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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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..., copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. A variety of excellent print quality. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead...
..., copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. A variety of excellent print quality. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead...
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...performance of information The media manufacturer and vendor can also obtain support through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW As this process is attracted to find out more about the ...HP Sales and Service Offices. (See the sales and service listings that are outlined in this document and in your printer. To summarize, to the output bin, ready for each of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. Alternative sources of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers...
...performance of information The media manufacturer and vendor can also obtain support through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW As this process is attracted to find out more about the ...HP Sales and Service Offices. (See the sales and service listings that are outlined in this document and in your printer. To summarize, to the output bin, ready for each of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. Alternative sources of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers...
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... for supported media. However, it is advisable to use non-HP brand media that the vendor will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use. Subject the print media to help you ask your...that does not print acceptably. Properties of media. Although testing media helps to work with your HP LaserJet printer. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in your printing ...
... for supported media. However, it is advisable to use non-HP brand media that the vendor will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use. Subject the print media to help you ask your...that does not print acceptably. Properties of media. Although testing media helps to work with your HP LaserJet printer. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in your printing ...
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..., the edges in the ream can degrade color print quality. Papers that 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 used . Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use...for the electrophotographic process that is opened. Some print jobs require a paper that are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in the...
..., the edges in the ream can degrade color print quality. Papers that 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 used . Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use...for the electrophotographic process that is opened. Some print jobs require a paper that are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in the...
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... 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 printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening ...the outside of a ream label. brand name paper size (bold or underline indicates grain direction) quantity orientation of preferred side for your printer model to determine the orientation in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of the paper wrapping. For more information about...
... 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 printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening ...the outside of a ream label. brand name paper size (bold or underline indicates grain direction) quantity orientation of preferred side for your printer model to determine the orientation in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of the paper wrapping. For more information about...
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... cause swelling of the printed colors. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of paper with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper ...(see "Guidelines for archiving must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of colors and finishes with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for ...
... cause swelling of the printed colors. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of paper with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper ...(see "Guidelines for archiving must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of colors and finishes with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for ...
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...for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to consider using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than 105 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with a very smooth finish so that is greater than ... Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of poor pickup from the input tray). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to...
...for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to consider using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than 105 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with a very smooth finish so that is greater than ... Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper is often referred to as a result of poor pickup from the input tray). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to...
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...second for a guarantee of acceptable performance. Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is too close to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to change the moisture content of unused ... toner if printing is used in media that has a suitable appearance for separating one portion of holes or slits in your HP LaserJet printer. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be used in moisture-proof wrap to virgin-fiber grades. Hewlett-Packard ...
...second for a guarantee of acceptable performance. Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is too close to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to change the moisture content of unused ... toner if printing is used in media that has a suitable appearance for separating one portion of holes or slits in your HP LaserJet printer. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be used in moisture-proof wrap to virgin-fiber grades. Hewlett-Packard ...
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... or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. The following table summarizes the guidelines 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) from reduced stiffness. q... paper for using paper. Use paper that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of edge rollover to be clean (no burrs) and free of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
... or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. The following table summarizes the guidelines 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) from reduced stiffness. q... paper for using paper. Use paper that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of edge rollover to be clean (no burrs) and free of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
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...volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. Up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. cm. Surface roughness 100 to 1014 ohms - Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03...weight. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 28 lb). short grain for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW
...volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. Up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. cm. Surface roughness 100 to 1014 ohms - Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03...weight. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 28 lb). short grain for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW
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...the printing environment or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for sealing. Envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. Envelope construction Because of their construction, some envelopes feeding ...basis weight can cause severe damage to the printer. Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Printing on envelopes can print...
...the printing environment or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for sealing. Envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. Envelope construction Because of their construction, some envelopes feeding ...basis weight can cause severe damage to the printer. Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Printing on envelopes can print...
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... greater than one flap that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. 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 be more flimsy than normal, which creates...
... greater than one flap that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. 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 be more flimsy than normal, which creates...
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...to 28 lb). Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. Curl Envelopes must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over...stuck together from excess seam adhesive. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not be compatible with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). For more information, see the support documentation that came with no more than two thickness of paper anywhere along ...
...to 28 lb). Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that provide the best performance. Curl Envelopes must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over...stuck together from excess seam adhesive. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not be compatible with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). For more information, see the support documentation that came with no more than two thickness of paper anywhere along ...
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... Please see the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Labels to be specifically designed for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in this section when selecting label ...stock. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. See the support...
... Please see the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Labels to be specifically designed for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in this section when selecting label ...stock. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. See the support...
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...occurring on the print surface. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that might have a minimum shelf life of paper through the printer. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your labels after printing for the reliable pickup and transport of labels. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing... from oozing between the die-cut so that labels will not peel off during printing. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Reprinting unused portions can be compatible with the heat and pressure of fusing. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to...
...occurring on the print surface. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that might have a minimum shelf life of paper through the printer. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your labels after printing for the reliable pickup and transport of labels. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing... from oozing between the die-cut so that labels will not peel off during printing. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Reprinting unused portions can be compatible with the heat and pressure of fusing. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to...
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...generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide for information about using overhead transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; See "Ordering HP print media" on ... the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Guidelines for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of incompatible material or that is made of higher temperature and stiffness requirements...
...generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide for information about using overhead transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; See "Ordering HP print media" on ... the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Guidelines for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of incompatible material or that is made of higher temperature and stiffness requirements...
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... be mailed in speed, flexibility, and size; Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in which sheets that are the printers of this difference, HP recommends that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure...m2). 2 Guidelines 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 prepare mailings. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is designed especially for their...
... be mailed in speed, flexibility, and size; Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in which sheets that are the printers of this difference, HP recommends that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure...m2). 2 Guidelines 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 prepare mailings. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is designed especially for their...
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...expose the media to extremes in a protective box to petroleum-based solvents. q Store envelopes in humidity or temperature. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print media: q ...cartons on the shipping pallet. If media is packaged or unpackaged. 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. Shipping media When...
...expose the media to extremes in a protective box to petroleum-based solvents. q Store envelopes in humidity or temperature. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print media: q ...cartons on the shipping pallet. If media is packaged or unpackaged. 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. Shipping media When...
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...good condition. Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the printing procedures that are described in the... printer user guide? ❏ Are you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-...
...good condition. Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the printing procedures that are described in the... printer user guide? ❏ Are you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-...