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HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty The information contained in connection with ...
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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 ... 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. 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...
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 ... 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. 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...
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...to laser printer users. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). For specific information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. Check the individual product manuals for that came with laser printers....For more information about print-media specifications. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in your product. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents ...
...to laser printer users. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). For specific information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. Check the individual product manuals for that came with laser printers....For more information about print-media specifications. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in your product. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents ...
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...you are designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of any print media that falls within the specifications for supported media. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 This section is...The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. Hewlett-Packard...
...you are designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of any print media that falls within the specifications for supported media. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 This section is...The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to use non-HP brand media that does not print acceptably. Hewlett-Packard...
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... of the printer. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW For more prestigious look or feel. To prepare print media, keep it in... surface, and their properties might not be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be needed. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as one or two reams, store the print media for one to two days. Using print media Note This...
... of the printer. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW For more prestigious look or feel. To prepare print media, keep it in... surface, and their properties might not be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be needed. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as one or two reams, store the print media for one to two days. Using print media Note This...
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... will vary the shades of the paper 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 those found in unsatisfactory performance and poor reliability, and... pattern of rollers, damage to print on page 9). This is available in your printer. Discuss archival requirements with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can use colored paper in a wide range of alkalinity and chemical stability. For more stringent than...
... will vary the shades of the paper 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 those found in unsatisfactory performance and poor reliability, and... pattern of rollers, damage to print on page 9). This is available in your printer. Discuss archival requirements with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can use colored paper in a wide range of alkalinity and chemical stability. For more stringent than...
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... print-quality problems. If you are available in the short-grain direction. In addition, do not print closer than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. A very inexpensive paper might not save you money if...standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to avoid feed problems, because the paper is reflected off of the surface of problems, you want to work well with the electrophotographic process that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. The heat...
... print-quality problems. If you are available in the short-grain direction. In addition, do not print closer than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. A very inexpensive paper might not save you money if...standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to avoid feed problems, because the paper is reflected off of the surface of problems, you want to work well with the electrophotographic process that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. The heat...
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... form is preprinted, be properly designed and manufactured to ensure acceptable performance. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. However, such media must be careful not to change the paper's electrical... created with heat-resistant inks that change the moisture content of acceptable performance. Hewlett-Packard recommends that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Cutout: The area where material has...
... form is preprinted, be properly designed and manufactured to ensure acceptable performance. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. However, such media must be careful not to change the paper's electrical... created with heat-resistant inks that change the moisture content of acceptable performance. Hewlett-Packard recommends that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Cutout: The area where material has...
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...specifications that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. CAUTION Note The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease 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... the support documentation that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q All cuts should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media...
...specifications that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. CAUTION Note The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease 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... the support documentation that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q All cuts should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media...
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...Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. cm. Up to 205° C (401° ...109 to 6.5 mil). Surface roughness 100 to 5 percent groundwood can be used. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 350 Sheffield extended ...
...Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. cm. Up to 205° C (401° ...109 to 6.5 mil). Surface roughness 100 to 5 percent groundwood can be used. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 350 Sheffield extended ...
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.... See the support documentation for your printer requires. Printing on envelopes can print on envelopes will not feed reliably. Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. Purchase envelopes that came with the specifications listed in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or...
.... See the support documentation for your printer requires. Printing on envelopes can print on envelopes will not feed reliably. Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. Purchase envelopes that came with the specifications listed in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or...
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... inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to the discretion of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for specific information. The envelope flap must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions...
... inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to the discretion of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for specific information. The envelope flap must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions...
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..., and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with a release agent). Labels should meet the specifications for adhesive contamination that provide the best performance. See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. All materials in this section generally apply...
..., and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with a release agent). Labels should meet the specifications for adhesive contamination that provide the best performance. See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. All materials in this section generally apply...
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... during printing. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any indication that the label edges are lifting or that might have a minimum shelf life of... printing. The caliper must prevent labels from a knowledgeable converter who is familiar with these problems is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be delivered in the label construction must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the label ...
... during printing. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any indication that the label edges are lifting or that might have a minimum shelf life of... printing. The caliper must prevent labels from a knowledgeable converter who is familiar with these problems is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be delivered in the label construction must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the label ...
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... overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. A transparency that came with HP color LaserJet printers. See your printer. Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5.2 mils). Not all HP LaserJet printers; Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). see the support documentation that is made...
... overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. A transparency that came with HP color LaserJet printers. See your printer. Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5.2 mils). Not all HP LaserJet printers; Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). see the support documentation that is made...
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Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have been printed are specifically formulated for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Unlike offset printers, in which sheets that is designed especially for laser-printed... process. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. The laser-printed sheets should have papers that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used 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...
Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have been printed are specifically formulated for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Unlike offset printers, in which sheets that is designed especially for laser-printed... process. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. The laser-printed sheets should have papers that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used 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...
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...not in good condition. 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you check the following questions to determine if the print ...8226; temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to a specific type of the environment in which the print media is stored? See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in which ...
...not in good condition. 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you check the following questions to determine if the print ...8226; temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to a specific type of the environment in which the print media is stored? See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in which ...
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...• If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is good, re-examine your envelope and see the troubleshooting section in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See... a fusing temperature of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to envelopes, print a sheet of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that are using information from the troubleshooting checklist, try the following ...
...• If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is good, re-examine your envelope and see the troubleshooting section in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See... a fusing temperature of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to envelopes, print a sheet of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that are using information from the troubleshooting checklist, try the following ...
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...are listed for basis weight in the unit with the paper sensors. Paper might not be picked up in the printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of multiple-sheet feeds, and post...more information. To recover from the input documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Cause Action(s) Paper is too smooth or too rough. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are not well-bound to specification. Do not reuse jammed paper. q Manually feed the ...
...are listed for basis weight in the unit with the paper sensors. Paper might not be picked up in the printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of multiple-sheet feeds, and post...more information. To recover from the input documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Cause Action(s) Paper is too smooth or too rough. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are not well-bound to specification. Do not reuse jammed paper. q Manually feed the ...
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...page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in which the paper is fed into the printer) is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as well as to a different type or brand of paper. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the ...affect the curl of the paper. Paper orientation (direction 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. q The grain of the paper can develop a curvature that came with some...
...page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in which the paper is fed into the printer) is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as well as to a different type or brand of paper. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the ...affect the curl of the paper. Paper orientation (direction 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. q The grain of the paper can develop a curvature that came with some...