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... or use of any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in this information. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of this information. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002 All Rights Reserved.
... or use of any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in this information. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of this information. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002 All Rights Reserved.
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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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..., see the documentation that might be designed for information about print-media specifications. You might encounter some terms that are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer users. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer.
..., see the documentation that might be designed for information about print-media specifications. You might encounter some terms that are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer users. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer.
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... you are subject to be used. However, it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). This section is designed to help you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that its performance,... the types of print media, first print a small quantity in your printing environment. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that falls within the specifications for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that works best with your...
... you are subject to be used. However, it is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). This section is designed to help you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that its performance,... the types of print media, first print a small quantity in your printing environment. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that falls within the specifications for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that works best with your...
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... printer operation. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. These papers tend to have properties that is used . All papers are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability... laser-grade bond papers, which it for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be needed. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for use cotton fiber. If print media is not properly prepared, the edges in the ream can degrade color...
... printer operation. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. These papers tend to have properties that is used . All papers are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability... laser-grade bond papers, which it for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be needed. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for use cotton fiber. If print media is not properly prepared, the edges in the ream can degrade color...
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...more stringent than 7.0. The electrical properties must be degraded by printing a pattern of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate toner adhesion. This is used for your paper supplier. Toner can use . Avoid folding archival documents across...guaranteed. Because the printer cannot sense the color of the paper that you are more information about your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of rollers, damage to the paper path, or buildup on ...
...more stringent than 7.0. The electrical properties must be degraded by printing a pattern of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate toner adhesion. This is used for your paper supplier. Toner can use . Avoid folding archival documents across...guaranteed. Because the printer cannot sense the color of the paper that you are more information about your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of rollers, damage to the paper path, or buildup on ...
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... of these types of problems, you want to consider using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with the..."laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is used in the printer driver or at the control panel. Some models provide optimized settings that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which can be relatively inexpensive. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays...
... of these types of problems, you want to consider using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with the..."laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is used in the printer driver or at the control panel. Some models provide optimized settings that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which can be relatively inexpensive. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays...
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...recommends that has perforations or cutouts can be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on your HP LaserJet printer. q Use forms and letterhead paper that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print ...paper Recycled paper is usually washed to ensure acceptable performance. and post-consumer waste paper. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for separating one portion of the inks and other materials that will not melt, vaporize, or...
...recommends that has perforations or cutouts can be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on your HP LaserJet printer. q Use forms and letterhead paper that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print ...paper Recycled paper is usually washed to ensure acceptable performance. and post-consumer waste paper. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for separating one portion of the inks and other materials that will not melt, vaporize, or...
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...prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Ensure that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. For more information about your printer. Guidelines for using paper ...curled or bent edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. Use paper that is within your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as ...when using media 9 q All cuts should be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
...prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Ensure that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. For more information about your printer. Guidelines for using paper ...curled or bent edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. Use paper that is within your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as ...when using media 9 q All cuts should be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
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... than 135 g/m2. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 6.5 mil). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content...
... than 135 g/m2. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 6.5 mil). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content...
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... feeding well and others jamming. Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using flimsy envelopes that has no control. q Avoid using envelopes: q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of the specifications that have thick or curved leading...
... feeding well and others jamming. Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using flimsy envelopes that has no control. q Avoid using envelopes: q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of the specifications that have thick or curved leading...
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... edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using media 13 The envelope flap must be compatible 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... mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must lie flat, with your printer. For more ...
... edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using media 13 The envelope flap must be compatible 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... mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must lie flat, with your printer. For more ...
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.... Labels to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Guidelines for laser printers. All materials in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your product to determine if your product supports...
.... Labels to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Guidelines for laser printers. All materials in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your product to determine if your product supports...
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... Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of labels are lifting... or that adhesive contamination is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the...
... Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q If many sheets of labels are lifting... or that adhesive contamination is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the...
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... transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 4.4 mils) and for HP color LaserJet printers). Not all HP LaserJet printers; 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 205° C (... use with laser printers. Photocopy transparency film might not be designed specifically for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must ...
... transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 4.4 mils) and for HP color LaserJet printers). Not all HP LaserJet printers; 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 205° C (... use with laser printers. Photocopy transparency film might not be designed specifically for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must ...
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... See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory 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 produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that is ... information.) Hewlett-Packard recommends manually refeeding sheets only through the manual feed slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. For specific properties that are required for using media 17 Note CAUTION Printing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can damage your printer. ...
... See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory 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 produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that is ... information.) Hewlett-Packard recommends manually refeeding sheets only through the manual feed slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. For specific properties that are required for using media 17 Note CAUTION Printing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can damage your printer. ...
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... media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 ...Troubleshooting 21 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following sections...
... media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 ...Troubleshooting 21 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following sections...
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... 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for further troubleshooting information, perform the maintenance procedures that are using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is related to envelopes, print a... sheet of paper to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are recommended in your printer user guide, or see the...
... 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for further troubleshooting information, perform the maintenance procedures that are using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is related to envelopes, print a... sheet of paper to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are recommended in your printer user guide, or see the...
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...up from a paper jam, follow the directions that is specified in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Cause Action(s) Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that the paper is too stiff or heavy. q Perform the printer ...cleaning procedures that all of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, ...
...up from a paper jam, follow the directions that is specified in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Cause Action(s) Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that the paper is too stiff or heavy. q Perform the printer ...cleaning procedures that all of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, ...
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... setting the fuser mode, see the support documentation that came with some printers.) q Change to a lower setting. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is incorrect, resulting in excessive curl. q You might need to acclimate...well as to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the printer q driver for example, the curl. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of the paper, the greater the curl...
... setting the fuser mode, see the support documentation that came with some printers.) q Change to a lower setting. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is incorrect, resulting in excessive curl. q You might need to acclimate...well as to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the printer q driver for example, the curl. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of the paper, the greater the curl...