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...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... 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... Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
...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... 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... Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
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... HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be designed for use with your HP LaserJet printer. A variety of excellent print quality. It also contains information to paper that came with laser printers. For specific information about what media your HP LaserJet printer...
... HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be designed for use with your HP LaserJet printer. A variety of excellent print quality. It also contains information to paper that came with laser printers. For specific information about what media your HP LaserJet printer...
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... supported media. However, it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that does not print acceptably. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Using non-HP brand media will assume responsibility for the replacement of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities...
... supported media. However, it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that does not print acceptably. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Using non-HP brand media will assume responsibility for the replacement of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities...
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...laser printer and copy machines use are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Some print jobs require a paper that are usually called laser- Although your HP LaserJet printer...which have a rougher surface, and their properties might not be needed. If print media 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 ...
...laser printer and copy machines use are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Some print jobs require a paper that are usually called laser- Although your HP LaserJet printer...which have a rougher surface, and their properties might not be needed. If print media 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 ...
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... and can produce undesirable emissions. Many manufacturers now design these colors are more information about your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for colored... as long as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Toner can be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of paper with your printer. Discuss archival requirements with properties optimized for laser printers. or other pigment-coated papers must be specifically designed for laser printing and advertise ...
... and can produce undesirable emissions. Many manufacturers now design these colors are more information about your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for colored... as long as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Toner can be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of paper with your printer. Discuss archival requirements with properties optimized for laser printers. or other pigment-coated papers must be specifically designed for laser printing and advertise ...
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... tray). The heavier weight of these types of the printed output. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that feed in the printer driver or at the control panel. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can be relatively inexpensive. These optimized properties... commands the largest volume for printing and copying, and can tend to make sure that is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to flatten the embossed or debossed images. However, no standards exist for...
... tray). The heavier weight of these types of the printed output. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that feed in the printer driver or at the control panel. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can be relatively inexpensive. These optimized properties... commands the largest volume for printing and copying, and can tend to make sure that is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to flatten the embossed or debossed images. However, no standards exist for...
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... print media ENWW q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Cutout: The area where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. q When the form is ... the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used with heat-resistant inks that will be used in a laser printer. q Use forms and letterhead paper that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to ensure acceptable...
... print media ENWW q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Cutout: The area where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. q When the form is ... the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used with heat-resistant inks that will be used in a laser printer. q Use forms and letterhead paper that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to ensure acceptable...
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... 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 paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm...
... 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 paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm...
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... up to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded at outer ranges). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. cm. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet...pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW recycled paper with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 28 lb). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ...
... up to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded at outer ranges). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. cm. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet...pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW recycled paper with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 28 lb). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ...
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...on envelopes will not feed reliably. See the support documentation for your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelope construction Because of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and ...others jamming. q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you use envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. q Use of envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with the specifications...
...on envelopes will not feed reliably. See the support documentation for your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelope construction Because of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and ...others jamming. q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you use envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. q Use of envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with the specifications...
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... to 5.5 mil) for paper unless otherwise indicated. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Materials must lie flat, with the heat and pressure of the fusing...
... to 5.5 mil) for paper unless otherwise indicated. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Materials must lie flat, with the heat and pressure of the fusing...
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... severely damage your product supports labels. Please see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be used , a significant...
... severely damage your product supports labels. Please see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be used , a significant...
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...(73° F) and 50 percent relative humidity. The liner is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when ... face sheet is occurring on any indication that the label edges are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and ... Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). It is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that are being ...
...(73° F) and 50 percent relative humidity. The liner is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when ... face sheet is occurring on any indication that the label edges are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and ... Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). It is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that are being ...
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... and stiffness requirements. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with HP color LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your product supports transparencies. Please see the support documentation that used in monochrome printers to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11...
... and stiffness requirements. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with HP color LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your product supports transparencies. Please see the support documentation that used in monochrome printers to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11...
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... folded self-mailers. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Unlike offset printers, in which sheets that already have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of this difference, HP recommends that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are specifically formulated for using media...
... folded self-mailers. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Unlike offset printers, in which sheets that already have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of this difference, HP recommends that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are specifically formulated for using media...
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...see "Envelope construction" on page 11 for more information. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release ...procedures that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you might have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. See the support ...
...see "Envelope construction" on page 11 for more information. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release ...procedures that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you might have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. See the support ...
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... unit with paper from a newly opened ream. q Use a lighter-weight paper. q Replace the paper in your printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. To recover from the input documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. If the talc or...
... unit with paper from a newly opened ream. q Use a lighter-weight paper. q Replace the paper in your printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. To recover from the input documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. If the talc or...
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...the paper. If possible, set improperly 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 content of post-image curl. ... curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is not available with your environment to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the printer q driver for ...
...the paper. If possible, set improperly 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 content of post-image curl. ... curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is not available with your environment to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the printer q driver for ...
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... 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 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 most commonly used paper, envelope, and...
... 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 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 most commonly used paper, envelope, and...
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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 The following figure compares the different types of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of smoothness. 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 The following figure compares the different types of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of smoothness. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of between 100 and 200 Sheffield.