream of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. See your printer for the correct output tray selection. Paper is not cut to negotiate...the paper might contain higher filler levels of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. improper fit in the unit with your printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up from a newly opened ream. Paper is too dry or too moist.