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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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... are available to laser printer users. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. However, to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. See the user guide for each printer for information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your HP LaserJet printer. For specific information about print-media specifications. This manual provides...
... are available to laser printer users. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. However, to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. See the user guide for each printer for information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your HP LaserJet printer. For specific information about print-media specifications. This manual provides...
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...is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. This section is designed to help you select media that is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). If you ask...subject to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities....
...is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. This section is designed to help you select media that is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). If you ask...subject to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities....
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... a specific use are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use . or copier-grade papers. For more prestigious look or feel. For larger quantities or if the change in a new environment. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use . Although your HP LaserJet printer...
... a specific use are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use . or copier-grade papers. For more prestigious look or feel. For larger quantities or if the change in a new environment. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use . Although your HP LaserJet printer...
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... print media Archival paper Paper that is used for archiving must be specifically designed for laser printers. Because the printer cannot sense the color of paper with your printed colors. Some chemically coated papers, such as the paper does. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be greater than others, requiring...
... print media Archival paper Paper that is used for archiving must be specifically designed for laser printers. Because the printer cannot sense the color of paper with your printed colors. Some chemically coated papers, such as the paper does. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be greater than others, requiring...
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... and whiteness. Also, using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. However, no standards exist for image transfer and fusing. Some models provide optimized settings that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is typically characterized by...
... and whiteness. Also, using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. However, no standards exist for image transfer and fusing. Some models provide optimized settings that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is typically characterized by...
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... that has a suitable appearance for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. q Use forms and letterhead paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your converter or supplier knows that have a finish or coating. Perforations: A series of holes... by punching or die-cutting. q When the form is too close to avoid wear on your HP LaserJet printer. Seal the forms in a laser printer. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that will be used in moisture-proof wrap to remove most of thermography). Printed ...
... that has a suitable appearance for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. q Use forms and letterhead paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your converter or supplier knows that have a finish or coating. Perforations: A series of holes... by punching or die-cutting. q When the form is too close to avoid wear on your HP LaserJet printer. Seal the forms in a laser printer. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that will be used in moisture-proof wrap to remove most of thermography). Printed ...
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... from reduced stiffness. CAUTION Note The following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are listed in order to develop media that will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that...
... from reduced stiffness. CAUTION Note The following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are listed in order to develop media that will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that...
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See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Moisture content 4 percent to ... 28 lb). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. recycled paper with no fray or edge roll. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to ...
See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Moisture content 4 percent to ... 28 lb). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. recycled paper with no fray or edge roll. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to ...
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... meet the general specifications listed in your printer before using envelopes in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the printing environment or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note CAUTION...
... meet the general specifications listed in your printer before using envelopes in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the printing environment or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note CAUTION...
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...materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be tight (not baggy) to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for ...using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that are used in this section generally apply to 200 Sheffield. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to avoid wrinkling. See the support documentation ...
...materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be tight (not baggy) to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for ...using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that are used in this section generally apply to 200 Sheffield. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to avoid wrinkling. See the support documentation ...
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... 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 risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer. Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. The specifications listed in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt...
... 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 risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer. Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. The specifications listed in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt...
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...face sheet onto the item being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of these processes and laser printing. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to 205° C (401° ... be compatible with the heat and pressure of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). It is occurring on any indication that the label edges are lifting or ...labels. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on the print surface. Label construction, adhesive release...
...face sheet onto the item being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of these processes and laser printing. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to 205° C (401° ... be compatible with the heat and pressure of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). It is occurring on any indication that the label edges are lifting or ...labels. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on the print surface. Label construction, adhesive release...
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... film might not be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with your product to 4.4 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers). Guidelines for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of higher temperature and...
... film might not be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that came with your product to 4.4 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers). Guidelines for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of higher temperature and...
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... paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of choice for the laser printer. offer advantages in -home businesses. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in HP products. 2 Paper selection is used for...
... paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of choice for the laser printer. offer advantages in -home businesses. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in HP products. 2 Paper selection is used for...
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... second for more information. • If the print quality of print media to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that are using information from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it...problem that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that has not been stored or shipped properly....
... second for more information. • If the print quality of print media to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that are using information from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it...problem that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that has not been stored or shipped properly....
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... or air vent. Do not reuse jammed paper. improper fit in your printer. Doing so can use a cleaning page to specification. Paper is too smooth or too rough. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. For more information. Paper is too dry or too moist. q Replace... the paper in "Guidelines for your printer user guide. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that is...
... or air vent. Do not reuse jammed paper. improper fit in your printer. Doing so can use a cleaning page to specification. Paper is too smooth or too rough. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. For more information. Paper is too dry or too moist. q Replace... the paper in "Guidelines for your printer user guide. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that is...
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... that can affect the curl of the paper. Cause Action(s) Paper is called post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is too moist, resulting in waviness or q Print to the... storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media...
... that can affect the curl of the paper. Cause Action(s) Paper is called post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is too moist, resulting in waviness or q Print to the... storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media...
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Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap Executive Tabloid/ledger Ledger full bleed A3 RA3... mm 250 by 353 mm 182 by 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 cardstock sizes. Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap Executive Tabloid/ledger Ledger full bleed A3 RA3... mm 250 by 353 mm 182 by 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.
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The following figure compares the different types of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of smoothness. 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 Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units.
The following figure compares the different types of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of smoothness. 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 Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units.