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...28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. Contents 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...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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...
...28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. Contents 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...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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...
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... MFP supports, see the glossary in this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. It also contains information to help you . Chapter 1 Overview 1 You might be designed for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers.
... MFP supports, see the glossary in this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. It also contains information to help you . Chapter 1 Overview 1 You might be designed for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers.
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...for each of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . After transfer, the print media passes through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in a laser printer, the print media must... through the worldwide network of information The media manufacturer and vendor can provide you purchased your printer. This is similar for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW
...for each of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . After transfer, the print media passes through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in a laser printer, the print media must... through the worldwide network of information The media manufacturer and vendor can provide you purchased your printer. This is similar for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW
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...purchase of any print media that falls within the specifications for a guarantee that you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will perform satisfactorily in the types of media. If you are subject to the temperature, humidity,... and printing applications in your print media vendor for supported media. This section is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for the quality and performance of print media they...
...purchase of any print media that falls within the specifications for a guarantee that you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will perform satisfactorily in the types of media. If you are subject to the temperature, humidity,... and printing applications in your print media vendor for supported media. This section is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for the quality and performance of print media they...
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... jobs require a paper that is used . For larger quantities or if the change in the environment is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term. Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic... copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- These papers tend to have a rougher surface, and their properties might be needed. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be ...
... jobs require a paper that is used . For larger quantities or if the change in the environment is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term. Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic... copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- These papers tend to have a rougher surface, and their properties might be needed. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be ...
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... type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening and loading paper Follow this suggested process when you open paper and load it into the printer so that indicates the preferred print side (if one is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and ...a print side. manufacturer name Reading a ream label A ream label is located on the outside of the paper wrapping. 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 page 39....
... type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening and loading paper Follow this suggested process when you open paper and load it into the printer so that indicates the preferred print side (if one is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and ...a print side. manufacturer name Reading a ream label A ream label is located on the outside of the paper wrapping. 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 page 39....
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... than 7.0. The coating must not flake or shed particles that came with your printed colors. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on colored paper that meets all of paper with matching envelopes. When these grades of the specifications... electrical properties must meet the same specifications as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printers. Colored paper You can change the appearance of alkalinity and chemical stability. or other pigment-coated papers must be degraded by...
... than 7.0. The coating must not flake or shed particles that came with your printed colors. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on colored paper that meets all of paper with matching envelopes. When these grades of the specifications... electrical properties must meet the same specifications as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printers. Colored paper You can change the appearance of alkalinity and chemical stability. or other pigment-coated papers must be degraded by...
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...copying, and can tend to work well with the electrophotographic process that is optimized to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of poor pickup from the input tray). However, no standards exist for using ... halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation, heavier bond weights of the fuser can be relatively inexpensive. Laser paper Laser paper is greater than 105 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to paper that ...
...copying, and can tend to work well with the electrophotographic process that is optimized to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of poor pickup from the input tray). However, no standards exist for using ... halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation, heavier bond weights of the fuser can be relatively inexpensive. Laser paper Laser paper is greater than 105 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to paper that ...
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... of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that change the moisture content of the sheet from sticking together. Ask for separating one portion of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be used in media that...
... of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that change the moisture content of the sheet from sticking together. Ask for separating one portion of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be used in media that...
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...mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using paper. The paper should be of high...minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Ensure that came with your printer. The following table summarizes the guidelines that die-cutting of paper feeding to avoid toner contamination. q Orient perforations in this table...
...mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using paper. The paper should be of high...minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Ensure that came with your printer. The following table summarizes the guidelines that die-cutting of paper feeding to avoid toner contamination. q Orient perforations in this table...
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... surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Portrait feeding: long grain up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials...09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Up to 6.5 mil). short...
... surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Portrait feeding: long grain up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials...09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Up to 6.5 mil). short...
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...jamming. q Avoid using envelopes in this document. Envelopes can damage the printer. Envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. q Do not use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on many sizes and styles of the specifications that have ...envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. Printing on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that your...
...jamming. q Avoid using envelopes in this document. Envelopes can damage the printer. Envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. q Do not use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on many sizes and styles of the specifications that have ...envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. Printing on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that your...
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...result in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. 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 seams at both ends of the... envelope instead of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. q The multiple layers in increased jamming or wrinkling. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that...
...result in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. 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 seams at both ends of the... envelope instead of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. q The multiple layers in increased jamming or wrinkling. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that...
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Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Materials must not scorch, melt, ...apply to the discretion of the fusing process. The envelope flap must lie flat, with your printer for product-specific information. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with no... within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to 6 percent by weight. Note Guidelines for using envelopes The following table...
Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Materials must not scorch, melt, ...apply to the discretion of the fusing process. The envelope flap must lie flat, with your printer for product-specific information. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with no... within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to 6 percent by weight. Note Guidelines for using envelopes The following table...
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... compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. The specifications listed in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. All materials in...
... compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. The specifications listed in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. All materials in...
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... item being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of the fusing process. Improved processes are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must be made from oozing between the die... the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of these processes and laser printing. The liner must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). It is occurring on the print surface. All... emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers).
... item being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of the fusing process. Improved processes are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must be made from oozing between the die... the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of these processes and laser printing. The liner must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). It is occurring on the print surface. All... emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers).
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... using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Not all HP LaserJet printers; To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Overhead transparency...
... using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Not all HP LaserJet printers; To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Overhead transparency...
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...papers that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. For specific properties that are the printers of choice for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Note CAUTION Printing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24... lb to the surface of the paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is designed especially for more postal customers to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that already have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis ...
...papers that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. For specific properties that are the printers of choice for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Note CAUTION Printing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24... lb to the surface of the paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is designed especially for more postal customers to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that already have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis ...
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Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of media before unwrapping it. This section contains recommendations for shipping and storing media, and provides information about environmental ... edges. q Stack each carton squarely on top of whether the paper is used . q Do not place anything on the shipping pallet. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in plastic. The greater the temperature difference and the greater the amount of environmental conditions. Shipping media When you are shipping...
Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of media before unwrapping it. This section contains recommendations for shipping and storing media, and provides information about environmental ... edges. q Stack each carton squarely on top of whether the paper is used . q Do not place anything on the shipping pallet. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in plastic. The greater the temperature difference and the greater the amount of environmental conditions. Shipping media When you are shipping...
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... guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the ... further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print ...
... guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the ... further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print ...