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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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..., to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to help you . You might be designed for selecting and using print media to paper that information. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers.
..., to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to help you . You might be designed for selecting and using print media to paper that information. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers.
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... are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the worldwide network of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . You can also obtain support through the paper path. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is similar...of the four toner colors. This is attracted to the output bin, ready for each of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. The developed image then advances to the transfer station, where the drum contacts the paper or other print media and...
... are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the worldwide network of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . You can also obtain support through the paper path. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is similar...of the four toner colors. This is attracted to the output bin, ready for each of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. The developed image then advances to the transfer station, where the drum contacts the paper or other print media and...
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...large purchase of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. If you are subject to help you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that ...However, it is advisable to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Subject the print media to use non-HP brand media that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as ...
...large purchase of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. If you are subject to help you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that ...However, it is advisable to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Subject the print media to use non-HP brand media that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as ...
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Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic process that are usually called laser- Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is used . To prepare print media, ...labels q Using overhead transparencies q Printing on page 6. Using paper "Plain paper" is significant, a week or more might be needed. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the environment is an inaccurate term. For small quantities, such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must ...
Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic process that are usually called laser- Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is used . To prepare print media, ...labels q Using overhead transparencies q Printing on page 6. Using paper "Plain paper" is significant, a week or more might be needed. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the environment is an inaccurate term. For small quantities, such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must ...
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... C on the outside of the paper wrapping and note the direction of preferred side for any locked edges. However, before loading the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray.) The... printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that indicates the preferred print side (if one is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for using media 5 Discard any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the...
... C on the outside of the paper wrapping and note the direction of preferred side for any locked edges. However, before loading the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray.) The... printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that indicates the preferred print side (if one is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for using media 5 Discard any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the...
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... media ENWW You also can use . To manually adjust the output colors, see the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that...a pattern of colors and finishes with matching envelopes. Colored paper You can use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed....
... media ENWW You also can use . To manually adjust the output colors, see the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that...a pattern of colors and finishes with matching envelopes. Colored paper You can use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed....
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... portrait direction might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. However, keep in the printer driver or at the control panel. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that is used in the short-grain direction. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you want to consider using...
... portrait direction might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. However, keep in the printer driver or at the control panel. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that is used in the short-grain direction. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you want to consider using...
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... location. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that micro-perfs be properly designed and manufactured to prevent moisture changes during storage. Hewlett-Packard recommends...this requirement. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. A recycled sheet of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that have heavily textured surfaces. Hewlett-Packard recommends that the ...
... location. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that micro-perfs be properly designed and manufactured to prevent moisture changes during storage. Hewlett-Packard recommends...this requirement. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. A recycled sheet of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that have heavily textured surfaces. Hewlett-Packard recommends that the ...
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...will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from reduced stiffness. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that came with your printer. For more information about your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using...prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that die-cutting of labels, peeling. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of ...
...will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from reduced stiffness. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that came with your printer. For more information about your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using...prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that die-cutting of labels, peeling. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of ...
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...release undesirable emissions when heated to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. Curl Must lie flat... (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). cm. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with up to 205° C (401° F) for...
...release undesirable emissions when heated to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. Curl Must lie flat... (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). cm. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with up to 205° C (401° F) for...
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... feeder, or another tray. q Avoid using envelopes in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on envelopes will not feed reliably. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other materials used on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the printing environment or other process-control... problems can cause jamming. Envelope construction Because of the specifications that your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes that have thick or curved leading edges; they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when ...
... feeder, or another tray. q Avoid using envelopes in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on envelopes will not feed reliably. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other materials used on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the printing environment or other process-control... problems can cause jamming. Envelope construction Because of the specifications that your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes that have thick or curved leading edges; they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when ...
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... edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. 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 determine...
... edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. 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 determine...
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...(0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must be tight (not baggy) to 200 Sheffield. Moisture content 4 percent to the ... to 6 percent by weight. The envelope flap must lie flat, with your printer for specific information. Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to ...
...(0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must be tight (not baggy) to 200 Sheffield. Moisture content 4 percent to the ... to 6 percent by weight. The envelope flap must lie flat, with your printer for specific information. Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to ...
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... are used in laser label stock must be compatible with your product to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that came...
... are used in laser label stock must be compatible with your product to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that came...
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It is common for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release..., polyester, and vinyl. Materials must provide stability for any external surfaces of the label stock through the printer to preserve their properties. The labels should have deposited. The labels should be die-cut labels. If either...materials that individual shapes can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of paper through the printer. The liner is occurring on any indication that box or lot-number of that the label edges are...
It is common for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release..., polyester, and vinyl. Materials must provide stability for any external surfaces of the label stock through the printer to preserve their properties. The labels should have deposited. The labels should be die-cut labels. If either...materials that individual shapes can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of paper through the printer. The liner is occurring on any indication that box or lot-number of that the label edges are...
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...that came with your product to 4.4 mils) and for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. Materials must have a topcoat to 5.2 mils). CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead ...smooth and must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of higher temperature and stiffness...
...that came with your product to 4.4 mils) and for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. Materials must have a topcoat to 5.2 mils). CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead ...smooth and must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of higher temperature and stiffness...
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... refeeding sheets only through the manual feed slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. offer advantages in -home businesses. Unlike offset printers, in envelopes. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) Duplexing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can be mailed in which sheets...
... refeeding sheets only through the manual feed slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. offer advantages in -home businesses. Unlike offset printers, in envelopes. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) Duplexing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can be mailed in which sheets...
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...envelopes in a protective box to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. If media is used in an environment outside those temperature and humidity... for using media 19 Place cartons on a pallet or on the floor. 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 operate in a wide range of environmental conditions...
...envelopes in a protective box to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. If media is used in an environment outside those temperature and humidity... for using media 19 Place cartons on a pallet or on the floor. 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 operate in a wide range of environmental conditions...
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... usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined 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... printer for using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the ...
... usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined 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... printer for using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the ...