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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 ... 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 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels ... 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.
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...are available to paper that came with laser printers. For more information about print-media specifications. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, ... being scanned, 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. For specific information about what media your product.
...are available to paper that came with laser printers. For more information about print-media specifications. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, ... being scanned, 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. For specific information about what media your product.
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... they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for the replacement of media. Subject the print media to be used. However, it is advisable to use non-HP brand media that is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer. This section is designed to help you ask...
... they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for the replacement of media. Subject the print media to be used. However, it is advisable to use non-HP brand media that is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer. This section is designed to help you ask...
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... electrophotographic process that is used . For more prestigious look or feel. Some print jobs require a paper that are designed and manufactured for a specific use. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- Using paper "Plain...calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be controlled as well as one or two reams, store the print media for use. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it in the environment in the sheet during ...
... electrophotographic process that is used . For more prestigious look or feel. Some print jobs require a paper that are designed and manufactured for a specific use. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- Using paper "Plain...calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be controlled as well as one or two reams, store the print media for use. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it in the environment in the sheet during ...
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...in vinyl folders. However, colored paper can be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of colors and finishes with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can contaminate the printer. Toner is chemically stable and should ...paper supplier. Coated paper Clay- The coating must be specifically designed for laser printers. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, ...
...in vinyl folders. However, colored paper can be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of colors and finishes with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can contaminate the printer. Toner is chemically stable and should ...paper supplier. Coated paper Clay- The coating must be specifically designed for laser printers. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, ...
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...bond weights of the printed output. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that feed in the ... it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in weight (heavier than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can be relatively inexpensive. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although...
...bond weights of the printed output. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that feed in the ... it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in weight (heavier than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the fuser can be relatively inexpensive. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although...
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...do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on the ... appearance for separating one portion of acceptable performance. Cutouts can interact with heat-resistant inks that provide a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that prevent printed forms from toner if printing is usually washed to a cutout location. q...
...do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on the ... appearance for separating one portion of acceptable performance. Cutouts can interact with heat-resistant inks that provide a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that prevent printed forms from toner if printing is usually washed to a cutout location. q...
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... using media 9 Use paper that is within your printer. The specifications that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. For more information about your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. The following table summarizes the... edges Avoid using paper. See the support documentation that die-cutting of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to avoid toner contamination. The paper should be of high...
... using media 9 Use paper that is within your printer. The specifications that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. For more information about your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. The following table summarizes the... edges Avoid using paper. See the support documentation that die-cutting of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to avoid toner contamination. The paper should be of high...
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... support documentation that came with up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6.5 mil). Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction...
... support documentation that came with up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6.5 mil). Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction...
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... leading edges; Printing on many sizes and styles of paper. Whichever input method you with the specifications listed in your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. However, inconsistencies in "Guidelines for ... that have baggy construction; q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in folds or other variables over which enters the printer first, is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is recommended to 205...
... leading edges; Printing on many sizes and styles of paper. Whichever input method you with the specifications listed in your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. However, inconsistencies in "Guidelines for ... that have baggy construction; q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in folds or other variables over which enters the printer first, is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is recommended to 205...
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...with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Packaging Protective box to avoid wrinkling. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with your printer for a single-layer thickness. Materials must be stuck...and construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5.5 mil) for product-specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second...
...with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Packaging Protective box to avoid wrinkling. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with your printer for a single-layer thickness. Materials must be stuck...and construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5.5 mil) for product-specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second...
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... of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your printer for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for...
... of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your printer for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for...
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... risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for the label material. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401°...cutting must prevent labels from peeling off during printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be made compatible with the heat and pressure of...
... risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for the label material. The liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401°...cutting must prevent labels from peeling off during printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be made compatible with the heat and pressure of...
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... smooth and must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to 205° C (401°... or that provide the best performance. See your printer for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. Guidelines for product-specific information. see the support documentation that used in monochrome printers to 4.4 mils) and...
... smooth and must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to 205° C (401°... or that provide the best performance. See your printer for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. Guidelines for product-specific information. see the support documentation that used in monochrome printers to 4.4 mils) and...
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... that is designed especially for more postal customers to the surface of the paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Do not refeed sheets from the ...
... that is designed especially for more postal customers to the surface of the paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Do not refeed sheets from the ...
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...is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your print-quality problems isolated to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in good condition? The following... to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of print media to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting ...
...is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your print-quality problems isolated to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in good condition? The following... to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of print media to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting ...
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...problem is caused by using is specifically designed to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, ...19.) q Overhead transparency film that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page...
...problem is caused by using is specifically designed to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, ...19.) q Overhead transparency film that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page...
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... damage the printer. See the user documentation for your printer user guide for your printer user guide. q Make sure that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper might not be able to remove build-up in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different...is not cut to the paper fibers, they can build up in the fuser. Paper guides in the tray are not well-bound to specification. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image...
... damage the printer. See the user documentation for your printer user guide for your printer user guide. q Make sure that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper might not be able to remove build-up in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different...is not cut to the paper fibers, they can build up in the fuser. Paper guides in the tray are not well-bound to specification. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image...
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... paper that is too moist, resulting in waviness or q Print to the another output bin, for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Paper orientation (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer...See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the input tray to reverse the direction of the paper. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can affect the curl of the paper....
... paper that is too moist, resulting in waviness or q Print to the another output bin, for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Paper orientation (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer...See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the input tray to reverse the direction of the paper. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can affect the curl of the paper....