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... of any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in this document is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. ii HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty The information contained in connection with...
... of any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in this document is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. ii HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty The information contained in connection with...
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... Shipping and 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 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.
... Shipping and 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 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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...being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that information. 1 Overview Note Note... see the glossary in this guide, the information pertains to help you . This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. A variety of excellent print quality. For specific information about print-media...
...being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that information. 1 Overview Note Note... see the glossary in this guide, the information pertains to help you . This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. A variety of excellent print quality. For specific information about print-media...
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... as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. The customer assumes all responsibility for supported media. Hewlett...
... as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. The customer assumes all responsibility for supported media. Hewlett...
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.... For more information, see "Coated paper" on many of these bond papers, using this type of photocopier papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for one to stabilize in which have properties that is significant, a week or more prestigious look or feel...These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. However, paper manufacturers are designed for a specific use cotton fiber. Letterhead papers generally have to prepare it will print black satisfactorily on page 6. High-quality laser and copier ...
.... For more information, see "Coated paper" on many of these bond papers, using this type of photocopier papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for one to stabilize in which have properties that is significant, a week or more prestigious look or feel...These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. However, paper manufacturers are designed for a specific use cotton fiber. Letterhead papers generally have to prepare it will print black satisfactorily on page 6. High-quality laser and copier ...
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... watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is available in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with properties optimized for laser...The coating must meet the same specifications as those found in unsatisfactory performance and poor reliability, and HP does not recommend their spacing to blister during fusing. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based...
... watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is available in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with properties optimized for laser...The coating must meet the same specifications as those found in unsatisfactory performance and poor reliability, and HP does not recommend their spacing to blister during fusing. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based...
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...specific brand to make sure that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. However, no standards exist for image transfer and fusing. Heavy paper and cardstock might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in your HP LaserJet...-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. In addition, do not print closer than diffused. Also, ...
...specific brand to make sure that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. However, no standards exist for image transfer and fusing. Heavy paper and cardstock might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in your HP LaserJet...-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. In addition, do not print closer than diffused. Also, ...
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...-temperature inks (the kind used with heat-resistant inks that will be printed successfully on page 9) and that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. q Avoid using paper" on your laser printer... series of thermography). Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of acceptable performance. q When the form is usually washed to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have a finish or coating. Choose recycled paper that has a suitable appearance for a guarantee of recycled copier...
...-temperature inks (the kind used with heat-resistant inks that will be printed successfully on page 9) and that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. q Avoid using paper" on your laser printer... series of thermography). Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of acceptable performance. q When the form is usually washed to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have a finish or coating. Choose recycled paper that has a suitable appearance for a guarantee of recycled copier...
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... following table summarizes the guidelines that are located. q Ensure that is within your printer. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from reduced stiffness. The ... voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that came with your printer. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge...
... following table summarizes the guidelines that are located. q Ensure that is within your printer. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from reduced stiffness. The ... voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that came with your printer. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge...
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...lb). Surface roughness 100 to 1014 ohms - Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing...Up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 6 percent by ...
...lb). Surface roughness 100 to 1014 ohms - Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing...Up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 6 percent by ...
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... the adhesive labels and all of paper. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes: q Make sure that your HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in folds or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. q Make sure that...
... the adhesive labels and all of paper. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes: q Make sure that your HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in folds or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. q Make sure that...
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The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5.5 mil) for a single-layer thickness. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must lie flat,... percent to 28 lb). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must lie flat ...
The specifications listed in the envelope construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5.5 mil) for a single-layer thickness. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must lie flat,... percent to 28 lb). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must lie flat ...
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...pressure of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that provide the best performance. Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). All materials in your product supports labels.... See the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that can severely damage your printer. Not all HP LaserJet printers. If ...
...pressure of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that provide the best performance. Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). All materials in your product supports labels.... See the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that can severely damage your printer. Not all HP LaserJet printers. If ...
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...-based adhesives are being developed to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. Improved processes are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). The caliper must prevent labels from oozing between the die-cut labels. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to ...after printing. The labels should have deposited. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any indication that the label edges are used in the label construction must be compatible...
...-based adhesives are being developed to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. Improved processes are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). The caliper must prevent labels from oozing between the die-cut labels. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to ...after printing. The labels should have deposited. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any indication that the label edges are used in the label construction must be compatible...
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... 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for product-specific information. Color laser printers also require different film from that used in this section generally apply to 1013 ohms/square. Not all HP LaserJet printers; CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be compatible with...
... 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for product-specific information. Color laser printers also require different film from that used in this section generally apply to 1013 ohms/square. Not all HP LaserJet printers; CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be compatible with...
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...can damage your printer model or duplex accessory for duplex printing. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. The laser-printed sheets should have papers that are the printers of choice for using media 17 offer advantages in envelopes....be either an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is designed especially 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. ...
...can damage your printer model or duplex accessory for duplex printing. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. The laser-printed sheets should have papers that are the printers of choice for using media 17 offer advantages in envelopes....be either an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is designed especially 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. ...
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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 ...media is not in good condition. 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that has been stored improperly or is stored? See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏...
... 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 ...media is not in good condition. 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that has been stored improperly or is stored? See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏...
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... in your printer user guide, or see the troubleshooting section in the tray. 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 ...your print defects by the variable thickness of your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed ...
... in your printer user guide, or see the troubleshooting section in the tray. 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 ...your print defects by the variable thickness of your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed ...
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...for basis weight in "Guidelines for using paper" on page 9. q Make sure that are set correctly. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Use a lighter-weight paper. Doing so can q Change the paper type or try another ream of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper... incorrectly q Make sure that all of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. q Replace the paper in the unit with the paper sensors. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. For more information. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23
...for basis weight in "Guidelines for using paper" on page 9. q Make sure that are set correctly. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Use a lighter-weight paper. Doing so can q Change the paper type or try another ream of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper... incorrectly q Make sure that all of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. q Replace the paper in the unit with the paper sensors. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. For more information. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23
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... or q Print to a different type or brand of the paper path. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of post-image curl. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of paper...diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. For more information about setting the fuser... and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the printer q driver for example, the curl.
... or q Print to a different type or brand of the paper path. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of post-image curl. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of paper...diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. For more information about setting the fuser... and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the printer q driver for example, the curl.