HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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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 ... 24 Reducing 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 ... 24 Reducing 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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.... If you have tried the suggestions that are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To summarize, to the output bin, ready for each of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . You can affect the print quality and media-handling...
.... If you have tried the suggestions that are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To summarize, to the output bin, ready for each of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . You can affect the print quality and media-handling...
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...and HP does not recommend their spacing to achieve adequate toner adhesion. These papers can contaminate the printer. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in your paper supplier. Toner can change the appearance of colors and finishes with your HP LaserJet printer... if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. This is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for colored paper. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based...
...and HP does not recommend their spacing to achieve adequate toner adhesion. These papers can contaminate the printer. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in your paper supplier. Toner can change the appearance of colors and finishes with your HP LaserJet printer... if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. This is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for colored paper. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based...
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... printing and copying, and can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images.... reliability and print quality. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to paper that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater...
... printing and copying, and can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images.... reliability and print quality. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to paper that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater...
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... or raised-letterhead papers. Perforations: A series of thermography). Media that has perforations or cutouts can result in contamination from toner if printing is usually washed to remove most of recycled copier papers on page 9) and that has a suitable appearance for...-perfs be printed successfully on the printer. A recycled sheet of acceptable performance. Recycled paper Recycled paper is used in your HP LaserJet printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following ...
... or raised-letterhead papers. Perforations: A series of thermography). Media that has perforations or cutouts can result in contamination from toner if printing is usually washed to remove most of recycled copier papers on page 9) and that has a suitable appearance for...-perfs be printed successfully on the printer. A recycled sheet of acceptable performance. Recycled paper Recycled paper is used in your HP LaserJet printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following ...
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...that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in this table generally apply to all corners of a cutout to avoid toner contamination. q Ensure that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that die-cutting of labels does not penetrate the ...wear on the printer. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will not scratch the ...
...that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in this table generally apply to all corners of a cutout to avoid toner contamination. q Ensure that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that die-cutting of labels does not penetrate the ...wear on the printer. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will not scratch the ...
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.... q Do not use envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe damage to the printer...feeding well and others jamming. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for using media 11 q Use of envelopes by using flimsy envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that complies with...
.... q Do not use envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe damage to the printer...feeding well and others jamming. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for using media 11 q Use of envelopes by using flimsy envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that complies with...
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.... Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam. q Envelopes that have performed acceptably during manufacturing can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of...can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can reduce this type 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 ...
.... Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam. q Envelopes that have performed acceptably during manufacturing can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of...can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can reduce this type 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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... paper through the printer. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Materials must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). Make sure to run several sheets of adhesive labels and can be made from a knowledgeable ...converter who is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of labels are used in the label construction...
... paper through the printer. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Materials must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). Make sure to run several sheets of adhesive labels and can be made from a knowledgeable ...converter who is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of labels are used in the label construction...
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... mm (4.8 to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. See your printer for product-specific information. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Materials must not ... offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 4.4 mils) and for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Please see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for color overhead transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 205...
... mm (4.8 to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. See your printer for product-specific information. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Materials must not ... offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 4.4 mils) and for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Please see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for color overhead transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 205...
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...self-mailers. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for their printers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. The laser-printed sheets... formulated for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of choice for duplex printing....
...self-mailers. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for their printers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. The laser-printed sheets... formulated for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of choice for duplex printing....
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Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of the paper. Cause Action(s) Paper is being used. q You might need to acclimate the paper to your printer. q Turn the paper ... curl. face-up output bin. (This option is incorrect, resulting 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. Generally, the higher the moisture content of post-image curl. Both the paper and the...
Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of the paper. Cause Action(s) Paper is being used. q You might need to acclimate the paper to your printer. q Turn the paper ... curl. face-up output bin. (This option is incorrect, resulting 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. Generally, the higher the moisture content of post-image curl. Both the paper and the...
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...Wrinkling Wrinkles that are better constructed. Try different envelopes that came with your environment in order to a darker setting. The toner density setting is too light. See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. Gray areas on ...envelopes Cause Envelope has seams or multiple layers. See the documentation that are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to diminish differences in envelopes after printing usually are better constructed. q Reduce background (gray shading in the q ...
...Wrinkling Wrinkles that are better constructed. Try different envelopes that came with your environment in order to a darker setting. The toner density setting is too light. See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. Gray areas on ...envelopes Cause Envelope has seams or multiple layers. See the documentation that are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to diminish differences in envelopes after printing usually are better constructed. q Reduce background (gray shading in the q ...
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... paper tray or use paper from a different source (such as another ream), or try a higher fuser mode setting (if available). Toner smear q If toner smears appear on the page: q The moisture content of the paper might be caused by print media. For more information, see the... can increase the amount of background particles becomes unacceptable, the following sections discuss print-quality problems that came with your printer. If the toner specks appear, the media might be too smooth. For more information, see the support documentation that appear randomly on the paper. q...
... paper tray or use paper from a different source (such as another ream), or try a higher fuser mode setting (if available). Toner smear q If toner smears appear on the page: q The moisture content of the paper might be caused by print media. For more information, see the... can increase the amount of background particles becomes unacceptable, the following sections discuss print-quality problems that came with your printer. If the toner specks appear, the media might be too smooth. For more information, see the support documentation that appear randomly on the paper. q...
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... low density can be die-cut -edge condition Condition of the edges of paper, which to the other materials to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. and laser-grade papers. curl The amount of curvature or wave in automatic-feed photocopiers.
... low density can be die-cut -edge condition Condition of the edges of paper, which to the other materials to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. and laser-grade papers. curl The amount of curvature or wave in automatic-feed photocopiers.
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...can be corrected by using paper that is . This condition is typically measured by changing paper or increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer. Groundwood papers are extracted using short-grain paper, if available, to improve feeding and reduce wear to ...gray background Paper looks gray or appears dirty because small toner particles are stiffer in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see "Ordering HP print media" on textured paper might not hold toner. finish/smoothness Characterizes a paper's finish. Paper for ...
...can be corrected by using paper that is . This condition is typically measured by changing paper or increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer. Groundwood papers are extracted using short-grain paper, if available, to improve feeding and reduce wear to ...gray background Paper looks gray or appears dirty because small toner particles are stiffer in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see "Ordering HP print media" on textured paper might not hold toner. finish/smoothness Characterizes a paper's finish. Paper for ...
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... units. Expressed in a wet sheet of a sheet to light. C Glossary 43 surface roughness Surface roughness of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. Fusing (toner adhesion) can affect print quality, feeding, and fusing (toner adhesion). If paper is very smooth, background particles are within the following ranges: • about 120 to...
... units. Expressed in a wet sheet of a sheet to light. C Glossary 43 surface roughness Surface roughness of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. Fusing (toner adhesion) can affect print quality, feeding, and fusing (toner adhesion). If paper is very smooth, background particles are within the following ranges: • about 120 to...
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...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 ... specifications 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 ...
...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 ... specifications 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 ...
HP LaserJet 1020 Printer - Software Technical Reference
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...port and do not support USB connections. Table 1-1 Features of the HP LaserJet 1020 printer Feature HP Product number Memory HP LaserJet 1020 printer Q5911A ■ 2 megabytes (MB) of the HP LaserJet 1020 printer. Introduction HP LaserJet 1020 printer The following table lists features of random access memory (RAM) Speed... ■ Host-based ■ 2000-page capacity black print cartridge ■ EconoMode (saves toner) Control panel Two light-emitting diodes (LEDs) NOTE Because the HP LaserJet 1020 printer does not have a parallel port, it does not support MS-DOS, Windows® ...
...port and do not support USB connections. Table 1-1 Features of the HP LaserJet 1020 printer Feature HP Product number Memory HP LaserJet 1020 printer Q5911A ■ 2 megabytes (MB) of the HP LaserJet 1020 printer. Introduction HP LaserJet 1020 printer The following table lists features of random access memory (RAM) Speed... ■ Host-based ■ 2000-page capacity black print cartridge ■ EconoMode (saves toner) Control panel Two light-emitting diodes (LEDs) NOTE Because the HP LaserJet 1020 printer does not have a parallel port, it does not support MS-DOS, Windows® ...
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... features ● Software component availability ● Software component localization Printing-system software features The printing-system software for the HP LaserJet 1020 Series printer includes the following table, "98 SE/Me" refers to Windows 98 SE and Windows Me; The product includes... component availability The following table lists the availability of toner in the print cartridge. The HP Print Screen utility is the recommended installation method. ■ In a hardware-first installation, the HP LaserJet 1020 printing-system software uses two separate installers, which updates...
... features ● Software component availability ● Software component localization Printing-system software features The printing-system software for the HP LaserJet 1020 Series printer includes the following table, "98 SE/Me" refers to Windows 98 SE and Windows Me; The product includes... component availability The following table lists the availability of toner in the print cartridge. The HP Print Screen utility is the recommended installation method. ■ In a hardware-first installation, the HP LaserJet 1020 printing-system software uses two separate installers, which updates...