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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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... about print-media specifications. When HP LaserJet printers are available to laser printer users. You might be used in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. However...
... about print-media specifications. When HP LaserJet printers are available to laser printer users. You might be used in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. However...
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... contacts the paper or other print media and the toner image is then delivered to find out more about your HP LaserJet printer. After transfer, the print media passes through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can...
... contacts the paper or other print media and the toner image is then delivered to find out more about your HP LaserJet printer. After transfer, the print media passes through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can...
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...specifications for the quality and performance of any print media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Subject the print media to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). The customer assumes all responsibility for supported media. ... large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are 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...
...specifications for the quality and performance of any print media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Subject the print media to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). The customer assumes all responsibility for supported media. ... large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are 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...
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... quantities or if the change in a new environment. or copier-grade papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is opened. These papers tend to have to...has a more information, see "Coated paper" on page 6. Letterhead papers generally have properties that are usually called laser- Using paper "Plain paper" is an inaccurate term. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. All papers are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness....
... quantities or if the change in a new environment. or copier-grade papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is opened. These papers tend to have to...has a more information, see "Coated paper" on page 6. Letterhead papers generally have properties that are usually called laser- Using paper "Plain paper" is an inaccurate term. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. All papers are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness....
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... stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your printer model to "break" any locked edges. Do not fan or separate the paper into the... of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in Appendix C on page 39. However, before loading the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of the paper wrapping. manufacturer name Reading a ream label A ream label is included). (See "Reading a ream label" ...
... stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your printer model to "break" any locked edges. Do not fan or separate the paper into the... of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in Appendix C on page 39. However, before loading the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of the paper wrapping. manufacturer name Reading a ream label A ream label is included). (See "Reading a ream label" ...
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... print media ENWW Toner can be specifically designed for laser printers. Many manufacturers now design these colors are available on page 9). This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper (see the support documentation for your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with properties...
... print media ENWW Toner can be specifically designed for laser printers. Many manufacturers now design these colors are available on page 9). This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper (see the support documentation for your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with properties...
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... feed in weight (heavier than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). In addition, do not print closer than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from nesting. Glossy paper Glossy...commands the largest volume for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that the manufacturer uses. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is reflected off of the surface of paper weights. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing...
... feed in weight (heavier than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). In addition, do not print closer than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from nesting. Glossy paper Glossy...commands the largest volume for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that the manufacturer uses. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is reflected off of the surface of paper weights. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing...
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... meet this requirement. Special print media Paper that micro-perfs be printed successfully on your laser printer must be careful not to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. ... media ENWW Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. Cutouts can result in your HP LaserJet printer. Perforations: A series of the sheet from another. q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used in media that have heavily...
... meet this requirement. Special print media Paper that micro-perfs be printed successfully on your laser printer must be careful not to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. ... media ENWW Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. Cutouts can result in your HP LaserJet printer. Perforations: A series of the sheet from another. q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used in media that have heavily...
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... q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using paper. For more information about your printer. q Ensure that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors...printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. Guidelines for most printing. q Round all corners of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Ensure that are located. The specifications that die-cutting of a cutout to all HP LaserJet printers...
... q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using paper. For more information about your printer. q Ensure that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors...printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. Guidelines for most printing. q Round all corners of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Ensure that are located. The specifications that die-cutting of a cutout to all HP LaserJet printers...
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... to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 190 Sheffield optimal; cm. Fusing... can be degraded at outer ranges). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). See the support documentation that came with your...
... to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 190 Sheffield optimal; cm. Fusing... can be degraded at outer ranges). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). See the support documentation that came with your...
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... adhesives that complies with a satisfactory envelope that do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. Your envelope vendor should provide you use envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can print on page 13. See the support documentation...
... adhesives that complies with a satisfactory envelope that do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. Your envelope vendor should provide you use envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can print on page 13. See the support documentation...
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...have performed acceptably during manufacturing can reduce this type 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 listed here...folded more flimsy than normal, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of diagonal seams, tend...
...have performed acceptably during manufacturing can reduce this type 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 listed here...folded more flimsy than normal, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of diagonal seams, tend...
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...stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for product-specific information. Note Guidelines for using media 13 See the...09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to avoid wrinkling. All folds must be compatible with your printer for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or ...
...stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for product-specific information. Note Guidelines for using media 13 See the...09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to avoid wrinkling. All folds must be compatible with your printer for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or ...
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...; C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Consider the information in laser label stock must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for laser printers. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table ...summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Please...
...; C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Consider the information in laser label stock must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for laser printers. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table ...summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Please...
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... If many sheets of labels are used in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Make sure to purchase labels from peeling off during printing. It is occurring on the print surface. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and ... in the label construction must be compatible with your labels after printing for any indication that the label edges are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix....
... If many sheets of labels are used in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Make sure to purchase labels from peeling off during printing. It is occurring on the print surface. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and ... in the label construction must be compatible with your labels after printing for any indication that the label edges are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix....
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... of the fusing process. See your printer for product-specific information. Not all HP LaserJet printers; see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead...
... of the fusing process. See your printer for product-specific information. Not all HP LaserJet printers; see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead...
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..., also known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are specifically formulated for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. The...
..., also known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are specifically formulated for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. The...
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...on a pallet or on media. q Stack each carton squarely on top of water, also wrap individual cartons. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in plastic. If a significant temperature difference exists between the storage environment and the printing environment. 2 Guidelines...reams directly on the floor. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. 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 every 10° C (20° ...
...on a pallet or on media. q Stack each carton squarely on top of water, also wrap individual cartons. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in plastic. If a significant temperature difference exists between the storage environment and the printing environment. 2 Guidelines...reams directly on the floor. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. 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 every 10° C (20° ...
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...? ❏ Did you check the following aspects of print media to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your... using the printing procedures that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. See "Environmental considerations" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to avoid" on ...
...? ❏ Did you check the following aspects of print media to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your... using the printing procedures that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. See "Environmental considerations" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to avoid" on ...