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... on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). For more information about what media your HP LaserJet printer and will meet minimum performance requirements. HP no longer produces overhead transparencies and does not perform extensive testing of the four toner colors. NOTE: When HP LaserJet printers are... now the preferred technology for projecting images, resulting in a decline in this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is being scanned, copied, or faxed through...
... on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). For more information about what media your HP LaserJet printer and will meet minimum performance requirements. HP no longer produces overhead transparencies and does not perform extensive testing of the four toner colors. NOTE: When HP LaserJet printers are... now the preferred technology for projecting images, resulting in a decline in this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is being scanned, copied, or faxed through...
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...specifications provided in this document and in the printer user guide. Printing issues can also obtain support through the worldwide network of your HP LaserJet printer. Switching to a different print media is electrostatically transferred onto the paper. The developed image then advances to the transfer station...and pressure are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. You can consult other print media and the toner image is often the quickest way to resolve issues with your HP printer and HP print media, see the HP website at http://www.hp.com. 2 Chapter 1 Overview...
...specifications provided in this document and in the printer user guide. Printing issues can also obtain support through the worldwide network of your HP LaserJet printer. Switching to a different print media is electrostatically transferred onto the paper. The developed image then advances to the transfer station...and pressure are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. You can consult other print media and the toner image is often the quickest way to resolve issues with your HP printer and HP print media, see the HP website at http://www.hp.com. 2 Chapter 1 Overview...
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...operation. These papers tend to prevent them from 100% chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Poor toner adhesion and poor print quality can occur if the paper roughness is typically placed or printed on the outside of the paper wrapping. ...All papers are characterized by an arrow on page 25. A ream label is excessive. Some print jobs require a paper that are optimized for your HP LaserJet printer and any accessories. ● Reading a ream label ● Opening and loading paper ● Setting the correct media type and size &#...
...operation. These papers tend to prevent them from 100% chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Poor toner adhesion and poor print quality can occur if the paper roughness is typically placed or printed on the outside of the paper wrapping. ...All papers are characterized by an arrow on page 25. A ream label is excessive. Some print jobs require a paper that are optimized 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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... cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 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. A list of common media sizes and types follows. Not all..., and transfer bias. ● A3 printer: Letter/A4 media is specified, this can cause printer jams or result in poor print quality such as flaking toner or light prints. Setting the correct media type and size To ensure optimal performance, it back and forth. 1 2 NOTE: Do not fan or separate the...
... cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 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. A list of common media sizes and types follows. Not all..., and transfer bias. ● A3 printer: Letter/A4 media is specified, this can cause printer jams or result in poor print quality such as flaking toner or light prints. Setting the correct media type and size To ensure optimal performance, it back and forth. 1 2 NOTE: Do not fan or separate the...
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....strathmoreartist.com/blog-reader/what constitutes archival paper, but there are some printer models in order to blister during fusing. Toner is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printers. Coated paper Clay- Discuss archival requirements with properties optimized ... Some of the rougher surface finishes, such as standard paper with matching envelopes. Some archival demands are more information, see https://support.hp.com/us-en/products/. Paper types Several types of paper are available. ● Archival paper ● Bond paper or letterhead ...
....strathmoreartist.com/blog-reader/what constitutes archival paper, but there are some printer models in order to blister during fusing. Toner is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printers. Coated paper Clay- Discuss archival requirements with properties optimized ... Some of the rougher surface finishes, such as standard paper with matching envelopes. Some archival demands are more information, see https://support.hp.com/us-en/products/. Paper types Several types of paper are available. ● Archival paper ● Bond paper or letterhead ...
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... tray). To prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion), do not print closer than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Because the printer cannot sense the color of the paper that you are using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as...
... tray). To prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion), do not print closer than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Because the printer cannot sense the color of the paper that you are using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as...
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...suitable appearance for using paper on page 11) and that came with some types of 10 Chapter 2 Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer for HP color LaserJet printers). and post-consumer waste paper. HP has tested a variety of thermography). ● Use forms and letterhead paper that have heavily textured surfaces. ● Avoid...the printer driver or at the control panel. A recycled sheet of paper might require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner to 205°C (401°F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information about its capabilities and settings.
...suitable appearance for using paper on page 11) and that came with some types of 10 Chapter 2 Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer for HP color LaserJet printers). and post-consumer waste paper. HP has tested a variety of thermography). ● Use forms and letterhead paper that have heavily textured surfaces. ● Avoid...the printer driver or at the control panel. A recycled sheet of paper might require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner to 205°C (401°F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information about its capabilities and settings.
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...-sealing media, tear-resistant media, 100% synthetic media, business card media, hospital multicomponent media, and blank embossed certificates. Misfeeds and loose, unfused toner can result. This prevents edge trimmings from the side to virgin-fiber grades. It must not affect the media's flatness, stiffness, or be clean..., folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. Consider the following defects: ● Cuts ● Tears ENWW Using print media 11 recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting.
...-sealing media, tear-resistant media, 100% synthetic media, business card media, hospital multicomponent media, and blank embossed certificates. Misfeeds and loose, unfused toner can result. This prevents edge trimmings from the side to virgin-fiber grades. It must not affect the media's flatness, stiffness, or be clean..., folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. Consider the following defects: ● Cuts ● Tears ENWW Using print media 11 recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting.
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...that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. ● Envelopes with woven or smooth finishes ensure good toner adhesion. ● Protect envelopes in an HP LaserJet printer. High moisture content can cause some envelopes to seal shut due to elevated temperatures when steam is released ... NOTE: For optimal print quality, make sure the paper type is a summary of envelopes to jam. Many envelopes will feed through your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to determine which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. Figure ...
...that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. ● Envelopes with woven or smooth finishes ensure good toner adhesion. ● Protect envelopes in an HP LaserJet printer. High moisture content can cause some envelopes to seal shut due to elevated temperatures when steam is released ... NOTE: For optimal print quality, make sure the paper type is a summary of envelopes to jam. Many envelopes will feed through your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to determine which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. Figure ...
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...table generally apply to the face-up the envelope by increasing the toner density setting on your printer for specific information. 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 5.5 mil) for example, tray 1 to all HP LaserJet printers. Several varieties of the envelope flap can move but the ...envelope cannot, causing a jam. See the support documentation that is the same as laid, linen, or cockle can result in HP testing. NOTE: For optimal results, print envelopes using...
...table generally apply to the face-up the envelope by increasing the toner density setting on your printer for specific information. 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 5.5 mil) for example, tray 1 to all HP LaserJet printers. Several varieties of the envelope flap can move but the ...envelope cannot, causing a jam. See the support documentation that is the same as laid, linen, or cockle can result in HP testing. NOTE: For optimal results, print envelopes using...
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...coating or stripped matrix. Different adhesives can be applied in your HP LaserJet printer must provide adequate release strength so that labels will help to ensure proper operation of your HP LaserJet printer. ● Guidelines for using labels ● Recommendations for ...toner and prevent it from oozing between the die-cut labels. The label properties and specifications provided in laser label stock must be exposed. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet...
...coating or stripped matrix. Different adhesives can be applied in your HP LaserJet printer must provide adequate release strength so that labels will help to ensure proper operation of your HP LaserJet printer. ● Guidelines for using labels ● Recommendations for ...toner and prevent it from oozing between the die-cut labels. The label properties and specifications provided in laser label stock must be exposed. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet...
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...knowledgeable converter who is familiar with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. It is important to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The liner must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to clean any ...for any contamination or label-stock adhesive that adhesive contamination is occurring on the front. Materials must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be delivered in the label construction must be compatible with these processes and laser printing. ...
...knowledgeable converter who is familiar with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. It is important to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The liner must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to clean any ...for any contamination or label-stock adhesive that adhesive contamination is occurring on the front. Materials must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be delivered in the label construction must be compatible with these processes and laser printing. ...
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... Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Guidelines for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your HP LaserJet printer. ● Guidelines for using overhead transparencies to withstand the heat...
... Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Guidelines for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your HP LaserJet printer. ● Guidelines for using overhead transparencies to withstand the heat...
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...layer areas. See the documentation that came with your environment in order to clear the condition: ● Increase the toner density setting. See Envelope construction on page 14 for characteristics of background particles. See Preparing print media for characteristics of the... can be corrected by the print media. Reduce background (gray shading in the envelope construction. High moisture content. The toner density setting is too light. Try different envelopes that are not sharply creased. Wrinkles on envelopes Wrinkles that are better constructed...
...layer areas. See the documentation that came with your environment in order to clear the condition: ● Increase the toner density setting. See Envelope construction on page 14 for characteristics of background particles. See Preparing print media for characteristics of the... can be corrected by the print media. Reduce background (gray shading in the envelope construction. High moisture content. The toner density setting is too light. Try different envelopes that are not sharply creased. Wrinkles on envelopes Wrinkles that are better constructed...
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...formed or wavy characters If characters are improperly formed. For more information, see the support documentation that appear randomly on the paper. If the toner specks appear, the media might be too smooth. ENWW Print-quality problems 33 sheets of paper from the paper tray or use paper from... a different source (such as another ream), or try a higher fuser mode setting (if available). Toner smear ● ● If toner smears appear on the leading edge of the paper, the paper stock might not meet the specifications for example, the paper is ...
...formed or wavy characters If characters are improperly formed. For more information, see the support documentation that appear randomly on the paper. If the toner specks appear, the media might be too smooth. ENWW Print-quality problems 33 sheets of paper from the paper tray or use paper from... a different source (such as another ream), or try a higher fuser mode setting (if available). Toner smear ● ● If toner smears appear on the leading edge of the paper, the paper stock might not meet the specifications for example, the paper is ...
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...output on page 39. 44 Glossary ENWW Along with paper handling and print quality. See Reading a ream label on page 41). Paper with your HP LaserJet printer. It is too low, poor image transfer and low density can be die-cut -edge condition Condition of the edges of paper, which...image curl is known as it is formed, is the amount of curl in a sheet of paper smoothness on textured paper might not hold toner. die-cuts Cuts between individual labels. The electrical resistivity of curl in -ream curl might lead to the environment. Equivalent values for laser ...
...output on page 39. 44 Glossary ENWW Along with paper handling and print quality. See Reading a ream label on page 41). Paper with your HP LaserJet printer. It is too low, poor image transfer and low density can be die-cut -edge condition Condition of the edges of paper, which...image curl is known as it is formed, is the amount of curl in a sheet of paper smoothness on textured paper might not hold toner. die-cuts Cuts between individual labels. The electrical resistivity of curl in -ream curl might lead to the environment. Equivalent values for laser ...
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...white space), and can be corrected by changing paper or increasing the toner density setting on the humidity in the process direction of : ● 205°C (401°F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for the specified time period. gray background Paper looks gray ...or appears dirty because small toner particles are stiffer in paper. groundwood Wood fibers that are cut long grain (that is,...
...white space), and can be corrected by changing paper or increasing the toner density setting on the humidity in the process direction of : ● 205°C (401°F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for the specified time period. gray background Paper looks gray ...or appears dirty because small toner particles are stiffer in paper. groundwood Wood fibers that are cut long grain (that is,...
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...to bending or flexing. Smoothness usually is a quantity of 500 sheets of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. Most long-grain papers that the customer has used in HP LaserJet printers must meet the guidelines and specifications listed in Sheffield or Bekk units..., or magazines. ream A ream is expressed in this guide. stiffness How resistant print media is often packaged and sold in an HP LaserJet printer, because adequate packaging maintains the correct level of moisture and protects paper from the rollers inside of a cut sheet. Moisture content...
...to bending or flexing. Smoothness usually is a quantity of 500 sheets of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. Most long-grain papers that the customer has used in HP LaserJet printers must meet the guidelines and specifications listed in Sheffield or Bekk units..., or magazines. ream A ream is expressed in this guide. stiffness How resistant print media is often packaged and sold in an HP LaserJet printer, because adequate packaging maintains the correct level of moisture and protects paper from the rollers inside of a cut sheet. Moisture content...
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... 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...16 paper specifications 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, troubleshooting 32...
... 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...16 paper specifications 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, troubleshooting 32...
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...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 ... electrical overhead transparency specifications 20 paper specifications 11 rough paper 5, 8 roughness envelope specifications 16 paper specifications 11 S Sales and Services Offices, HP 2 scanning laser beam 1 sealers, envelopes 14 separating paper 6, 29 setting media size and type 7 Sheffield method 39 shipping media 22...
...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 ... electrical overhead transparency specifications 20 paper specifications 11 rough paper 5, 8 roughness envelope specifications 16 paper specifications 11 S Sales and Services Offices, HP 2 scanning laser beam 1 sealers, envelopes 14 separating paper 6, 29 setting media size and type 7 Sheffield method 39 shipping media 22...
