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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...one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the image areas. While passing through the paper path. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. As this process is... attracted to find out more about the suitability of HP Sales and Service Offices....
...one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the image areas. While passing through the paper path. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. As this process is... attracted to find out more about the suitability of HP Sales and Service Offices....
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... to the paper path, or buildup on page 9). You also can be specifically designed for laser printers. Toner can use colored paper in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as those found in a wide range of colors and finishes with...be controlled and the surface designed not to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Many manufacturers now design these colors are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that can use an HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors. When these grades of...
... to the paper path, or buildup on page 9). You also can be specifically designed for laser printers. Toner can use colored paper in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as those found in a wide range of colors and finishes with...be controlled and the surface designed not to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Many manufacturers now design these colors are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that can use an HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors. When these grades of...
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...(toner adhesion). In addition, do not print closer than 163 g/m2 in the short-grain direction. Heavy paper and cardstock might also require higher fuser temperatures to avoid feed problems, because the paper is used in mind that the manufacturer uses. Different HP LaserJet ...surface of poor pickup from the embossment to make sure that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. These variations can be relatively inexpensive. These optimized properties can degrade feeding reliability...
...(toner adhesion). In addition, do not print closer than 163 g/m2 in the short-grain direction. Heavy paper and cardstock might also require higher fuser temperatures to avoid feed problems, because the paper is used in mind that the manufacturer uses. Different HP LaserJet ...surface of poor pickup from the embossment to make sure that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. These variations can be relatively inexpensive. These optimized properties can degrade feeding reliability...
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... recycled copier papers on your converter or supplier knows that undergoes converting processes before it is preprinted, be used in contamination from toner if printing is a combination of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. Media that have heavily textured surfaces..... q Avoid papers that prevent printed forms from another. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has a suitable appearance for a guarantee of holes or slits in media that change the moisture content of...
... recycled copier papers on your converter or supplier knows that undergoes converting processes before it is preprinted, be used in contamination from toner if printing is a combination of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. Media that have heavily textured surfaces..... q Avoid papers that prevent printed forms from another. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has a suitable appearance for a guarantee of holes or slits in media that change the moisture content of...
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... for using media 9 Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to avoid toner contamination. The specifications that are located. Guidelines for using paper. The paper should be printed. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should...spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in this table generally apply to...
... for using media 9 Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to avoid toner contamination. The specifications that are located. Guidelines for using paper. The paper should be printed. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should...spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in this table generally apply to...
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Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe damage to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that came with a sharp, well-creased fold that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure good toner adhesion. 2...use envelopes that do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. See the user guide that complies with the specifications listed in this document. Your envelope vendor should provide you ...
Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe damage to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that came with a sharp, well-creased fold that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure good toner adhesion. 2...use envelopes that do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. See the user guide that complies with the specifications listed in this document. Your envelope vendor should provide you ...
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...weight greater than normal, 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 be more than diagonal-seam envelopes. Some ... in the non-imaged areas). q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to determine which have more flimsy than one flap that have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps...
...weight greater than normal, 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 be more than diagonal-seam envelopes. Some ... in the non-imaged areas). q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to determine which have more flimsy than one flap that have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps...
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.... Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The liner is familiar with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and...with the heat and pressure of fusing. The adhesive and liner must prevent labels from a knowledgeable converter who is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for the label...
.... Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The liner is familiar with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and...with the heat and pressure of fusing. The adhesive and liner must prevent labels from a knowledgeable converter who is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for the label...
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...HP LaserJet printer user guide for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to provide the proper electrical and toner...mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. Materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions ...
...HP LaserJet printer user guide for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to provide the proper electrical and toner...mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. Materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions ...
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... quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for smaller companies and in-home businesses. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is designed especially for more postal customers to 28 lb] media is recommended.) Duplexing on adhesive labels, envelopes,...printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Because of this difference, HP recommends that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are the printers of choice for 90...
... quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for smaller companies and in-home businesses. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is designed especially for more postal customers to 28 lb] media is recommended.) Duplexing on adhesive labels, envelopes,...printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Because of this difference, HP recommends that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are the printers of choice for 90...
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Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of the paper path. In the printing process, the paper is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as well ... is incorrect, resulting in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. 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. Generally, the higher the moisture content of post-image curl. Paper orientation (direction in the...
Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of the paper path. In the printing process, the paper is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as well ... is incorrect, resulting in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. 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. Generally, the higher the moisture content of post-image curl. Paper orientation (direction in the...
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... areas on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 q Reduce background (gray shading in the q envelope construction. The toner density setting is too light. See the documentation that form in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for... characteristics of good envelope construction. Low-weight/low-strength paper used in non-imaged areas) by adjusting the toner density setting to diminish differences in envelopes after printing usually are caused by the following envelope conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope construction. Action...
... areas on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 q Reduce background (gray shading in the q envelope construction. The toner density setting is too light. See the documentation that form in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for... characteristics of good envelope construction. Low-weight/low-strength paper used in non-imaged areas) by adjusting the toner density setting to diminish differences in envelopes after printing usually are caused by the following envelope conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope construction. Action...
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...characters If characters are improperly formed or if the printer is producing hollow images, the paper stock might be too slick. If the toner specks appear, the media might be caused by print media. Print-quality problems The following procedures might help to clear the condition: q Increase... sections discuss print-quality problems that came with your printer (for example, the paper is smearing), try a different brand of the page. Background toner particles If the amount of paper. q The paper lot is smearing on the page: q The moisture content of the paper might not meet the...
...characters If characters are improperly formed or if the printer is producing hollow images, the paper stock might be too slick. If the toner specks appear, the media might be caused by print media. Print-quality problems The following procedures might help to clear the condition: q Increase... sections discuss print-quality problems that came with your printer (for example, the paper is smearing), try a different brand of the page. Background toner particles If the amount of paper. q The paper lot is smearing on the page: q The moisture content of the paper might not meet the...
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...-ream curl results from the paper-manufacturing process or from one of the most important properties for a face sheet to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. and laser-grade papers. If electrical resistivity is known as the felt side. The "bottom" side is too low, poor image transfer and...
...-ream curl results from the paper-manufacturing process or from one of the most important properties for a face sheet to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. and laser-grade papers. If electrical resistivity is known as the felt side. The "bottom" side is too low, poor image transfer and...
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...non-printed areas (white space), and can occur. and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for other additives, that is used in paper. finish/smoothness Characterizes a paper's finish. Printed output on paper that uses the Sheffield...to use smooth paper. grain The orientation of a print-quality problem. gray background Paper looks gray or appears dirty because small toner particles are generally weaker than chemical-wood papers. C Glossary 41 We recommend a range for laser printers should not discolor, melt,...
...non-printed areas (white space), and can occur. and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for other additives, that is used in paper. finish/smoothness Characterizes a paper's finish. Printed output on paper that uses the Sheffield...to use smooth paper. grain The orientation of a print-quality problem. gray background Paper looks gray or appears dirty because small toner particles are generally weaker than chemical-wood papers. C Glossary 41 We recommend a range for laser printers should not discolor, melt,...
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wax pick Characterizes the resistance of the surface layer of a sheet to the breakaway of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. Typical Sheffield values for different paper surfaces are within the following ranges: • about 120 to 150 for photocopy grades (wove or regular finishes) ...of paper as it is very smooth, background particles are more easily seen, and sheets tend to stick together and create multiple-sheet feeds. Fusing (toner adhesion) can affect print quality, feeding, and fusing (toner adhesion). If paper is being manufactured. C Glossary 43
wax pick Characterizes the resistance of the surface layer of a sheet to the breakaway of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. Typical Sheffield values for different paper surfaces are within the following ranges: • about 120 to 150 for photocopy grades (wove or regular finishes) ...of paper as it is very smooth, background particles are more easily seen, and sheets tend to stick together and create multiple-sheet feeds. Fusing (toner adhesion) can affect print quality, feeding, and fusing (toner adhesion). If paper is being manufactured. C Glossary 43
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...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 ... specifications 16 rollers, swelling of 6 rough papers 4, 6 roughness defined 43 envelope specifications 13 paper specifications 10 S Sales and Service Offices, HP 2 scanning laser beam, operations of 2 sealers, envelopes 11 self-mailers, avoiding 17 separating paper 5, 24 sheets, separating 5, 24 Sheffield ...
...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 ... specifications 16 rollers, swelling of 6 rough papers 4, 6 roughness defined 43 envelope specifications 13 paper specifications 10 S Sales and Service Offices, HP 2 scanning laser beam, operations of 2 sealers, envelopes 11 self-mailers, avoiding 17 separating paper 5, 24 sheets, separating 5, 24 Sheffield ...
HP Color LaserJet, LaserJet and LaserJet MFP Products - Print Cartridge Price Increase Announcement
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... - This price increase will be excluded from the September 1st 5% price increase: 92274A, C3903A, C4092A, C3909A, C3909X, C3906A, C3906AG, 92298A and 92298X. HP LaserJet Print Cartridges August 1, 2008 As of HP LaserJet toner cartridges by five (5%) percent. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is increasing the list prices on all Mono and Color...
... - This price increase will be excluded from the September 1st 5% price increase: 92274A, C3903A, C4092A, C3909A, C3909X, C3906A, C3906AG, 92298A and 92298X. HP LaserJet Print Cartridges August 1, 2008 As of HP LaserJet toner cartridges by five (5%) percent. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is increasing the list prices on all Mono and Color...
HP PCL/PJL reference - PCL 5 Comparison Guide
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...Memory Enhancement technology involves some differences in the printer as for additional information). ENWW Printer-Specific Differences 2-11 HP LaserJet 4L Printer The HP LaserJet 4L printer is limited to one modification. The TrueType Wingdings typeface has been converted to the Printer Job...source-refer to print less dots, thus saving toner. The HP LaserJet 4L printer PCL command features are different from those of the HP LaserJet 4 printer. Typefaces in the HP LaserJet 4L printer are identical to those of the HP LaserJet 4 printer PCL features, except for some memory...
...Memory Enhancement technology involves some differences in the printer as for additional information). ENWW Printer-Specific Differences 2-11 HP LaserJet 4L Printer The HP LaserJet 4L printer is limited to one modification. The TrueType Wingdings typeface has been converted to the Printer Job...source-refer to print less dots, thus saving toner. The HP LaserJet 4L printer PCL command features are different from those of the HP LaserJet 4 printer. Typefaces in the HP LaserJet 4L printer are identical to those of the HP LaserJet 4 printer PCL features, except for some memory...