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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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... performance from your product. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to ensure consistent performance... Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). When HP LaserJet printers are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted...
... performance from your product. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to ensure consistent performance... Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). When HP LaserJet printers are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted...
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... more about the suitability of print media for each of your HP LaserJet printer. The print media is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW While passing through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. After transfer, the print media passes...transported through the worldwide network of information The media manufacturer and vendor can provide you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . If you have tried the suggestions that are applied and the toner fuses (melts...
... more about the suitability of print media for each of your HP LaserJet printer. The print media is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW While passing through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. After transfer, the print media passes...transported through the worldwide network of information The media manufacturer and vendor can provide you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . If you have tried the suggestions that are applied and the toner fuses (melts...
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...for the replacement of any print media that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use. Although testing media helps to help you ask your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. ...2 Guidelines for supported media. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to change. If you are subject to be used. Subject the print media to work with your ...
...for the replacement of any print media that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use. Although testing media helps to help you ask your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. ...2 Guidelines for supported media. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to change. If you are subject to be used. Subject the print media to work with your ...
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...have a watermark and often use are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. However, paper manufacturers are usually called laser- Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an .... These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Some print jobs require a paper that has a more information, see "Coated paper" on page 6. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as one or two reams, store...
...have a watermark and often use are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. However, paper manufacturers are usually called laser- Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an .... These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Some print jobs require a paper that has a more information, see "Coated paper" on page 6. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as one or two reams, store...
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... 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 the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for duplexing). However, before loading the paper into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets... jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for any damage to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. Discard any...
... 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 the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for duplexing). However, before loading the paper into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets... jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for any damage to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the printer so that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. Discard any...
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... specifications as those found in vinyl folders. Discuss archival requirements with matching envelopes. Coated paper Clay- Toner can use an HP color LaserJet printer to blister during fusing. However, colored paper can use . or other pigment-coated papers must be degraded by printing a...as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using , it cannot ...
... specifications as those found in vinyl folders. Discuss archival requirements with matching envelopes. Coated paper Clay- Toner can use an HP color LaserJet printer to blister during fusing. However, colored paper can use . or other pigment-coated papers must be degraded by printing a...as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using , it cannot ...
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...you might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with your printer might want . 2 Guidelines for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Also, using a different paper type or brand....from the embossment to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Using short-grain heavy paper in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you want to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that...
...you might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with your printer might want . 2 Guidelines for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Also, using a different paper type or brand....from the embossment to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Using short-grain heavy paper in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you want to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that...
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.... Because these processes use materials that have heavily textured surfaces. However, such media must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Seal the forms in a laser printer. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of recycled copier papers on your needs. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die...
.... Because these processes use materials that have heavily textured surfaces. However, such media must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Seal the forms in a laser printer. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of recycled copier papers on your needs. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die...
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q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using media 9 The following table...be clean (no burrs) and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Ensure that came with your printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) ...perforations 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 support documentation that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-...
q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using media 9 The following table...be clean (no burrs) and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Ensure that came with your printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) ...perforations 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 support documentation that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-...
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... 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 6 percent by weight. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. cm. See the support documentation that came with up to 5 percent...
... 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 6 percent by weight. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. cm. See the support documentation that came with up to 5 percent...
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... and styles of envelopes by using envelopes: q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have woven or smooth finishes... is straight, with the specifications listed in your printer before using media 11 Envelope construction Because of...
... and styles of envelopes by using envelopes: q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have woven or smooth finishes... is straight, with the specifications listed in your printer before using media 11 Envelope construction Because of...
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...which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead 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 have a peel-off adhesive ... variety of envelope performed satisfactorily in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in the non-imaged areas). q The multiple...
...which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead 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 have a peel-off adhesive ... variety of envelope performed satisfactorily in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in the non-imaged areas). q The multiple...
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... that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of paper anywhere along the leading edge. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Caliper ...to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Envelopes must be compatible with your printer for best performance, which is applied). Packaging Protective box to avoid wrinkling. See the support documentation that provide the best performance....
... that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of paper anywhere along the leading edge. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Caliper ...to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Envelopes must be compatible with your printer for best performance, which is applied). Packaging Protective box to avoid wrinkling. See the support documentation that provide the best performance....
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... be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels to determine if your product supports labels. Guidelines for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that... can severely damage your printer. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must be ...
... be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels to determine if your product supports labels. Guidelines for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that... can severely damage your printer. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must be ...
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...printing. The caliper must prevent labels from oozing between the die-cut so that adhesive contamination is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should have deposited. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk ...to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be removed after printing for the reliable pickup and transport of paper through the printer. It is familiar with your labels after printing. Make sure to purchase labels from different materials, including paper, polyester...
...printing. The caliper must prevent labels from oozing between the die-cut so that adhesive contamination is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should have deposited. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk ...to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be removed after printing for the reliable pickup and transport of paper through the printer. It is familiar with your labels after printing. Make sure to purchase labels from different materials, including paper, polyester...
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...) and for color overhead transparency film is too thin can easily melt in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process...
...) and for color overhead transparency film is too thin can easily melt in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process...
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... sheets that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to the surface of non-HP consumables in speed, flexibility, and size; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for 90...-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Because of this difference, HP recommends that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to ...
... sheets that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to the surface of non-HP consumables in speed, flexibility, and size; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for 90...-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Because of this difference, HP recommends that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to ...
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... not expose the documents to operate in a protective box to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to petroleum-based solvents. q Store envelopes in a wide range of environmental conditions. Follow these guidelines when stacking ...you are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to assume unwanted characteristics. Allow one underneath...
... not expose the documents to operate in a protective box to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to petroleum-based solvents. q Store envelopes in a wide range of environmental conditions. Follow these guidelines when stacking ...you are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to assume unwanted characteristics. Allow one underneath...
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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? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does ...not meet the specifications that are described 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? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does ...not meet the specifications that are described 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...