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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 ... of paper smoothness 33 iii paper 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 jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds...
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 ... of paper smoothness 33 iii paper 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 jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds...
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...information. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Many choices of high-quality print media are discussed in this manual do not apply to... be used in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. When HP LaserJet printers are available to you get the best...
...information. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Many choices of high-quality print media are discussed in this manual do not apply to... be used in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. When HP LaserJet printers are available to you get the best...
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... the image areas. If you have tried the suggestions that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at http://www.hp.com to find out more about the suitability of HP Sales and Service Offices. (See the sales and service listings that are applied and... station, where the drum contacts the paper or other print media and the toner image is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. After transfer, the print media passes through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. You can also obtain support through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes...
... the image areas. If you have tried the suggestions that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at http://www.hp.com to find out more about the suitability of HP Sales and Service Offices. (See the sales and service listings that are applied and... station, where the drum contacts the paper or other print media and the toner image is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. After transfer, the print media passes through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. You can also obtain support through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes...
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...printing applications in your print media vendor for a guarantee that the vendor will assume responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Properties of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends that does not print acceptably. Subject the print media... to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). However, it is advisable to change. If you select media that falls within the specifications...
...printing applications in your print media vendor for a guarantee that the vendor will assume responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Properties of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends that does not print acceptably. Subject the print media... to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). However, it is advisable to change. If you select media that falls within the specifications...
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...-grade papers. Some print jobs require a paper that are usually called laser- Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as one or two reams, store the print ... for use cotton fiber. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Using print media Note This section contains information about the following activities: q Preparing print media... using this type of paper with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term....
...-grade papers. Some print jobs require a paper that are usually called laser- Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as one or two reams, store the print ... for use cotton fiber. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Using print media Note This section contains information about the following activities: q Preparing print media... using this type of paper with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term....
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... is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. Paper should be loaded 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 the input tray, depending on... label. Do not fan or separate the paper into the tray, flex the stack in both directions to determine the orientation in Appendix C on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for using media 5 The ream label usually lists the weight, size, quantity of sheets, grain ...
... is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. Paper should be loaded 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 the input tray, depending on... label. Do not fan or separate the paper into the tray, flex the stack in both directions to determine the orientation in Appendix C on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for using media 5 The ream label usually lists the weight, size, quantity of sheets, grain ...
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...fuser, and can cause swelling of your paper supplier. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support ...documentation for laser printers. Toner can contaminate the printer. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling...
...fuser, and can cause swelling of your paper supplier. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support ...documentation for laser printers. Toner can contaminate the printer. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling...
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...them more stiffness, which can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that results from nesting. However, keep 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, heavier ... feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you are available in weight (heavier than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. The heat of the fuser can significantly affect the quality ...
...them more stiffness, which can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that results from nesting. However, keep 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, heavier ... feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you are available in weight (heavier than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. The heat of the fuser can significantly affect the quality ...
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...q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used with some types of unused fibers and pre- q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. Recycled paper Recycled paper is a combination of thermography). Printed ... is usually washed to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Special print media Paper that will be used in your HP LaserJet printer. Cutouts can interact with heat-resistant inks that undergoes converting processes before it is too close to ensure acceptable performance. q Use...
...q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used with some types of unused fibers and pre- q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. Recycled paper Recycled paper is a combination of thermography). Printed ... is usually washed to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Special print media Paper that will be used in your HP LaserJet printer. Cutouts can interact with heat-resistant inks that undergoes converting processes before it is too close to ensure acceptable performance. q Use...
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... to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from reduced stiffness. Use paper that is within your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet.
... to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from reduced stiffness. Use paper that is within your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet.
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... 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. cm. Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). Portrait feeding: long grain up to 350 Sheffield extended... Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17...
... 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 6 percent by weight. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. cm. Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). Portrait feeding: long grain up to 350 Sheffield extended... Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17...
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... windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes that has no control. q Avoid envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is recommended to the printer. q Do not use envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have...media 11 Envelope construction Because of the printing environment or other materials used on envelopes will not feed reliably. Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. Printing on envelopes can print on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using envelopes" on envelopes. q Use...
... windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes that has no control. q Avoid envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is recommended to the printer. q Do not use envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have...media 11 Envelope construction Because of the printing environment or other materials used on envelopes will not feed reliably. Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. Printing on envelopes can print on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using envelopes" on envelopes. q Use...
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... 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Some of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. You can occur when the envelopes are listed here. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Purchase envelopes that folds over for sealing,...background effect (small toner particles scattered in poor fusing. However, a variety 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. q Envelopes that you require. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2...
... 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Some of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. You can occur when the envelopes are listed here. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Purchase envelopes that folds over for sealing,...background effect (small toner particles scattered in poor fusing. However, a variety 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. q Envelopes that you require. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2...
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... ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). For more than two thickness of the converter. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be compatible with your... mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to the discretion of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to 6 percent by weight. Grain Different types of envelope construction...
... ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). For more than two thickness of the converter. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be compatible with your... mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to the discretion of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to 6 percent by weight. Grain Different types of envelope construction...
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...), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for adhesive contamination that provide the best performance. CAUTION Note Using... labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. Labels to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Please see the support documentation that came with the...
...), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for adhesive contamination that provide the best performance. CAUTION Note Using... labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. Labels to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Please see the support documentation that came with the...
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... contamination. 2 Guidelines for using media 15 The labels should be made compatible with the heat and pressure of paper through the printer. Improved processes are lifting or that the label edges are being labeled. The face sheet is the carrier sheet for any indication...exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is the printable surface on a sheet of adhesive labels and can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of one year, when...
... contamination. 2 Guidelines for using media 15 The labels should be made compatible with the heat and pressure of paper through the printer. Improved processes are lifting or that the label edges are being labeled. The face sheet is the carrier sheet for any indication...exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is the printable surface on a sheet of adhesive labels and can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of one year, when...
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... when heated to 4.4 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers). Not all HP LaserJet printers; Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Materials must have a topcoat to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for...
... when heated to 4.4 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers). Not all HP LaserJet printers; Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Materials must have a topcoat to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for...
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... been optimized for duplex printing. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for the laser printer. For specific properties that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner... that already have been printed are specifically formulated for 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 produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are...
... been optimized for duplex printing. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for the laser printer. For specific properties that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner... that already have been printed are specifically formulated for 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 produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are...
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...; F) difference in temperature between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to extremes in plastic. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the...of media, regardless of whether the paper is used packages of each carton upright. q Do not place anything on shelves. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F),...
...; F) difference in temperature between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to extremes in plastic. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the...of media, regardless of whether the paper is used packages of each carton upright. q Do not place anything on shelves. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F),...
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... sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition? 3 ...result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...
... sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition? 3 ...result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...