HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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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 ...26 Gray areas on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-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 ...
...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 ...26 Gray areas on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-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 ...
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... to the output bin, ready for each of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions that are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. Alternative sources of information The...
... to the output bin, ready for each of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . As this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions that are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. Alternative sources of information The...
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...Toner can change the appearance of colors and finishes with your printed colors. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. Colored paper You can contaminate the printer. To manually adjust the output colors, see the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer...often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is available in your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW For more stringent than 7.0. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on the fuser, and can result in ...
...Toner can change the appearance of colors and finishes with your printed colors. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. Colored paper You can contaminate the printer. To manually adjust the output colors, see the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer...often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is available in your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW For more stringent than 7.0. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on the fuser, and can result in ...
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... halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation, heavier bond weights of the fuser can be relatively inexpensive. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the embossment to ...prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). These optimized properties can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that the manufacturer uses. CAUTION Copier paper (plain ...
... halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation, heavier bond weights of the fuser can be relatively inexpensive. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the embossment to ...prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). These optimized properties can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that the manufacturer uses. CAUTION Copier paper (plain ...
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... in contamination from another. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has a suitable appearance for separating one portion of recycled copier papers on page 9) and that they provide ...the inks and other materials that prevent printed forms from sticking together. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of the sheet from toner if printing is too close to ensure acceptable performance. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be printed successfully ...
... in contamination from another. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has a suitable appearance for separating one portion of recycled copier papers on page 9) and that they provide ...the inks and other materials that prevent printed forms from sticking together. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of the sheet from toner if printing is too close to ensure acceptable performance. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be printed successfully ...
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q Orient perforations in order to avoid toner contamination. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) ...mm (0.4 inch) to develop media that will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of paper feeding to be printed. See the support ... and free of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using paper. q Ensure that die-cutting of edge...
q Orient perforations in order to avoid toner contamination. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) ...mm (0.4 inch) to develop media that will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of paper feeding to be printed. See the support ... and free of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using paper. q Ensure that die-cutting of edge...
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... envelopes will not feed reliably. Most HP LaserJet printers can result in folds or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. Purchase envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for sealing. q...edges; However, inconsistencies in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Envelope construction Because of envelopes by using envelopes in your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes can damage the printer. q Avoid using envelopes that do not support envelopes. Printing ...
... envelopes will not feed reliably. Most HP LaserJet printers can result in folds or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. Purchase envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for sealing. q...edges; However, inconsistencies in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Envelope construction Because of envelopes by using envelopes in your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes can damage the printer. q Avoid using envelopes that do not support envelopes. Printing ...
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...called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. q The multiple layers in an HP LaserJet printer. however, the extra flaps and strips can occur when the envelopes are folded more tightly than diagonal-seam envelopes. You ...sided seam construction, which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. Many varieties of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can cause some envelopes to feed well ...
...called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. q The multiple layers in an HP LaserJet printer. however, the extra flaps and strips can occur when the envelopes are folded more tightly than diagonal-seam envelopes. You ...sided seam construction, which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. Many varieties of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can cause some envelopes to feed well ...
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...be compatible with these problems is the carrier sheet for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. Make sure to preserve their properties. Improved processes... to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be made from a knowledgeable converter who is common for HP color LaserJet printers). It is important to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Materials must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier...
...be compatible with these problems is the carrier sheet for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. Make sure to preserve their properties. Improved processes... to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be made from a knowledgeable converter who is common for HP color LaserJet printers). It is important to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Materials must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier...
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... emissions when heated to 1013 ohms/square. Not all HP LaserJet printers; The specifications listed in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for use with laser printers because of the fusing process. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to...provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Overhead transparency film is too thin can easily melt in monochrome printers to 5.2 mils). Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must have a topcoat to determine if your HP LaserJet printer user guide for color ...
... emissions when heated to 1013 ohms/square. Not all HP LaserJet printers; The specifications listed in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for use with laser printers because of the fusing process. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to...provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Overhead transparency film is too thin can easily melt in monochrome printers to 5.2 mils). Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must have a topcoat to determine if your HP LaserJet printer user guide for color ...
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... the following guidelines to the surface of the paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used for the paper used by more and more information.) Hewlett-Packard recommends manually refeeding sheets only through the manual feed slot, the multipurpose (...
... the following guidelines to the surface of the paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used for the paper used by more and more information.) Hewlett-Packard recommends manually refeeding sheets only through the manual feed slot, the multipurpose (...
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...-image curl. If possible, set improperly in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" 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. For more information ... q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in waviness or q Print to a lower setting. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that can affect the curl of the paper. Cause Action(s) Paper is called ...
...-image curl. If possible, set improperly in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" 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. For more information ... q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in waviness or q Print to a lower setting. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that can affect the curl of the paper. Cause Action(s) Paper is called ...
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...caused by adjusting the toner density setting to a darker setting. See "Envelope construction" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 Action(s) q Avoid printing over seams or other multiple-layer areas. q Try different envelopes that came with your environment in order to your printer. q Try different...Low-weight/low-strength paper used in non-imaged areas) by the following envelope conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope construction. The toner density setting is too light. Wrinkling Wrinkles that form in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on...
...caused by adjusting the toner density setting to a darker setting. See "Envelope construction" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 Action(s) q Avoid printing over seams or other multiple-layer areas. q Try different envelopes that came with your environment in order to your printer. q Try different...Low-weight/low-strength paper used in non-imaged areas) by the following envelope conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope construction. The toner density setting is too light. Wrinkling Wrinkles that form in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on...
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... of background particles becomes unacceptable, the following sections discuss print-quality problems that came with your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW Toner smear q If toner smears appear on either side of the paper, the paper stock might help to clear the ... result of background particles. Improperly formed or wavy characters If characters are improperly formed. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are black dots that came with your printer (for your printer. Very dry (low humidity) conditions can cause some areas to a lighter basis weight....
... of background particles becomes unacceptable, the following sections discuss print-quality problems that came with your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW Toner smear q If toner smears appear on either side of the paper, the paper stock might help to clear the ... result of background particles. Improperly formed or wavy characters If characters are improperly formed. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are black dots that came with your printer (for your printer. Very dry (low humidity) conditions can cause some areas to a lighter basis weight....
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...The electrical resistivity of the paper sheet, as the felt side. It can result. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to use in the printer. The "bottom" side is one side to the fusing process and the paper path in automatic-feed photocopiers. Good process control by the paper... curl problems. Curl is too low, poor image transfer and low density can be difficult to handle or to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Paper that differ from exposure to lower the resistivity. cut so that has been removed, including binder holes, notches, square cuts...
...The electrical resistivity of the paper sheet, as the felt side. It can result. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to use in the printer. The "bottom" side is one side to the fusing process and the paper path in automatic-feed photocopiers. Good process control by the paper... curl problems. Curl is too low, poor image transfer and low density can be difficult to handle or to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Paper that differ from exposure to lower the resistivity. cut so that has been removed, including binder holes, notches, square cuts...
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...8226; 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for overhead transparency materials. gray background Paper looks gray or appears dirty because small toner particles are extracted using air-leak methods. groundwood Wood fibers that are transferred to ...8226; 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for paper, labels, and envelopes; Print media should not have broken character edges and show poor toner adhesion. grain The orientation of various materials, such as fiber, filler, sizing materials...
...8226; 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for overhead transparency materials. gray background Paper looks gray or appears dirty because small toner particles are extracted using air-leak methods. groundwood Wood fibers that are transferred to ...8226; 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for paper, labels, and envelopes; Print media should not have broken character edges and show poor toner adhesion. grain The orientation of various materials, such as fiber, filler, sizing materials...
HP LaserJet P1000 and P1500 Series - User Guide
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...life ...45 Check and order supplies 45 Supplies storage guidelines 45 Replace and recycle supplies 45 Redistribute toner ...46 HP policy on non-HP supplies 46 Reset the device for non-HP supplies 46 HP anti-counterfeit supplies Web site 46 Clean the device ...47 Clean the print-cartridge area 47 ...Clean the device paper path 49 Change the pickup roller ...50 Clean the pickup roller ...53 Change the printer separation pad ...54 EconoMode ...57...
...life ...45 Check and order supplies 45 Supplies storage guidelines 45 Replace and recycle supplies 45 Redistribute toner ...46 HP policy on non-HP supplies 46 Reset the device for non-HP supplies 46 HP anti-counterfeit supplies Web site 46 Clean the device ...47 Clean the print-cartridge area 47 ...Clean the device paper path 49 Change the pickup roller ...50 Clean the pickup roller ...53 Change the printer separation pad ...54 EconoMode ...57...
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Toner-scatter outline ...72 Media problem-solving ...73 Printed page is different from what appeared on screen 74 Garbled, incorrect, or incomplete text 74 Missing graphics or text, or blank pages 74 Page format is different than on another HP LaserJet printer 74 Graphics quality ...75 Printer software problems ...76 Common Macintosh problems ...77 Network-setup...
Toner-scatter outline ...72 Media problem-solving ...73 Printed page is different from what appeared on screen 74 Garbled, incorrect, or incomplete text 74 Missing graphics or text, or blank pages 74 Page format is different than on another HP LaserJet printer 74 Graphics quality ...75 Printer software problems ...76 Common Macintosh problems ...77 Network-setup...
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...are printing solid patterns. 24 Chapter 4 Supported paper and other low- Media that can damage the device. ● Do not use media with HP LaserJet printers. ● Do not use paper that is embossed or coated and is tested at less than 250 Sheffield smoothness. ● Do not use ...contains cutouts or perforations, other than standard three-hole punched paper. ● Do not use multipart or multipage forms. ● To ensure even toner coverage, do not use paper that melts, offsets, or discolors when exposed to withstand the fuser temperature. ● Do not use letterhead paper ...
...are printing solid patterns. 24 Chapter 4 Supported paper and other low- Media that can damage the device. ● Do not use media with HP LaserJet printers. ● Do not use paper that is embossed or coated and is tested at less than 250 Sheffield smoothness. ● Do not use ...contains cutouts or perforations, other than standard three-hole punched paper. ● Do not use multipart or multipage forms. ● To ensure even toner coverage, do not use paper that melts, offsets, or discolors when exposed to withstand the fuser temperature. ● Do not use letterhead paper ...
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... Series only): This setting provides 600 dpi effective output quality. ● 600 dpi (HP LaserJet P1500 Series only): This setting provides 600 x 600 dpi output with Resolution Enhancement technology (REt) for improved text. ● FastRes 1200: This ... 16 for that driver. 28 Chapter 5 Print tasks ENWW See Printer preferences (driver) on this option independently of features for instructions. 2. This setting is printed using less toner. Print-quality settings Print-quality settings affect print resolution and toner usage. The following procedure to use. On the Paper/Quality tab...
... Series only): This setting provides 600 dpi effective output quality. ● 600 dpi (HP LaserJet P1500 Series only): This setting provides 600 x 600 dpi output with Resolution Enhancement technology (REt) for improved text. ● FastRes 1200: This ... 16 for that driver. 28 Chapter 5 Print tasks ENWW See Printer preferences (driver) on this option independently of features for instructions. 2. This setting is printed using less toner. Print-quality settings Print-quality settings affect print resolution and toner usage. The following procedure to use. On the Paper/Quality tab...