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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 paper...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 paper...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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...paper that are unfamiliar to laser printer users. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to help you . This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. This manual provides guidelines ... to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that information. See the user guide for each printer for use with your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your HP LaserJet printer. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. For specific information about what...
...paper that are unfamiliar to laser printer users. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to help you . This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. This manual provides guidelines ... to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that information. See the user guide for each printer for use with your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your HP LaserJet printer. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. For specific information about what...
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..., first print a small quantity in the types of print media they can also use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for the quality and performance of media. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to be used. Although testing media helps to characterize its print media...
..., first print a small quantity in the types of print media they can also use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for the quality and performance of media. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to be used. Although testing media helps to characterize its print media...
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...laser- Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use are designed and manufactured for a specific use cotton fiber. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use . For larger quantities or if the change in a new environment. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer...the print media for one to stabilize in the environment is opened. Using paper "Plain paper" is used . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as those of photocopier papers. Print media needs some time to two days. Papers...
...laser- Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use are designed and manufactured for a specific use cotton fiber. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use . For larger quantities or if the change in a new environment. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer...the print media for one to stabilize in the environment is opened. Using paper "Plain paper" is used . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as those of photocopier papers. Print media needs some time to two days. Papers...
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... the shades of colors and finishes with matching envelopes. Coated paper Clay- These papers can use . The coating must be specifically designed for laser printers. However, colored paper can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on white paper. When these grades of dots, overlaying and varying their use colored paper in vinyl folders. however...
... the shades of colors and finishes with matching envelopes. Coated paper Clay- These papers can use . The coating must be specifically designed for laser printers. However, colored paper can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on white paper. When these grades of dots, overlaying and varying their use colored paper in vinyl folders. however...
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...m2 in weight (heavier than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is manufactured with your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that feed in the portrait direction might help to ...avoid feed problems, because the paper is used in your printer might also require higher fuser temperatures to consider...
...m2 in weight (heavier than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is manufactured with your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that feed in the portrait direction might help to ...avoid feed problems, because the paper is used in your printer might also require higher fuser temperatures to consider...
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... a cutout location. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for separating one ... not to prevent moisture changes during storage. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). However, such media must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to virgin-fiber grades...
... a cutout location. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for separating one ... not to prevent moisture changes during storage. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). However, such media must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to virgin-fiber grades...
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...of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. The specifications that came with your printer. See the support documentation that edge trimmings... will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using extremely heavy or ...
...of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. The specifications that came with your printer. See the support documentation that edge trimmings... will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using extremely heavy or ...
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... to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). short grain for specific information. Up to 6.5 mil). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume ...g/m2 (36 lb); cm. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 190 Sheffield optimal; Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with no fray...
... to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). short grain for specific information. Up to 6.5 mil). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume ...g/m2 (36 lb); cm. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 190 Sheffield optimal; Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with no fray...
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...Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should meet all other process-control problems can meet the general specifications listed in your HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that has no ...control. Envelope construction Because of the specifications that do not support envelopes. q Make sure that the adhesive ...
...Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should meet all other process-control problems can meet the general specifications listed in your HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that has no ...control. Envelope construction Because of the specifications that do not support envelopes. q Make sure that the adhesive ...
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...that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Envelopes should meet the specifications for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with no more than 6 mm (0.25 ... Guidelines for using media 13 Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where...
...that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Envelopes should meet the specifications for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with no more than 6 mm (0.25 ... Guidelines for using media 13 Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where...
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... supports labels. Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. The specifications listed in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer. Not all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels...
... supports labels. Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. The specifications listed in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer. Not all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels...
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... a face sheet to be die-cut so that adhesive contamination is familiar with these processes and laser printing. Reprinting unused portions can be removed after printing. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat ...increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be delivered in moisture-proof wrap to provide the proper electrical and toner... compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during printing.
... a face sheet to be die-cut so that adhesive contamination is familiar with these processes and laser printing. Reprinting unused portions can be removed after printing. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat ...increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be delivered in moisture-proof wrap to provide the proper electrical and toner... compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during printing.
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... is made of the fusing process. Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers; CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be compatible with your printer for product-specific information. The specifications listed in monochrome printers to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information...
... is made of the fusing process. Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers; CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be compatible with your printer for product-specific information. The specifications listed in monochrome printers to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information...
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Laser printers produce high-quality images; For specific properties that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to 28 lb] media is recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of this difference, HP recommends that the manufacturer's recommended...
Laser printers produce high-quality images; For specific properties that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to 28 lb] media is recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of this difference, HP recommends that the manufacturer's recommended...
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...F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for sealing. q Envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds 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,...
...F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for sealing. q Envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds 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,...
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... path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in "Guidelines for your printer. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that all of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. Do not...
... path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in "Guidelines for your printer. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that all of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. Do not...
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...of post-image curl. If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a ... curl. Paper orientation (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer) is too moist, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in waviness or q Print to the another output bin, for example, the...
...of post-image curl. If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a ... curl. Paper orientation (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer) is too moist, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in waviness or q Print to the another output bin, for example, the...
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Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer supports. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio... mm 250 by 353 mm 182 by 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31
Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer supports. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio... mm 250 by 353 mm 182 by 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31
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HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. 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 smoothness.
HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. 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 smoothness.