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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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... 39. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that information. When HP LaserJet printers are available to help you . It also contains information to laser printer users. The standards discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using...
... 39. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that information. When HP LaserJet printers are available to help you . It also contains information to laser printer users. The standards discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using...
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... the sales and service listings that are outlined in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions that are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. The print media is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor...
... the sales and service listings that are outlined in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions that are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. The print media is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor...
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...This section is designed to be used. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to help you ask your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that falls within the ...media. Subject the print media to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those ...
...This section is designed to be used. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to help you ask your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that falls within the ...media. Subject the print media to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those ...
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... cleanliness. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use are designed for the electrophotographic process that has a more prestigious look or feel. However, paper manufacturers are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl...
... cleanliness. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use are designed for the electrophotographic process that has a more prestigious look or feel. However, paper manufacturers are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl...
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... envelopes. Coated paper Clay- Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. This is optimal when printing on colored paper that meets all of colors and finishes with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see ..."Guidelines for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of dots, overlaying...
... envelopes. Coated paper Clay- Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. This is optimal when printing on colored paper that meets all of colors and finishes with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see ..."Guidelines for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of dots, overlaying...
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...paper, rather than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Using short-grain heavy paper in the short-grain direction. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can be relatively inexpensive. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier ... 2 Guidelines for using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that light is greater than 163 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. The heat of the fuser can significantly affect the quality ...
...paper, rather than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Using short-grain heavy paper in the short-grain direction. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can be relatively inexpensive. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier ... 2 Guidelines for using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that light is greater than 163 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. The heat of the fuser can significantly affect the quality ...
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...dark specks or appear gray or dirty. Perforations: A series of thermography). q Use forms that provide a controlled tear for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to avoid wear on your converter or supplier ... designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your laser printer must be printed successfully on the printer. Printed waste paper is usually washed to prevent moisture changes during storage.
...dark specks or appear gray or dirty. Perforations: A series of thermography). q Use forms that provide a controlled tear for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to avoid wear on your converter or supplier ... designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your laser printer must be printed successfully on the printer. Printed waste paper is usually washed to prevent moisture changes during storage.
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...cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that die-cutting of edge rollover to a cutout edge or perforation in the case... to prevent snagging or, in order to develop media that will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer. q Orient perforations in the support documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor to avoid toner contamination. CAUTION Note The following guidelines ...
...cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that die-cutting of edge rollover to a cutout edge or perforation in the case... to prevent snagging or, in order to develop media that will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer. q Orient perforations in the support documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor to avoid toner contamination. CAUTION Note The following guidelines ...
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...64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross ...0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when...
...64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross ...0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when...
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.... they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Avoid envelopes that has no control. 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. See the user guide that... came with a sharp, well-creased fold that have thick or curved leading edges; Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes ...
.... they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Avoid envelopes that has no control. 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. See the user guide that... came with a sharp, well-creased fold that have thick or curved leading edges; Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes ...
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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 determine which have a basis weight greater than diagonal-seam ...envelope performed satisfactorily in the non-imaged areas). q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have performed acceptably during manufacturing can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen...
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 determine which have a basis weight greater than diagonal-seam ...envelope performed satisfactorily in the non-imaged areas). q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have performed acceptably during manufacturing can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen...
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...otherwise indicated. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must be tight (not baggy) to the discretion of the fusing process. All folds...heat and pressure of the converter. Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that provide the best performance. The envelope flap must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or ...
...otherwise indicated. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must be tight (not baggy) to the discretion of the fusing process. All folds...heat and pressure of the converter. Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that provide the best performance. The envelope flap must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or ...
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Consider the information in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table ...printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. All materials in this section generally apply to 205° C (401...
Consider the information in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table ...printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. All materials in this section generally apply to 205° C (401...
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... and vinyl labels require a topcoat to run several sheets of paper through the printer. If either of these processes and laser printing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are being labeled. It is important to prevent... oozing and contamination, and can be made from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. q 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...
... and vinyl labels require a topcoat to run several sheets of paper through the printer. If either of these processes and laser printing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are being labeled. It is important to prevent... oozing and contamination, and can be made from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. q 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...
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.... Materials must have a topcoat to 4.4 mils) and for use with laser printers. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. see the support documentation that came with your printer. 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...
.... Materials must have a topcoat to 4.4 mils) and for use with laser printers. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. see the support documentation that came with your printer. 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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...HP LaserJet printer that is being used for the laser printer. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is designed especially for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Laser printers produce high-quality images; The laser...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. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for more postal customers to 28 lb]...
...HP LaserJet printer that is being used for the laser printer. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is designed especially for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Laser printers produce high-quality images; The laser...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. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for more postal customers to 28 lb]...
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... q Rewrap partially used packages of media before unwrapping it. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. This section contains recommendations for using media 19 Follow ...expose the documents to extremes in a wide range of environmental conditions. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to assume unwanted characteristics. q Do not ...
... q Rewrap partially used packages of media before unwrapping it. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. This section contains recommendations for using media 19 Follow ...expose the documents to extremes in a wide range of environmental conditions. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to assume unwanted characteristics. q Do not ...
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...q Print media that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" on page 19 and "Storing media" on page 19.) q... Overhead transparency film that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to a fusing temperature of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW q Envelopes that have baggy construction or...
...q Print media that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" on page 19 and "Storing media" on page 19.) q... Overhead transparency film that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to a fusing temperature of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW q Envelopes that have baggy construction or...
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... can use a cleaning page to specification. For more information. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that came with the paper sensors. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. Doing so can...
... can use a cleaning page to specification. For more information. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that came with the paper sensors. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. Doing so can...