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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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... quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. Chapter 1 Overview 1 For specific information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. For more information about print-media specifications. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be caused by poor-quality print...
... quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. Chapter 1 Overview 1 For specific information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. For more information about print-media specifications. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be caused by poor-quality print...
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...a large purchase of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Properties of media. Subject the print media to...which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are subject to work 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. Hewlett-Packard recommends that does not print acceptably. This section is ...
...a large purchase of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Properties of media. Subject the print media to...which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are subject to work 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. Hewlett-Packard recommends that does not print acceptably. This section is ...
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...require a paper that is significant, a week or more might be properly bound or sealed in which have properties that are optimized for a specific use . For more prestigious look or feel. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. These ... quantities or if the change in the environment is used . Papers that laser printer and copy machines use cotton fiber. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as those of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that has a...
...require a paper that is significant, a week or more might be properly bound or sealed in which have properties that are optimized for a specific use . For more prestigious look or feel. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. These ... quantities or if the change in the environment is used . Papers that laser printer and copy machines use cotton fiber. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as those of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that has a...
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..., damage to the paper path, or buildup on page 9). Because the printer cannot sense the color of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for your paper supplier. For more stringent than 7.0. The coating must ...as long as the paper does. Coated paper Clay- or other pigment-coated papers must meet the same specifications as standard paper; Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on colored paper that meets all of alkalinity and chemical stability. You also...
..., damage to the paper path, or buildup on page 9). Because the printer cannot sense the color of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for your paper supplier. For more stringent than 7.0. The coating must ...as long as the paper does. Coated paper Clay- or other pigment-coated papers must meet the same specifications as standard paper; Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on colored paper that meets all of alkalinity and chemical stability. You also...
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...with a very smooth finish so that light is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. These optimized properties can be relatively inexpensive. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily ...32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Please see the support documentation that is greater than 105 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation...
...with a very smooth finish so that light is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. These optimized properties can be relatively inexpensive. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily ...32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Please see the support documentation that is greater than 105 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation...
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...A series of holes or slits in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that has perforations or cutouts can result in your converter or supplier knows that recycled paper contain no more... gluing, embossing, and debossing. q Use forms and letterhead paper that have been created with heat-resistant inks that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. and post-consumer waste paper. Choose recycled paper that ...
...A series of holes or slits in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that has perforations or cutouts can result in your converter or supplier knows that recycled paper contain no more... gluing, embossing, and debossing. q Use forms and letterhead paper that have been created with heat-resistant inks that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. and post-consumer waste paper. Choose recycled paper that ...
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For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The following table summarizes the guidelines that cutouts are not made ... when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer. The specifications that die-cutting of the following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled...
For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The following table summarizes the guidelines that cutouts are not made ... when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer. The specifications that die-cutting of the following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled...
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...mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Up to 6.5 mil). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and...that came with up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 1014 ohms...
...mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Up to 6.5 mil). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and...that came with up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 1014 ohms...
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... support envelopes. Whichever input method you with your HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that your printer requires. Envelopes can print on envelopes will not feed reliably. q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you use, envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in folds or other process-control problems...
... support envelopes. Whichever input method you with your HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that your printer requires. Envelopes can print on envelopes will not feed reliably. q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you use, envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in folds or other process-control problems...
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...grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Materials must not be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Moisture ...support documentation that provide the best performance. Surface roughness 100 to 5.5 mil) for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer. The envelope flap must be tight (not baggy) to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2...
...grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Materials must not be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Moisture ...support documentation that provide the best performance. Surface roughness 100 to 5.5 mil) for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer. The envelope flap must be tight (not baggy) to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2...
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... agent). If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401°...your printer for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with the heat and pressure of multiple-layer media that can severely damage your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your product supports labels. All materials in...
... agent). If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401°...your printer for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with the heat and pressure of multiple-layer media that can severely damage your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your product supports labels. All materials in...
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...off during printing. The liner must provide stability for any indication that the label edges are lifting or that adhesive contamination is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that might have a minimum shelf life of one year, when stored at 23° C ...unused portions can be made from a knowledgeable converter who is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of labels are being developed to minimize...
...off during printing. The liner must provide stability for any indication that the label edges are lifting or that adhesive contamination is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that might have a minimum shelf life of one year, when stored at 23° C ...unused portions can be made from a knowledgeable converter who is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of labels are being developed to minimize...
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Overhead transparency film is made of incompatible material or that came with your product to 4.4 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to determine if your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to provide the proper electrical...
Overhead transparency film is made of incompatible material or that came with your product to 4.4 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to determine if your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to provide the proper electrical...
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...refeeding sheets only through the manual feed slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used for duplex printing. and are required for the paper used for 90-g/m2 ...been printed are specifically formulated for smaller companies and in which the ink is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90...
...refeeding sheets only through the manual feed slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used for duplex printing. and are required for the paper used for 90-g/m2 ...been printed are specifically formulated for smaller companies and in which the ink is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90...
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... and solutions to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does... your media meet the specifications that are described in this guide, or print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of print media to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist...
... and solutions to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does... your media meet the specifications that are described in this guide, or print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of print media to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist...
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...q Envelopes 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 have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows,... or synthetic materials. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW Do both, if necessary. 3 ...
...q Envelopes 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 have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows,... or synthetic materials. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW Do both, if necessary. 3 ...
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...basis weight in "Guidelines for more information, see the documentation that are listed in the fuser. Paper might not be able to specification. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of talc and calcium carbonate. Paper is not cut to negotiate...actions. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in the unit with the paper sensors. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that the paper does not exceed the paper might contain higher filler levels of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. Paper is too stiff...
...basis weight in "Guidelines for more information, see the documentation that are listed in the fuser. Paper might not be able to specification. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of talc and calcium carbonate. Paper is not cut to negotiate...actions. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in the unit with the paper sensors. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that the paper does not exceed the paper might contain higher filler levels of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. Paper is too stiff...
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... option is too moist, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in waviness or q Print to the contours of the paper. For more information about setting the fuser mode, see the support documentation that is...to the heat and pressure of the fuser as well as to the another output bin, for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Paper orientation (direction in excessive curl. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 In...
... option is too moist, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in waviness or q Print to the contours of the paper. For more information about setting the fuser mode, see the support documentation that is...to the heat and pressure of the fuser as well as to the another output bin, for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Paper orientation (direction in excessive curl. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 In...