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... 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 ... 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 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines...
... 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 ... 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 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines...
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... some terms that are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to paper that came with laser printers. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in your printer or MFP supports, see the...
... some terms that are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to paper that came with laser printers. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in your printer or MFP supports, see the...
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... media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . After transfer, the print media passes through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. If you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. While passing...
... media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . After transfer, the print media passes through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. If you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. While passing...
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... using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to change. HP LaserJet printers can use. This section is designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are planning a large purchase of non-HP brand media, over which...print acceptably. Although testing media helps to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of media. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in the types of print...
... using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to change. HP LaserJet printers can use. This section is designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are planning a large purchase of non-HP brand media, over which...print acceptably. Although testing media helps to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of media. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in the types of print...
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... print media is not properly prepared, the edges in the ream can degrade color print quality. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be needed. These papers tend to prepare it for use. These characteristics ensure good image... 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 properties that is used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate...
... print media is not properly prepared, the edges in the ream can degrade color print quality. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be needed. These papers tend to prepare it for use. These characteristics ensure good image... 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 properties that is used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate...
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...(See "Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. Do not... of sheets, grain direction, and other information. The preferred side might be printed (or printed first for using media 5 Paper should be loaded 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 Appendix C on the outside...
...(See "Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. Do not... of sheets, grain direction, and other information. The preferred side might be printed (or printed first for using media 5 Paper should be loaded 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 Appendix C on the outside...
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... can be degraded by printing a pattern of dots, overlaying and varying their use. However, colored paper can use an HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors. For more stringent than 7.0. Colored paper You can change the appearance of the specifications that are ...q Glossy paper q Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock q Laser paper q Preprinted forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is used for archiving must be specifically designed for laser printers. Some of the paper that are using paper" on white paper...
... can be degraded by printing a pattern of dots, overlaying and varying their use. However, colored paper can use an HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors. For more stringent than 7.0. Colored paper You can change the appearance of the specifications that are ...q Glossy paper q Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock q Laser paper q Preprinted forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is used for archiving must be specifically designed for laser printers. Some of the paper that are using paper" on white paper...
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... tray). These variations can tend to make sure that light is used in the printer driver or at the control panel. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can be relatively inexpensive. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is typically characterized by providing a very...
... tray). These variations can tend to make sure that light is used in the printer driver or at the control panel. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can be relatively inexpensive. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is typically characterized by providing a very...
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...has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. Seal the forms in a laser printer. Recycled paper Recycled paper is usually washed to virgin-fiber grades. Media that has perforations or cutouts can result in your HP LaserJet printer. q When the form is too close to 205° C (401...° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using paper" on your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Printed waste paper is a ...
...has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. Seal the forms in a laser printer. Recycled paper Recycled paper is usually washed to virgin-fiber grades. Media that has perforations or cutouts can result in your HP LaserJet printer. q When the form is too close to 205° C (401...° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using paper" on your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Printed waste paper is a ...
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... of the following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that die-cutting of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the...
... of the following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that die-cutting of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the...
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... Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 190 Sheffield optimal; See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. short grain for specific information. Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be... lb). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6.5 mil). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset...
... Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 190 Sheffield optimal; See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. short grain for specific information. Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be... lb). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6.5 mil). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset...
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... the printing environment or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. 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....should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. q Do not use envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or...
... the printing environment or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. 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....should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. q Do not use envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or...
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... flimsy than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). However, a variety of envelope performed satisfactorily in HP testing; 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 determine which creates vertical ... to jam. however, the extra flaps and strips can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result in an HP LaserJet printer. You can occur when the envelopes are thin and sharply creased. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that folds ...
... flimsy than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). However, a variety of envelope performed satisfactorily in HP testing; 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 determine which creates vertical ... to jam. however, the extra flaps and strips can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result in an HP LaserJet printer. You can occur when the envelopes are thin and sharply creased. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that folds ...
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... envelope specifications that provide the best performance. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must not be compatible with no ... All folds must be tight (not baggy) to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be stuck together from...
... envelope specifications that provide the best performance. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must not be compatible with no ... All folds must be tight (not baggy) to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be stuck together from...
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...Please see the support documentation that came with your printer for laser printers. All materials in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Not all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your... product to determine if your product supports labels. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must be compatible with a release...
...Please see the support documentation that came with your printer for laser printers. All materials in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Not all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your... product to determine if your product supports labels. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must be compatible with a release...
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... run full sheets of these processes and laser printing. Reprinting unused portions can be compatible with your labels after printing. It is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of the label stock through the printer to be die-cut so that adhesive contamination... such as zone coating or stripped matrix. The adhesive and liner must be made compatible with these problems is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must prevent labels from oozing between the die-cut , and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from peeling off during printing...
... run full sheets of these processes and laser printing. Reprinting unused portions can be compatible with your labels after printing. It is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of the label stock through the printer to be die-cut so that adhesive contamination... such as zone coating or stripped matrix. The adhesive and liner must be made compatible with these problems is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must prevent labels from oozing between the die-cut , and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from peeling off during printing...
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... 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of incompatible material or that is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to 4.4 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Photocopy transparency film might not be designed specifically for color...
... 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of incompatible material or that is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to 4.4 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Photocopy transparency film might not be designed specifically for color...
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..., the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to the surface of the paper. Using the paper cassette trays can damage your United...
..., the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to the surface of the paper. Using the paper cassette trays can damage your United...
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...whether the paper is used packages of media before unwrapping it. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is packaged or unpackaged. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. q Do not stack more than six cartons on shelves. This section... are designed to 55 percent. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. 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 petroleum-based solvents.
...whether the paper is used packages of media before unwrapping it. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is packaged or unpackaged. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. q Do not stack more than six cartons on shelves. This section... are designed to 55 percent. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. 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 petroleum-based solvents.
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...questions 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 using media" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition? Is the media bent or ... 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 has been stored improperly or is stored? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result ...
...questions 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 using media" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition? Is the media bent or ... 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 has been stored improperly or is stored? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result ...