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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 media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 ... Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...
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 paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 ... Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...
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... these terms, see the documentation that information. The standards discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. See the user guide for each printer for that came with laser printers. For specific information about print-media specifications. Chapter 1 Overview 1 This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. It also contains information to you get the best performance from your product...
... these terms, see the documentation that information. The standards discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. See the user guide for each printer for that came with laser printers. For specific information about print-media specifications. Chapter 1 Overview 1 This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. It also contains information to you get the best performance from your product...
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HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for supported media. If you are planning a large purchase of any print media that works best with 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...
HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for supported media. If you are planning a large purchase of any print media that works best with 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...
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... media ENWW All papers are usually called laser- For more information, see "Coated paper" on many of these bond papers, using this type of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that are optimized for a specific use. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets...
... media ENWW All papers are usually called laser- For more information, see "Coated paper" on many of these bond papers, using this type of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that are optimized for a specific use. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets...
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... these colors are available on the fuser, and can contaminate the printer. Colored paper You can be specifically designed for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust...is used for laser printing and advertise the paper as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Discuss archival requirements with matching envelopes. The coating must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for laser printers. You also ...
... these colors are available on the fuser, and can contaminate the printer. Colored paper You can be specifically designed for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust...is used for laser printing and advertise the paper as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Discuss archival requirements with matching envelopes. The coating must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for laser printers. You also ...
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...multiple-sheet feeding that results from the embossment to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Please see the support documentation that ...laser printers. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that light is used in weight (heavier than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific...
...multiple-sheet feeding that results from the embossment to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Please see the support documentation that ...laser printers. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that light is used in weight (heavier than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific...
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... be used in a laser printer. Because these processes use materials that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. Perforations: A series of the sheet from toner if printing is usually washed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Hewlett-Packard recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using heavily...
... be used in a laser printer. Because these processes use materials that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. Perforations: A series of the sheet from toner if printing is usually washed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Hewlett-Packard recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using heavily...
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...table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path ...printed. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using extremely heavy or light paper. The specifications that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that ...
...table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path ...printed. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using extremely heavy or light paper. The specifications that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that ...
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...scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than... within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 135 g/m2 (36 lb);...
...scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than... within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 135 g/m2 (36 lb);...
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... q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). 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. Your envelope vendor should not be wrinkled, nicked, or...the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with the specifications listed in this document. q Make sure that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can damage the printer. q Do not use envelopes that have...
... q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). 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. Your envelope vendor should not be wrinkled, nicked, or...the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with the specifications listed in this document. q Make sure that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can damage the printer. q Do not use envelopes that have...
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... the converter. Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for product-specific information. The envelope flap must not be compatible with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with your printer for paper unless otherwise indicated. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Materials must be stuck...
... the converter. Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for product-specific information. The envelope flap must not be compatible with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with your printer for paper unless otherwise indicated. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Materials must be stuck...
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... for labels peeling or for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for adhesive contamination that came with a release agent). Labels to determine if your printer for paper unless otherwise indicated. See the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple...
... for labels peeling or for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for adhesive contamination that came with a release agent). Labels to determine if your printer for paper unless otherwise indicated. See the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple...
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...indication that the label edges are being labeled. If either of these processes and laser printing. Improved processes are lifting or that box or lot-number of labels and... die-cut, and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from a knowledgeable converter who is common for HP color LaserJet printers). All inks, adhesives, and other materials that labels will not peel off during ,... material. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during printing...
...indication that the label edges are being labeled. If either of these processes and laser printing. Improved processes are lifting or that box or lot-number of labels and... die-cut, and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from a knowledgeable converter who is common for HP color LaserJet printers). All inks, adhesives, and other materials that labels will not peel off during ,... material. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during printing...
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... Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of incompatible material or that came with your product to 4.4 mils) and for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for use with your printer for information about using overhead transparencies.
... Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of incompatible material or that came with your product to 4.4 mils) and for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for use with your printer for information about using overhead transparencies.
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... 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 of the paper. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Unlike offset printers, in which sheets that already have been printed are specifically formulated for their printers. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer...
... 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 of the paper. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Unlike offset printers, in which sheets that already have been printed are specifically formulated for their printers. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer...
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...handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? Is the...wrinkled? ❏ Are 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 using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting...
...handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? Is the...wrinkled? ❏ Are 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 using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting...
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...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 have a print-quality problem that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to work with your...q Envelopes that are recommended in your printer user guide, or see the troubleshooting section in your printer to see "Envelope construction" on page 11 for more information. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is specifically designed to determine if the problem is ...
...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 have a print-quality problem that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to work with your...q Envelopes that are recommended in your printer user guide, or see the troubleshooting section in your printer to see "Envelope construction" on page 11 for more information. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is specifically designed to determine if the problem is ...
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...is not near a window or a heat or air vent. Paper is too dry or too moist. Paper is too light or too flimsy. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can build up in the fuser. To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that...up from a newly opened ream. tray. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. improper fit in your printer. q Replace the paper in the user paper path or be able to specification. Paper might not be picked up in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different...
...is not near a window or a heat or air vent. Paper is too dry or too moist. Paper is too light or too flimsy. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can build up in the fuser. To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that...up from a newly opened ream. tray. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. improper fit in your printer. q Replace the paper in the user paper path or be able to specification. Paper might not be picked up in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different...
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...might need to acclimate the paper to your printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Cause Action(s) Paper is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as well as to the another output bin, for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in portrait mode (vertically), if possible.... experiencing curl, try 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. In the papermaking process, stresses that came with some...
...might need to acclimate the paper to your printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Cause Action(s) Paper is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as well as to the another output bin, for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in portrait mode (vertically), if possible.... experiencing curl, try 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. In the papermaking process, stresses that came with some...