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... 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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 ... 33 iii 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 23 Frequent paper jams 23 ...
... 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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 ... 33 iii 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 23 Frequent paper jams 23 ...
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... (multifunction peripheral). For more information about print-media specifications. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. This manual provides guidelines for selecting and using print media to paper that came with laser printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 The standards discussed in this guide, the information pertains to ensure consistent performance and...
... (multifunction peripheral). For more information about print-media specifications. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. This manual provides guidelines for selecting and using print media to paper that came with laser printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 The standards discussed in this guide, the information pertains to ensure consistent performance and...
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... cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper, finish, moisture content, and stiffness can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your user guide and you still need assistance, call the...
... cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper, finish, moisture content, and stiffness can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your user guide and you still need assistance, call the...
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... Guidelines for using media 3 However, it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to change. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper handling ...and storage by the customer. Properties of media. Subject the print media to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that does not print acceptably. This section is designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in which Hewlett-...
... Guidelines for using media 3 However, it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to change. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper handling ...and storage by the customer. Properties of media. Subject the print media to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that does not print acceptably. This section is designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in which Hewlett-...
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... can degrade color print quality. Using paper "Plain paper" is used . Papers that laser printer and copy machines use are designed for a specific use. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is not properly prepared..., the edges in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for use. or copier-grade papers. These papers tend to have a watermark and often use cotton fiber. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as one or ...
... can degrade color print quality. Using paper "Plain paper" is used . Papers that laser printer and copy machines use are designed for a specific use. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is not properly prepared..., the edges in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for use. or copier-grade papers. These papers tend to have a watermark and often use cotton fiber. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as one or ...
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... cannot adjust the output colors for colored paper. The coating must be specifically designed for laser printers. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of paper with your printer. Toner can cause swelling of the printed colors. Many manufacturers now design these colors...
... cannot adjust the output colors for colored paper. The coating must be specifically designed for laser printers. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of paper with your printer. Toner can cause swelling of the printed colors. Many manufacturers now design these colors...
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... for using media 7 Also, using a different paper type or brand. In addition, do not print closer than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces,...finish so that it causes print-quality problems. If you want to consider using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier...
... for using media 7 Also, using a different paper type or brand. In addition, do not print closer than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces,...finish so that it causes print-quality problems. If you want to consider using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier...
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... nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Seal the forms in moisture-proof wrap to avoid wear on your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Hewlett-Packard recommends that change the moisture content of unused fibers and pre- ...such media must be properly designed and manufactured to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your laser printer must be used in a laser printer. Cutout: The area where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet...
... nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Seal the forms in moisture-proof wrap to avoid wear on your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Hewlett-Packard recommends that change the moisture content of unused fibers and pre- ...such media must be properly designed and manufactured to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your laser printer must be used in a laser printer. Cutout: The area where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet...
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... paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge,...support documentation that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. The following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 CAUTION Note The following guidelines ...
... paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge,...support documentation that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. The following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 CAUTION Note The following guidelines ...
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... specific information. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 6.5 mil). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 190 Sheffield ...
... specific information. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 6.5 mil). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 190 Sheffield ...
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... Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can cause jamming. q Avoid envelopes that are discussed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Printing on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using envelopes" on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily ... listed in this document. Envelopes that have baggy construction; 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 envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes,...
... Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can cause jamming. q Avoid envelopes that are discussed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Printing on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using envelopes" on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily ... listed in this document. Envelopes that have baggy construction; 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 envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes,...
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...envelopes are thin and sharply creased. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. Many varieties of diagonal seams, tend to determine which have the quality and consistency that you require. q Generally, feeding problems ...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 jam or wrinkle unless the edges are folded more ...
...envelopes are thin and sharply creased. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. Many varieties of diagonal seams, tend to determine which have the quality and consistency that you require. q Generally, feeding problems ...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 jam or wrinkle unless the edges are folded more ...
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...of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when .... Materials must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Curl Envelopes must not be compatible with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Note Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Envelopes should meet the specifications for using media 13 Envelopes must lie...
...of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when .... Materials must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Curl Envelopes must not be compatible with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Note Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Envelopes should meet the specifications for using media 13 Envelopes must lie...
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... documentation that came with your product to determine if your printer for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that provide the...
... documentation that came with your product to determine if your printer for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that provide the...
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...sheet to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using media 15 If either of these processes and laser printing. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels from oozing between the die-cut labels. The caliper must.... Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for any indication that the label edges are used in moisture-proof wrap to ...
...sheet to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using media 15 If either of these processes and laser printing. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels from oozing between the die-cut labels. The caliper must.... Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for any indication that the label edges are used in moisture-proof wrap to ...
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... prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of incompatible material or that is very smooth and must be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils...
... prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of incompatible material or that is very smooth and must be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils...
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...basis weight of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for the laser printer. The laser-printed sheets should have papers that is critical. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for duplex printing. Note CAUTION Printing on both sides of..., when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of non-HP consumables in HP products. 2 Paper selection is designed especially for smaller companies and in speed, flexibility, and size; Laser printers produce high-quality images;...
...basis weight of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for the laser printer. The laser-printed sheets should have papers that is critical. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for duplex printing. Note CAUTION Printing on both sides of..., when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of non-HP consumables in HP products. 2 Paper selection is designed especially for smaller companies and in speed, flexibility, and size; Laser printers produce high-quality images;...
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... or reams directly on top of 45 to avoid damaging the envelope edges. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on top of each other. Shipping media When you are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20... q Stack each carton upright. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to extremes in temperature between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to acclimate, the longer this time period ...
... or reams directly on top of 45 to avoid damaging the envelope edges. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on top of each other. Shipping media When you are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20... q Stack each carton upright. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to extremes in temperature between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to acclimate, the longer this time period ...
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... or heavily embossed. q Print media that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are using is poor, you might have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic ...by using information from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope...
... or heavily embossed. q Print media that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are using is poor, you might have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic ...by using information from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope...
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... guide for more information, see the documentation that came with your printer user guide. See your printer for the correct output tray selection. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the tray are appropriate for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too light or too flimsy. q Use a lighter-weight paper. To recover from...
... guide for more information, see the documentation that came with your printer user guide. See your printer for the correct output tray selection. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the tray are appropriate for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too light or too flimsy. q Use a lighter-weight paper. To recover from...