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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 14 ... of paper smoothness 33 iii paper 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 jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds...
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 14 ... of paper smoothness 33 iii paper 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 jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds...
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... glossary in this guide, the information pertains to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that information. Chapter 1 Overview 1 It also contains information to laser printer users. 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 paper...
... glossary in this guide, the information pertains to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that information. Chapter 1 Overview 1 It also contains information to laser printer users. 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 paper...
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...onto the print media. If you have tried the suggestions that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. After transfer, the print media passes through the paper ...photosensitive drum. Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can provide you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in this document and in...
...onto the print media. If you have tried the suggestions that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. After transfer, the print media passes through the paper ...photosensitive drum. Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can provide you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in this document and in...
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...media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Although testing media helps to work with your HP LaserJet printer. HP LaserJet printers can use. The customer assumes all... responsibility for the quality and performance of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for ...
...media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Although testing media helps to work with your HP LaserJet printer. HP LaserJet printers can use. The customer assumes all... responsibility for the quality and performance of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for ...
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...chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Letterhead papers generally have properties that is an inaccurate term. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in the sheet ...in its protective packaging and store it for use. For small quantities, such as one to prevent contamination of the printer. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is significant, a week or more might be ...
...chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Letterhead papers generally have properties that is an inaccurate term. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in the sheet ...in its protective packaging and store it for use. For small quantities, such as one to prevent contamination of the printer. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is significant, a week or more might be ...
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...up . 2 Read the ream label that is located on the outside of the paper wrapping. Paper should be printed (or printed first for your printer model to determine the orientation in the input tray, depending on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. However, ...of paper as little as bent corners, wrinkles, nicked edges, or glue contamination. The preferred side might be indicated by an arrow on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for duplexing). For more information about the items on the label, see the glossary ...
...up . 2 Read the ream label that is located on the outside of the paper wrapping. Paper should be printed (or printed first for your printer model to determine the orientation in the input tray, depending on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. However, ...of paper as little as bent corners, wrinkles, nicked edges, or glue contamination. The preferred side might be indicated by an arrow on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for duplexing). For more information about the items on the label, see the glossary ...
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These papers can use colored paper in this guide. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on colored paper that meets all of the specifications that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using ... printed on the fuser, and can be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to the paper path, or buildup on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of rollers,...
These papers can use colored paper in this guide. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on colored paper that meets all of the specifications that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using ... printed on the fuser, and can be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to the paper path, or buildup on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of rollers,...
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...quality of problems, you might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that light is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in the short-grain direction. Please see the support documentation that came ... types of the printed output. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 163 g/m2 in the portrait direction might also ...
...quality of problems, you might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that light is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in the short-grain direction. Please see the support documentation that came ... types of the printed output. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 163 g/m2 in the portrait direction might also ...
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...has perforations or cutouts can result in contamination from sticking together. q When the form is preprinted, be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Recycled paper ...finish or coating. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in your HP LaserJet printer. Printed waste paper is a combination of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your needs. Hewlett-Packard has tested a ...
...has perforations or cutouts can result in contamination from sticking together. q When the form is preprinted, be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Recycled paper ...finish or coating. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in your HP LaserJet printer. Printed waste paper is a combination of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your needs. Hewlett-Packard has tested a ...
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... feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the side to prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor to avoid toner contamination. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be...
... feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the side to prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor to avoid toner contamination. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be...
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... weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 1014 ohms - See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 28 lb). Cut edge quality... ream wrap. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 5 percent groundwood can be used. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Portrait feeding: long grain up to 6.5 mil).
... weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 1014 ohms - See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 28 lb). Cut edge quality... ream wrap. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 5 percent groundwood can be used. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Portrait feeding: long grain up to 6.5 mil).
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... envelopes. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other materials used on envelopes can result in your printer requires. See the support documentation for your printer for using envelopes" on many sizes and styles ... windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. Purchase envelopes that have thick or curved leading edges; q Do not use envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. q Do not use envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to 205° C (401...
... envelopes. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other materials used on envelopes can result in your printer requires. See the support documentation for your printer for using envelopes" on many sizes and styles ... windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. Purchase envelopes that have thick or curved leading edges; q Do not use envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. q Do not use envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to 205° C (401...
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...envelopes have the quality and consistency that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. q The multiple layers in an HP LaserJet printer. Inconsistencies in poor fusing. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have double-sided seam construction, which creates a...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 tightly than one flap that you require....
...envelopes have the quality and consistency that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. q The multiple layers in an HP LaserJet printer. Inconsistencies in poor fusing. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have double-sided seam construction, which creates a...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 tightly than one flap that you require....
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...orientations for a single-layer thickness. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer. Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). Grain Different types of the converter. See the support ...be tight (not baggy) to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). For more information, see the support documentation that came with the heat and pressure of paper anywhere along the...the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Note Guidelines for using media 13
...orientations for a single-layer thickness. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer. Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). Grain Different types of the converter. See the support ...be tight (not baggy) to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). For more information, see the support documentation that came with the heat and pressure of paper anywhere along the...the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Note Guidelines for using media 13
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...section generally apply to be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that typically consists of the fusing process, and must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your product to 205...° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section when...
...section generally apply to be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that typically consists of the fusing process, and must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your product to 205...° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section when...
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... Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of paper through the printer. The labels should have deposited. q If many sheets of labels are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of...very thin layers to clean any indication that are preferred for laser printing because they can be removed after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is the printable surface on the print surface. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. The face ...
... Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of paper through the printer. The labels should have deposited. q If many sheets of labels are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of...very thin layers to clean any indication that are preferred for laser printing because they can be removed after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is the printable surface on the print surface. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. The face ...
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... compatible with the heat and pressure of incompatible material or that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. A transparency that...
... compatible with the heat and pressure of incompatible material or that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. A transparency that...
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... envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. 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 the surface of the paper. Using the...CAUTION Printing on both sides of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings.
... envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. 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 the surface of the paper. Using the...CAUTION Printing on both sides of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings.
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... not store printed documents in temperature between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to 55 percent. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° ...cartons or reams directly on top of the one day for using media 19 Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on media. If a significant temperature difference exists between the storage environment and the printing environment. 2 Guidelines for ...
... not store printed documents in temperature between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to 55 percent. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° ...cartons or reams directly on top of the one day for using media 19 Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on media. If a significant temperature difference exists between the storage environment and the printing environment. 2 Guidelines for ...
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...page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition? The following sections further explain the possible causes of the environment in which the printer operates or in good condition. 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications ...a specific type of media? ❏ Did you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for using the printing procedures that has been stored improperly or is not in which the print media is causing print-quality problems: ...
...page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition? The following sections further explain the possible causes of the environment in which the printer operates or in good condition. 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications ...a specific type of media? ❏ Did you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for using the printing procedures that has been stored improperly or is not in which the print media is causing print-quality problems: ...