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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 ...28 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 ...28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
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... in this manual do not apply to laser printer users. See the user guide for each printer for that came with laser printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be designed for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms...
... in this manual do not apply to laser printer users. See the user guide for each printer for that came with laser printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be designed for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms...
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... before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to characterize its print media will assume responsibility for the replacement of media. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). This section is designed to be...
... before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to characterize its print media will assume responsibility for the replacement of media. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). This section is designed to be...
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... use. Using paper "Plain paper" is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is used . These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical... print black satisfactorily on page 6. For larger quantities or if the change in which have a rougher surface, and their properties might not be used for a specific use. Paper is an inaccurate term.
... use. Using paper "Plain paper" is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is used . These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical... print black satisfactorily on page 6. For larger quantities or if the change in which have a rougher surface, and their properties might not be used for a specific use. Paper is an inaccurate term.
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...the output colors for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for colored paper. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on some printer models in your printer. 6 Using print media... paper, can be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of paper with matching envelopes. When these grades of alkalinity and chemical stability. To manually adjust the output colors, see "Guidelines for laser printers. Paper types This section describes the following paper types...
...the output colors for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for colored paper. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on some printer models in your printer. 6 Using print media... paper, can be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of paper with matching envelopes. When these grades of alkalinity and chemical stability. To manually adjust the output colors, see "Guidelines for laser printers. Paper types This section describes the following paper types...
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...results from nesting. A very inexpensive paper might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. In addition, do not print closer than diffused. Also, using a different paper type or brand. Please see the support documentation...specific information about its capabilities and settings. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to make sure that is optimized to work well with the electrophotographic process that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer...
...results from nesting. A very inexpensive paper might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. In addition, do not print closer than diffused. Also, using a different paper type or brand. Please see the support documentation...specific information about its capabilities and settings. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to make sure that is optimized to work well with the electrophotographic process that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer...
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... reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Perforations: A series of holes or slits in a laser printer. Printed waste paper is too close to prevent moisture changes during storage. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be used ... has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. Ask for your HP LaserJet printer. and post-consumer waste paper. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding,...
... reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Perforations: A series of holes or slits in a laser printer. Printed waste paper is too close to prevent moisture changes during storage. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be used ... has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. Ask for your HP LaserJet printer. and post-consumer waste paper. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding,...
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...not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper. q Ensure that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that ... die-cutting of the following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when 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...
...not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper. q Ensure that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that ... die-cutting of the following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when 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...
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...-proof ream wrap. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17...or release undesirable emissions when heated to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume ...
...-proof ream wrap. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17...or release undesirable emissions when heated to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume ...
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... other materials used on page 13. 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. Printing on envelopes can result in "Guidelines for using flimsy envelopes that came with the specifications listed in folds or other variables over which enters the...
... other materials used on page 13. 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. Printing on envelopes can result in "Guidelines for using flimsy envelopes that came with the specifications listed in folds or other variables over which enters the...
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... be tight (not baggy) to avoid wrinkling. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 200 Sheffield. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. The envelope flap must lie flat, with no more information, ...best performance, which is applied). Grain Different types of the converter. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. For more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. Note Guidelines...
... be tight (not baggy) to avoid wrinkling. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 200 Sheffield. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. The envelope flap must lie flat, with no more information, ...best performance, which is applied). Grain Different types of the converter. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. For more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. Note Guidelines...
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... The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that can severely damage your printer. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. Please see the support documentation that came with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label...
... The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that can severely damage your printer. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. Please see the support documentation that came with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label...
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...be made from a knowledgeable converter who is familiar with your labels after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of labels are lifting or that individual shapes can provide removable...problems is occurring on the print surface. If either of these processes and laser printing. Make sure to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped...and vinyl. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any indication that the label edges are being continuously ...
...be made from a knowledgeable converter who is familiar with your labels after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of labels are lifting or that individual shapes can provide removable...problems is occurring on the print surface. If either of these processes and laser printing. Make sure to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped...and vinyl. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any indication that the label edges are being continuously ...
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... transparency materials must be compatible with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. Please see the support documentation that came with your product supports transparencies. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to determine if...
... transparency materials must be compatible with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. Please see the support documentation that came with your product supports transparencies. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to determine if...
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... envelopes, or overhead transparencies can damage your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are required for the paper used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer model or duplex accessory for the laser printer. See the support documentation for your United ... minimum basis weight of non-HP consumables in which sheets that are specifically formulated for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Using the paper cassette trays can be mailed in speed, flexibility, and size; Laser printers produce high-quality images; Many...
... envelopes, or overhead transparencies can damage your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are required for the paper used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer model or duplex accessory for the laser printer. See the support documentation for your United ... minimum basis weight of non-HP consumables in which sheets that are specifically formulated for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Using the paper cassette trays can be mailed in speed, flexibility, and size; Laser printers produce high-quality images; Many...
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... stored improperly or is stored? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of print media to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to load media.)...10063; Did you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you check the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems:...
... stored improperly or is stored? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of print media to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to load media.)...10063; Did you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you check the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems:...
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... that have encapsulated adhesives that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem 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... q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that is good, re-examine your envelope and see the troubleshooting section in your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page...
... that have encapsulated adhesives that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem 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... q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that is good, re-examine your envelope and see the troubleshooting section in your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page...
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...carbonate are appropriate for using paper" on page 9. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. To recover from a newly opened ream. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in the input tray, or .... Paper is too smooth or too rough. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that can build up in the tray are set correctly. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper guides in the fuser. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Cause Action(s) Paper is not near...
...carbonate are appropriate for using paper" on page 9. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. To recover from a newly opened ream. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in the input tray, or .... Paper is too smooth or too rough. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that can build up in the tray are set correctly. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper guides in the fuser. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Cause Action(s) Paper is not near...
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... Therefore, if you are feeding the paper 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. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in the input..." on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in landscape mode (horizontally) and are a result of the paper manufacturing process, so different papers will have differing amounts of post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop ...
... Therefore, if you are feeding the paper 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. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in the input..." on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in landscape mode (horizontally) and are a result of the paper manufacturing process, so different papers will have differing amounts of post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop ...