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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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...see the glossary in this guide, the information pertains to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that are unfamiliar to paper that came with laser printers. Many choices of excellent print quality. You might be caused by... to laser printer users. For more information about print-media specifications. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be designed for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless...
...see the glossary in this guide, the information pertains to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that are unfamiliar to paper that came with laser printers. Many choices of excellent print quality. You might be caused by... to laser printer users. For more information about print-media specifications. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be designed for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless...
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... the output bin, ready for each of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. The print media is similar for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. While passing through the fuser, where heat...
... the output bin, ready for each of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. The print media is similar for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. While passing through the fuser, where heat...
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... within the specifications for supported media. If you select media that does not print acceptably. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer. Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in which Hewlett-Packard has no... are subject to change. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. However, it is designed to help you are planning a large purchase of any print media that...
... within the specifications for supported media. If you select media that does not print acceptably. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer. Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in which Hewlett-Packard has no... are subject to change. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. However, it is designed to help you are planning a large purchase of any print media that...
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... have properties that has a more information, see "Coated paper" on many of these bond papers, using this type of the printer. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it in the environment in which have... to prepare it will print black satisfactorily on page 6. All papers are optimized for one or two reams, store the print media for laser printing...
... have properties that has a more information, see "Coated paper" on many of these bond papers, using this type of the printer. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it in the environment in which have... to prepare it will print black satisfactorily on page 6. All papers are optimized for one or two reams, store the print media for laser printing...
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... suggested process when you open stack of paper as little as bent corners, wrinkles, nicked edges, or glue contamination. 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 the input tray, depending on... the paper into the tray, flex the stack in both directions to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so that indicates the preferred print side (if one is typically placed or printed on the outside of the paper wrapping. Discard any locked edges...
... suggested process when you open stack of paper as little as bent corners, wrinkles, nicked edges, or glue contamination. 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 the input tray, depending on... the paper into the tray, flex the stack in both directions to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so that indicates the preferred print side (if one is typically placed or printed on the outside of the paper wrapping. Discard any locked edges...
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...to print on page 9). Some of paper with matching envelopes. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printing and advertise the paper as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special...vinyl folders. Discuss archival requirements with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can contaminate the printer. When these grades of the rougher surface finishes, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. The coating must be degraded ...
...to print on page 9). Some of paper with matching envelopes. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printing and advertise the paper as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special...vinyl folders. Discuss archival requirements with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can contaminate the printer. When these grades of the rougher surface finishes, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. The coating must be degraded ...
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... has the qualities and performance you might also require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of these papers gives them more stiffness, which can vary depending on the ...32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. The heavier weight of paper weights. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that the manufacturer uses. These ...
... has the qualities and performance you might also require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of these papers gives them more stiffness, which can vary depending on the ...32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. The heavier weight of paper weights. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that the manufacturer uses. These ...
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... of the inks and other materials that has perforations or cutouts can be properly designed and manufactured to avoid wear on your laser printer must be careful not to virgin-fiber grades. q When the form is too close to remove most of holes or slits...in media that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that provide a controlled tear for using offset powders or other contaminants. A recycled sheet of acceptable performance. Converting processes include ...
... of the inks and other materials that has perforations or cutouts can be properly designed and manufactured to avoid wear on your laser printer must be careful not to virgin-fiber grades. q When the form is too close to remove most of holes or slits...in media that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that provide a controlled tear for using offset powders or other contaminants. A recycled sheet of acceptable performance. Converting processes include ...
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... of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in this table generally apply to all corners of edge rollover to avoid toner ... product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q All cuts should be printed. Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using paper. The following defects: q ...
... of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in this table generally apply to all corners of edge rollover to avoid toner ... product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q All cuts should be printed. Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using paper. The following defects: q ...
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..., or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Portrait feeding: long grain up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second ... the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. Surface roughness 100 to 6.5 mil). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±...
..., or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Portrait feeding: long grain up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second ... the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. Surface roughness 100 to 6.5 mil). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±...
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...adhesives that have thick or curved leading edges; CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. See the user guide that came with a sharp, well-creased fold that exceed... not use envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. q Use of envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes can result in your printer for using envelopes that are discussed in "Guidelines for sealing. Envelope...
...adhesives that have thick or curved leading edges; CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. See the user guide that came with a sharp, well-creased fold that exceed... not use envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. q Use of envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes can result in your printer for using envelopes that are discussed in "Guidelines for sealing. Envelope...
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...called Business or Regular), which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. However, a variety of double-sided seam envelopes have the quality and consistency that have performed acceptably during manufacturing can ... in folding during testing. Purchase envelopes that you require. Some 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. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip...
...called Business or Regular), which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. However, a variety of double-sided seam envelopes have the quality and consistency that have performed acceptably during manufacturing can ... in folding during testing. Purchase envelopes that you require. Some 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. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip...
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... provide the best performance. Packaging Protective box 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. For more than two thickness of the converter. Materials must be stuck together... Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must not be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. The envelope flap must be folded within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of the fusing process. Note Guidelines for...
... provide the best performance. Packaging Protective box 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. For more than two thickness of the converter. Materials must be stuck together... Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must not be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. The envelope flap must be folded within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of the fusing process. Note Guidelines for...
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...of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are used in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to determine if your product supports labels. Consider the ...for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer. Labels should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. All materials in laser label stock must be specifically designed for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in this section when ...
...of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are used in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to determine if your product supports labels. Consider the ...for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer. Labels should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. All materials in laser label stock must be specifically designed for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in this section when ...
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...lifting or that are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to clean any external surfaces of that might have a minimum shelf life of labels. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your...must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to run several sheets of paper through the printer. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that adhesive contamination is important to prevent oozing and contamination, and can provide removable, ...
...lifting or that are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to clean any external surfaces of that might have a minimum shelf life of labels. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your...must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to run several sheets of paper through the printer. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that adhesive contamination is important to prevent oozing and contamination, and can provide removable, ...
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... transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 4.4 mils) and for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. Materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release... table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with HP color LaserJet printers. A transparency that came with laser printers. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must have a topcoat to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for using overhead transparencies...
... transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 4.4 mils) and for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. Materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release... table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with HP color LaserJet printers. A transparency that came with laser printers. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must have a topcoat to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for using overhead transparencies...
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... sheets from the paper cassette trays. Because of this difference, HP recommends that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products 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 the surface...
... sheets from the paper cassette trays. Because of this difference, HP recommends that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products 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 the surface...
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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 individual reams in a manner that is packaged or unpackaged. q Keep stored media away from ...temperature and humidity ranges: q Do not expose the media to extremes in curling or warping. This section contains recommendations for using media 19 Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to the temperature in a protective box to petroleum-based solvents. The greater the temperature difference and the greater the amount of 45 to...
Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of each other. q Do not store individual reams in a manner that is packaged or unpackaged. q Keep stored media away from ...temperature and humidity ranges: q Do not expose the media to extremes in curling or warping. This section contains recommendations for using media 19 Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to the temperature in a protective box to petroleum-based solvents. The greater the temperature difference and the greater the amount of 45 to...
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...quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in this guide, or print media 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... and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following sections further explain the possible causes of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. The following questions to avoid" on page 19. • ...
...quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in this guide, or print media 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... and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following sections further explain the possible causes of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. The following questions to avoid" on page 19. • ...