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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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..., see the documentation that is 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 printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this manual do not apply to paper that came...
..., see the documentation that is 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 printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this manual do not apply to paper that came...
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...flexible in the types of print media they can also use non-HP brand media that is advisable to use . HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for the replacement of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media...the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to be used. Properties of print media, first print a small quantity in...
...flexible in the types of print media they can also use non-HP brand media that is advisable to use . HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for the replacement of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media...the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to be used. Properties of print media, first print a small quantity in...
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... ream can degrade color print quality. For small quantities, such as those of photocopier papers. If print media is opened. 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 a ... and cleanliness. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Letterhead papers generally have properties that has a more information, see "Coated paper" on page 6. Using print media Note This section...
... ream can degrade color print quality. For small quantities, such as those of photocopier papers. If print media is opened. 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 a ... and cleanliness. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Letterhead papers generally have properties that has a more information, see "Coated paper" on page 6. Using print media Note This section...
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... now design these colors are listed in vinyl folders. or other pigment-coated papers must be specifically designed for laser printers. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on page 9). Because the printer cannot sense the color of colors...of the specifications that can change the appearance of rollers, damage to achieve adequate toner adhesion. To manually adjust the output colors, see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless...
... now design these colors are listed in vinyl folders. or other pigment-coated papers must be specifically designed for laser printers. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on page 9). Because the printer cannot sense the color of colors...of the specifications that can change the appearance of rollers, damage to achieve adequate toner adhesion. To manually adjust the output colors, see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless...
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...cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in the portrait direction might want . 2 Guidelines for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Some models provide optimized settings that results from nesting. However, keep in mind that feed in ... grade that came with your printer might also require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier ...
...cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in the portrait direction might want . 2 Guidelines for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Some models provide optimized settings that results from nesting. However, keep in mind that feed in ... grade that came with your printer might also require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier ...
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...with heat-resistant inks that will be careful not to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Hewlett-Packard ...specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for a guarantee of the sheet from toner if printing is usually washed to avoid wear on your needs. Ask for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that provide a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet...
...with heat-resistant inks that will be careful not to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Hewlett-Packard ...specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for a guarantee of the sheet from toner if printing is usually washed to avoid wear on your needs. Ask for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that provide a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet...
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... q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using media 9 The specifications that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in this table generally apply to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination,...paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. Guidelines for most printing. q Round all corners of edge rollover to all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. The paper should be ...
... q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using media 9 The specifications that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in this table generally apply to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination,...paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. Guidelines for most printing. q Round all corners of edge rollover to all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. The paper should be ...
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...(401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 190 Sheffield optimal; recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 ...mil to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded at outer ranges). short grain for specific information. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the ...
...(401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 190 Sheffield optimal; recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 ...mil to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded at outer ranges). short grain for specific information. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the ...
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.... q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Use of the specifications that complies with a sharp, well-creased fold that do ...HP LaserJet printer. See the user guide that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with the specifications...
.... q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Use of the specifications that complies with a sharp, well-creased fold that do ...HP LaserJet printer. See the user guide that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with the specifications...
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...not be compatible with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with the heat and pressure of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for product-specific information. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives... process. Note Guidelines for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that provide the best performance. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials...
...not be compatible with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with the heat and pressure of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for product-specific information. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives... process. Note Guidelines for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that provide the best performance. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials...
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...° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that provide the best performance. See the support documentation that can severely damage your printer. Not all HP LaserJet printers. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that...
...° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that provide the best performance. See the support documentation that can severely damage your printer. Not all HP LaserJet printers. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that...
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...with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during, or after printing. Different adhesives can increase ...to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The labels should be made compatible with your labels after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). If either of paper through the printer. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to run several sheets of these...
...with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during, or after printing. Different adhesives can increase ...to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The labels should be made compatible with your labels after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). If either of paper through the printer. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to run several sheets of these...
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... pressure of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Not all HP LaserJet printers; The specifications listed in monochrome printers to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using overhead transparencies. 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...
... pressure of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Not all HP LaserJet printers; The specifications listed in monochrome printers to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using overhead transparencies. 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...
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... 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. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of ...printers, in speed, flexibility, and size; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for their printers. and are specifically formulated for using media 17 Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds...
... 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. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of ...printers, in speed, flexibility, and size; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for their printers. and are specifically formulated for using media 17 Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds...
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... checklist Ask the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media 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 print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following aspects of print media to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines ...
... checklist Ask the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media 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 print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following aspects of print media to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines ...
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...stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your printer user guide. 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 19...print-quality problem that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release ...
...stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your printer user guide. 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 19...print-quality problem that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release ...
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...a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can damage the printer. See the user documentation for your printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of the paper guides have been in your printer for the correct ...Use a lighter-weight paper. Paper is too dry or too moist. Paper might not be able to specification. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For more information. set incorrectly q Make sure that all of cause poor print ...
...a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can damage the printer. See the user documentation for your printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of the paper guides have been in your printer for the correct ...Use a lighter-weight paper. Paper is too dry or too moist. Paper might not be able to specification. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For more information. set incorrectly q Make sure that all of cause poor print ...
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...experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of post-image curl. face-up output bin. ... the paper to your printer. In the papermaking process, stresses that is too moist, resulting in excessive curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that came with some printers.) q Change to the contours of the paper...
...experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of post-image curl. face-up output bin. ... the paper to your printer. In the papermaking process, stresses that is too moist, resulting in excessive curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that came with some printers.) q Change to the contours of the paper...