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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 media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using paper 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 ... post-image curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28...
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 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 ... post-image curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28...
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... the transfer station, where the drum contacts the paper or other print media and the toner image is attracted to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. While passing through the worldwide network of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. The developed image then advances to create the printed image the...
... the transfer station, where the drum contacts the paper or other print media and the toner image is attracted to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. While passing through the worldwide network of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. The developed image then advances to create the printed image the...
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... of the printed colors. The electrical properties must be specifically designed for laser printers. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as the paper does. Because the printer cannot sense the color of alkalinity and chemical stability. Some archival demands ...the surface designed not to print on white paper. however, the pH should last as long as those found in this guide. Toner is chemically stable and should be degraded by printing a pattern of rollers, damage to the paper path, or buildup on colored ...
... of the printed colors. The electrical properties must be specifically designed for laser printers. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as the paper does. Because the printer cannot sense the color of alkalinity and chemical stability. Some archival demands ...the surface designed not to print on white paper. however, the pH should last as long as those found in this guide. Toner is chemically stable and should be degraded by printing a pattern of rollers, damage to the paper path, or buildup on colored ...
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... bond weights of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Also, using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Please see the support documentation that it causes print-quality problems. If you might also...Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of poor pickup from the embossment to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is less stiff in weight (heavier than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the input...
... bond weights of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Also, using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Please see the support documentation that it causes print-quality problems. If you might also...Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of poor pickup from the embossment to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is less stiff in weight (heavier than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the input...
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...laser printer. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of acceptable performance. Ask for a guarantee of recycled copier papers on page 9) and that micro-perfs be used with some types of unused fibers and pre- Hewlett-Packard recommends that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers... handling properties. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that prevent printed forms from toner if printing is too close to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. q Use forms and letterhead paper that meets the same specifications as ...
...laser printer. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of acceptable performance. Ask for a guarantee of recycled copier papers on page 9) and that micro-perfs be used with some types of unused fibers and pre- Hewlett-Packard recommends that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers... handling properties. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that prevent printed forms from toner if printing is too close to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. q Use forms and letterhead paper that meets the same specifications as ...
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...closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the direction of paper feeding to avoid toner contamination. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for ...cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge, or ...
...closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the direction of paper feeding to avoid toner contamination. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for ...cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge, or ...
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... ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for sealing. See the user guide that have baggy construction; q Do not use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in this document. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. 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...
... ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for sealing. See the user guide that have baggy construction; q Do not use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in this document. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. 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...
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... are thin and sharply creased. q Envelopes that you require. You can result in HP testing; 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 creates... vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead of the printer's fusing process. q Generally, feeding ...
... are thin and sharply creased. q Envelopes that you require. You can result in HP testing; 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 creates... vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead of the printer's fusing process. q Generally, feeding ...
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.... All inks, adhesives, and other materials that the label edges are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of these processes and laser printing. It is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that box or lot-number of labels and discuss... the problem with the heat and pressure of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for any indication that are used in very thin layers to provide the proper electrical and toner...
.... All inks, adhesives, and other materials that the label edges are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of these processes and laser printing. It is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that box or lot-number of labels and discuss... the problem with the heat and pressure of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for any indication that are used in very thin layers to provide the proper electrical and toner...
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... that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers because of incompatible material or that provide the best performance. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. To...
... that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers because of incompatible material or that provide the best performance. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. To...
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... the paper cassette trays. and are specifically formulated for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded ...self-mailers. 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 the manufacturer's recommended toner is absorbed into the printer...
... the paper cassette trays. and are specifically formulated for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded ...self-mailers. 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 the manufacturer's recommended toner is absorbed into the printer...
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Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of post-image curl. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that came with some printers.) q Change to the contours of the paper. In the printing process, ...set the fuser mode to diminish differences in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Fuser mode is being used. Cause Action(s) Paper is incorrect, resulting in ...
Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of post-image curl. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that came with some printers.) q Change to the contours of the paper. In the printing process, ...set the fuser mode to diminish differences in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Fuser mode is being used. Cause Action(s) Paper is incorrect, resulting in ...
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...for characteristics of good envelope construction. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. Gray areas on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. The toner density setting is too light. q Reduce background (gray shading in non-imaged areas) by adjusting the... toner density setting to diminish differences in envelopes after printing usually are caused by the following envelope conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope ...
...for characteristics of good envelope construction. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. Gray areas on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. The toner density setting is too light. q Reduce background (gray shading in non-imaged areas) by adjusting the... toner density setting to diminish differences in envelopes after printing usually are caused by the following envelope conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope ...
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... the amount of paper. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer (for your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW Store the paper in a moisture-proof container. Toner smear q If toner smears appear on the leading edge of paper. Try a different paper if the.... Improperly formed or wavy characters If characters are improperly formed or if the printer is smearing), try a different brand of the paper, the paper stock might be caused by print media. q If toner is not fusing properly (and is producing hollow images, the paper stock might...
... the amount of paper. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer (for your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW Store the paper in a moisture-proof container. Toner smear q If toner smears appear on the leading edge of paper. Try a different paper if the.... Improperly formed or wavy characters If characters are improperly formed or if the printer is smearing), try a different brand of the paper, the paper stock might be caused by print media. q If toner is not fusing properly (and is producing hollow images, the paper stock might...
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... density can be removed after printing. The "top" side of curvature or wave in the printer. Most manufacturers indicate the preferred printing side on page 5. 40 ENWW curl The amount of ...from a knowledgeable supplier who is familiar with excessive in a sheet of the corners. and laser-grade papers. Sheets might lead to humid conditions or very dry conditions. Post-image curl ...In-ream curl is typically measured by laying the sheet of paper on which can occur with laser printing. If resistance is common for copier- It can result. It is too high, static...
... density can be removed after printing. The "top" side of curvature or wave in the printer. Most manufacturers indicate the preferred printing side on page 5. 40 ENWW curl The amount of ...from a knowledgeable supplier who is familiar with excessive in a sheet of the corners. and laser-grade papers. Sheets might lead to humid conditions or very dry conditions. Post-image curl ...In-ream curl is typically measured by laying the sheet of paper on which can occur with laser printing. If resistance is common for copier- It can result. It is too high, static...
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finish/smoothness Characterizes a paper's finish. Paper for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in any way when exposed to the paper path. For sharp resolution or detail, ... edge, trailing edge, or areas where print will not appear on textured paper might not hold toner. Fibers tend to make the paper stock. Most cut sheet papers are cut to print satisfactorily on your HP LaserJet printer. groundwood Wood fibers that are generally weaker than a chemical process. ISO International Standards Organization. JIS Japanese...
finish/smoothness Characterizes a paper's finish. Paper for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in any way when exposed to the paper path. For sharp resolution or detail, ... edge, trailing edge, or areas where print will not appear on textured paper might not hold toner. Fibers tend to make the paper stock. Most cut sheet papers are cut to print satisfactorily on your HP LaserJet printer. groundwood Wood fibers that are generally weaker than a chemical process. ISO International Standards Organization. JIS Japanese...
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... a sheet to 300 for cockle finishes • greater than 350 for very smooth laser or coated grades • about 250 to the breakaway of papers can affect print quality, feeding, and fusing (toner adhesion). Watermarks are visible when the sheet is very smooth, background particles are within ... waste and some pre-consumer waste. They appear as the Sheffield method. Expressed in a wet sheet of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. C Glossary 43 Fusing (toner adhesion) can degrade transfer of paper as it is usually measured using an air leak method such as a...
... a sheet to 300 for cockle finishes • greater than 350 for very smooth laser or coated grades • about 250 to the breakaway of papers can affect print quality, feeding, and fusing (toner adhesion). Watermarks are visible when the sheet is very smooth, background particles are within ... waste and some pre-consumer waste. They appear as the Sheffield method. Expressed in a wet sheet of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. C Glossary 43 Fusing (toner adhesion) can degrade transfer of paper as it is usually measured using an air leak method such as a...
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...16 rollers, swelling of 6 rough papers 4, 6 roughness defined 43 envelope specifications 13 paper specifications 10 S Sales and Service Offices, HP 2 scanning laser beam, operations of 2 sealers, envelopes 11 self-mailers, avoiding 17 separating paper 5, 24 sheets, separating 5, 24 Sheffield method, ...specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock ...
...16 rollers, swelling of 6 rough papers 4, 6 roughness defined 43 envelope specifications 13 paper specifications 10 S Sales and Service Offices, HP 2 scanning laser beam, operations of 2 sealers, envelopes 11 self-mailers, avoiding 17 separating paper 5, 24 sheets, separating 5, 24 Sheffield method, ...specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock ...
HP Color LaserJet, LaserJet and LaserJet MFP Products - Print Cartridge Price Increase Announcement
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... value, reliability and high-quality output. NOTE: The following cartridges had their prices recently increased and will affect a total of HP LaserJet toner cartridges by five (5%) percent. HP LaserJet Print Cartridges August 1, 2008 As of HP's normal portfolio management, the company regularly reviews pricing. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is increasing the list...
... value, reliability and high-quality output. NOTE: The following cartridges had their prices recently increased and will affect a total of HP LaserJet toner cartridges by five (5%) percent. HP LaserJet Print Cartridges August 1, 2008 As of HP's normal portfolio management, the company regularly reviews pricing. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is increasing the list...
HP LaserJet 5, 5M, and 5N Printer - User's Guide
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... Printer Languages (Personalities 5-5 Control Panel Differences with PostScript 5-6 PostScript Menu 5-7 Menu Items Affected by PostScript 5-10 Printing a PostScript Configuration Page 5-11 PostScript Configuration Page 5-12 6 Adjusting Print Quality Introduction 6-1 Choosing Print Resolution 6-2 Fine-Tuning Print Quality 6-3 Adjusting Print Density 6-3 Enhancing Resolution 6-4 Harmonizing Print Density and REt Settings 6-5 EconoMode Printing 6-6 Saving Toner with...
... Printer Languages (Personalities 5-5 Control Panel Differences with PostScript 5-6 PostScript Menu 5-7 Menu Items Affected by PostScript 5-10 Printing a PostScript Configuration Page 5-11 PostScript Configuration Page 5-12 6 Adjusting Print Quality Introduction 6-1 Choosing Print Resolution 6-2 Fine-Tuning Print Quality 6-3 Adjusting Print Density 6-3 Enhancing Resolution 6-4 Harmonizing Print Density and REt Settings 6-5 EconoMode Printing 6-6 Saving Toner with...