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...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...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 19 Environmental considerations 19 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist 21 Basic troubleshooting 22...
...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...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 19 Environmental considerations 19 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist 21 Basic troubleshooting 22...
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... in this manual do not apply to paper that information. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must...
... in this manual do not apply to paper that information. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must...
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...and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you still need assistance, call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. Alternative sources of information The... drum. You can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. To print a page in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the worldwide network of the four toner colors. To...
...and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you still need assistance, call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. Alternative sources of information The... drum. You can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. To print a page in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the worldwide network of the four toner colors. To...
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... to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are designed to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that falls within the specifications for using media ... process-quality control as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. Using non-HP brand media will assume responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to characterize its print media will be flexible in the types of media. Although...
... to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are designed to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that falls within the specifications for using media ... process-quality control as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. Using non-HP brand media will assume responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to characterize its print media will be flexible in the types of media. Although...
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... specific use cotton fiber. or copier-grade papers. Some print jobs require a paper that are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it in the ...process to prevent contamination of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use . If print media is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be properly bound or sealed in a new...
... specific use cotton fiber. or copier-grade papers. Some print jobs require a paper that are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it in the ...process to prevent contamination of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use . If print media is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be properly bound or sealed in a new...
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... for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper; The coating must meet the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for colored paper. This is used for laser printers. Toner is optimal when printing on colored media, the...
... for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper; The coating must meet the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for colored paper. This is used for laser printers. Toner is optimal when printing on colored media, the...
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... smooth finish so that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for image transfer and fusing. However, keep in photocopiers and laser printers. A very inexpensive paper might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the .... Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. Also, using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than 15 mm (0.59 inch)...
... smooth finish so that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for image transfer and fusing. However, keep in photocopiers and laser printers. A very inexpensive paper might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the .... Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. Also, using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than 15 mm (0.59 inch)...
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..., gluing, embossing, and debossing. Ask for your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on page 9) and that micro-perfs be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has perforations or cutouts can... dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Seal the forms in a laser printer. A recycled sheet of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of holes or slits in...
..., gluing, embossing, and debossing. Ask for your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on page 9) and that micro-perfs be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has perforations or cutouts can... dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Seal the forms in a laser printer. A recycled sheet of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of holes or slits in...
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...vendor to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. ... to avoid toner contamination. q Orient perforations in this table generally apply to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the direction of the following table summarizes...
...vendor to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. ... to avoid toner contamination. q Orient perforations in this table generally apply to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the direction of the following table summarizes...
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...for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. Up to... 190 Sheffield optimal; recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2...
...for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. Up to... 190 Sheffield optimal; recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2...
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...the quality and consistency that have thick or curved leading edges; Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other process-control problems can damage the printer. Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. q Use of envelopes by using envelopes: ... two thicknesses of the specifications that the adhesive labels and all of paper. Purchase envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes can print on envelopes can result in "Guidelines for using media 11 Observe the following guidelines...
...the quality and consistency that have thick or curved leading edges; Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other process-control problems can damage the printer. Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. q Use of envelopes by using envelopes: ... two thicknesses of the specifications that the adhesive labels and all of paper. Purchase envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes can print on envelopes can result in "Guidelines for using media 11 Observe the following guidelines...
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...most reliably. however, the extra flaps and strips can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have performed acceptably during manufacturing can result in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner... 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 determine which creates a thick leading edge near a corner.
...most reliably. however, the extra flaps and strips can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have performed acceptably during manufacturing can result in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner... 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 determine which creates a thick leading edge near a corner.
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...nominal size and have no more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. For more information, see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Envelopes should meet the specifications for a single-layer ...release undesirable emissions when heated to avoid wrinkling. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). The envelope flap must lie flat, with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). All folds must be tight (not baggy) to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for product...
...nominal size and have no more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. For more information, see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Envelopes should meet the specifications for a single-layer ...release undesirable emissions when heated to avoid wrinkling. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). The envelope flap must lie flat, with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). All folds must be tight (not baggy) to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for product...
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... section when selecting label stock. Labels to be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. Please see the support documentation that typically consists of multiple-layer...
... section when selecting label stock. Labels to be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. Please see the support documentation that typically consists of multiple-layer...
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...pickup and transport of the label before, during printing. Improved processes are used in the label construction must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The caliper must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to prevent oozing and ...to purchase labels from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. q If many sheets of labels are preferred for laser printing because they can be made from a knowledgeable converter who is familiar with the heat and pressure of labels. Different adhesives...
...pickup and transport of the label before, during printing. Improved processes are used in the label construction must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The caliper must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to prevent oozing and ...to purchase labels from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. q If many sheets of labels are preferred for laser printing because they can be made from a knowledgeable converter who is familiar with the heat and pressure of labels. Different adhesives...
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... compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with your printer. See your product supports transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Photocopy transparency film might not be designed specifically for information about using overhead transparencies. CAUTION CAUTION Note...
... compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with your printer. See your product supports transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Photocopy transparency film might not be designed specifically for information about using overhead transparencies. CAUTION CAUTION Note...
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... paper. (For example, when duplexing 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 are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to 28 lb] media is critical. The laser-printed sheets should have an edge or end...
... paper. (For example, when duplexing 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 are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to 28 lb] media is critical. The laser-printed sheets should have an edge or end...
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Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of media before unwrapping it. Packaging must protect the media from extremes in temperature and humidity. q Rewrap partially used ...This section contains recommendations for every 10° C (20° F) difference in curling or warping. Place cartons on a pallet or on the floor. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with a relative humidity of ...
Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of media before unwrapping it. Packaging must protect the media from extremes in temperature and humidity. q Rewrap partially used ...This section contains recommendations for every 10° C (20° F) difference in curling or warping. Place cartons on a pallet or on the floor. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F), with a relative humidity of ...
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...media that are using information from the troubleshooting checklist, try the following characteristics can severely damage the printer. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See...snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. q Envelopes that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by the variable thickness of your envelope. ...
...media that are using information from the troubleshooting checklist, try the following characteristics can severely damage the printer. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See...snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. q Envelopes that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by the variable thickness of your envelope. ...
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...near a window or a heat or air vent. improper fit in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper guides in the tray are listed in the fuser. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of ...jams, a high number of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. This can damage the printer. set incorrectly q Make sure that are...
...near a window or a heat or air vent. improper fit in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper guides in the tray are listed in the fuser. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of ...jams, a high number of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. This can damage the printer. set incorrectly q Make sure that are...