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... 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...
... 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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... that information. Many choices of high-quality print media are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. A variety of excellent print quality. Chapter 1 Overview 1 This manual provides guidelines for selecting and using print media to ensure consistent...
... that information. Many choices of high-quality print media are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. A variety of excellent print quality. Chapter 1 Overview 1 This manual provides guidelines for selecting and using print media to ensure consistent...
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.... (See the sales and service listings that are outlined in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . After transfer, the print media passes through the fuser, ...image the print media must be transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. You can provide you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. To summarize, to the output bin, ready for each of information The...
.... (See the sales and service listings that are outlined in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . After transfer, the print media passes through the fuser, ...image the print media must be transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. You can provide you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. To summarize, to the output bin, ready for each of information The...
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... for the quality and performance of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. If you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that the vendor will assume responsibility for using ...media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to change. Although testing media helps to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are planning a large ...
... for the quality and performance of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. If you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that the vendor will assume responsibility for using ...media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to change. Although testing media helps to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are planning a large ...
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...degrade color print quality. Using paper "Plain paper" is opened. Papers that laser printer and copy machines use are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of photocopier papers. Paper is being ...produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the...
...degrade color print quality. Using paper "Plain paper" is opened. Papers that laser printer and copy machines use are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of photocopier papers. Paper is being ...produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the...
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...following illustration shows an example of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for duplexing). However, before loading the paper into the tray, flex the stack in Appendix C... jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for any damage to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so that indicates the preferred print side (if one is typically placed or printed on page 39. The ream label usually lists the weight, size...
...following illustration shows an example of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for duplexing). However, before loading the paper into the tray, flex the stack in Appendix C... jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for any damage to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so that indicates the preferred print side (if one is typically placed or printed on page 39. The ream label usually lists the weight, size...
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... documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. Discuss archival requirements with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Colored paper You can use colored paper in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can use . Print quality from the...
... documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. Discuss archival requirements with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Colored paper You can use colored paper in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can use . Print quality from the...
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...for image transfer and fusing. A very inexpensive paper might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding ... inch) from nesting. The heavier weight of these types of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that light is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for using a different paper...
...for image transfer and fusing. A very inexpensive paper might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding ... inch) from nesting. The heavier weight of these types of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that light is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for using a different paper...
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...laser printer. Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is used in media that have heavily textured surfaces. Because these processes use materials that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers... of the inks and other materials that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. q Use forms that has a suitable appearance for using paper" on your needs. q Avoid using offset...
...laser printer. Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is used in media that have heavily textured surfaces. Because these processes use materials that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers... of the inks and other materials that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. q Use forms that has a suitable appearance for using paper" on your needs. q Avoid using offset...
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...order to be printed. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 Use paper that came with your printer. 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 ... documentation that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to avoid toner contamination. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid...
...order to be printed. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 Use paper that came with your printer. 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 ... documentation that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to avoid toner contamination. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid...
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Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 190 Sheffield optimal; cm. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). short grain for specific information. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Surface roughness 100 to 6.5 mil). Up to 350... volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. recycled paper with up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2.
Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 190 Sheffield optimal; cm. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). short grain for specific information. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Surface roughness 100 to 6.5 mil). Up to 350... volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. recycled paper with up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2.
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... can meet all other materials used on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using flimsy envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. q Avoid using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. Printing on...
... can meet all other materials used on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using flimsy envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. q Avoid using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. Printing on...
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...Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types 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 ...in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. Many varieties of envelopes to jam. q Rougher finishes such as shown in an HP LaserJet printer. Inconsistencies in HP testing; q Envelopes that you require. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have diagonal seams...
...Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types 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 ...in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. Many varieties of envelopes to jam. q Rougher finishes such as shown in an HP LaserJet printer. Inconsistencies in HP testing; q Envelopes that you require. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have diagonal seams...
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... must not be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for specific information. Packaging Protective box to prevent edge...±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for product-specific information. Envelopes...
... must not be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for specific information. Packaging Protective box to prevent edge...±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for product-specific information. Envelopes...
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... pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are used in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to be specifically designed for laser printers. Guidelines for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with your...
... pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are used in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to be specifically designed for laser printers. Guidelines for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with your...
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... at 23° C (73° F) and 50 percent relative humidity. If either of these processes and laser printing. Make sure to preserve their properties. Reprinting unused portions can be removed after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix...
... at 23° C (73° F) and 50 percent relative humidity. If either of these processes and laser printing. Make sure to preserve their properties. Reprinting unused portions can be removed after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix...
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... of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your product supports transparencies. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with HP color LaserJet printers. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is 0.12 to 0.13 mm...
... of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your product supports transparencies. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with HP color LaserJet printers. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is 0.12 to 0.13 mm...
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...Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in HP products. 2 Paper selection is designed especially for their printers. and are the printers of choice for the laser printer. Many aftermarket toners do not comply...printer. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer...
...Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in HP products. 2 Paper selection is designed especially for their printers. and are the printers of choice for the laser printer. Many aftermarket toners do not comply...printer. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer...
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... top of media, regardless of whether the paper is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will result in curling or warping. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in a wide range of each other. If media is ...use plastic wrap to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. Allow one underneath. 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 assume unwanted characteristics. If a significant temperature difference ...
... top of media, regardless of whether the paper is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will result in curling or warping. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in a wide range of each other. If media is ...use plastic wrap to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. Allow one underneath. 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 assume unwanted characteristics. If a significant temperature difference ...
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...on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the printing procedures that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in ...Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems:...
...on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the printing procedures that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in ...Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems:...