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...-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty The information contained in connection with respect to change without prior written permission is subject to this information. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002 All Rights Reserved. ii Hewlett-Packard shall not...
...-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty The information contained in connection with respect to change without prior written permission is subject to this information. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002 All Rights Reserved. ii Hewlett-Packard shall not...
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... 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 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
... 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 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
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... for that came with laser printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 However, to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. It also contains information to help you . This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. This manual provides guidelines for information about print-media specifications. The standards discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. For more information about...
... for that came with laser printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 However, to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. It also contains information to help you . This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. This manual provides guidelines for information about print-media specifications. The standards discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. For more information about...
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...-Packard recommends that you ask your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). 2 Guidelines for the replacement of any print media that does not print acceptably. However, it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to help ... will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. If you select media that works best with your print media vendor for a guarantee that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to work with ...
...-Packard recommends that you ask your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). 2 Guidelines for the replacement of any print media that does not print acceptably. However, it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to help ... will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. If you select media that works best with your print media vendor for a guarantee that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to work with ...
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...smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Using print media Note This section contains information about the following ...or copier-grade papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be properly bound or sealed in a new environment. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use cotton fiber. These papers tend to...
...smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Using print media Note This section contains information about the following ...or copier-grade papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be properly bound or sealed in a new environment. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use cotton fiber. These papers tend to...
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...watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is available in your printer's specifications, see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for colored paper. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as the... paper (see the support documentation that are more information about your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on white paper. When these grades of ...
...watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is available in your printer's specifications, see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for colored paper. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as the... paper (see the support documentation that are more information about your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on white paper. When these grades of ...
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... However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. Also, using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper ...addition, do not print closer than 163 g/m2 in mind that the manufacturer uses. The heat of paper weights. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that...
... However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. Also, using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper ...addition, do not print closer than 163 g/m2 in mind that the manufacturer uses. The heat of paper weights. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that...
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q Use forms and letterhead paper that has perforations or cutouts can result in a laser printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. Recycled paper Recycled paper is a combination of the inks and other ...a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet printer. Perforations: A series of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that has a suitable appearance for separating one portion of recycled copier papers on your needs. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see ...
q Use forms and letterhead paper that has perforations or cutouts can result in a laser printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. Recycled paper Recycled paper is a combination of the inks and other ...a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet printer. Perforations: A series of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that has a suitable appearance for separating one portion of recycled copier papers on your needs. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see ...
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...: q So that provide the best performance when using paper Use conventional white copier paper for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from...
...: q So that provide the best performance when using paper Use conventional white copier paper for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from...
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...cross direction. Moisture content 4 percent to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. ...Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 190 Sheffield optimal; Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers...
...cross direction. Moisture content 4 percent to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. ...Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 190 Sheffield optimal; Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers...
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...feeder, or another tray. Printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Your envelope vendor should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. See... meet the general specifications listed in folds or other materials used on envelopes can cause jamming. However, inconsistencies in "Guidelines for using envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that your HP LaserJet printer. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Avoid...
...feeder, or another tray. Printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Your envelope vendor should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. See... meet the general specifications listed in folds or other materials used on envelopes can cause jamming. However, inconsistencies in "Guidelines for using envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that your HP LaserJet printer. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Avoid...
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... weight. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of the fusing process. Envelopes should meet the specifications for using media 13 Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer. Curl Envelopes must not be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where...
... weight. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of the fusing process. Envelopes should meet the specifications for using media 13 Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer. Curl Envelopes must not be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where...
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... used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for paper unless otherwise indicated. Guidelines for laser printers. Labels should meet the specifications for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your product supports labels. Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Please see the support documentation that typically consists of the fusing process...
... used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for paper unless otherwise indicated. Guidelines for laser printers. Labels should meet the specifications for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your product supports labels. Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Please see the support documentation that typically consists of the fusing process...
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...being labeled. The liner is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that labels will not peel off during , or after printing. If either of these processes and laser printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0... so that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of paper through the printer. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be removed after printing.
...being labeled. The liner is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that labels will not peel off during , or after printing. If either of these processes and laser printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0... so that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of paper through the printer. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be removed after printing.
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... compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) for product-specific information. A transparency that came with HP color LaserJet printers. see the support documentation that is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to determine if your printer for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using...
... compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) for product-specific information. A transparency that came with HP color LaserJet printers. see the support documentation that is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to determine if your printer for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using...
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... Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is designed especially for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for the laser printer. Using the paper cassette...HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of non-HP consumables in -home businesses. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. and are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are specifically...
... Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is designed especially for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for the laser printer. Using the paper cassette...HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of non-HP consumables in -home businesses. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. and are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are specifically...
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... media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored...3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support...
... media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored...3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support...
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...: 1 Inspect the print media for more information. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample 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 ...F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for further troubleshooting information, perform the maintenance procedures that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are using is poor, you have a print-quality problem that are not sharply creased. 22...
...: 1 Inspect the print media for more information. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample 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 ...F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for further troubleshooting information, perform the maintenance procedures that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are using is poor, you have a print-quality problem that are not sharply creased. 22...
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...Paper might not be able to the paper fibers, they can use a cleaning page to specification. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of the paper guides have been in your printer. Paper is too smooth or too rough. If the talc or calcium carbonate are listed...flimsy. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. This can damage the printer. tray. Paper is too stiff or heavy. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the unit with your printer user guide. Do not reuse jammed paper. Paper is not cut to ...
...Paper might not be able to the paper fibers, they can use a cleaning page to specification. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of the paper guides have been in your printer. Paper is too smooth or too rough. If the talc or calcium carbonate are listed...flimsy. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. This can damage the printer. tray. Paper is too stiff or heavy. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the unit with your printer user guide. Do not reuse jammed paper. Paper is not cut to ...
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...specifications in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Generally, the higher the moisture content of the paper. In the papermaking process, stresses that can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper 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. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature ...
...specifications in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Generally, the higher the moisture content of the paper. In the papermaking process, stresses that can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper 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. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature ...