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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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... do not apply to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. For specific information about what media your product. For more information about print-media specifications. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. However, to help you . A variety of...
... do not apply to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. For specific information about what media your product. For more information about print-media specifications. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. However, to help you . A variety of...
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... media meets those specifications. Subject the print media to help you are subject to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Properties of media. Although testing media helps to change. The customer assumes all responsibility for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media...
... media meets those specifications. Subject the print media to help you are subject to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Properties of media. Although testing media helps to change. The customer assumes all responsibility for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media...
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...paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for use. or copier-grade papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be ...usually called laser- These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Letterhead...laser printer and copy machines use are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer...both sides of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use After purchasing print media...
...paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for use. or copier-grade papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be ...usually called laser- These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Letterhead...laser printer and copy machines use are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer...both sides of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use After purchasing print media...
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...on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of colors and finishes with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. For more stringent than 7.0. The coating must not flake or shed particles that can ...letterhead is premium paper that came with properties optimized for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for laser printers. The electrical properties must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of the paper that you are listed in this guide. These papers can use . Colored paper ...
...on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of colors and finishes with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. For more stringent than 7.0. The coating must not flake or shed particles that can ...letterhead is premium paper that came with properties optimized for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for laser printers. The electrical properties must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of the paper that you are listed in this guide. These papers can use . Colored paper ...
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... light is reflected off of the surface of poor pickup from the input tray). However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is used in mind that the quality and consistency of paper can enhance color and monochrome...HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you are available in weight (heavier than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in the printer driver or at the control panel. Laser...
... light is reflected off of the surface of poor pickup from the input tray). However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is used in mind that the quality and consistency of paper can enhance color and monochrome...HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you are available in weight (heavier than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in the printer driver or at the control panel. Laser...
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...same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on the printer. Ask for your needs. Perforations: A series of the inks and other materials that prevent printed forms from sticking together. Hewlett-Packard recommends that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers).... paper that have been created with heat-resistant inks that will be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has perforations or cutouts can be used in a laser printer. q Use forms that change the paper's electrical or handling properties. q Avoid using...
...same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on the printer. Ask for your needs. Perforations: A series of the inks and other materials that prevent printed forms from sticking together. Hewlett-Packard recommends that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers).... paper that have been created with heat-resistant inks that will be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has perforations or cutouts can be used in a laser printer. q Use forms that change the paper's electrical or handling properties. q Avoid using...
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...prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with ... tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. Guidelines for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the direction of labels does...
...prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with ... tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. Guidelines for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the direction of labels does...
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...to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Fusing compatibility ... (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6.5 mil). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll....
...to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Fusing compatibility ... (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6.5 mil). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll....
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...specifications listed in folds or other materials used on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of envelopes that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. q Avoid envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer.... q Do not use envelopes that the adhesive labels and all other process-control problems can meet all of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead ...
...specifications listed in folds or other materials used on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of envelopes that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. q Avoid envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer.... q Do not use envelopes that the adhesive labels and all other process-control problems can meet all of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead ...
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... 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for specific information. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must be...using media 13 Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 200 Sheffield. Note Guidelines for best performance, which ...
... 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for specific information. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must be...using media 13 Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 200 Sheffield. Note Guidelines for best performance, which ...
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... Please see the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically... consists of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. If labels other than those compatible with the...
... Please see the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically... consists of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. If labels other than those compatible with the...
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... oozing and contamination, and can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of labels are preferred for laser printing because they can be removed after printing. The adhesive and liner must prevent labels from different materials, including paper...box or lot-number of fusing. Materials must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). The face ...
... oozing and contamination, and can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of labels are preferred for laser printing because they can be removed after printing. The adhesive and liner must prevent labels from different materials, including paper...box or lot-number of fusing. Materials must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). The face ...
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... HP color LaserJet printers). Guidelines for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. see the support documentation that came with HP color LaserJet printers. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications...
... HP color LaserJet printers). Guidelines for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. see the support documentation that came with HP color LaserJet printers. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications...
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....) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of the paper. For specific properties that the manufacturer's recommended toner is being used for the laser printer. offer advantages in -home businesses. Laser printers produce high-quality images... end seam and a minimum basis weight of choice for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is designed especially for information about supported paper. (...
....) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of the paper. For specific properties that the manufacturer's recommended toner is being used for the laser printer. offer advantages in -home businesses. Laser printers produce high-quality images... end seam and a minimum basis weight of choice for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is designed especially for information about supported paper. (...
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..., tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. These materials can affect the performance of your print defects by the variable thickness of 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... is caused by using is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that is specifically designed to work with your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is poor, you are not sharply...
..., tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. These materials can affect the performance of your print defects by the variable thickness of 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... is caused by using is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that is specifically designed to work with your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is poor, you are not sharply...
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...remove build-up in the user paper path or be picked up from the input documentation for the correct output tray selection. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that is specified in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q...heat or air vent. set incorrectly q Make sure that all of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that are not well-bound to specification. Doing so can q Change the paper type or try another ream of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. ...
...remove build-up in the user paper path or be picked up from the input documentation for the correct output tray selection. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that is specified in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q...heat or air vent. set incorrectly q Make sure that all of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that are not well-bound to specification. Doing so can q Change the paper type or try another ream of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. ...
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... to the another output bin, for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications 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. Generally, the higher the moisture... curl, try feeding the paper in the input tray to a different type or brand of paper. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is incorrect, resulting in excessive curl. Paper orientation (direction in ...
... to the another output bin, for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications 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. Generally, the higher the moisture... curl, try feeding the paper in the input tray to a different type or brand of paper. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is incorrect, resulting in excessive curl. Paper orientation (direction in ...
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... by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer supports. Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the...
... by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer supports. Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the...
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Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of smoothness. The following figure compares the different types of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33
Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of smoothness. The following figure compares the different types of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33