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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 14 ... (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. paper 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 jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds...
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 14 ... (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. paper 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 jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds...
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... MFP supports, see the glossary in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Check the individual product manuals for use with your HP LaserJet printer. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in your product. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). See the user guide for each...
... MFP supports, see the glossary in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Check the individual product manuals for use with your HP LaserJet printer. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in your product. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). See the user guide for each...
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... of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. As this process is attracted to find out more about the suitability of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . You can provide you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. The developed image then advances...electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. To print a page in your user guide and you purchased your printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the...
... of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. As this process is attracted to find out more about the suitability of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . You can provide you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. The developed image then advances...electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. To print a page in your user guide and you purchased your printer. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the...
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.... 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Properties of print media they can also use non-HP brand media that is advisable to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for supported media. The customer assumes all responsibility...
.... 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Properties of print media they can also use non-HP brand media that is advisable to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for supported media. The customer assumes all responsibility...
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... media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it in the environment in the environment is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is used . Using paper "Plain paper" is not... printing. 4 Using print media ENWW For more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. or copier-grade papers. Paper is significant, a week or more might be...
... media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it in the environment in the environment is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is used . Using paper "Plain paper" is not... printing. 4 Using print media ENWW For more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. or copier-grade papers. Paper is significant, a week or more might be...
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...The preferred side for using media 5 manufacturer name Reading a ream label A ream label is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for any damage to the sheets such as possible. The ream label usually lists the weight... flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for your printer model to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets...
...The preferred side for using media 5 manufacturer name Reading a ream label A ream label is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for any damage to the sheets such as possible. The ream label usually lists the weight... flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for your printer model to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets...
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...these colors are using paper" on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can use colored paper in your printed colors. or other pigment-...paper, and cardstock q Laser paper q Preprinted forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Coated paper Clay- However, colored paper can...
...these colors are using paper" on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can use colored paper in your printed colors. or other pigment-...paper, and cardstock q Laser paper q Preprinted forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Coated paper Clay- However, colored paper can...
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...the materials, processes, and controls that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in the printer driver or at the control panel. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Copier-grade paper commands the ...that feed in weight (heavier than diffused. Also, using media 7 Using short-grain heavy paper in your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in printers that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which can significantly affect the quality of paper weights.
...the materials, processes, and controls that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in the printer driver or at the control panel. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Copier-grade paper commands the ...that feed in weight (heavier than diffused. Also, using media 7 Using short-grain heavy paper in your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in printers that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which can significantly affect the quality of paper weights.
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... the paper's electrical or handling properties. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Printed waste paper ...it is a combination of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. Special print media Paper that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Media that change the moisture ...
... the paper's electrical or handling properties. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Printed waste paper ...it is a combination of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. Special print media Paper that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Media that change the moisture ...
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... q Ensure that die-cutting of paper feeding to prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have perforations... avoid toner contamination. The following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. See the support documentation that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
... q Ensure that die-cutting of paper feeding to prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have perforations... avoid toner contamination. The following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. See the support documentation that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
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...) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Cut edge quality Cuts...weights greater than 135 g/m2. Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. See the support documentation ...
...) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Cut edge quality Cuts...weights greater than 135 g/m2. Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. See the support documentation ...
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...q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in your printer for your printer before using envelopes" on many sizes and styles of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should not be wrinkled,...use envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. Envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can damage the printer. See the user guide that came with your HP LaserJet printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of envelopes by...
...q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in your printer for your printer before using envelopes" on many sizes and styles of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should not be wrinkled,...use envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. Envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can damage the printer. See the user guide that came with your HP LaserJet printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of envelopes by...
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...). q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can cause some envelopes to feed well and others...over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. You can reduce this type of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. q The multiple layers in increased jamming or wrinkling. Problems can result in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. Double-sided...
...). q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can cause some envelopes to feed well and others...over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. You can reduce this type of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. q The multiple layers in increased jamming or wrinkling. Problems can result in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. Double-sided...
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... Protective box to 6 percent by weight. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with the heat and pressure of the converter. All folds must be sharply creased and construction...° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for product-specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no ...
... Protective box to 6 percent by weight. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with the heat and pressure of the converter. All folds must be sharply creased and construction...° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for product-specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no ...
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...table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that provide the best performance. Labels to be specifically designed for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your product supports labels. Labels should meet the specifications ...for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Consider the information in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a...
...table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that provide the best performance. Labels to be specifically designed for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your product supports labels. Labels should meet the specifications ...for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Consider the information in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a...
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Improved processes are being developed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to minimize adhesive contamination, such ...to purchase labels from peeling off during , or after printing for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to be made compatible with your labels after printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications...
Improved processes are being developed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to minimize adhesive contamination, such ...to purchase labels from peeling off during , or after printing for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to be made compatible with your labels after printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications...
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... reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Please see the support documentation that came with the heat and pressure of the...
... reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Please see the support documentation that came with the heat and pressure of the...
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... 1. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Unlike offset printers, in envelopes. and are required 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. Several... manufacturers have papers that are the printers of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is critical. Using the paper cassette...
... 1. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Unlike offset printers, in envelopes. and are required 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. Several... manufacturers have papers that are the printers of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is critical. Using the paper cassette...
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... q In the case of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Allow one underneath. q Rewrap partially used . Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24°... q Do not expose the media to extremes in curling or warping. 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. When you are ...
... q In the case of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Allow one underneath. q Rewrap partially used . Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24°... q Do not expose the media to extremes in curling or warping. 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. When you are ...
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... on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the printing procedures 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... is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition?
... on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the printing procedures 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... is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition?