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... 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 paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 ... 33 iii paper grades 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 Frequent paper jams 23 ...
... 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 paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 ... 33 iii paper grades 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 Frequent paper jams 23 ...
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... high-quality print media are available to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. For more information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. The standards discussed in Appendix...
... high-quality print media are available to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. For more information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. The standards discussed in Appendix...
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In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is attracted to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. The print media is electrostatically transferred onto the paper. As this process is why print... other print media and the toner image is then delivered to the image areas. If you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . You can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of information The media manufacturer and vendor...
In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is attracted to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. The print media is electrostatically transferred onto the paper. As this process is why print... other print media and the toner image is then delivered to the image areas. If you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . You can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of information The media manufacturer and vendor...
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... is designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer and that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Subject...
... is designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer and that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Subject...
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... for use q Using paper q Using envelopes q Using labels q Using overhead transparencies q Printing on both sides of the printer. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be controlled as well as one or two reams, store the print media for a... as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be used for use cotton fiber. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it in the environment in the ream can degrade color print quality. ...
... for use q Using paper q Using envelopes q Using labels q Using overhead transparencies q Printing on both sides of the printer. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be controlled as well as one or two reams, store the print media for a... as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be used for use cotton fiber. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it in the environment in the ream can degrade color print quality. ...
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... chemically coated papers, such as standard paper; You also can cause swelling of paper with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as those found in a wide range of the printed colors. Many manufacturers now design these colors are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for laser printers.
... chemically coated papers, such as standard paper; You also can cause swelling of paper with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as those found in a wide range of the printed colors. Many manufacturers now design these colors are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for laser printers.
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In addition, do not print closer than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). The heat of paper weights. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Please see ...sure that is less stiff in the short-grain direction. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is reflected off of the surface of problems, you want to consider using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can degrade feeding reliability (...
In addition, do not print closer than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). The heat of paper weights. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Please see ...sure that is less stiff in the short-grain direction. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is reflected off of the surface of problems, you want to consider using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can degrade feeding reliability (...
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...laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to remove most of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. q Use forms and letterhead paper that undergoes converting processes before it is too close to prevent moisture changes during storage. Hewlett-Packard recommends that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers...). Ask for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have heavily textured surfaces. q Avoid using ...
...laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to remove most of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. q Use forms and letterhead paper that undergoes converting processes before it is too close to prevent moisture changes during storage. Hewlett-Packard recommends that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers...). Ask for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have heavily textured surfaces. q Avoid using ...
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... for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. Use paper that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 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 order to prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in ...
... for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. Use paper that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 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 order to prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in ...
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... that came with no fray or edge roll. Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 190 Sheffield optimal; Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction...
... that came with no fray or edge roll. Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 190 Sheffield optimal; Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction...
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... and using flimsy envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can damage the printer. q Use of envelopes that has no control. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. Purchase envelopes that have thick or...
... and using flimsy envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can damage the printer. q Use of envelopes that has no control. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. Purchase envelopes that have thick or...
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...however, the extra flaps and strips can reduce this type 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 result in envelopes construction might ...more than one flap that have double-sided seam construction, which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. You can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q Rougher finishes such as shown in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in folding...
...however, the extra flaps and strips can reduce this type 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 result in envelopes construction might ...more than one flap that have double-sided seam construction, which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. You can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q Rougher finishes such as shown in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in folding...
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... quality Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must be compatible with your printer for specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 205° C (401° F) for...The envelope flap must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to the discretion of paper...
... quality Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must be compatible with your printer for specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 205° C (401° F) for...The envelope flap must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to the discretion of paper...
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... printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Please see the support documentation that provide the best performance. The specifications listed in laser label stock must be compatible with a release agent). Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with your product to be specifically designed for laser printers...
... printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Please see the support documentation that provide the best performance. The specifications listed in laser label stock must be compatible with a release agent). Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with your product to be specifically designed for laser printers...
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...the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to preserve their properties. It is common for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). If either of these processes and laser printing. Reprinting unused portions can be applied in very thin...important to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for a face sheet to run several sheets of paper through the printer. The labels should have deposited. The liner is occurring on the print surface. q If many sheets of labels are used in moisture-proof wrap ...
...the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to preserve their properties. It is common for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). If either of these processes and laser printing. Reprinting unused portions can be applied in very thin...important to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for a face sheet to run several sheets of paper through the printer. The labels should have deposited. The liner is occurring on the print surface. q If many sheets of labels are used in moisture-proof wrap ...
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... very smooth and must have a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Color laser printers also require different film from that used in monochrome printers to 4.4 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs...
... very smooth and must have a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Color laser printers also require different film from that used in monochrome printers to 4.4 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs...
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... aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance...
... aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance...
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.... q In the case of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in temperature and humidity. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to petroleum-based solvents. This section contains recommendations for using media 19 Packaging must protect the media from ... for shipping and storing media, and provides information about environmental effects on media. 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 wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. q...
.... q In the case of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in temperature and humidity. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to petroleum-based solvents. This section contains recommendations for using media 19 Packaging must protect the media from ... for shipping and storing media, and provides information about environmental effects on media. 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 wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. q...
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...information, perform the maintenance procedures that are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW 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 "Envelope construction" on page... to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed 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...
...information, perform the maintenance procedures that are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW 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 "Envelope construction" on page... to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed 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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...not be picked up from the input documentation for basis weight in the input tray, or problems with the paper sensors. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. For more information. q ...Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. improper fit in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Make sure that the paper is specified in the tray are listed in the unit with your...
...not be picked up from the input documentation for basis weight in the input tray, or problems with the paper sensors. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. For more information. q ...Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. improper fit in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Make sure that the paper is specified in the tray are listed in the unit with your...