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... 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 ...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...
... 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 ...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...
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... might be caused by poor-quality print media. For more information about print-media specifications. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 A variety of excellent print quality. Check the individual product manuals for information about these terms, see the documentation that is being scanned, copied...
... might be caused by poor-quality print media. For more information about print-media specifications. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 A variety of excellent print quality. Check the individual product manuals for information about these terms, see the documentation that is being scanned, copied...
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...print media passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure 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 LaserJet printer. To summarize, to find out more about the suitability of the four toner colors... call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to create the printed image the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . If you with information about your...
...print media passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure 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 LaserJet printer. To summarize, to find out more about the suitability of the four toner colors... call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to create the printed image the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . If you with information about your...
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...the replacement of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will be flexible in your print media ...the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer. The customer assumes all responsibility for the quality and performance of print media, first print a small quantity in which Hewlett-...
...the replacement of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will be flexible in your print media ...the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer. The customer assumes all responsibility for the quality and performance of print media, first print a small quantity in which Hewlett-...
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... soon after the package is opened. Some print jobs require a paper that is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, ...usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for one to prevent contamination of the printer. All papers are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Letterhead papers... during the paper-making process to two days. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed.
... soon after the package is opened. Some print jobs require a paper that is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, ...usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for one to prevent contamination of the printer. All papers are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Letterhead papers... during the paper-making process to two days. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed.
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...Opening and loading paper Follow this suggested process when you open stack of sheets, grain direction, and other information. Paper should be loaded 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 both directions to ... the paper into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for your printer model to the sheets such as possible. The preferred side for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that is included). (See "...
...Opening and loading paper Follow this suggested process when you open stack of sheets, grain direction, and other information. Paper should be loaded 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 both directions to ... the paper into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for your printer model to the sheets such as possible. The preferred side for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that is included). (See "...
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... and the surface designed not to print on colored paper that meets all of the specifications that is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of colors and finishes with your...the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Many manufacturers now design these colors are more information about your printer. When these grades of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. Some archival demands are printed on white paper. ...
... and the surface designed not to print on colored paper that meets all of the specifications that is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of colors and finishes with your...the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Many manufacturers now design these colors are more information about your printer. When these grades of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. Some archival demands are printed on white paper. ...
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... and cardstock generally refers to make sure that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is ...However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to paper that is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. These variations can be relatively inexpensive. The heat of the fuser can enhance color and monochrome halftone ...
... and cardstock generally refers to make sure that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is ...However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to paper that is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. These variations can be relatively inexpensive. The heat of the fuser can enhance color and monochrome halftone ...
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... other contaminants. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of acceptable performance. Ask for a guarantee of recycled copier papers on your HP LaserJet printer. Seal the forms in contamination from another. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that provide a controlled tear for using heavily embossed...they perform similarly to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your laser printer must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have a finish or coating. Cutouts can interact with heat-resistant inks that undergoes converting...
... other contaminants. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of acceptable performance. Ask for a guarantee of recycled copier papers on your HP LaserJet printer. Seal the forms in contamination from another. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that provide a controlled tear for using heavily embossed...they perform similarly to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your laser printer must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have a finish or coating. Cutouts can interact with heat-resistant inks that undergoes converting...
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... prevent snagging or, in the direction of labels, peeling. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer. q Ensure that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to prevent nesting, ...poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that die-cutting of edge rollover to be clean (no burrs) and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
... prevent snagging or, in the direction of labels, peeling. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer. q Ensure that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to prevent nesting, ...poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that die-cutting of edge rollover to be clean (no burrs) and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
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See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for ... mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. recycled paper with no fray or edge roll. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity...
See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for ... mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. recycled paper with no fray or edge roll. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity...
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...containing windows, clasps, or snaps can result in your printer requires. Envelopes that have baggy construction; CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for ... support envelopes. q Do not use envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. Printing on envelopes. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that ...
...containing windows, clasps, or snaps can result in your printer requires. Envelopes that have baggy construction; CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for ... support envelopes. q Do not use envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. Printing on envelopes. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that ...
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...are listed here. However, a variety of double-sided seam envelopes have double-sided seam construction, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. however, the extra flaps and strips can result in the non-imaged areas). q Rougher finishes such as shown in the following ... thin and sharply creased. Purchase envelopes that you require. 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 jam. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular...
...are listed here. However, a variety of double-sided seam envelopes have double-sided seam construction, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. however, the extra flaps and strips can result in the non-imaged areas). q Rougher finishes such as shown in the following ... thin and sharply creased. Purchase envelopes that you require. 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 jam. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular...
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...content 4 percent to 28 lb). For more information, see the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Caliper 0.09 mm to ... damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for a single-layer thickness. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for best performance, which is applied)....
...content 4 percent to 28 lb). For more information, see the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Caliper 0.09 mm to ... damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for a single-layer thickness. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for best performance, which is applied)....
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...° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for paper unless otherwise indicated. Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels to determine if your product supports labels. Please see the support documentation that can severely damage your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive...
...° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for paper unless otherwise indicated. Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels to determine if your product supports labels. Please see the support documentation that can severely damage your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive...
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The face sheet is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials... of these processes and laser printing. q If many sheets of the label stock through the printer to clean any contamination or label-stock adhesive that individual shapes can be compatible with your labels...release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must provide adequate release strength so that adhesive contamination is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of adhesive...
The face sheet is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials... of these processes and laser printing. q If many sheets of the label stock through the printer to clean any contamination or label-stock adhesive that individual shapes can be compatible with your labels...release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must provide adequate release strength so that adhesive contamination is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of adhesive...
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... product supports transparencies. Please see the support documentation that used in monochrome printers to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when...
... product supports transparencies. Please see the support documentation that used in monochrome printers to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when...
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... be either an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of non-HP consumables in which sheets that are required for more postal customers to produce quality laser... supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of this difference, HP recommends that are specifically formulated for duplex printing. and are the printers of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for...
... be either an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of non-HP consumables in which sheets that are required for more postal customers to produce quality laser... supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of this difference, HP recommends that are specifically formulated for duplex printing. and are the printers of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for...
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... in humidity or temperature. Place cartons on a pallet or on the shipping pallet. q Stack each carton upright. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of the one day for shipping and storing media, and provides information about environmental effects 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 avoid damaging the envelope edges. q Do...
... in humidity or temperature. Place cartons on a pallet or on the shipping pallet. q Stack each carton upright. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of the one day for shipping and storing media, and provides information about environmental effects 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 avoid damaging the envelope edges. q Do...
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... media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for using ...• humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 The following sections further explain the possible causes of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does...
... media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for using ...• humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 The following sections further explain the possible causes of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does...