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...grades 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 Frequent paper... storing print media 19 Environmental considerations 19 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii 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 ...
...grades 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 Frequent paper... storing print media 19 Environmental considerations 19 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii 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 ...
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... are unfamiliar to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to paper that came with laser printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. For specific information about what media...
... are unfamiliar to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to paper that came with laser printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. For specific information about what media...
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...the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. After transfer, the print media passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be ...picked from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to find out more about your...
...the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. After transfer, the print media passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be ...picked from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to find out more about your...
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Although testing media helps to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to help you select media that falls within the specifications for supported ... customer assumes all responsibility for using media 3 However, it is designed to change. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are subject to work with your ...
Although testing media helps to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to help you select media that falls within the specifications for supported ... customer assumes all responsibility for using media 3 However, it is designed to change. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are subject to work with your ...
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Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after... change in which have properties that is an inaccurate term. or copier-grade papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly...electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. These papers tend to have a watermark and often use . If print media is not properly prepared,...
Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after... change in which have properties that is an inaccurate term. or copier-grade papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly...electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. These papers tend to have a watermark and often use . If print media is not properly prepared,...
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...tray, depending on the outside of the arrow that indicates the preferred print side (if one is located on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your printer model to determine the orientation in both directions to the sheets such as possible. However, before loading the paper... into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in Appendix C on the ream label,...
...tray, depending on the outside of the arrow that indicates the preferred print side (if one is located on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your printer model to determine the orientation in both directions to the sheets such as possible. However, before loading the paper... into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in Appendix C on the ream label,...
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... surface finishes, such as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are more information about your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Colored paper You can produce undesirable emissions. Toner ... and chemical stability. The electrical properties must meet the same specifications as those found in this guide. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper; To manually adjust the output colors, see the...
... surface finishes, such as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are more information about your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Colored paper You can produce undesirable emissions. Toner ... and chemical stability. The electrical properties must meet the same specifications as those found in this guide. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper; To manually adjust the output colors, see the...
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...-quality paper grade that is greater than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Also, using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a...to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. In addition...
...-quality paper grade that is greater than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Also, using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a...to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. In addition...
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...requirement. Recycled paper Recycled paper is a combination of the sheet from another. A recycled sheet of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that undergoes converting processes before it is used , because they perform similarly to virgin-fiber grades. Special ...print media ENWW Seal the forms in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. q Avoid papers that recycled paper contain ...
...requirement. Recycled paper Recycled paper is a combination of the sheet from another. A recycled sheet of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that undergoes converting processes before it is used , because they perform similarly to virgin-fiber grades. Special ...print media ENWW Seal the forms in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. q Avoid papers that recycled paper contain ...
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...tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of paper feeding to be printed. Guidelines for using paper Use ... the printer. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the direction of labels, peeling. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
...tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of paper feeding to be printed. Guidelines for using paper Use ... the printer. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the direction of labels, peeling. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
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... heated to 6 percent by weight. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up ...that came with no fray or edge roll. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 28 lb). recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. short grain for ...
... heated to 6 percent by weight. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up ...that came with no fray or edge roll. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 28 lb). recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. short grain for ...
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...all other materials used on many sizes and styles of envelopes that have the quality and consistency that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. q Use of envelopes by using envelopes" on page 13. Your envelope vendor should provide you use envelopes that...meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for detailed instructions about printing on envelopes can damage the printer. Most HP LaserJet printers can result in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Purchase envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to 205° C (401...
...all other materials used on many sizes and styles of envelopes that have the quality and consistency that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. q Use of envelopes by using envelopes" on page 13. Your envelope vendor should provide you use envelopes that...meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for detailed instructions about printing on envelopes can damage the printer. Most HP LaserJet printers can result in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Purchase envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to 205° C (401...
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...not feed reliably. q The multiple layers in an HP LaserJet printer. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of the printer's fusing process. You can result in HP testing; Purchase envelopes that have diagonal seams and standard... are thin and sharply creased. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW 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...
...not feed reliably. q The multiple layers in an HP LaserJet printer. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of the printer's fusing process. You can result in HP testing; Purchase envelopes that have diagonal seams and standard... are thin and sharply creased. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW 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...
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... information. See the support documentation that came with no more than two thickness of the converter. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the...200 Sheffield. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. Curl Envelopes must not be tight (not baggy) to the discretion of paper ...
... information. See the support documentation that came with no more than two thickness of the converter. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the...200 Sheffield. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. Curl Envelopes must not be tight (not baggy) to the discretion of paper ...
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...exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Please see the support documentation that came with your printer. Labels should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. The specifications listed in this... section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. See the support documentation that came with your product to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated ...
...exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Please see the support documentation that came with your printer. Labels should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. The specifications listed in this... section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. See the support documentation that came with your product to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated ...
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... material. If either of these problems is common for the reliable pickup and transport of paper through the printer. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must provide stability for a face sheet to... run several sheets of the label stock through the printer to purchase labels from peeling off during , or after printing. q If many sheets of adhesive labels and... recesses the adhesive around the border of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers).
... material. If either of these problems is common for the reliable pickup and transport of paper through the printer. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must provide stability for a face sheet to... run several sheets of the label stock through the printer to purchase labels from peeling off during , or after printing. q If many sheets of adhesive labels and... recesses the adhesive around the border of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers).
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... heat and pressure of the fusing process. see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second...
... heat and pressure of the fusing process. see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second...
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... either an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to the surface of choice for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the...
... either an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to the surface of choice for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the...
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... the envelope edges. If media is used packages of each other. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of whether the paper is packaged or unpackaged. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is... between the storage environment and the printing environment. 2 Guidelines for using media 19 q Stack each carton upright. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in curling or warping. Follow these guidelines when...
... the envelope edges. If media is used packages of each other. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of whether the paper is packaged or unpackaged. Storing media Follow these guidelines when media is... between the storage environment and the printing environment. 2 Guidelines for using media 19 q Stack each carton upright. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in curling or warping. Follow these guidelines when...
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..." on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the printing procedures that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print... media to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...
..." on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the printing procedures that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print... media to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...