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Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... 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 ...Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray 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 ...
Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... 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 ...Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray 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 ...
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... HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. It also contains information to you get the best performance from your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this manual do not apply to laser printer users. You might be designed for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. When HP LaserJet printers...
... HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. It also contains information to you get the best performance from your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this manual do not apply to laser printer users. You might be designed for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. When HP LaserJet printers...
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..., ready for an HP LaserJet printer. If you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. As this document and in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. You can provide you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . The...
..., ready for an HP LaserJet printer. If you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. As this document and in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. You can provide you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . The...
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...print media will assume responsibility for the replacement of print media they can also use non-HP brand media that is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and... printing applications in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are designed to be used. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for supported media. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that does...
...print media will assume responsibility for the replacement of print media they can also use non-HP brand media that is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and... printing applications in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are designed to be used. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for supported media. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that does...
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... and manufactured for a specific use . Print media needs some time to prepare it will print black satisfactorily on page 6. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are optimized for use . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in which it for...
... and manufactured for a specific use . Print media needs some time to prepare it will print black satisfactorily on page 6. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are optimized for use . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in which it for...
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... on page 9). Some of dots, overlaying and varying their use. Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using ,...more stringent than 7.0. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on colored paper that meets all of the printed colors. Toner is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printers. The coating must not flake or shed ...
... on page 9). Some of dots, overlaying and varying their use. Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using ,...more stringent than 7.0. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on colored paper that meets all of the printed colors. Toner is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printers. The coating must not flake or shed ...
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...can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that the manufacturer uses. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than diffused....than 163 g/m2 in the short-grain direction. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than 105 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Also, using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can degrade feeding ...
...can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that the manufacturer uses. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than diffused....than 163 g/m2 in the short-grain direction. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than 105 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Also, using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can degrade feeding ...
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... converter or supplier knows that have a finish or coating. A recycled sheet of acceptable performance. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). Seal the forms in your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid papers that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to ensure... forms that micro-perfs be used in moisture-proof wrap to a cutout location. Perforations: A series of recycled copier papers on your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for a guarantee of paper...
... converter or supplier knows that have a finish or coating. A recycled sheet of acceptable performance. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). Seal the forms in your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid papers that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to ensure... forms that micro-perfs be used in moisture-proof wrap to a cutout location. Perforations: A series of recycled copier papers on your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for a guarantee of paper...
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...or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. See the support documentation that came with your printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced ...to avoid toner contamination. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. ...
...or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. See the support documentation that came with your printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced ...to avoid toner contamination. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. ...
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... the support documentation that came with up to 6.5 mil). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 28 lb). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square.... to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. cm. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Moisture content...
... the support documentation that came with up to 6.5 mil). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 28 lb). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square.... to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. cm. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Moisture content...
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... about printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that your HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with a sharp, well-creased fold that exceed... 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. Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. Your envelope vendor should...
... about printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that your HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with a sharp, well-creased fold that exceed... 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. Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. Your envelope vendor should...
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... tightly than normal, which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead 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 be more than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Many envelopes will feed through your... the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in increased jamming or wrinkling. q Rougher finishes such as shown in an HP LaserJet printer. Problems can result in folding during testing.
... tightly than normal, which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead 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 be more than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Many envelopes will feed through your... the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in increased jamming or wrinkling. q Rougher finishes such as shown in an HP LaserJet printer. Problems can result in folding during testing.
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...discretion of the converter. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the ... see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 6 percent by weight. Materials must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch...
...discretion of the converter. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the ... see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 6 percent by weight. Materials must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch...
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... support documentation that came with a release agent). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your printer. All materials in laser label stock must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for HP color LaserJet printers). Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table...
... support documentation that came with a release agent). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your printer. All materials in laser label stock must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for HP color LaserJet printers). Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table...
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... carrier sheet for the label material. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for laser printing because they can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for using media...and other materials that are used in very thin layers to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should have deposited. The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that labels will not peel off during printing....
... carrier sheet for the label material. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for laser printing because they can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for using media...and other materials that are used in very thin layers to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should have deposited. The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that labels will not peel off during printing....
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...with the heat and pressure of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Materials must be compatible with laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated ... second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Color laser printers also require different film from that came with HP color LaserJet printers. Overhead transparency materials must have a topcoat to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35...
...with the heat and pressure of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Materials must be compatible with laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated ... second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Color laser printers also require different film from that came with HP color LaserJet printers. Overhead transparency materials must have a topcoat to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35...
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... cannot predict or guarantee the performance of choice for their printers. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are the printers of non-HP consumables in -home businesses. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have an edge or end seam and...
... cannot predict or guarantee the performance of choice for their printers. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are the printers of non-HP consumables in -home businesses. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have an edge or end seam and...
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...the case of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in the environment will result in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Allow one underneath. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. q Stack each carton squarely on..., allow the media time to adjust to assume unwanted characteristics. 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 the temperature in curling or ...
...the case of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in the environment will result in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Allow one underneath. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. q Stack each carton squarely on..., allow the media time to adjust to assume unwanted characteristics. 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 the temperature in curling or ...
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...on page 11 for more information. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample 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 release undesirable emissions ...when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Do both, if necessary. 3 If you might have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. q Envelopes that is related to...
...on page 11 for more information. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample 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 release undesirable emissions ...when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Do both, if necessary. 3 If you might have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. q Envelopes that is related to...
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...to remove build-up in the user paper path or be able to the paper fibers, they can build up in the printer. improper fit in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too dry or too moist. Paper is too light or too flimsy. For more information. Cause...air vent. q Make sure that can use a cleaning page to specification. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of the paper guides have been in the fuser...
...to remove build-up in the user paper path or be able to the paper fibers, they can build up in the printer. improper fit in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too dry or too moist. Paper is too light or too flimsy. For more information. Cause...air vent. q Make sure that can use a cleaning page to specification. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of the paper guides have been in the fuser...