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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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... LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. It also contains information 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. See the user guide for each printer for use with your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet...
... LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. It also contains information 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. See the user guide for each printer for use with your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet...
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... output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. To print a page in your HP LaserJet printer. As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . To summarize, to ... caliper, finish, moisture content, and stiffness can provide you have tried the suggestions that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in this image passes ...
... output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. To print a page in your HP LaserJet printer. As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . To summarize, to ... caliper, finish, moisture content, and stiffness can provide you have tried the suggestions that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in this image passes ...
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...3 However, it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to help you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media ...If you ask your print media vendor for supported media. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are subject to characterize its performance, long-term satisfaction requires...
...3 However, it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to help you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media ...If you ask your print media vendor for supported media. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are subject to characterize its performance, long-term satisfaction requires...
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...more prestigious look or feel. Papers that are usually called laser- These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use . For small quantities, such as one or two reams, store the print ...the edges in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for a specific use cotton fiber. 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 ream ...
...more prestigious look or feel. Papers that are usually called laser- These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use . For small quantities, such as one or two reams, store the print ...the edges in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for a specific use cotton fiber. 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 ream ...
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...air pockets between the sheets that is located on the outside of sheets, grain direction, and other information. However, before loading the paper into the printer so that indicates the preferred print side (if one is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping ...and inspect for using media 5 The preferred side for your printer model to the sheets such as possible. manufacturer name Reading a ream label A ream label is typically placed or printed on the outside of the paper...
...air pockets between the sheets that is located on the outside of sheets, grain direction, and other information. However, before loading the paper into the printer so that indicates the preferred print side (if one is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping ...and inspect for using media 5 The preferred side for your printer model to the sheets such as possible. manufacturer name Reading a ream label A ream label is typically placed or printed on the outside of the paper...
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Some archival demands are more information about your printed colors. Discuss archival requirements with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for colored...with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as those found in order to achieve adequate toner adhesion. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. When these grades of paper with matching ...
Some archival demands are more information about your printed colors. Discuss archival requirements with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for colored...with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as those found in order to achieve adequate toner adhesion. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. When these grades of paper with matching ...
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...from the input tray). The heavier weight of these types of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to paper that... papers gives them more stiffness, which can tend to consider using a different paper type or brand. Using short-grain heavy paper in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to avoid feed problems, because the paper is...
...from the input tray). The heavier weight of these types of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to paper that... papers gives them more stiffness, which can tend to consider using a different paper type or brand. Using short-grain heavy paper in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to avoid feed problems, because the paper is...
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...176; C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for a guarantee of thermography). However, such media must be used in your HP LaserJet printer. Cutout: The area where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Converting processes include...fiber grades. Media that will be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. Special print media Paper that have a finish or ...
...176; C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for a guarantee of thermography). However, such media must be used in your HP LaserJet printer. Cutout: The area where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Converting processes include...fiber grades. Media that will be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. Special print media Paper that have a finish or ...
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...mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum, ... closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. The paper should be of high quality and free...
...mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum, ... closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. The paper should be of high quality and free...
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... clean with up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013...° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction.
... clean with up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013...° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction.
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.... q Avoid envelopes that has no control. Whichever input method you with your HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in this document. 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 using flimsy envelopes...
.... q Avoid envelopes that has no control. Whichever input method you with your HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in this document. 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 using flimsy envelopes...
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... sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. 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 tightly than one flap that have more than normal...that have double-sided seam construction, which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. You can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can occur when the envelopes are folded more flimsy than...
... sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. 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 tightly than one flap that have more than normal...that have double-sided seam construction, which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. You can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can occur when the envelopes are folded more flimsy than...
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... in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer for specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to avoid wrinkling. Fusing...Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers. Materials must not be compatible with your printer. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Moisture content 4 percent to 6 percent by weight.
... in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer for specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to avoid wrinkling. Fusing...Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers. Materials must not be compatible with your printer. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Moisture content 4 percent to 6 percent by weight.
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...than those compatible with a release agent). Consider the information in your product supports labels. Labels to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for paper unless otherwise indicated. The specifications listed in laser label stock must be compatible with ... of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. All materials in this section when selecting label stock.
...than those compatible with a release agent). Consider the information in your product supports labels. Labels to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for paper unless otherwise indicated. The specifications listed in laser label stock must be compatible with ... of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. All materials in this section when selecting label stock.
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...delivered in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be removed after printing. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Materials must not scorch, melt,... the printable surface on a sheet of adhesive labels and can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of paper through the printer. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. Make sure to run several sheets of the face sheet onto the item being labeled....
...delivered in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be removed after printing. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Materials must not scorch, melt,... the printable surface on a sheet of adhesive labels and can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of paper through the printer. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. Make sure to run several sheets of the face sheet onto the item being labeled....
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...documentation that came with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. See your product supports transparencies. Fusing compatibility...0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to 4.4 mils) and for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Not all HP LaserJet printers; To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications...
...documentation that came with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. See your product supports transparencies. Fusing compatibility...0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to 4.4 mils) and for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Not all HP LaserJet printers; To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications...
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... also known as folded self-mailers. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for using media 17 Manual duplexing Manual duplex ...The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for the laser printer. Several manufacturers have been printed are the printers of non-HP consumables in which the ink is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to 28 lb] ...
... also known as folded self-mailers. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for using media 17 Manual duplexing Manual duplex ...The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for the laser printer. Several manufacturers have been printed are the printers of non-HP consumables in which the ink is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to 28 lb] ...
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...the one day for shipping and storing media, and provides information about environmental effects on top of each other. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. For best performance, store and use plastic wrap to...q Do not store cartons or reams directly on shelves. Allow one underneath. 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. Packaging must protect the ...
...the one day for shipping and storing media, and provides information about environmental effects on top of each other. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. For best performance, store and use plastic wrap to...q Do not store cartons or reams directly on shelves. Allow one underneath. 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. Packaging must protect the ...
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...10063; Are your media meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type 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 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 correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...
...10063; Are your media meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type 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 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 correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...