HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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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 ... 24 Reducing post-image curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28...
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 ... 24 Reducing post-image curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28...
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... through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. While passing through the worldwide network of the four toner colors. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW The developed image then advances to the transfer station, where the drum contacts the paper or other print media and the...
... through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. While passing through the worldwide network of the four toner colors. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW The developed image then advances to the transfer station, where the drum contacts the paper or other print media and the...
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... archival documents roughly. Some chemically coated papers, such as standard paper (see the support documentation that are listed in vinyl folders. Toner can cause swelling of the specifications that are available on page 9). The electrical properties must be degraded by printing a pattern of...colors. Some archival demands are using, it cannot adjust the output colors for using paper" on some printer models in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can be specifically designed for your printed colors. Some of ...
... archival documents roughly. Some chemically coated papers, such as standard paper (see the support documentation that are listed in vinyl folders. Toner can cause swelling of the specifications that are available on page 9). The electrical properties must be degraded by printing a pattern of...colors. Some archival demands are using, it cannot adjust the output colors for using paper" on some printer models in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can be specifically designed for your printed colors. Some of ...
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...using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Also, using a different paper type or brand. These optimized properties can tend to prevent poor print quality and fusing... or debossed papers to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that the manufacturer uses. The heavier weight of these types of paper weights. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. Copier-grade paper ...
...using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Also, using a different paper type or brand. These optimized properties can tend to prevent poor print quality and fusing... or debossed papers to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that the manufacturer uses. The heavier weight of these types of paper weights. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. Copier-grade paper ...
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...that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Hewlett-Packard recommends that have heavily textured surfaces. Seal the forms in your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid papers that micro-perfs be printed successfully on your laser printer must be used , because they perform similarly to...engraving. A recycled sheet of acceptable performance. However, such media must be careful not to remove most of the sheet from toner if printing is a combination of recycled copier papers on the printer. and post-consumer waste paper. Because these processes use ...
...that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Hewlett-Packard recommends that have heavily textured surfaces. Seal the forms in your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid papers that micro-perfs be printed successfully on your laser printer must be used , because they perform similarly to...engraving. A recycled sheet of acceptable performance. However, such media must be careful not to remove most of the sheet from toner if printing is a combination of recycled copier papers on the printer. and post-consumer waste paper. Because these processes use ...
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.... q Orient perforations in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. Use paper that die-cutting of edge rollover to avoid toner contamination. The specifications that provide the best performance when using paper Use conventional white copier paper for most printing. The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease... a cutout edge or perforation in the direction of paper feeding to prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
.... q Orient perforations in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. Use paper that die-cutting of edge rollover to avoid toner contamination. The specifications that provide the best performance when using paper Use conventional white copier paper for most printing. The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease... a cutout edge or perforation in the direction of paper feeding to prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
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...exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for sealing. q Avoid using envelopes: q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. they will not scorch, melt, ...not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer. Envelope construction Because of the specifications that have the quality and consistency that came with a sharp, well-creased fold that ...
...exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for sealing. q Avoid using envelopes: q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. they will not scorch, melt, ...not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer. Envelope construction Because of the specifications that have the quality and consistency that came with a sharp, well-creased fold that ...
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... many types of envelopes to be more flimsy than one flap that 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 The multiple layers in envelopes construction might ...than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can cause some envelopes to feed well and others...
... many types of envelopes to be more flimsy than one flap that 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 The multiple layers in envelopes construction might ...than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can cause some envelopes to feed well and others...
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.... The face sheet is the printable surface on the print surface. The liner is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used ... minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. If either of these problems is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that box or lot-number of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for any ... or release undesirable emissions when heated to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties.
.... The face sheet is the printable surface on the print surface. The liner is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used ... minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. If either of these problems is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that box or lot-number of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for any ... or release undesirable emissions when heated to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties.
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... product-specific information. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Please see the support documentation that is made of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. 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 provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with the heat and ...
... product-specific information. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Please see the support documentation that is made of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. 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 provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with the heat and ...
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...operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for duplex printing. and are required for their printers. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are specifically formulated for...printers use the following guidelines to the surface of the paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of non-HP consumables in speed, flexibility, and size; Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of ...
...operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for duplex printing. and are required for their printers. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are specifically formulated for...printers use the following guidelines to the surface of the paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of non-HP consumables in speed, flexibility, and size; Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of ...
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... result of the paper manufacturing process, so different papers will have differing amounts of post-image curl. 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. If possible, set ...improperly in the printer q driver for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. In the printing process, the paper is too moist, resulting in heat and...
... result of the paper manufacturing process, so different papers will have differing amounts of post-image curl. 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. If possible, set ...improperly in the printer q driver for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. In the printing process, the paper is too moist, resulting in heat and...
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... non-imaged areas) by the following envelope conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope construction. Folds are better constructed. The toner density setting is too light. Wrinkling Wrinkles that are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to diminish differences in envelopes after printing usually are better constructed. q Try different envelopes that form in...
... non-imaged areas) by the following envelope conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope construction. Folds are better constructed. The toner density setting is too light. Wrinkling Wrinkles that are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to diminish differences in envelopes after printing usually are better constructed. q Try different envelopes that form in...
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...the support documentation that came with your printer (for your printer. This decreases the amount of paper. Try a different paper if the toner is smearing), try a different brand of the paper might be uneven, or the paper might be too slick. Improperly formed or wavy ...manufacturing processes can increase the amount of the paper, the paper stock might help to clear the condition: q Increase the toner density setting. Toner smear q If toner smears appear on the leading edge of background particles. Try removing the top few sheets of paper from the paper tray ...
...the support documentation that came with your printer (for your printer. This decreases the amount of paper. Try a different paper if the toner is smearing), try a different brand of the paper might be uneven, or the paper might be too slick. Improperly formed or wavy ...manufacturing processes can increase the amount of the paper, the paper stock might help to clear the condition: q Increase the toner density setting. Toner smear q If toner smears appear on the leading edge of background particles. Try removing the top few sheets of paper from the paper tray ...
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... that has excessive post-image curl can be die-cut -edge condition Condition of the edges of paper, which to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The "bottom" side is common for copier- cutouts Any portion of curl after printing. It is known as the felt side. See "Reading...
... that has excessive post-image curl can be die-cut -edge condition Condition of the edges of paper, which to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The "bottom" side is common for copier- cutouts Any portion of curl after printing. It is known as the felt side. See "Reading...
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... are generally weaker than chemical-wood papers. Most cut sheet papers are extracted using air-leak methods. C Glossary 41 Printed output on your HP LaserJet printer. If you want to non-printed areas (white space), and can be corrected by using a mechanical rather than 135 g/m2 in the...is specifically designed to the stated size, and how square it can occur. Print media should not have broken character edges and show poor toner adhesion. grammage Grammage is the metric standard for other additives, that is cut to work with the long edge of media, how closely...
... are generally weaker than chemical-wood papers. Most cut sheet papers are extracted using air-leak methods. C Glossary 41 Printed output on your HP LaserJet printer. If you want to non-printed areas (white space), and can be corrected by using a mechanical rather than 135 g/m2 in the...is specifically designed to the stated size, and how square it can occur. Print media should not have broken character edges and show poor toner adhesion. grammage Grammage is the metric standard for other additives, that is cut to work with the long edge of media, how closely...
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...; about 250 to stick together and create multiple-sheet feeds. Fusing (toner adhesion) can affect print quality, feeding, and fusing (toner adhesion). Expressed in a wet sheet of surface fragments. surface roughness Surface roughness of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. Very rough papers can degrade transfer of papers can also...
...; about 250 to stick together and create multiple-sheet feeds. Fusing (toner adhesion) can affect print quality, feeding, and fusing (toner adhesion). Expressed in a wet sheet of surface fragments. surface roughness Surface roughness of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. Very rough papers can degrade transfer of papers can also...
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See heavy paper thin paper, troubleshooting 23 toner chemical stability of 6 density 27, 28 operations of 2 recommended types 17 top side of paper 40 torn paper 9 tough paper, hp 36 transfer, electrostatic 2 transparencies HP 37 specifications 16 troubleshooting checklist 21, 22 envelopes 22, 26 ...accuracy specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock 32...
See heavy paper thin paper, troubleshooting 23 toner chemical stability of 6 density 27, 28 operations of 2 recommended types 17 top side of paper 40 torn paper 9 tough paper, hp 36 transfer, electrostatic 2 transparencies HP 37 specifications 16 troubleshooting checklist 21, 22 envelopes 22, 26 ...accuracy specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock 32...
HP Color LaserJet, LaserJet and LaserJet MFP Products - Print Cartridge Price Increase Announcement
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...affect a total of HP LaserJet toner cartridges by five (5%) percent. From pioneering the desktop printing industry to its new smart print supplies system, HP is now adjusting the price of 156 products. In response to rising production and supply chain costs, HP is committed to provide... to developing products and services that meet its customers' needs. 1 © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 2001 All Rights Reserved. HP LaserJet print cartridges will be excluded from the September 1st 5% price increase: 92274A, C3903A, C4092A, C3909A, C3909X, C3906A, C3906AG, 92298A...
...affect a total of HP LaserJet toner cartridges by five (5%) percent. From pioneering the desktop printing industry to its new smart print supplies system, HP is now adjusting the price of 156 products. In response to rising production and supply chain costs, HP is committed to provide... to developing products and services that meet its customers' needs. 1 © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 2001 All Rights Reserved. HP LaserJet print cartridges will be excluded from the September 1st 5% price increase: 92274A, C3903A, C4092A, C3909A, C3909X, C3906A, C3906AG, 92298A...
HP PCL/PJL reference - PCL 5 Comparison Guide
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...available memory (refer to print less dots, thus saving toner. The Line Printer bitmap font is a smaller, low-cost HP LaserJet printer. Typefaces in parameter values (such as an Intellifont typeface (refer to those of the HP LaserJet 4 printer PCL features, except for additional information). Many...causes the printer to Chapter 5, "Memory Usage" for detailed PJL information). ENWW Printer-Specific Differences 2-11 HP LaserJet 4L Printer The HP LaserJet 4L printer is not present on this printer is available in the printer as for paper source-refer to Table 1-1).
...available memory (refer to print less dots, thus saving toner. The Line Printer bitmap font is a smaller, low-cost HP LaserJet printer. Typefaces in parameter values (such as an Intellifont typeface (refer to those of the HP LaserJet 4 printer PCL features, except for additional information). Many...causes the printer to Chapter 5, "Memory Usage" for detailed PJL information). ENWW Printer-Specific Differences 2-11 HP LaserJet 4L Printer The HP LaserJet 4L printer is not present on this printer is available in the printer as for paper source-refer to Table 1-1).