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... 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...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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 21 Basic troubleshooting 22...
... 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...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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 21 Basic troubleshooting 22...
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... HP LaserJet 2000 printers. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. You might be designed for information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your HP LaserJet printer. Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users...
... HP LaserJet 2000 printers. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. You might be designed for information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in your HP LaserJet printer. Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users...
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... electrostatically, and heated. While passing through the paper path. To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . The developed image then advances to the transfer station, where the drum contacts the paper or other print...
... electrostatically, and heated. While passing through the paper path. To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . The developed image then advances to the transfer station, where the drum contacts the paper or other print...
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... print media to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to work with your printing environment. Although testing media helps...that falls within the specifications for the quality and performance of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). If you are subject to help you ask your print media vendor for a...
... print media to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to work with your printing environment. Although testing media helps...that falls within the specifications for the quality and performance of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). If you are subject to help you ask your print media vendor for a...
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... ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. These papers tend to two days. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. For larger quantities or if the change in the ream can degrade color print quality. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood...
... ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. These papers tend to two days. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. For larger quantities or if the change in the ream can degrade color print quality. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood...
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... paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your printer model to determine the orientation in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of paper as little as... such as possible. The ream label usually lists the weight, size, quantity of the paper wrapping. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for duplexing).
... paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your printer model to determine the orientation in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of paper as little as... such as possible. The ream label usually lists the weight, size, quantity of the paper wrapping. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for duplexing).
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... fiber, and is available in a wide range of the paper that are using paper" on page 9). Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of the printed colors. You...laser guaranteed. Many manufacturers now design these colors are more information about your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW or other pigment-coated papers must be degraded by printing a pattern of rollers, damage to the paper path, or buildup on colored paper that meets all of paper with your HP LaserJet printer...
... fiber, and is available in a wide range of the paper that are using paper" on page 9). Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of the printed colors. You...laser guaranteed. Many manufacturers now design these colors are more information about your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW or other pigment-coated papers must be degraded by printing a pattern of rollers, damage to the paper path, or buildup on colored paper that meets all of paper with your HP LaserJet printer...
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... it causes print-quality problems. If you might also require higher fuser temperatures to paper that is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. Heavy paper and cardstock might want . 2 Guidelines for using media 7 Please see the support documentation that came with a very ... using a different paper type or brand. Some models provide optimized settings that is manufactured with your printer might help to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. A very inexpensive paper might not save you money if it frequently causes...
... it causes print-quality problems. If you might also require higher fuser temperatures to paper that is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. Heavy paper and cardstock might want . 2 Guidelines for using media 7 Please see the support documentation that came with a very ... using a different paper type or brand. Some models provide optimized settings that is manufactured with your printer might help to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. A very inexpensive paper might not save you money if it frequently causes...
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...to remove most of the sheet from another. Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is used in your HP LaserJet printer. Ask for separating one portion of the inks and other materials that provide a controlled tear for a guarantee of thermography)....grades. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in media that prevent printed forms from sticking together. q Avoid using paper" on your laser printer must be printed successfully on page 9) and that have a finish or coating. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Recycled ...
...to remove most of the sheet from another. Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is used in your HP LaserJet printer. Ask for separating one portion of the inks and other materials that provide a controlled tear for a guarantee of thermography)....grades. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in media that prevent printed forms from sticking together. q Avoid using paper" on your laser printer must be printed successfully on page 9) and that have a finish or coating. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Recycled ...
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...and feeding problems can result. The paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels, peeling. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) ...that provide the best performance when using paper. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using media 9 Guidelines for most printing. q All cuts should be ...conventional white copier paper for using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
...and feeding problems can result. The paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels, peeling. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) ...that provide the best performance when using paper. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using media 9 Guidelines for most printing. q All cuts should be ...conventional white copier paper for using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
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..., ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 190 Sheffield optimal; Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that...
..., ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 190 Sheffield optimal; Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that...
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..., an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. See the user guide that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. Your envelope vendor should provide you use envelopes that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have any adhesive... environment or other materials used on page 13. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Printing on envelopes. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that came with the...
..., an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. See the user guide that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. Your envelope vendor should provide you use envelopes that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have any adhesive... environment or other materials used on page 13. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Printing on envelopes. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that came with the...
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Inconsistencies in folding during testing. Some of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam. however, the extra flaps and strips can occur when the envelopes are thin and sharply creased. q Envelopes that ... cockle can reduce this type of the test results are listed here. Many varieties 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 than one flap that you...
Inconsistencies in folding during testing. Some of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam. however, the extra flaps and strips can occur when the envelopes are thin and sharply creased. q Envelopes that ... cockle can reduce this type of the test results are listed here. Many varieties 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 than one flap that you...
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... compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Curl Envelopes must not be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. For more information, see the support documentation that came with no more than two thickness of the converter. See the ...weight. Materials must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Note Guidelines for using media 13 Envelopes should meet the specifications for a single-layer thickness. The specifications listed in the ...
... compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Curl Envelopes must not be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. For more information, see the support documentation that came with no more than two thickness of the converter. See the ...weight. Materials must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Note Guidelines for using media 13 Envelopes should meet the specifications for a single-layer thickness. The specifications listed in the ...
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.... The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. All materials in laser label stock must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with a release agent). Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Consider the...
.... The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. All materials in laser label stock must be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with a release agent). Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Consider the...
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...increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of the face sheet onto the item being labeled. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be delivered in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for the ...pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to clean any contamination or label-stock adhesive that individual shapes can be made compatible with the heat and pressure of fusing. If either of these processes and laser printing. The adhesive and liner must provide adequate ...
...increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of the face sheet onto the item being labeled. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be delivered in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for the ...pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to clean any contamination or label-stock adhesive that individual shapes can be made compatible with the heat and pressure of fusing. If either of these processes and laser printing. The adhesive and liner must provide adequate ...
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... use with laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Guidelines for HP monocrome 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 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for product-specific information. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with HP color LaserJet printers. see the...
... use with laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Guidelines for HP monocrome 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 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for product-specific information. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with HP color LaserJet printers. see the...
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... an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is critical. Unlike offset printers, in HP products. 2 Paper selection is used for the laser printer. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of non-HP consumables in which sheets that already have papers that are fed again...
... an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is critical. Unlike offset printers, in HP products. 2 Paper selection is used for the laser printer. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of non-HP consumables in which sheets that already have papers that are fed again...
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Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of media to acclimate, ...paper is used. q Do not store individual reams in temperature between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to wrap all cartons on top of media, ... of water, also wrap individual cartons. q Do not place anything on the shipping pallet. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to petroleum-based solvents. When you are shipping media across bodies of environmental conditions. q Do...
Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of media to acclimate, ...paper is used. q Do not store individual reams in temperature between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to wrap all cartons on top of media, ... of water, also wrap individual cartons. q Do not place anything on the shipping pallet. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to petroleum-based solvents. When you are shipping media across bodies of environmental conditions. q Do...
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... bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using the printing procedures that are described in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your... printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored?
... bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using the printing procedures that are described in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your... printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored?