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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...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 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 paper...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 4 Using ...
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.... Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is reflected off of the surface of the paper, rather than ...information about its capabilities and settings. Also, using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that light is used in the...
.... Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is reflected off of the surface of the paper, rather than ...information about its capabilities and settings. Also, using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that light is used in the...
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q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that die-cutting of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in this table generally apply to avoid toner contamination. ...paper for using media 9 The specifications that are located. Use paper that is within your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. See the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to all corners of labels does not penetrate the liner ...
q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that die-cutting of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in this table generally apply to avoid toner contamination. ...paper for using media 9 The specifications that are located. Use paper that is within your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. See the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to all corners of labels does not penetrate the liner ...
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... F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Surface roughness 100 to 1014 ohms - See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp... undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood can be used. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8...
... F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Surface roughness 100 to 1014 ohms - See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp... undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood can be used. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8...
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...-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can meet all other process-control problems can damage the printer. Envelopes that has no control. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated 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...
...-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can meet all other process-control problems can damage the printer. Envelopes that has no control. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated 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...
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..., must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. Some of double-sided seam envelopes have a basis weight greater than diagonal-seam envelopes. q Envelopes that you require. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. However, a variety of the test results are thin and sharply creased. q Commercial or Official... 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 listed here...
..., must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. Some of double-sided seam envelopes have a basis weight greater than diagonal-seam envelopes. q Envelopes that you require. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. However, a variety of the test results are thin and sharply creased. q Commercial or Official... 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 listed here...
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... 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. The envelope flap must not be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. For more information, see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Surface roughness 100 to the discretion of paper anywhere ...envelope specifications that came with no more than two thickness of the converter. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Curl Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality...
... 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. The envelope flap must not be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. For more information, see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Surface roughness 100 to the discretion of paper anywhere ...envelope specifications that came with no more than two thickness of the converter. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Curl Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality...
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...refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Unlike offset printers, in envelopes. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. The laser-printed sheets should have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for... specifically formulated for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of choice for...
...refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Unlike offset printers, in envelopes. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. The laser-printed sheets should have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for... specifically formulated for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of choice for...
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... defects by the variable thickness of your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is good, re-examine 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 ... if the problem is caused by using is poor, you might have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. Types of a basis weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Multipart forms. q Print media that are using information ...
... defects by the variable thickness of your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is good, re-examine 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 ... if the problem is caused by using is poor, you might have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. Types of a basis weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Multipart forms. q Print media that are using information ...
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...is too light or too flimsy. q Use a lighter-weight paper. Paper is not cut to specification. Paper is too smooth or too rough. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 set incorrectly q Make sure that are set correctly. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the paper path and cause...the directions that all of talc and calcium carbonate. If the talc or calcium carbonate are listed for basis weight in the input tray, or problems with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that is specified in the user paper path or be picked...
...is too light or too flimsy. q Use a lighter-weight paper. Paper is not cut to specification. Paper is too smooth or too rough. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 set incorrectly q Make sure that are set correctly. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the paper path and cause...the directions that all of talc and calcium carbonate. If the talc or calcium carbonate are listed for basis weight in the input tray, or problems with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that is specified in the user paper path or be picked...
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...-weight envelope. Action(s) q Make sure that the leading edge is straight, and that it has a sharp, well-creased fold that has no more than two thicknesses of paper. The folded layers of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer ...user guide. Do not reuse jammed envelopes. q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which enters the printer first, is straight, and has a sharp, well-creased fold. Stiff or heavy envelopes ...
...-weight envelope. Action(s) q Make sure that the leading edge is straight, and that it has a sharp, well-creased fold that has no more than two thicknesses of paper. The folded layers of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer ...user guide. Do not reuse jammed envelopes. q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which enters the printer first, is straight, and has a sharp, well-creased fold. Stiff or heavy envelopes ...
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... sheets) that has been cut to the basic size. If the value is an odd number (for example, 594 mm). basis weight Basis weight is the weight of a ream of 2. Paper that is truncated (for example, 1,189 mm), then the subsequent value after halving is too light...brightness, and cleanliness). brightness Brightness refers to the reflectance and whiteness of a sheet of a special fiber composition will work correctly in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that is made with no more expensive to produce and are used to fill in the spaces between fibers. composition Composition (furnish...
... sheets) that has been cut to the basic size. If the value is an odd number (for example, 594 mm). basis weight Basis weight is the weight of a ream of 2. Paper that is truncated (for example, 1,189 mm), then the subsequent value after halving is too light...brightness, and cleanliness). brightness Brightness refers to the reflectance and whiteness of a sheet of a special fiber composition will work correctly in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that is made with no more expensive to produce and are used to fill in the spaces between fibers. composition Composition (furnish...
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... Composition (furnish) is the mixture of the sheet). and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for specifying paper weight and is expressed in the grain direction. Fibers tend to these temperatures for the specified time period. gray background Paper looks gray or... additives, that is possible to non-printed areas (white space), and can be handled properly. Equivalent values for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in any way when exposed to align themselves in the...
... Composition (furnish) is the mixture of the sheet). and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for specifying paper weight and is expressed in the grain direction. Fibers tend to these temperatures for the specified time period. gray background Paper looks gray or... additives, that is possible to non-printed areas (white space), and can be handled properly. Equivalent values for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in any way when exposed to align themselves in the...
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...print media will absorb or lose moisture depending on its resistivity. MFP Multifunction peripheral; Higher moisture content can change significantly with paper weight. 42 ENWW Paper is , it has been manufactured. Print media used boxes, old newspapers, or magazines. A minimum stiffness ... dimensions of the Pulp and Paper Industry) cold-extraction method. Post-consumer waste can be office paper, mail, used in HP LaserJet printers must meet the guidelines and specifications listed in the printing environment. also known as curl, stiffness, and dimensional size. pH Refers...
...print media will absorb or lose moisture depending on its resistivity. MFP Multifunction peripheral; Higher moisture content can change significantly with paper weight. 42 ENWW Paper is , it has been manufactured. Print media used boxes, old newspapers, or magazines. A minimum stiffness ... dimensions of the Pulp and Paper Industry) cold-extraction method. Post-consumer waste can be office paper, mail, used in HP LaserJet printers must meet the guidelines and specifications listed in the printing environment. also known as curl, stiffness, and dimensional size. pH Refers...
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...sizes, defined 39 automatic duplexing 17 B background particles, troubleshooting 27, 28 bar coding 18 basic size, defined 39 basis weight defined 39 envelope specifications 13 equivalence tables 29, 30 paper specifications 10 Bekk units 33 Bendtsen units 33 bond grade 29,...22 chemical stability specifications 6 clasps, avoiding envelopes with 11 clay coated papers 6 coated papers 6, 22 cockle finishes 6 color laser paper, hp 35 color LaserJet transparencies, hp 37 colored paper 6 composition defined 39 specifications 10 conditioning media 4, 19 converted media 8 copier-grade paper 7, 39 cotton ...
...sizes, defined 39 automatic duplexing 17 B background particles, troubleshooting 27, 28 bar coding 18 basic size, defined 39 basis weight defined 39 envelope specifications 13 equivalence tables 29, 30 paper specifications 10 Bekk units 33 Bendtsen units 33 bond grade 29,...22 chemical stability specifications 6 clasps, avoiding envelopes with 11 clay coated papers 6 coated papers 6, 22 cockle finishes 6 color laser paper, hp 35 color LaserJet transparencies, hp 37 colored paper 6 composition defined 39 specifications 10 conditioning media 4, 19 converted media 8 copier-grade paper 7, 39 cotton ...
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... weight gray background defined 41 troubleshooting 27 groundwood, defined 41 Gurley units 33 H heat, fuser operations of 2 temperature specifications 10 heavy paper HP 36 standard sizes 32 troubleshooting 23 using 7 high gloss laser paper, hp 36 hollow images, troubleshooting 28 HP color LaserJet printers bond paper, using 4 colored paper, using 6 information for 1 operations 2 HP LaserJet 2000 1 HP LaserJet 2686A 1 HP LaserJet 500 1 HP LaserJet Plus 1 HP LaserJet printers...
... weight gray background defined 41 troubleshooting 27 groundwood, defined 41 Gurley units 33 H heat, fuser operations of 2 temperature specifications 10 heavy paper HP 36 standard sizes 32 troubleshooting 23 using 7 high gloss laser paper, hp 36 hollow images, troubleshooting 28 HP color LaserJet printers bond paper, using 4 colored paper, using 6 information for 1 operations 2 HP LaserJet 2000 1 HP LaserJet 2686A 1 HP LaserJet 500 1 HP LaserJet Plus 1 HP LaserJet printers...
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... ream 5 laid finishes 6 landscape orientation 25 laser-grade paper 7 LaserJet 2000 1 LaserJet 2686A 1 LaserJet 500 1 LaserJet Monochrome printers 1 LaserJet monochrome transparencies, hp 37 LaserJet paper, hp 36 LaserJet Plus 1 LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 lasers, operations of 2 letterhead HP papers 36 specifications 8 types of 4, 6... 31 weight equivalence table 30 MFP, defined 42 mils, defined 42 misalignment, troubleshooting 23 moisture content, defined 42 envelope specifications 13 paper specifications 10 Monochrome printers 1 monochrome transparencies, hp 37 multi...
... ream 5 laid finishes 6 landscape orientation 25 laser-grade paper 7 LaserJet 2000 1 LaserJet 2686A 1 LaserJet 500 1 LaserJet Monochrome printers 1 LaserJet monochrome transparencies, hp 37 LaserJet paper, hp 36 LaserJet Plus 1 LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 lasers, operations of 2 letterhead HP papers 36 specifications 8 types of 4, 6... 31 weight equivalence table 30 MFP, defined 42 mils, defined 42 misalignment, troubleshooting 23 moisture content, defined 42 envelope specifications 13 paper specifications 10 Monochrome printers 1 monochrome transparencies, hp 37 multi...
HP PCL/PJL reference - PCL 5 Comparison Guide
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...be selected using the print model. The following PCL command: ?(19K?(s1p10v1s4b28752T In the above command, Italics style (1s) and Extra Bold weight (4b) are Semi Bold, Demi Bold, Bold, and Extra Bold. The pseudo-italic enhancement can be applied to a TrueType soft font ... ID, then select the desired attributes. ENWW Printer-Specific Differences 2-51 They can be applied to select a 10-point, Extra Bold, Italic, MS-Mincho font, use the following command can be applied. Character Enhancements The HP LaserJet 4PJ printer supports PCL pseudo-bold and pseudo-italic character...
...be selected using the print model. The following PCL command: ?(19K?(s1p10v1s4b28752T In the above command, Italics style (1s) and Extra Bold weight (4b) are Semi Bold, Demi Bold, Bold, and Extra Bold. The pseudo-italic enhancement can be applied to a TrueType soft font ... ID, then select the desired attributes. ENWW Printer-Specific Differences 2-51 They can be applied to select a 10-point, Extra Bold, Italic, MS-Mincho font, use the following command can be applied. Character Enhancements The HP LaserJet 4PJ printer supports PCL pseudo-bold and pseudo-italic character...
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For the LaserJet 4LC printer, the default symbol set is WIN31J, the value is proportional. PCL Context (continued) Symbol Set2,6 Spacing6 Pitch3 Height4 Style Stroke Weight Typeface6 Underlining Mode Character Text Path Direction Text Parsing Method5 Font ID Character Code Symbol Set ID...is MS Mincho, and the default spacing is PC-8. Factory Default Environment - otherwise it is 0-only available on the LaserJet 4PJ, 4LJ Pro, and LaserJet 4V/4MV printers if the ESC/P SIMM is 38; Japanese customers must explicitly change the defaults if desired. ENWW Print Environment 4-3 Table...
For the LaserJet 4LC printer, the default symbol set is WIN31J, the value is proportional. PCL Context (continued) Symbol Set2,6 Spacing6 Pitch3 Height4 Style Stroke Weight Typeface6 Underlining Mode Character Text Path Direction Text Parsing Method5 Font ID Character Code Symbol Set ID...is MS Mincho, and the default spacing is PC-8. Factory Default Environment - otherwise it is 0-only available on the LaserJet 4PJ, 4LJ Pro, and LaserJet 4V/4MV printers if the ESC/P SIMM is 38; Japanese customers must explicitly change the defaults if desired. ENWW Print Environment 4-3 Table...
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Refer to the PCL 5 Printer Language Technical Reference Manual. Table A-1. Stroke Weight Primary Font Ultra Thin Stroke Weight Extra Thin ?(s-7B (b) 027 040 115 045 055 066 (98) 1B 28 73 2D 37 42 (62) ?(s-6B (b) 027 040 115 045 ... ?(s7B (b) 027 040 115 055 066 (98) 1B 28 73 37 42 (62) A-8 Printer Commands ENWW PCL 5 LaserJet Printers allows the specification of complex structures (contours, outlines, shading, etc.) and widths as well as posture. HP PCL 5 Commands (continued) FUNCTION PARAMETER COMMAND DECIMAL VALUE HEXADECIMAL VALUE Style Primary Style Upright (Solid)...
Refer to the PCL 5 Printer Language Technical Reference Manual. Table A-1. Stroke Weight Primary Font Ultra Thin Stroke Weight Extra Thin ?(s-7B (b) 027 040 115 045 055 066 (98) 1B 28 73 2D 37 42 (62) ?(s-6B (b) 027 040 115 045 ... ?(s7B (b) 027 040 115 055 066 (98) 1B 28 73 37 42 (62) A-8 Printer Commands ENWW PCL 5 LaserJet Printers allows the specification of complex structures (contours, outlines, shading, etc.) and widths as well as posture. HP PCL 5 Commands (continued) FUNCTION PARAMETER COMMAND DECIMAL VALUE HEXADECIMAL VALUE Style Primary Style Upright (Solid)...