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...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...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...
...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...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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... quality. Chapter 1 Overview 1 Check the individual product manuals for use with your HP LaserJet printer. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies...
... quality. Chapter 1 Overview 1 Check the individual product manuals for use with your HP LaserJet printer. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies...
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...See the sales and service listings that are outlined in this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your user guide and you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. To summarize, to the image areas. If you have tried the suggestions that are... toner colors. Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can also obtain support through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To print a page in your...
...See the sales and service listings that are outlined in this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your user guide and you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. To summarize, to the image areas. If you have tried the suggestions that are... toner colors. Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can also obtain support through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To print a page in your...
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... perform satisfactorily in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are designed to change. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). If you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee ... handling and storage by the customer. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer. Although testing media helps to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that you are planning a large...
... perform satisfactorily in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are designed to change. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). If you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee ... handling and storage by the customer. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer. Although testing media helps to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that you are planning a large...
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... and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use are designed for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW However, paper manufacturers are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. Using paper "Plain paper" is opened. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for one ..., clay, or talc) must be controlled as well as those of photocopier papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be properly bound or sealed in which have properties that are optimized for ...
... and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use are designed for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW However, paper manufacturers are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. Using paper "Plain paper" is opened. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for one ..., clay, or talc) must be controlled as well as those of photocopier papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be properly bound or sealed in which have properties that are optimized for ...
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... paper into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for your printer model to determine the orientation in both directions to the sheets such as possible. Do not fan or separate the paper into the tray, flex...on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for any damage to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so that indicates the preferred print side (if one is typically placed or printed on page 39. For more information about the items on the...
... paper into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for your printer model to determine the orientation in both directions to the sheets such as possible. Do not fan or separate the paper into the tray, flex...on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for any damage to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so that indicates the preferred print side (if one is typically placed or printed on page 39. For more information about the items on the...
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...degree of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless paper, can change the appearance of your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, ...colored paper. Toner can contaminate the printer. When these grades of rollers, damage to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on colored ...
...degree of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless paper, can change the appearance of your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, ...colored paper. Toner can contaminate the printer. When these grades of rollers, damage to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on colored ...
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.... Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation... weights. Also, using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that the manufacturer uses....
.... Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation... weights. Also, using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that the manufacturer uses....
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... ensure acceptable performance. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in media that change the moisture content of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that will be used in a laser printer. q Use forms that have heavily textured surfaces. q Avoid papers that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. Printed waste paper...
... ensure acceptable performance. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in media that change the moisture content of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that will be used in a laser printer. q Use forms that have heavily textured surfaces. q Avoid papers that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. Printed waste paper...
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... than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using media 9 Use paper that is within your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in the direction of paper feeding to prevent snagging or, in this table generally apply...
... than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using media 9 Use paper that is within your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in the direction of paper feeding to prevent snagging or, in this table generally apply...
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... second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. 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... to 6 percent by weight. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Moisture content 4 percent to 190 Sheffield optimal; short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll.
... second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. 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... to 6 percent by weight. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Moisture content 4 percent to 190 Sheffield optimal; short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll.
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... because of the printing environment or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes that have encapsulated...Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. Printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe damage to the printer. q Do not use envelopes that have any adhesive...
... because of the printing environment or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes that have encapsulated...Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. Printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe damage to the printer. q Do not use envelopes that have any adhesive...
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... 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam. 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 listed ...
... 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam. 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 listed ...
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...mil to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for a single-layer thickness. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Materials must not... scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must not be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to avoid...
...mil to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for a single-layer thickness. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Materials must not... scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must not be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to avoid...
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... pressure of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). Please see the support documentation that can severely damage your product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that provide the best performance...
... pressure of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). Please see the support documentation that can severely damage your product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that provide the best performance...
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... C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for a face sheet to preserve their properties. If either of these processes and laser printing. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must be die-cut labels. Different adhesives can be delivered in the label... humidity. The labels should be made compatible with these problems is occurring on a sheet of labels. It is common for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of labels are being labeled. The adhesive and liner must provide stability for the label material. The...
... C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for a face sheet to preserve their properties. If either of these processes and laser printing. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must be die-cut labels. Different adhesives can be delivered in the label... humidity. The labels should be made compatible with these problems is occurring on a sheet of labels. It is common for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of labels are being labeled. The adhesive and liner must provide stability for the label material. The...
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... best performance. Materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 4.4 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. A transparency that is too thin can easily melt in or wrap...
... best performance. Materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 4.4 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. A transparency that is too thin can easily melt in or wrap...
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... operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that you use the following guidelines to the surface...
... operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that you use the following guidelines to the surface...
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...environment, allow the media time to adjust to the temperature in a manner that is packaged or unpackaged. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in temperature and humidity. If a significant temperature difference exists between the storage environment and the... plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to avoid damaging the envelope edges. 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 stack more...
...environment, allow the media time to adjust to the temperature in a manner that is packaged or unpackaged. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in temperature and humidity. If a significant temperature difference exists between the storage environment and the... plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to avoid damaging the envelope edges. 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 stack more...
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... print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 Is... the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the ...
... print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 Is... the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the ...