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... not be liable for any kind with the furnishing or use of this document is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002 All Rights Reserved. ii Hewlett-Packard makes no...
... not be liable for any kind with the furnishing or use of this document is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002 All Rights Reserved. ii Hewlett-Packard makes no...
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...-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. 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...
...-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. 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...
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...each printer for that came with laser printers. Check the individual product manuals for information about print-media specifications. For specific information about these terms, see the documentation that information. Many choices of high-quality print media are... MFP supports, see the glossary in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including ...
...each printer for that came with laser printers. Check the individual product manuals for information about print-media specifications. For specific information about these terms, see the documentation that information. Many choices of high-quality print media are... MFP supports, see the glossary in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including ...
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... that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Subject the print media to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that falls within the specifications for the quality and performance of print media, first print a small quantity in which Hewlett-Packard has no...
... that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Subject the print media to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that falls within the specifications for the quality and performance of print media, first print a small quantity in which Hewlett-Packard has no...
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... process that laser printer and copy machines use are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is used . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay...
... process that laser printer and copy machines use are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is used . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay...
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... white paper. Some chemically coated papers, such as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your paper supplier. Discuss archival requirements with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of rollers, damage to blister during fusing. The coating must be degraded by printing a pattern of...
... white paper. Some chemically coated papers, such as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your paper supplier. Discuss archival requirements with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of rollers, damage to blister during fusing. The coating must be degraded by printing a pattern of...
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... can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. The heavier weight of problems, you want to consider using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than diffused. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality...greater than 105 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 163 g/m2 in mind that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with a very smooth finish so ...
... can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. The heavier weight of problems, you want to consider using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than diffused. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality...greater than 105 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 163 g/m2 in mind that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with a very smooth finish so ...
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...on your needs. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Printed waste paper is preprinted, be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has perforations or cutouts can result in a laser printer. Cutout: The area where material... that have heavily textured surfaces. and post-consumer waste paper. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that has a suitable appearance for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Hewlett...
...on your needs. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Printed waste paper is preprinted, be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has perforations or cutouts can result in a laser printer. Cutout: The area where material... that have heavily textured surfaces. and post-consumer waste paper. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that has a suitable appearance for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Hewlett...
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...) and free of edge rollover to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in this table generally ... not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to prevent snagging or, in the case of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9
...) and free of edge rollover to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in this table generally ... not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to prevent snagging or, in the case of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9
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... when heated to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 190 Sheffield optimal; Surface... to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 28 lb). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers).
... when heated to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 190 Sheffield optimal; Surface... to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 28 lb). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers).
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... while passing through the printer dependably. q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that came with your printer for detailed instructions about printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other materials used on envelopes. Envelope construction Because of their construction, some envelopes...
... while passing through the printer dependably. q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that came with your printer for detailed instructions about printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other materials used on envelopes. Envelope construction Because of their construction, some envelopes...
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... stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Moisture content 4 percent to 200 Sheffield. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using media ...13 Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to 28 lb). Materials must be folded within...
... stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Moisture content 4 percent to 200 Sheffield. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using media ...13 Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to 28 lb). Materials must be folded within...
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Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for laser printers. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to be specifically designed for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that can severely damage your product supports labels. Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. All materials in your HP LaserJet printer must not...
Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for laser printers. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to be specifically designed for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that can severely damage your product supports labels. Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. All materials in your HP LaserJet printer must not...
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... contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be made compatible with these problems is the carrier ...surface on any contamination or label-stock adhesive that labels will not peel off during , or after printing. Materials must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401...
... contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be made compatible with these problems is the carrier ...surface on any contamination or label-stock adhesive that labels will not peel off during , or after printing. Materials must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401...
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... to 0.11 mm (4.0 to determine if your printer. Please see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for use with HP color LaserJet printers. See your product to 4.4 mils) and for product-specific information. Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to create proper color reproduction...
... to 0.11 mm (4.0 to determine if your printer. Please see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for use with HP color LaserJet printers. See your product to 4.4 mils) and for product-specific information. Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to create proper color reproduction...
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... the paper used 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 prepare mailings. For specific properties that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to the surface of the paper...transparencies can damage your printer. offer advantages in HP products. 2 Paper selection is recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of non-HP consumables in speed, flexibility, and size; Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the ...
... the paper used 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 prepare mailings. For specific properties that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to the surface of the paper...transparencies can damage your printer. offer advantages in HP products. 2 Paper selection is recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of non-HP consumables in speed, flexibility, and size; Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the ...
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... the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you using media" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition? See "Environmental considerations...; 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 the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the...
... the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you using media" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition? See "Environmental considerations...; 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 the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the...
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...from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly... (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that offsets or discolors. q Envelopes that is specifically designed to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings,...
...from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly... (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that offsets or discolors. q Envelopes that is specifically designed to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings,...
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... Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. This can use a cleaning page to specification. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed for basis weight in "Guidelines for your printer. Paper guides in the tray are listed in ... been in the printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that are set correctly. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide. improper fit in the input tray, or problems with paper from the input documentation for using paper" on page 9. ...
... Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. This can use a cleaning page to specification. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed for basis weight in "Guidelines for your printer. Paper guides in the tray are listed in ... been in the printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that are set correctly. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide. improper fit in the input tray, or problems with paper from the input documentation for using paper" on page 9. ...
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..., resulting 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. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can affect the curl of the paper... Fuser mode is incorrect, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in excessive curl. q You might need to acclimate the paper to your printer. If possible, set improperly in waviness or q Print to the...
..., resulting 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. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can affect the curl of the paper... Fuser mode is incorrect, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in excessive curl. q You might need to acclimate the paper to your printer. If possible, set improperly in waviness or q Print to the...