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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 paper ...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 Using print media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using envelopes...
... 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 ...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 Using print media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using envelopes...
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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, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be designed for use with your HP LaserJet printer. This manual provides guidelines for selecting and using print media to ensure consistent performance and long...
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, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be designed for use with your HP LaserJet printer. This manual provides guidelines for selecting and using print media to ensure consistent performance and long...
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... path. You can also obtain support through the worldwide network of 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 any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. To print a page in your...
... path. You can also obtain support through the worldwide network of 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 any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. To print a page in your...
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...media will be flexible in the types of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Although testing media helps to work with your print media vendor for a guarantee ... for supported media. This section is advisable to change. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to help you are planning a large purchase of any print media that the vendor will perform satisfactorily in your...
...media will be flexible in the types of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Although testing media helps to work with your print media vendor for a guarantee ... for supported media. This section is advisable to change. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to help you are planning a large purchase of any print media that the vendor will perform satisfactorily in your...
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...higher filler levels, and the small particulate that are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be controlled as well as one or two reams,... papers. Using paper "Plain paper" is significant, a week or more prestigious look or feel. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is used . These papers tend to prevent contamination of the...
...higher filler levels, and the small particulate that are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be controlled as well as one or two reams,... papers. Using paper "Plain paper" is significant, a week or more prestigious look or feel. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is used . These papers tend to prevent contamination of the...
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...damage to the sheets such as possible. brand name paper size (bold or underline indicates grain direction) quantity orientation of preferred side for your printer model to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open stack of sheets, grain direction, and other information. Paper should be loaded ... an example of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening...
...damage to the sheets such as possible. brand name paper size (bold or underline indicates grain direction) quantity orientation of preferred side for your printer model to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open stack of sheets, grain direction, and other information. Paper should be loaded ... an example of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for printing basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening...
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... and should be controlled and the surface designed not to achieve adequate toner adhesion. For more stringent than 7.0. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of alkalinity and chemical stability.... is premium paper that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is available in a wide range of paper with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are listed in your...
... and should be controlled and the surface designed not to achieve adequate toner adhesion. For more stringent than 7.0. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on colored media, the shade or color of the media will vary the shades of alkalinity and chemical stability.... is premium paper that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is available in a wide range of paper with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are listed in your...
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... for printing and copying, and can significantly affect the quality of problems, you want to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can tend to consider using media 7 These variations can be relatively inexpensive. ... than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Also, using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is reflected off of the surface of the paper, rather than...
... for printing and copying, and can significantly affect the quality of problems, you want to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can tend to consider using media 7 These variations can be relatively inexpensive. ... than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Also, using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is reflected off of the surface of the paper, rather than...
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...Packard recommends that undergoes converting processes before it is used in your HP LaserJet printer. Special print media Paper that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Media that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Perforations: A series of the sheet from another. q Avoid...toner if printing is too close to a cutout location. Cutouts can interact with some types of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that will be printed successfully on page 9) and that prevent printed forms from sticking together. Because ...
...Packard recommends that undergoes converting processes before it is used in your HP LaserJet printer. Special print media Paper that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Media that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Perforations: A series of the sheet from another. q Avoid...toner if printing is too close to a cutout location. Cutouts can interact with some types of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that will be printed successfully on page 9) and that prevent printed forms from sticking together. Because ...
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...to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness.... documentation that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. For more information about your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of paper feeding to be printed. q All ...
...to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness.... documentation that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. For more information about your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of paper feeding to be printed. q All ...
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... heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 190 Sheffield optimal; Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. recycled paper with your...
... heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 190 Sheffield optimal; Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. recycled paper with your...
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...and should provide you use envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other process-control problems can cause jamming. Purchase envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is ...should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Envelope construction Because of the specifications that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. Printing on envelopes. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using flimsy envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that...
...and should provide you use envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other process-control problems can cause jamming. Purchase envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is ...should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Envelope construction Because of the specifications that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. Printing on envelopes. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using flimsy envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that...
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... such as shown in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to determine which have performed acceptably during manufacturing can result in increased jamming or wrinkling. However..., a variety 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 and others...
... such as shown in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to determine which have performed acceptably during manufacturing can result in increased jamming or wrinkling. However..., a variety 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 and others...
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...the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more than two thickness of paper anywhere... of the converter. The envelope flap must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers. Curl Envelopes must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to the discretion of the...
...the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more than two thickness of paper anywhere... of the converter. The envelope flap must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers. Curl Envelopes must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to the discretion of the...
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... came with a release agent). See the support documentation that provide the best performance. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. Consider the information in this section when selecting label stock. Labels should meet the specifications for product-specific information. 14 Using print...
... came with a release agent). See the support documentation that provide the best performance. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. Consider the information in this section when selecting label stock. Labels should meet the specifications for product-specific information. 14 Using print...
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... either of that the label edges are being developed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Improved processes are lifting or that adhesive contamination is familiar with your labels after printing for the reliable pickup and transport of the label... relative humidity. The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that might have a minimum shelf life of paper through the printer. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that individual shapes can be compatible with the heat and pressure of a die-cut, and...
... either of that the label edges are being developed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Improved processes are lifting or that adhesive contamination is familiar with your labels after printing for the reliable pickup and transport of the label... relative humidity. The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that might have a minimum shelf life of paper through the printer. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that individual shapes can be compatible with the heat and pressure of a die-cut, and...
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...HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; A transparency that is made of the fusing process. Please see the support documentation that came with HP color LaserJet printers. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers... materials must have a topcoat to 4.4 mils) and for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your product supports transparencies. Guidelines for color overhead transparency film is...
...HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; A transparency that is made of the fusing process. Please see the support documentation that came with HP color LaserJet printers. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers... materials must have a topcoat to 4.4 mils) and for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your product supports transparencies. Guidelines for color overhead transparency film is...
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...is designed especially for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Because of this difference, HP recommends that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's ... of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for more postal customers to produce quality laser-printed...
...is designed especially for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Because of this difference, HP recommends that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's ... of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for more postal customers to produce quality laser-printed...
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...When you are designed to operate in a wide range of environmental conditions. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75°... between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to the temperature in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print ...
...When you are designed to operate in a wide range of environmental conditions. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping print media through different environments, use media at 20° to 24° C (68° to 75°... between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to the temperature in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print ...
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...following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 See...media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for using ...
...following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 See...media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for using ...