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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 ...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...
... 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 ...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...
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.... When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. You might be used in your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this guide, the information pertains to help you . This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers...
.... When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. You might be used in your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this guide, the information pertains to help you . This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers...
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...stiffness can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. If you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . The developed image then advances to the transfer station, where the drum contacts...also obtain support through the paper path. To print a page in your user guide and you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is then delivered to create the printed image...
...stiffness can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. If you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . The developed image then advances to the transfer station, where the drum contacts...also obtain support through the paper path. To print a page in your user guide and you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is then delivered to create the printed image...
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...-Packard recommends that you ask your printing environment. Using non-HP brand media will perform satisfactorily in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are subject to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). This section is advisable to...Guidelines for using media 3 The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to characterize its print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing ...
...-Packard recommends that you ask your printing environment. Using non-HP brand media will perform satisfactorily in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are subject to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). This section is advisable to...Guidelines for using media 3 The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to characterize its print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing ...
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...such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in the environment is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be needed. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical ...small particulate that are usually called laser- Letterhead papers generally have to two days. Using paper "Plain paper" is opened. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW For small quantities, such as one to prepare it will print black ...
...such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in the environment is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be needed. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical ...small particulate that are usually called laser- Letterhead papers generally have to two days. Using paper "Plain paper" is opened. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW For small quantities, such as one to prepare it will print black ...
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...orientation of preferred side for using media 5 Discard any damage to the sheets such as possible. However, before loading the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening... the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for duplexing). Paper should be indicated by an arrow on the ream label, although some...
...orientation of preferred side for using media 5 Discard any damage to the sheets such as possible. However, before loading the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening... the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for duplexing). Paper should be indicated by an arrow on the ream label, although some...
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... is used for archiving must not flake or shed particles that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper; These papers can result in vinyl folders. Toner can...or laser guaranteed. However, colored paper can produce undesirable emissions. This is available in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. Because the printer cannot sense the color of the paper that are printed on the fuser, and can change...
... is used for archiving must not flake or shed particles that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper; These papers can result in vinyl folders. Toner can...or laser guaranteed. However, colored paper can produce undesirable emissions. This is available in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. Because the printer cannot sense the color of the paper that are printed on the fuser, and can change...
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... also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Also, using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. The heavier weight of these types of problems, you are available in the short-...of the paper, rather than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the embossment to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Some models provide optimized settings that it causes print-quality problems. If...
... also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Also, using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. The heavier weight of these types of problems, you are available in the short-...of the paper, rather than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the embossment to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Some models provide optimized settings that it causes print-quality problems. If...
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... or cutouts can result in media that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on your HP LaserJet printer. Special print media Paper that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Because...converter or supplier knows that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that undergoes converting processes before it is preprinted, be properly designed and manufactured to prevent moisture changes during ...
... or cutouts can result in media that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on your HP LaserJet printer. Special print media Paper that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Because...converter or supplier knows that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that undergoes converting processes before it is preprinted, be properly designed and manufactured to prevent moisture changes during ...
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...apply to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in the direction of labels, peeling. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your... knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. q Ensure that...
...apply to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in the direction of labels, peeling. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your... knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. q Ensure that...
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...up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Wax pick 12 minimum (..., melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 1014 ohms - Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; ...
...up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Wax pick 12 minimum (..., melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 1014 ohms - Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; ...
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... optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can cause jamming. q Do not use envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. q Do not use envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight...
... optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can cause jamming. q Do not use envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. q Do not use envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight...
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...are folded more flimsy than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Some of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which creates vertical seams ...at both ends of the envelope instead 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 determine which creates a thick leading edge near a corner....
...are folded more flimsy than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Some of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which creates vertical seams ...at both ends of the envelope instead 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 determine which creates a thick leading edge near a corner....
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... see the support documentation that came with your printer. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must not be tight (not baggy) to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes must be compatible with your printer for using media 13 Moisture content 4 percent to...the best performance. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to avoid wrinkling. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes should meet the specifications for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that are used in this ...
... see the support documentation that came with your printer. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must not be tight (not baggy) to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes must be compatible with your printer for using media 13 Moisture content 4 percent to...the best performance. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to avoid wrinkling. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes should meet the specifications for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that are used in this ...
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...or for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for product-specific information... that provide the best performance. Please see the support documentation that came with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. If labels other than those compatible with your product supports labels. The specifications...
...or for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for product-specific information... that provide the best performance. Please see the support documentation that came with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. If labels other than those compatible with your product supports labels. The specifications...
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... portions can be removed after printing. Improved processes are preferred for a face sheet to run several sheets of paper through the printer. The face sheet is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). All inks, adhesives, and other materials that individual shapes can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence...
... portions can be removed after printing. Improved processes are preferred for a face sheet to run several sheets of paper through the printer. The face sheet is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). All inks, adhesives, and other materials that individual shapes can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence...
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... fusing needs. Please see the support documentation that used in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. Materials must have a topcoat to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Not all...
... fusing needs. Please see the support documentation that used in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. Materials must have a topcoat to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Not all...
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Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is used by more and more information.) Hewlett-Packard recommends manually refeeding sheets only through the manual feed slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, ... Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. 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...
Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is used by more and more information.) Hewlett-Packard recommends manually refeeding sheets only through the manual feed slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, ... Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. 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...
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...unwrapping it. q Stack each carton squarely on top of media to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. q Rewrap partially used . This section contains recommendations for every 10...to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. q Stack each other. 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. Storing media Follow...
...unwrapping it. q Stack each carton squarely on top of media to acclimate, the longer this time period should be. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. q Rewrap partially used . This section contains recommendations for every 10...to wrap all cartons on the shipping pallet. q Stack each other. 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. Storing media Follow...
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... avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your... of the environment in which the print media is not in good condition. See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in which the printer operates or in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity ...
... avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your... of the environment in which the print media is not in good condition. See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in which the printer operates or in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity ...