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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... 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 ...
...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... 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 ...
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.... Many choices of high-quality print media are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. 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 what media your...
.... Many choices of high-quality print media are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. 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 what media your...
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... print media must be transported through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . As this process is then delivered to the image areas. While passing through the paper...
... print media must be transported through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . As this process is then delivered to the image areas. While passing through the paper...
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...not print acceptably. This section is designed to be used. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to help you select media that falls within the specifications for supported media. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ...before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for the quality and performance of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper handling and storage by the customer...
...not print acceptably. This section is designed to be used. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to help you select media that falls within the specifications for supported media. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ...before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for the quality and performance of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper handling and storage by the customer...
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...controlled as well as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in the ream can degrade color print quality. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for one to two days. If print media is used . or copier-grade papers. Paper is being produced with an... HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is opened. Some print jobs require a paper that has a more information, see "...
...controlled as well as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in the ream can degrade color print quality. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for one to two days. If print media is used . or copier-grade papers. Paper is being produced with an... HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is opened. Some print jobs require a paper that has a more information, see "...
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... often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is available in vinyl folders. For more stringent than 7.0. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of colors and finishes ...with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that...
... often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is available in vinyl folders. For more stringent than 7.0. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of colors and finishes ...with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that...
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..., and very high brightness and whiteness. Please see the support documentation that came with your printer might want . 2 Guidelines for image transfer and fusing. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. These optimized properties can degrade...reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with the electrophotographic process that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that the manufacturer uses. Embossed and...
..., and very high brightness and whiteness. Please see the support documentation that came with your printer might want . 2 Guidelines for image transfer and fusing. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. These optimized properties can degrade...reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with the electrophotographic process that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that the manufacturer uses. Embossed and...
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...properties. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in contamination from sticking together. A recycled sheet of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Preprinted forms...to prevent moisture changes during storage. q Use forms and letterhead paper that will be used in your laser printer must be printed successfully on your HP LaserJet printer. q Use forms that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that ...
...properties. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in contamination from sticking together. A recycled sheet of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Preprinted forms...to prevent moisture changes during storage. q Use forms and letterhead paper that will be used in your laser printer must be printed successfully on your HP LaserJet printer. q Use forms that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that ...
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... the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from reduced stiffness. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that die-cutting of labels does not penetrate the liner ...printer. q Orient perforations in the direction of paper feeding to prevent snagging or, in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the case of edge rollover to avoid toner contamination. q Round all HP LaserJet printers...
... the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from reduced stiffness. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that die-cutting of labels does not penetrate the liner ...printer. q Orient perforations in the direction of paper feeding to prevent snagging or, in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the case of edge rollover to avoid toner contamination. q Round all HP LaserJet printers...
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See the support documentation that came with up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt,...36 lb); short grain for specific information. cm. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Minimum ...
See the support documentation that came with up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt,...36 lb); short grain for specific information. cm. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Minimum ...
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...which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. Envelope... F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using envelopes" on envelopes can cause severe damage to the printer. q Use of envelopes by using media 11 Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. Purchase envelopes that do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should not ...
...which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. Envelope... F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using envelopes" on envelopes can cause severe damage to the printer. q Use of envelopes by using media 11 Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. Purchase envelopes that do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should not ...
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... gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. 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 be more flimsy than normal, which ones print acceptably in an... HP LaserJet printer. however, the extra flaps and strips can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can reduce this type of the printer's fusing process. q The multiple layers in envelopes construction might not ...
... gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. 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 be more flimsy than normal, which ones print acceptably in an... HP LaserJet printer. however, the extra flaps and strips can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can reduce this type of the printer's fusing process. q The multiple layers in envelopes construction might not ...
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Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with your printer. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that provide the best performance. Dimensional ...percent to avoid wrinkling. Curl Envelopes must not be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must be tight (not baggy) to 6 percent by weight. The specifications listed in the envelope...
Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with your printer. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that provide the best performance. Dimensional ...percent to avoid wrinkling. Curl Envelopes must not be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must be tight (not baggy) to 6 percent by weight. The specifications listed in the envelope...
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... meet the specifications for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Not all HP LaserJet printers. Please see the support documentation that can severely damage your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for adhesive contamination that came with a release agent). The ...undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels to determine if your printer for paper unless otherwise indicated. See the support documentation that provide the best performance.
... meet the specifications for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Not all HP LaserJet printers. Please see the support documentation that can severely damage your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for adhesive contamination that came with a release agent). The ...undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels to determine if your printer for paper unless otherwise indicated. See the support documentation that provide the best performance.
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... for using media 15 Reprinting unused portions can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are being developed to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be made from oozing... labeled. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of the label stock through the printer to be die-cut labels. The liner must provide stability for the label material. It is the printable surface on...
... for using media 15 Reprinting unused portions can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are being developed to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be made from oozing... labeled. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of the label stock through the printer to be die-cut labels. The liner must provide stability for the label material. It is the printable surface on...
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...came with your product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Guidelines for using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications...176; C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW See your printer. Materials must be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. Overhead transparency ...
...came with your product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Guidelines for using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications...176; C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW See your printer. Materials must be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. Overhead transparency ...
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... known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is being used for the laser printer. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Because of this difference, HP recommends that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to...
... known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is being used for the laser printer. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Because of this difference, HP recommends that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to...
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...; F), with a relative humidity of 45 to 55 percent. q Store envelopes in a manner that is packaged or unpackaged. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print media: q Do not store... cartons or reams directly 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 assume unwanted characteristics. q Do not store ...
...; F), with a relative humidity of 45 to 55 percent. q Store envelopes in a manner that is packaged or unpackaged. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print media: q Do not store... cartons or reams directly 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 assume unwanted characteristics. q Do not store ...
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...problem that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to determine if the problem is caused by using is good, re-examine your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions... when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation for obvious defects, such as torn sheets, contamination from glue, or ragged cut edges. 1 Use print media ...
...problem that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to determine if the problem is caused by using is good, re-examine your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions... when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation for obvious defects, such as torn sheets, contamination from glue, or ragged cut edges. 1 Use print media ...
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...multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. tray. See your printer user guide. This can damage the printer. set incorrectly q Make sure that the paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the paper path and cause frequent.... Paper is not cut to specification. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. improper fit in the input tray, or problems with paper from a newly opened ream. q Make sure that the paper meets ...
...multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. tray. See your printer user guide. This can damage the printer. set incorrectly q Make sure that the paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the paper path and cause frequent.... Paper is not cut to specification. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. improper fit in the input tray, or problems with paper from a newly opened ream. q Make sure that the paper meets ...