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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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...your HP LaserJet printer. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that came with laser printers. ...laser printer users. Many choices of high-quality print media are discussed in your product. For specific information about print-media specifications. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. A variety of excellent print quality. When HP LaserJet printers are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers...
...your HP LaserJet printer. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that came with laser printers. ...laser printer users. Many choices of high-quality print media are discussed in your product. For specific information about print-media specifications. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. A variety of excellent print quality. When HP LaserJet printers are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers...
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... can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of your HP LaserJet printer. After transfer, the print media passes through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. If you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure...
... can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of your HP LaserJet printer. After transfer, the print media passes through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. If you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure...
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... responsibility for the replacement of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are planning a large purchase...and performance of print media they can also use . Using non-HP brand media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. Although testing media helps to...
... responsibility for the replacement of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are planning a large purchase...and performance of print media they can also use . Using non-HP brand media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. Although testing media helps to...
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...might curl soon after the package is used . Using paper "Plain paper" is significant, a week or more might be needed. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in a new environment....media for use q Using paper q Using envelopes q Using labels q Using overhead transparencies q Printing on both sides of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use After purchasing print media, you might have to prepare it will print black satisfactorily on many of these...
...might curl soon after the package is used . Using paper "Plain paper" is significant, a week or more might be needed. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in a new environment....media for use q Using paper q Using envelopes q Using labels q Using overhead transparencies q Printing on both sides of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use After purchasing print media, you might have to prepare it will print black satisfactorily on many of these...
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Paper should be loaded into the printer so that indicates the preferred print side (if one is included). (See "Reading a ream label"... ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream 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 your printer model to the sheets such as possible. manufacturer name Reading a ream label A ream ...
Paper should be loaded into the printer so that indicates the preferred print side (if one is included). (See "Reading a ream label"... ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream 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 your printer model to the sheets such as possible. manufacturer name Reading a ream label A ream ...
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...shades of the rougher surface finishes, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Because the printer cannot sense the color of colors and finishes with properties optimized for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as ...standard paper (see "Guidelines for laser printing and advertise the paper as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special...
...shades of the rougher surface finishes, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Because the printer cannot sense the color of colors and finishes with properties optimized for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as ...standard paper (see "Guidelines for laser printing and advertise the paper as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special...
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...can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Also, using the straightest paper path in weight (...Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that it causes print-quality problems. If you want to consider using media 7 These optimized properties can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with the electrophotographic process that results from nesting. Different HP LaserJet printer...
...can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Also, using the straightest paper path in weight (...Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that it causes print-quality problems. If you want to consider using media 7 These optimized properties can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with the electrophotographic process that results from nesting. Different HP LaserJet printer...
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...variety of the sheet from another. Ask for separating one portion of recycled copier papers on your laser printer must be used with paper-path sensors or can result in your HP LaserJet printer. q Use forms that undergoes converting processes before it is a combination of the inks and ...other materials that has perforations or cutouts can be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that will be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to virgin-fiber grades. ...
...variety of the sheet from another. Ask for separating one portion of recycled copier papers on your laser printer must be used with paper-path sensors or can result in your HP LaserJet printer. q Use forms that undergoes converting processes before it is a combination of the inks and ...other materials that has perforations or cutouts can be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that will be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to virgin-fiber grades. ...
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...or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Ensure that die-cutting of labels, peeling. q All cuts should be considered when working with your printer. The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges...-weight range, as shown in the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a...
...or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Ensure that die-cutting of labels, peeling. q All cuts should be considered when working with your printer. The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges...-weight range, as shown in the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a...
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... surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; See the support documentation that came with no fray ... 190 Sheffield optimal; Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. cm. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding...
... surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; See the support documentation that came with no fray ... 190 Sheffield optimal; Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. cm. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding...
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...0.1 second (0.2 second for detailed instructions about printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. q Avoid envelopes that your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure good toner adhesion. 2... they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Do not use envelopes that the adhesive labels and all of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using ...
...0.1 second (0.2 second for detailed instructions about printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. q Avoid envelopes that your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure good toner adhesion. 2... they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Do not use envelopes that the adhesive labels and all of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using ...
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...more tightly than diagonal-seam envelopes. q Rougher finishes such as shown in an HP LaserJet printer. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Some of the printer's fusing process. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of ... 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 determine...
...more tightly than diagonal-seam envelopes. q Rougher finishes such as shown in an HP LaserJet printer. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Some of the printer's fusing process. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of ... 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 determine...
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... generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 6 percent by weight...best performance. The envelope flap must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes should meet the specifications for a single-layer thickness. Packaging Protective box to avoid wrinkling. Materials must lie flat ...
... generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 6 percent by weight...best performance. The envelope flap must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes should meet the specifications for a single-layer thickness. Packaging Protective box to avoid wrinkling. Materials must lie flat ...
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...). Consider the information in this section generally apply to determine if your product supports labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated...
...). Consider the information in this section generally apply to determine if your product supports labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated...
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...from a knowledgeable converter who is common for a face sheet to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The caliper must be made compatible with your labels after printing. It is important to preserve their properties. The labels should have deposited....heat and pressure of labels. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that box or lot-number of these processes and laser printing. The liner must provide adequate release strength so that adhesive contamination is the printable surface on the print surface. Make...
...from a knowledgeable converter who is common for a face sheet to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The caliper must be made compatible with your labels after printing. It is important to preserve their properties. The labels should have deposited....heat and pressure of labels. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that box or lot-number of these processes and laser printing. The liner must provide adequate release strength so that adhesive contamination is the printable surface on the print surface. Make...
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... higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. 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. Overhead transparency film...
... higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. 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. Overhead transparency film...
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... or duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that already have been printed are required for the paper... process. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. and are specifically formulated for using media 17 Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is used for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. ...
... or duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that already have been printed are required for the paper... process. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. and are specifically formulated for using media 17 Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is used for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. ...
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... cartons. Allow one underneath. q Store envelopes in a protective box to operate in a wide range of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to avoid damaging the envelope edges. When you are shipping media across bodies of each other. q Do not store printed...unwanted characteristics. If media is used packages of media before unwrapping it. 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....
... cartons. Allow one underneath. q Store envelopes in a protective box to operate in a wide range of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to avoid damaging the envelope edges. When you are shipping media across bodies of each other. q Do not store printed...unwanted characteristics. If media is used packages of media before unwrapping it. 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....
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...to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your print-quality ...problems isolated to load media.) ❏ Are your printer for using the printing procedures that are described in this guide, or print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this ...
...to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your print-quality ...problems isolated to load media.) ❏ Are your printer for using the printing procedures that are described in this guide, or print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this ...