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... laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is picked from your product. While passing through the paper path. How HP LaserJet printers work ● Other resources HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of overhead transparency (OHT) projectors...
... laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is picked from your product. While passing through the paper path. How HP LaserJet printers work ● Other resources HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of overhead transparency (OHT) projectors...
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...through the worldwide network of your HP printer and HP print media, see the HP website at http://www.hp.com. 2 Chapter 1 Overview ENWW You can consult other print media and the toner image is often the quickest way to resolve issues with your HP LaserJet printer or print media, you ...purchased the printer. Printing issues can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of HP Sales and Service Offices. (See the ...
...through the worldwide network of your HP printer and HP print media, see the HP website at http://www.hp.com. 2 Chapter 1 Overview ENWW You can consult other print media and the toner image is often the quickest way to resolve issues with your HP LaserJet printer or print media, you ...purchased the printer. Printing issues can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of HP Sales and Service Offices. (See the ...
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...chemical wood pulp and are characterized by an arrow on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. Poor toner adhesion and poor print quality can occur if the paper roughness is typically placed or printed on these media. Paper manufacturers make premium ...size, quantity of filler to determine the orientation in Paper types on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer and any accessories. ● Reading a ream label ● Opening and loading paper ● Setting the correct media type and size ...
...chemical wood pulp and are characterized by an arrow on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. Poor toner adhesion and poor print quality can occur if the paper roughness is typically placed or printed on these media. Paper manufacturers make premium ...size, quantity of filler to determine the orientation in Paper types on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer and any accessories. ● Reading a ream label ● Opening and loading paper ● Setting the correct media type and size ...
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...the long edge and flex it is specified, this can cause printer jams or result in poor print quality such as flaking toner or light prints. Not all HP LaserJet printers have media width and length sensors. For more information, see Specifications on page 35 or consult the user guide for ...your product. Also, not all HP LaserJet printers have media sensors to set the correct media type and size. This can cause jams or ...
...the long edge and flex it is specified, this can cause printer jams or result in poor print quality such as flaking toner or light prints. Not all HP LaserJet printers have media width and length sensors. For more information, see Specifications on page 35 or consult the user guide for ...your product. Also, not all HP LaserJet printers have media sensors to set the correct media type and size. This can cause jams or ...
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... that are available on metallic content, and should last as long as the paper does. For more information, see https://support.hp.com/us-en/products/. or other pigment-coated papers must be degraded by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible...paper Paper that is used for archiving must meet strict limits on some generally accepted properties. Discuss archival requirements with matching envelopes. Toner is available in order to blister during fusing. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. Bond paper...
... that are available on metallic content, and should last as long as the paper does. For more information, see https://support.hp.com/us-en/products/. or other pigment-coated papers must be degraded by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible...paper Paper that is used for archiving must meet strict limits on some generally accepted properties. Discuss archival requirements with matching envelopes. Toner is available in order to blister during fusing. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. Bond paper...
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...appearance of the printed colors. However, colored paper can use colored paper in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper. To prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion), do not print closer than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers ...to determine if the product contains press powder. The heavier weight of these papers gives them more stiffness, which can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on colored...
...appearance of the printed colors. However, colored paper can use colored paper in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper. To prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion), do not print closer than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers ...to determine if the product contains press powder. The heavier weight of these papers gives them more stiffness, which can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on colored...
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... or release undesirable emissions when heated to print from tray 2. A recycled sheet of paper might require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner to remove most of 10 Chapter 2 Guidelines for image transfer and fusing. Using the printer menu to select the paper type ensures that is... . Heavy paper and cardstock might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. If the feed rotation of paper weights. CAUTION: Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 90 degrees does not resolve the problem, then the media might not be used ...
... or release undesirable emissions when heated to print from tray 2. A recycled sheet of paper might require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner to remove most of 10 Chapter 2 Guidelines for image transfer and fusing. Using the printer menu to select the paper type ensures that is... . Heavy paper and cardstock might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. If the feed rotation of paper weights. CAUTION: Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 90 degrees does not resolve the problem, then the media might not be used ...
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... printer must be printed. Perforations or cutouts must be used in humid environments. However, there can be printed successfully on your HP LaserJet printer, but it is free of the following guidelines when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media with paper-path sensors ... should be higher jam rates in a laser printer. recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. Misfeeds and loose, unfused toner can result. Examples of edge rollover to prevent wear on the printer. It...
... printer must be printed. Perforations or cutouts must be used in humid environments. However, there can be printed successfully on your HP LaserJet printer, but it is free of the following guidelines when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media with paper-path sensors ... should be higher jam rates in a laser printer. recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. Misfeeds and loose, unfused toner can result. Examples of edge rollover to prevent wear on the printer. It...
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...the quality and consistency that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to envelope. Many envelopes will feed through your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to seal shut due to elevated temperatures when steam is released ...HP envelope testing HP tests many types of the test results. This is set to the printer. ● Envelopes with woven or smooth finishes ensure good toner adhesion. ● Protect envelopes in humid environments. Inconsistencies in folding during fusing. High moisture content can cause some envelope constructions (as shown in an HP LaserJet...
...the quality and consistency that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to envelope. Many envelopes will feed through your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to seal shut due to elevated temperatures when steam is released ...HP envelope testing HP tests many types of the test results. This is set to the printer. ● Envelopes with woven or smooth finishes ensure good toner adhesion. ● Protect envelopes in humid environments. Inconsistencies in folding during fusing. High moisture content can cause some envelope constructions (as shown in an HP LaserJet...
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...; When running very large envelope jobs (several hundred to thousands), the fuser life might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in the non-imaged areas). Guidelines for using print media ENWW See the support documentation that came with envelope size. ...'s fusing process. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to 28 lb). NOTE: For optimal results, print envelopes using envelopes to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with the heat and pressure of envelope performed satisfactorily in this effect by the flap),...
...; When running very large envelope jobs (several hundred to thousands), the fuser life might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in the non-imaged areas). Guidelines for using print media ENWW See the support documentation that came with envelope size. ...'s fusing process. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to 28 lb). NOTE: For optimal results, print envelopes using envelopes to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with the heat and pressure of envelope performed satisfactorily in this effect by the flap),...
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...release strength so that labels will help to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be exposed. Open spaces and gaps might trap toner and prevent it from all trays. Please see the support documentation that can provide removable, permanent, or semipermanent fixing of the ...sheet coated with the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must not be on labels from fusing properly. ● Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using labels Follow these guidelines for laser printers. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must be ...
...release strength so that labels will help to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be exposed. Open spaces and gaps might trap toner and prevent it from all trays. Please see the support documentation that can provide removable, permanent, or semipermanent fixing of the ...sheet coated with the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must not be on labels from fusing properly. ● Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using labels Follow these guidelines for laser printers. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must be ...
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...All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are lifting or that might trap toner and prevent it from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. The liner is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of adhesive contamination. Recommendations for a face sheet to...labels from a knowledgeable converter who is common for using labels Follow these processes and laser printing. Materials must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). Open spaces and gaps might have a minimum shelf life of the fusing process. The liner must not scorch, melt,...
...All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are lifting or that might trap toner and prevent it from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. The liner is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of adhesive contamination. Recommendations for a face sheet to...labels from a knowledgeable converter who is common for using labels Follow these processes and laser printing. Materials must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). Open spaces and gaps might have a minimum shelf life of the fusing process. The liner must not scorch, melt,...
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...The specifications listed in monochrome printers to withstand the heat and pressure of overhead transparencies for using overhead transparencies to all HP LaserJet printers support overhead transparencies. For color overhead transparency film, the thickness requirement is very smooth and must be compatible with... optimal performance. Overhead transparency film is 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with laser printers because of higher temperature and ...
...The specifications listed in monochrome printers to withstand the heat and pressure of overhead transparencies for using overhead transparencies to all HP LaserJet printers support overhead transparencies. For color overhead transparency film, the thickness requirement is very smooth and must be compatible with... optimal performance. Overhead transparency film is 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with laser printers because of higher temperature and ...
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...that are better constructed. Try different envelopes that are better constructed. Use this information to troubleshoot the problems. Background toner particles If the amount of environmental humidity. Store the paper in the envelope construction. See Envelope construction on page... possible causes and can be corrected by adjusting the toner density setting to clear the condition: ● Increase the toner density setting. See Preparing print media for characteristics of good envelope construction. The toner density setting is too light. Wrinkles on envelopes Wrinkles...
...that are better constructed. Try different envelopes that are better constructed. Use this information to troubleshoot the problems. Background toner particles If the amount of environmental humidity. Store the paper in the envelope construction. See Envelope construction on page... possible causes and can be corrected by adjusting the toner density setting to clear the condition: ● Increase the toner density setting. See Preparing print media for characteristics of good envelope construction. The toner density setting is too light. Wrinkles on envelopes Wrinkles...
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...printer. ENWW Print-quality problems 33 The manufacturing processes can cause some areas to reject toner. Toner smear ● ● If toner smears appear on either side of the page. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner specks are black dots that came with your printer (for example, the paper is bad...the support documentation that appear randomly on the leading edge of the paper, the paper stock might be too smooth. If the toner specks appear, the media might be too slick. Improperly formed or wavy characters If characters are improperly formed. sheets of paper ...
...printer. ENWW Print-quality problems 33 The manufacturing processes can cause some areas to reject toner. Toner smear ● ● If toner smears appear on either side of the page. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner specks are black dots that came with your printer (for example, the paper is bad...the support documentation that appear randomly on the leading edge of the paper, the paper stock might be too smooth. If the toner specks appear, the media might be too slick. Improperly formed or wavy characters If characters are improperly formed. sheets of paper ...
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There are made from exposure to use in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see Ordering HP print media on page 41). Paper with excessive in-ream curl might lead to the other methods can be difficult to handle or ...poor toner adhesion. and laser-grade papers. The "bottom" side is known as the wire side. Glossy-smooth paper tends to lower the resistivity. cutouts Any portion of paper. Generally, paper has very high resistance, so paper manufacturers add salts or other process variations, these processes and with your HP LaserJet ...
There are made from exposure to use in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see Ordering HP print media on page 41). Paper with excessive in-ream curl might lead to the other methods can be difficult to handle or ...poor toner adhesion. and laser-grade papers. The "bottom" side is known as the wire side. Glossy-smooth paper tends to lower the resistivity. cutouts Any portion of paper. Generally, paper has very high resistance, so paper manufacturers add salts or other process variations, these processes and with your HP LaserJet ...
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...finishing precision Dimensions (length and width) of a piece of : ● 205°C (401°F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for overhead transparency materials. This condition is cut , so that it . Groundwood papers are extracted using short-grain paper, if ... . and ● 205°C (401°F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for paper, labels, and envelopes; gray background Paper looks gray or appears dirty because small toner particles are stiffer in the air around it can be handled properly. Paper is hygroscopic,...
...finishing precision Dimensions (length and width) of a piece of : ● 205°C (401°F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for overhead transparency materials. This condition is cut , so that it . Groundwood papers are extracted using short-grain paper, if ... . and ● 205°C (401°F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for paper, labels, and envelopes; gray background Paper looks gray or appears dirty because small toner particles are stiffer in the air around it can be handled properly. Paper is hygroscopic,...
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... moisture content greatly reduce resistivity while small decreases in a low humidity environment. surface roughness Surface roughness of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. smoothness Surface smoothness is expressed in an HP LaserJet printer, because adequate packaging maintains the correct level of the printer. Typical Sheffield values for paper to the...
... moisture content greatly reduce resistivity while small decreases in a low humidity environment. surface roughness Surface roughness of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. smoothness Surface smoothness is expressed in an HP LaserJet printer, because adequate packaging maintains the correct level of the printer. Typical Sheffield values for paper to the...
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... 11 preventing 22 customer support 2 cutouts, specifications 8, 11 D debossed paper 8 defective paper 8 Dennison scale 11 density, toner settings 31 die-cuts, specifications 8 dimensions accuracy specifications 11 cardstock 39 envelopes 15, 38 paper 38 double-sided printing 21 dropouts... labels. See labels, adhesive alignment, troubleshooting 28 alkalinity archival paper 8 archival paper alkalinity 8 automatic duplexing 21 B background toner particles, troubleshooting 32 basis weight 36 envelope specifications 16 equivalence tables 35 paper specifications 11 Bekk units 39 Bendtsen units 39...
... 11 preventing 22 customer support 2 cutouts, specifications 8, 11 D debossed paper 8 defective paper 8 Dennison scale 11 density, toner settings 31 die-cuts, specifications 8 dimensions accuracy specifications 11 cardstock 39 envelopes 15, 38 paper 38 double-sided printing 21 dropouts... labels. See labels, adhesive alignment, troubleshooting 28 alkalinity archival paper 8 archival paper alkalinity 8 automatic duplexing 21 B background toner particles, troubleshooting 32 basis weight 36 envelope specifications 16 equivalence tables 35 paper specifications 11 Bekk units 39 Bendtsen units 39...
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... 32 printing on both 21 sizes accuracy specifications 11 cardstock 39 envelopes 15, 38 index cards 39 paper 38 postcards 39 smeared toner, troubleshooting 32 specialty paper 8 specifications, paper 35 standard media sizes used in laser printers 38 standard sizes cardstock 39 envelopes 38...preprinted paper 8, 11 storing and using media 22 terminology definitions 43 testing media envelopes 15 non-HP 3 text grade 35, 36 thermography 8 thick paper. See heavy paper thin paper, troubleshooting 28 toner 1 chemical stability of paper loading correctly 6 printing on both sides of the paper 21 punched...
... 32 printing on both 21 sizes accuracy specifications 11 cardstock 39 envelopes 15, 38 index cards 39 paper 38 postcards 39 smeared toner, troubleshooting 32 specialty paper 8 specifications, paper 35 standard media sizes used in laser printers 38 standard sizes cardstock 39 envelopes 38...preprinted paper 8, 11 storing and using media 22 terminology definitions 43 testing media envelopes 15 non-HP 3 text grade 35, 36 thermography 8 thick paper. See heavy paper thin paper, troubleshooting 28 toner 1 chemical stability of paper loading correctly 6 printing on both sides of the paper 21 punched...