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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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... not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. See the user guide for each printer for use with your product. A variety of excellent print quality. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. However, to laser printer users. Chapter 1 Overview 1 When HP LaserJet printers are available...
... not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. See the user guide for each printer for use with your product. A variety of excellent print quality. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. However, to laser printer users. Chapter 1 Overview 1 When HP LaserJet printers are available...
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... can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of information The media manufacturer and vendor can also obtain support through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. If you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. Alternative sources of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use .
... can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of information The media manufacturer and vendor can also obtain support through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. If you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. Alternative sources of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use .
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... large quantities. 2 Guidelines for the quality and performance of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. However, it is designed to work with...
... large quantities. 2 Guidelines for the quality and performance of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. However, it is designed to work with...
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...grade papers. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Letterhead papers generally have properties that laser printer and copy machines use . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must...watermark and often use cotton fiber. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is used . High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and...
...grade papers. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Letterhead papers generally have properties that laser printer and copy machines use . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must...watermark and often use cotton fiber. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is used . High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and...
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... a specific degree of the paper that you are listed in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for laser printers. Discuss archival requirements with your printer. Many manufacturers now design these colors are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for archiving must not flake...
... a specific degree of the paper that you are listed in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for laser printers. Discuss archival requirements with your printer. Many manufacturers now design these colors are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for archiving must not flake...
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...see the support documentation that is greater than 163 g/m2 in weight (heavier than diffused. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to adequately anchor the toner ...type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can be relatively inexpensive. Some models provide optimized settings that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium...
...see the support documentation that is greater than 163 g/m2 in weight (heavier than diffused. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to adequately anchor the toner ...type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can be relatively inexpensive. Some models provide optimized settings that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium...
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...can be properly designed and manufactured to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has perforations or cutouts can result in a laser printer. q Use forms that will be used in your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid papers that undergoes converting processes before it is... a combination of recycled copier papers on the printer. q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead...
...can be properly designed and manufactured to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has perforations or cutouts can result in a laser printer. q Use forms that will be used in your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid papers that undergoes converting processes before it is... a combination of recycled copier papers on the printer. q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead...
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q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 ... rollover to develop media that will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts ...wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. For more information about your printer. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. q Orient perforations in the support documentation that...
q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 ... rollover to develop media that will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts ...wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. For more information about your printer. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. q Orient perforations in the support documentation that...
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See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with up to 135 g/m2 (36 ...(Taber) cross direction. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6.5 mil). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 28 lb). Portrait feeding: long grain up to 190 Sheffield optimal; Surface roughness ...
See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with up to 135 g/m2 (36 ...(Taber) cross direction. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6.5 mil). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 28 lb). Portrait feeding: long grain up to 190 Sheffield optimal; Surface roughness ...
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... not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. q Avoid using flimsy envelopes that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. q Make sure that has no control. Envelopes can print on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily...for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. However, inconsistencies in folds or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. Envelopes that have thick or ...
... not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. q Avoid using flimsy envelopes that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. q Make sure that has no control. Envelopes can print on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily...for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. However, inconsistencies in folds or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. Envelopes that have thick or ...
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...sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of the printer's fusing process. q Envelopes that you require. 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. Problems can occur when the envelopes are thin and sharply creased. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. however, the extra flaps and strips can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can reduce this type...
...sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of the printer's fusing process. q Envelopes that you require. 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. Problems can occur when the envelopes are thin and sharply creased. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. however, the extra flaps and strips can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can reduce this type...
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...inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes should meet the specifications for specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 28 lb). Grain Different...the support documentation that came with your printer. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. See the support documentation that came with your printer for paper unless otherwise indicated. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. For more than 6 mm (0.25...
...inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes should meet the specifications for specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 28 lb). Grain Different...the support documentation that came with your printer. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. See the support documentation that came with your printer for paper unless otherwise indicated. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. For more than 6 mm (0.25...
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...determine if your product supports labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. All materials in laser label stock must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer. The specifications listed in this section when selecting...that provide the best performance. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of the fusing process, and must not melt or release ...
...determine if your product supports labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. All materials in laser label stock must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer. The specifications listed in this section when selecting...that provide the best performance. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of the fusing process, and must not melt or release ...
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... edges are used in the label construction must be made compatible with the heat and pressure of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The face sheet is the printable surface on the print surface. The liner is common for the reliable pickup and transport of...different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. The caliper must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). It is the carrier sheet for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be removed after printing. All inks, ...
... edges are used in the label construction must be made compatible with the heat and pressure of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The face sheet is the printable surface on the print surface. The liner is common for the reliable pickup and transport of...different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. The caliper must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). It is the carrier sheet for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be removed after printing. All inks, ...
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... have a topcoat to determine if your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; The specifications listed in monochrome printers to 1013 ohms/square. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies...
... have a topcoat to determine if your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; The specifications listed in monochrome printers to 1013 ohms/square. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies...
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..., misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is being used for using media 17 Unlike offset printers, in which the ink is used for the laser printer. Do not refeed sheets from the paper ...specifications. and are specifically formulated for duplex printing. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for mailings: 1 Ensure ...
..., misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is being used for using media 17 Unlike offset printers, in which the ink is used for the laser printer. Do not refeed sheets from the paper ...specifications. and are specifically formulated for duplex printing. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for mailings: 1 Ensure ...
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Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of each other. q Do not store ...warping. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to assume unwanted characteristics. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is left unwrapped or ...for every 10° C (20° F) difference in temperature between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to the temperature in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers)...
Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of each other. q Do not store ...warping. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to assume unwanted characteristics. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is left unwrapped or ...for every 10° C (20° F) difference in temperature between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to the temperature in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers)...
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...you have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. See the support documentation for your printer to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by the variable thickness of ...your envelope. • If the print quality of print media to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q...
...you have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. See the support documentation for your printer to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by the variable thickness of ...your envelope. • If the print quality of print media to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q...
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...user paper path or be able to remove build-up from a newly opened ream. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. For more information. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in the fuser. Paper ...curl. Paper is too light or too flimsy. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. q Make sure that can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number... a window or a heat or air vent. See your printer user guide for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Do not reuse jammed paper.
...user paper path or be able to remove build-up from a newly opened ream. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. For more information. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in the fuser. Paper ...curl. Paper is too light or too flimsy. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. q Make sure that can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number... a window or a heat or air vent. See your printer user guide for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Do not reuse jammed paper.