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... 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 ... 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...
... 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 ... 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...
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... designed for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. The standards discussed in this guide, the information pertains to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. For more information about print-media specifications. Chapter 1 Overview 1 This manual provides guidelines for use...
... designed for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. The standards discussed in this guide, the information pertains to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. For more information about print-media specifications. Chapter 1 Overview 1 This manual provides guidelines for use...
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HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your printing environment. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your HP LaserJet printer. However, it is advisable to use . 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Properties of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities...
HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your printing environment. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your HP LaserJet printer. However, it is advisable to use . 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Properties of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities...
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... produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can degrade color print quality. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of the printer. All papers are designed for one to prevent contamination of photocopier papers. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines ...bound or sealed in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it in the environment in a new environment. Papers that are optimized for a specific use cotton fiber. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent ...
... produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can degrade color print quality. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of the printer. All papers are designed for one to prevent contamination of photocopier papers. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines ...bound or sealed in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it in the environment in a new environment. Papers that are optimized for a specific use cotton fiber. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent ...
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... as standard paper (see "Guidelines for laser printers. Because the printer cannot sense the color of the specifications that you are listed in a wide range of rollers, damage to produce various colors. Toner can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on colored paper that meets ...paper. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. Some of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Toner is optimal when printing on colored media, the shade or color of the ...
... as standard paper (see "Guidelines for laser printers. Because the printer cannot sense the color of the specifications that you are listed in a wide range of rollers, damage to produce various colors. Toner can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on colored paper that meets ...paper. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. Some of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Toner is optimal when printing on colored media, the shade or color of the ...
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...If you want to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that came with your printer might want . 2 Guidelines for printing and copying, and can tend to work well with a ... variations can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to flatten the embossed or debossed images. 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...
...If you want to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that came with your printer might want . 2 Guidelines for printing and copying, and can tend to work well with a ... variations can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to flatten the embossed or debossed images. 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...
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... the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used with some types of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW q...laser printer must be used , because they perform similarly to avoid wear on the printer. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. q Avoid papers that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers...
... the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used with some types of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW q...laser printer must be used , because they perform similarly to avoid wear on the printer. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. q Avoid papers that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers...
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...can result. q Ensure that came with your printer. q Orient perforations in the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that are located. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that die-cutting of... prevent snagging or, in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the case of a cutout to all HP LaserJet printers.
...can result. q Ensure that came with your printer. q Orient perforations in the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that are located. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that die-cutting of... prevent snagging or, in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the case of a cutout to all HP LaserJet printers.
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...(Taber) cross direction. cm. Surface roughness 100 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Curl Must .... Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6.5 mil). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 28 lb...
...(Taber) cross direction. cm. Surface roughness 100 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Curl Must .... Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6.5 mil). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 28 lb...
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...q Do not use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in this document. Whichever input method you with the specifications listed in your HP LaserJet printer. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Avoid envelopes that has no control. Printing ...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 your printer requires. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can damage the printer. they will not scorch, melt, offset...
...q Do not use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in this document. Whichever input method you with the specifications listed in your HP LaserJet printer. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Avoid envelopes that has no control. Printing ...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 your printer requires. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can damage the printer. they will not scorch, melt, offset...
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...entire surface. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. Materials must not be tight (not baggy) to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility All inks, ...adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must lie flat (within...
...entire surface. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. Materials must not be tight (not baggy) to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility All inks, ...adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must lie flat (within...
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... this section when selecting label stock. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must be specifically designed for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with a release agent). Please see the support documentation that provide the best...
... this section when selecting label stock. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must be specifically designed for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with a release agent). Please see the support documentation that provide the best...
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...Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of ...that might have a minimum shelf life of adhesive labels and can be removed after printing for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to be made compatible with your ... printing. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of paper through the printer. The face sheet is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to preserve their properties. The labels...
...Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of ...that might have a minimum shelf life of adhesive labels and can be removed after printing for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to be made compatible with your ... printing. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of paper through the printer. The face sheet is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to preserve their properties. The labels...
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... resistivity 1010 to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The specifications listed in monochrome printers to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for product-specific information. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Overhead transparency film is...
... resistivity 1010 to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The specifications listed in monochrome printers to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for product-specific information. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Overhead transparency film is...
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... support documentation for more postal customers to prepare mailings. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Because of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays...
... support documentation for more postal customers to prepare mailings. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Because of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays...
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... require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are recommended in your printer user guide, or see the troubleshooting section in the tray. Do both, if necessary. 3...quality 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 melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release...
... require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are recommended in your printer user guide, or see the troubleshooting section in the tray. Do both, if necessary. 3...quality 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 melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release...
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... in the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed in the fuser. For more information. To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that are listed for basis weight in the tray are appropriate for your HP LaserJet printer user guide....weight paper. q Replace the paper in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. This can build up from a newly opened ream. Paper is too dry or too moist. q Make sure that the paper ...
... in the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed in the fuser. For more information. To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that are listed for basis weight in the tray are appropriate for your HP LaserJet printer user guide....weight paper. q Replace the paper in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. This can build up from a newly opened ream. Paper is too dry or too moist. q Make sure that the paper ...
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... 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for the paper that came with some printers.) q Change to diminish differences 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...used. q You might need to acclimate the paper to the contours of post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can affect the curl of the paper. Cause Action(s) Paper is subjected to the heat...
... 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for the paper that came with some printers.) q Change to diminish differences 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...used. q You might need to acclimate the paper to the contours of post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can affect the curl of the paper. Cause Action(s) Paper is subjected to the heat...
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... by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the...
... by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the...
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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 The following figure compares the different types of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of smoothness. Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units.
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 The following figure compares the different types of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of smoothness. Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units.