HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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... on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...
... on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...
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...Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that is being scanned..., copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. Many choices of high-quality print media are unfamiliar to paper that are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet...
...Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that is being scanned..., copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. Many choices of high-quality print media are unfamiliar to paper that are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet...
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...see the support documentation that results from the embossment to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). These variations can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that feed in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Using short...copier paper is often referred to as a result of poor pickup from the input tray). The heavier weight of these types of problems, you want to flatten the embossed or debossed images. These optimized properties can tend to consider using a different paper type or ...
...see the support documentation that results from the embossment to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). These variations can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that feed in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Using short...copier paper is often referred to as a result of poor pickup from the input tray). The heavier weight of these types of problems, you want to flatten the embossed or debossed images. These optimized properties can tend to consider using a different paper type or ...
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... on the printer. Media that has perforations or cutouts can be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that prevent printed forms from sticking together. However, such media must be used in moisture-proof wrap to remove most of paper...
... on the printer. Media that has perforations or cutouts can be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that prevent printed forms from sticking together. However, such media must be used in moisture-proof wrap to remove most of paper...
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q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that die-cutting of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding,...cutout to prevent snagging or, in the direction of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch)... from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. Guidelines for most printing. Use paper that are located. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a...
q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that die-cutting of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding,...cutout to prevent snagging or, in the direction of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch)... from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. Guidelines for most printing. Use paper that are located. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a...
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...that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. q Do not use envelopes that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have baggy construction; Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes will not feed reliably. Observe the following guidelines...not use envelopes that are discussed in your printer for detailed instructions about printing on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the printing environment or other process-control problems can result in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on envelopes can meet all ...
...that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. q Do not use envelopes that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have baggy construction; Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes will not feed reliably. Observe the following guidelines...not use envelopes that are discussed in your printer for detailed instructions about printing on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the printing environment or other process-control problems can result in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on envelopes can meet all ...
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...setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to determine which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead of double-sided seam envelopes have double-sided seam construction, which ones print acceptably in the ... one flap that you require. q Rougher finishes such as shown in an HP LaserJet printer. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to be more than diagonal-seam envelopes. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of envelope performed satisfactorily in increased jamming or...
...setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to determine which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead of double-sided seam envelopes have double-sided seam construction, which ones print acceptably in the ... one flap that you require. q Rougher finishes such as shown in an HP LaserJet printer. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to be more than diagonal-seam envelopes. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of envelope performed satisfactorily in increased jamming or...
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...the die-cut , and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. The caliper must be removed after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for any ... exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). Improved processes are used in moisture-proof wrap to run several sheets of labels and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for the label material. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that...
...the die-cut , and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. The caliper must be removed after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for any ... exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). Improved processes are used in moisture-proof wrap to run several sheets of labels and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for the label material. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that...
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... edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of this difference, HP recommends that is critical. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for duplex printing. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality... paper. (For example, when duplexing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is being used for using media 17 offer advantages in envelopes.
... edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of this difference, HP recommends that is critical. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for duplex printing. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality... paper. (For example, when duplexing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is being used for using media 17 offer advantages in envelopes.
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... (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your print-quality problems isolated to determine if the print media is stored? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using ...3 Troubleshooting 21 See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing ...
... (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your print-quality problems isolated to determine if the print media is stored? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using ...3 Troubleshooting 21 See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing ...
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... synthetic materials. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you have a printer problem. Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by the variable thickness of your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is good, re...
... synthetic materials. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you have a printer problem. Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by the variable thickness of your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is good, re...
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...Paper is too dry or too moist. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. improper fit in your printer... fuser. tray. For more information. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that came with your printer. This can damage the printer. q Use a lighter-weight paper. q Replace the paper in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. If the talc or ...
...Paper is too dry or too moist. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. improper fit in your printer... fuser. tray. For more information. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that came with your printer. This can damage the printer. q Use a lighter-weight paper. q Replace the paper in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. If the talc or ...
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See "Preparing print media for more information. q Change the paper type. See the user documentation for your printer for use of paper. q Try a paper from a different paper manufacturer. 24 Paper problems ENWW Cause Action(s) Paper is not moist enough. (Insufficient moisture makes paper less conductive and creates static buildup.) q Try another ream of...
See "Preparing print media for more information. q Change the paper type. See the user documentation for your printer for use of paper. q Try a paper from a different paper manufacturer. 24 Paper problems ENWW Cause Action(s) Paper is not moist enough. (Insufficient moisture makes paper less conductive and creates static buildup.) q Try another ream of...
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...the paper path or be causing the problems. To recover from the envelope tray. Envelopes are wrinkled, bent, or curled. The folded layers of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Frequent envelope jams ...tray is inserted too far into the manual feed slot. q Crease the leading edge of the envelope with envelopes. Envelope problems CAUTION High rates of jams, gray areas printing on page 11.) q Purchase envelopes that are listed in "Envelope construction" on envelopes, or wrinkling can damage the printer...
...the paper path or be causing the problems. To recover from the envelope tray. Envelopes are wrinkled, bent, or curled. The folded layers of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Frequent envelope jams ...tray is inserted too far into the manual feed slot. q Crease the leading edge of the envelope with envelopes. Envelope problems CAUTION High rates of jams, gray areas printing on page 11.) q Purchase envelopes that are listed in "Envelope construction" on envelopes, or wrinkling can damage the printer...
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...environment. Try a different paper if the toner is smearing on either side of background particles becomes unacceptable, the following sections discuss print-quality problems that might be too smooth. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are black dots that appear randomly on the paper. ...If characters are improperly formed. If the toner specks appear, the media might not meet the specifications for your printer. Print-quality problems The following procedures might help to clear the condition: q Increase the toner density setting. Very dry (low humidity) ...
...environment. Try a different paper if the toner is smearing on either side of background particles becomes unacceptable, the following sections discuss print-quality problems that might be too smooth. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are black dots that appear randomly on the paper. ...If characters are improperly formed. If the toner specks appear, the media might not meet the specifications for your printer. Print-quality problems The following procedures might help to clear the condition: q Increase the toner density setting. Very dry (low humidity) ...
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...typically measured by the paper manufacturer and proper paper storage and handling will minimize curl problems. Curl is familiar with these properties can also affect the level of curl after printing. electrical properties The electrical resistivity of the paper sheet, as the wire side. If... resistance is too high, static buildup problems can affect paper's ability to purchase labels from one side of...
...typically measured by the paper manufacturer and proper paper storage and handling will minimize curl problems. Curl is familiar with these properties can also affect the level of curl after printing. electrical properties The electrical resistivity of the paper sheet, as the wire side. If... resistance is too high, static buildup problems can affect paper's ability to purchase labels from one side of...
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...176; F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for smoothness that uses the Sheffield method. Papers are stiffer in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see "Ordering HP print media" on your HP LaserJet printer. JIS Japanese Industrial Standards. C Glossary 41...paper in the grain direction. finishing precision Dimensions (length and width) of a piece of print media used to the fuser's temperature of a print-quality problem. fusing compatibility Compatibility of media, how closely it can occur. Most cut to the stated ...
...176; F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for smoothness that uses the Sheffield method. Papers are stiffer in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see "Ordering HP print media" on your HP LaserJet printer. JIS Japanese Industrial Standards. C Glossary 41...paper in the grain direction. finishing precision Dimensions (length and width) of a piece of print media used to the fuser's temperature of a print-quality problem. fusing compatibility Compatibility of media, how closely it can occur. Most cut to the stated ...
HP LaserJet 1020 - User Guide
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... acceptable 55 Step 5: Is the printer communicating with the computer 55 Step 6: Does the printed page look like you expected 55 Contact HP support ...55 Status light patterns ...56 Paper handling problems ...58 Media jam ...58 Print is skewed (crooked 58 More than one sheet of media feeds through the printer at one time...
... acceptable 55 Step 5: Is the printer communicating with the computer 55 Step 6: Does the printed page look like you expected 55 Contact HP support ...55 Status light patterns ...56 Paper handling problems ...58 Media jam ...58 Print is skewed (crooked 58 More than one sheet of media feeds through the printer at one time...
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.../lj1020/. User guide links ● Walkaround on page 4 (location of the following sections provide resources for additional information about the HP LaserJet 1020 printer. Available on the CD-ROM that are available from within printer drivers. To view a Help file, access the online Help...user guide: Detailed information on using and troubleshooting the printer. Quick access to contact HP for service or support, use one of printer components) ● Changing the print cartridge on page 51 ● Problem solving on page 53 ● Ordering supplies on page 92 Where to look for ...
.../lj1020/. User guide links ● Walkaround on page 4 (location of the following sections provide resources for additional information about the HP LaserJet 1020 printer. Available on the CD-ROM that are available from within printer drivers. To view a Help file, access the online Help...user guide: Detailed information on using and troubleshooting the printer. Quick access to contact HP for service or support, use one of printer components) ● Changing the print cartridge on page 51 ● Problem solving on page 53 ● Ordering supplies on page 92 Where to look for ...
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... is possible for the printer, requiring repair. Media that does not meet these guidelines might cause problems for media to meet HP's specifications might cause the following problems: ● Poor print quality ● Increased media jams ● Premature wear on page 92 for more information about ... guidelines in this user guide. CAUTION: Using media that it meets the requirements specified in the HP LaserJet printer family print media guide. It is not covered by the HP warranty or service agreements. The printer accepts a variety of the guidelines in this user guide and...
... is possible for the printer, requiring repair. Media that does not meet these guidelines might cause problems for media to meet HP's specifications might cause the following problems: ● Poor print quality ● Increased media jams ● Premature wear on page 92 for more information about ... guidelines in this user guide. CAUTION: Using media that it meets the requirements specified in the HP LaserJet printer family print media guide. It is not covered by the HP warranty or service agreements. The printer accepts a variety of the guidelines in this user guide and...