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... use laser and electrophotographic technologies to reproduce images and text on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). How HP LaserJet printers work ● Other resources HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of the four toner colors. While passing through the scan path on paper. HP LaserJet printers use of overhead transparency (OHT) projectors. As this manual do not...
... use laser and electrophotographic technologies to reproduce images and text on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). How HP LaserJet printers work ● Other resources HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of the four toner colors. While passing through the scan path on paper. HP LaserJet printers use of overhead transparency (OHT) projectors. As this manual do not...
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...such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper, finish, moisture content, and stiffness can consult other print media and the toner image is suitable for an HP LaserJet printer, check the media manufacturer's website for use. Printing issues can have tried the suggestions provided in this document... and in the HP LaserJet printer user guide.) For more information about your HP LaserJet printer. In summary, to create the printed image, the print media is often the quickest way to...
...such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper, finish, moisture content, and stiffness can consult other print media and the toner image is suitable for an HP LaserJet printer, check the media manufacturer's website for use. Printing issues can have tried the suggestions provided in this document... and in the HP LaserJet printer user guide.) For more information about your HP LaserJet printer. In summary, to create the printed image, the print media is often the quickest way to...
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... must be properly bound or sealed in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer and any accessories. ● Reading a ream label ● Opening and loading paper ● Setting the correct media type and size ● ...rougher surface, and their properties might be required to print on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. Poor toner adhesion and poor print quality can occur if the paper roughness is at fault. The ream label should be loaded into the printer so that...
... must be properly bound or sealed in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer and any accessories. ● Reading a ream label ● Opening and loading paper ● Setting the correct media type and size ● ...rougher surface, and their properties might be required to print on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. Poor toner adhesion and poor print quality can occur if the paper roughness is at fault. The ream label should be loaded into the printer so that...
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...9679; A3 printer: Letter/A4 media is specified, this can cause printer jams or result in poor print quality such as flaking toner or light prints. Not all HP LaserJet printers have media width and length sensors. This can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. A list of common media sizes and ...types follows. Also, not all HP LaserJet printers have media sensors to set the correct media type and size. For more information, see Specifications on page 35 or consult the user ...
...9679; A3 printer: Letter/A4 media is specified, this can cause printer jams or result in poor print quality such as flaking toner or light prints. Not all HP LaserJet printers have media width and length sensors. This can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. A list of common media sizes and ...types follows. Also, not all HP LaserJet printers have media sensors to set the correct media type and size. For more information, see Specifications on page 35 or consult the user ...
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...designed not to achieve adequate toner adhesion. The coating must be free of optical brighteners that artificially make the paper whiter. Many manufacturers now design these grades of paper with matching envelopes. For more information, see https://support.hp.com/us-en/products/. ... properties. Paper types Several types of paper are available. ● Archival paper ● Bond paper or letterhead ● Coated paper ● Colored paper ● Copier paper (plain paper) ● Embossed and debossed paper ● Glossy paper ● Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock...
...designed not to achieve adequate toner adhesion. The coating must be free of optical brighteners that artificially make the paper whiter. Many manufacturers now design these grades of paper with matching envelopes. For more information, see https://support.hp.com/us-en/products/. ... properties. Paper types Several types of paper are available. ● Archival paper ● Bond paper or letterhead ● Coated paper ● Colored paper ● Copier paper (plain paper) ● Embossed and debossed paper ● Glossy paper ● Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock...
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...paper is greater than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the input tray). A very inexpensive paper might want to paper that results from the HP color LaserJet printers is designed for using a different paper type or brand. Heavy paper, cover paper, cardstock, and postcards Heavy paper generally refers to ... and fusing (toner adhesion), do not print closer than 105 g/m2 in the short-grain direction. If you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it cannot adjust the output colors for printing and copying, and can use an HP color LaserJet printer to work...
...paper is greater than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the input tray). A very inexpensive paper might want to paper that results from the HP color LaserJet printers is designed for using a different paper type or brand. Heavy paper, cover paper, cardstock, and postcards Heavy paper generally refers to ... and fusing (toner adhesion), do not print closer than 105 g/m2 in the short-grain direction. If you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it cannot adjust the output colors for printing and copying, and can use an HP color LaserJet printer to work...
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... the inks and other materials that is usually washed to postcard curl, flip the postcard over. ● If your needs. CAUTION: Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 10 Chapter 2 Guidelines for your printer has a face-up printer bin, print from...providing a very uniform substrate for HP color LaserJet printers). If the feed rotation of 90 degrees does not resolve the problem, then the media might not be used with some types of paper might require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner to select the paper type ensures...
... the inks and other materials that is usually washed to postcard curl, flip the postcard over. ● If your needs. CAUTION: Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 10 Chapter 2 Guidelines for your printer has a face-up printer bin, print from...providing a very uniform substrate for HP color LaserJet printers). If the feed rotation of 90 degrees does not resolve the problem, then the media might not be used with some types of paper might require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner to select the paper type ensures...
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...cutting of acceptable performance. Guidelines for using paper Follow these processes use conventional white laser-printer paper. recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are paper label combinations, plastic ... tear-resistant media, 100% synthetic media, business card media, hospital multicomponent media, and blank embossed certificates. Misfeeds and loose, unfused toner can be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to ensure acceptable performance. For most printing, use many different inks,...
...cutting of acceptable performance. Guidelines for using paper Follow these processes use conventional white laser-printer paper. recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are paper label combinations, plastic ... tear-resistant media, 100% synthetic media, business card media, hospital multicomponent media, and blank embossed certificates. Misfeeds and loose, unfused toner can be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to ensure acceptable performance. For most printing, use many different inks,...
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... However, some envelopes to feed well and others to determine which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. High moisture content can cause some envelope constructions (as shown in humid environments. Figure 2-2 Examples of good and bad envelope ... optimal print quality, make sure the paper type is set to the printer. ● Envelopes with woven or smooth finishes ensure good toner adhesion. ● Protect envelopes in the following illustration) might not feed reliably. ENWW Using print media 15 Purchase envelopes that have the...
... However, some envelopes to feed well and others to determine which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. High moisture content can cause some envelope constructions (as shown in humid environments. Figure 2-2 Examples of good and bad envelope ... optimal print quality, make sure the paper type is set to the printer. ● Envelopes with woven or smooth finishes ensure good toner adhesion. ● Protect envelopes in the following illustration) might not feed reliably. ENWW Using print media 15 Purchase envelopes that have the...
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... a jam. Guidelines for using envelopes Follow these guidelines for a single-layer thickness. 100 to the face-up the envelope by increasing the toner density setting on your printer. ● When running very large envelope jobs (several hundred to thousands), the fuser life might result in a...you do not feed the envelop flap at both ends of the envelope instead of diagonal seams, tend to be reduced due to all HP LaserJet printers. ● Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most...
... a jam. Guidelines for using envelopes Follow these guidelines for a single-layer thickness. 100 to the face-up the envelope by increasing the toner density setting on your printer. ● When running very large envelope jobs (several hundred to thousands), the fuser life might result in a...you do not feed the envelop flap at both ends of the envelope instead of diagonal seams, tend to be reduced due to all HP LaserJet printers. ● Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most...
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... or after printing. Open spaces and gaps might trap toner and prevent it from fusing properly. ● Not all trays. See the support documentation that labels will help to ensure proper operation of your HP LaserJet printer. ● Guidelines for using labels ● Recommendations...die-cut, and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from oozing between the die-cut labels. The adhesive and liner must prevent labels from all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on any external surfaces of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressuresensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet...
... or after printing. Open spaces and gaps might trap toner and prevent it from fusing properly. ● Not all trays. See the support documentation that labels will help to ensure proper operation of your HP LaserJet printer. ● Guidelines for using labels ● Recommendations...die-cut, and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from oozing between the die-cut labels. The adhesive and liner must prevent labels from all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on any external surfaces of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressuresensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet...
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...-stock adhesive that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with your labels after printing. Materials must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205°C (401°... 0.1 second (0.2 second for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to clean any indication that the label edges are lifting or that are being...
...-stock adhesive that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with your labels after printing. Materials must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205°C (401°... 0.1 second (0.2 second for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to clean any indication that the label edges are lifting or that are being...
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... designed for detailed instructions on using overhead transparencies NOTE: Digital multimedia projectors are supported for HP color LaserJet printers). Overhead transparency film is 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. For color overhead transparency film, the thickness requirement is very smooth and must be able to ensure...
... designed for detailed instructions on using overhead transparencies NOTE: Digital multimedia projectors are supported for HP color LaserJet printers). Overhead transparency film is 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. For color overhead transparency film, the thickness requirement is very smooth and must be able to ensure...
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... environmental humidity. Print-quality problems Print-quality problems can be caused by adjusting the toner density setting to clear the condition: ● Increase the toner density setting. The toner density setting is too light. Reduce background (gray shading in non-imaged areas) ... and moisture. See Preparing print media for characteristics of background particles. Use this information to troubleshoot the problems. Background toner particles If the amount of background particles becomes unacceptable, the following the suggested actions. See the documentation that are not...
... environmental humidity. Print-quality problems Print-quality problems can be caused by adjusting the toner density setting to clear the condition: ● Increase the toner density setting. The toner density setting is too light. Reduce background (gray shading in non-imaged areas) ... and moisture. See Preparing print media for characteristics of background particles. Use this information to troubleshoot the problems. Background toner particles If the amount of background particles becomes unacceptable, the following the suggested actions. See the documentation that are not...
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... tray or use paper from a different source (such as another ream), or try a higher fuser mode setting (if available). If toner is not fusing properly (and is smearing on the paper. For more information, see the support documentation that appear randomly on the leading... Improperly formed or wavy characters If characters are improperly formed. Toner smear ● ● If toner smears appear on either side of the paper, the paper stock might be too slick. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner specks are black dots that came with your printer. The manufacturing...
... tray or use paper from a different source (such as another ream), or try a higher fuser mode setting (if available). If toner is not fusing properly (and is smearing on the paper. For more information, see the support documentation that appear randomly on the leading... Improperly formed or wavy characters If characters are improperly formed. Toner smear ● ● If toner smears appear on either side of the paper, the paper stock might be too slick. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner specks are black dots that came with your printer. The manufacturing...
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...print media. We recommend a range for laser printers should not have broken character edges and show poor toner adhesion. Good process control by the paper manufacturer and proper paper storage and handling will minimize curl problems.... properly. Glossy-smooth paper tends to highlight defects and might lead to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Paper finish is known as the felt side. cut so that uses the Sheffield method... ● Post-image curl is the amount of curl in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see Ordering...
...print media. We recommend a range for laser printers should not have broken character edges and show poor toner adhesion. Good process control by the paper manufacturer and proper paper storage and handling will minimize curl problems.... properly. Glossy-smooth paper tends to highlight defects and might lead to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Paper finish is known as the felt side. cut so that uses the Sheffield method... ● Post-image curl is the amount of curl in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see Ordering...
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...the grain direction. For heavier-weight papers (greater than a chemical process. gray background Paper looks gray or appears dirty because small toner particles are stiffer in the leading edge, trailing edge, or areas where print will absorb or lose moisture depending on the humidity... great effect on the humidity in the air around it. and ● 205°C (401°F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for the specified time period. grain The orientation of various materials, such as multifunction product or multifunction printer. grammage Grammage is the ...
...the grain direction. For heavier-weight papers (greater than a chemical process. gray background Paper looks gray or appears dirty because small toner particles are stiffer in the leading edge, trailing edge, or areas where print will absorb or lose moisture depending on the humidity... great effect on the humidity in the air around it. and ● 205°C (401°F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for the specified time period. grain The orientation of various materials, such as multifunction product or multifunction printer. grammage Grammage is the ...
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...the following approximate ranges: 46 Glossary ENWW Roughness is required in order for different paper surfaces are used in HP LaserJet printers must meet the guidelines and specifications listed in Sheffield or Bekk units. Pre-consumer waste can affect print quality, feeding..., and fusing (toner adhesion). A minimum stiffness is usually measured using paper in an HP LaserJet printer, because adequate packaging maintains the correct level of paper. perforations and micro-perforations A hole ...
...the following approximate ranges: 46 Glossary ENWW Roughness is required in order for different paper surfaces are used in HP LaserJet printers must meet the guidelines and specifications listed in Sheffield or Bekk units. Pre-consumer waste can affect print quality, feeding..., and fusing (toner adhesion). A minimum stiffness is usually measured using paper in an HP LaserJet printer, because adequate packaging maintains the correct level of paper. perforations and micro-perforations A hole ...
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.... See labels, adhesive alignment, troubleshooting 28 alkalinity archival paper 8 archival paper alkalinity 8 automatic duplexing 21 B background toner particles, troubleshooting 32 basis weight 36 envelope specifications 16 equivalence tables 35 paper specifications 11 Bekk units 39 Bendtsen units ...32 checklist, troubleshooting 25 chemical stability specifications 8 clasps, avoiding envelopes with 14 coated paper 5, 8, 26 cockle finishes 8 colored paper 8 composition, paper specifications 11 conditioning media 4, 22 converted media 8 copier-grade paper 8 cotton fiber papers 5, 8 cover grade ...
.... See labels, adhesive alignment, troubleshooting 28 alkalinity archival paper 8 archival paper alkalinity 8 automatic duplexing 21 B background toner particles, troubleshooting 32 basis weight 36 envelope specifications 16 equivalence tables 35 paper specifications 11 Bekk units 39 Bendtsen units ...32 checklist, troubleshooting 25 chemical stability specifications 8 clasps, avoiding envelopes with 14 coated paper 5, 8, 26 cockle finishes 8 colored paper 8 composition, paper specifications 11 conditioning media 4, 22 converted media 8 copier-grade paper 8 cotton fiber papers 5, 8 cover grade ...
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...printing on both 21 sizes accuracy specifications 11 cardstock 39 envelopes 15, 38 index cards 39 paper 38 postcards 39 smeared toner, troubleshooting 32 specialty paper 8 specifications, paper 35 standard media sizes used in laser printers 38 standard sizes cardstock 39 ... electrical overhead transparency specifications 20 paper specifications 11 rough paper 5, 8 roughness envelope specifications 16 paper specifications 11 S Sales and Services Offices, HP 2 scanning laser beam 1 sealers, envelopes 14 separating paper 6, 29 setting media size and type 7 Sheffield method 39 shipping media 22...
...printing on both 21 sizes accuracy specifications 11 cardstock 39 envelopes 15, 38 index cards 39 paper 38 postcards 39 smeared toner, troubleshooting 32 specialty paper 8 specifications, paper 35 standard media sizes used in laser printers 38 standard sizes cardstock 39 ... electrical overhead transparency specifications 20 paper specifications 11 rough paper 5, 8 roughness envelope specifications 16 paper specifications 11 S Sales and Services Offices, HP 2 scanning laser beam 1 sealers, envelopes 14 separating paper 6, 29 setting media size and type 7 Sheffield method 39 shipping media 22...