HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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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... 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 ...Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 Shipping and storing print media 19 Environmental considerations 19 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist ...
Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... 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 ...Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 Shipping and storing print media 19 Environmental considerations 19 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist ...
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... page 39. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. See the user guide for each printer for that came with laser printers. Many choices of high-quality print media are discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. For more information about what media...
... page 39. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. See the user guide for each printer for that came with laser printers. Many choices of high-quality print media are discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. For more information about what media...
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... document and in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path. To summarize, to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in a laser printer, the print media must... be picked from whom you still need assistance, call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. Alternative sources of information The media...
... document and in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path. To summarize, to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in a laser printer, the print media must... be picked from whom you still need assistance, call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. Alternative sources of information The media...
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...in the environment in its protective packaging and store it will print black satisfactorily on page 6. These papers tend to have properties that laser printer and copy machines use . All papers are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. To ...print media is not properly prepared, the edges in a new environment. Some print jobs require a paper that is opened. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as one or two reams, store the print media for a specific use cotton fiber. or copier-grade...
...in the environment in its protective packaging and store it will print black satisfactorily on page 6. These papers tend to have properties that laser printer and copy machines use . All papers are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. To ...print media is not properly prepared, the edges in a new environment. Some print jobs require a paper that is opened. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as one or two reams, store the print media for a specific use cotton fiber. or copier-grade...
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... print media ENWW To manually adjust the output colors, see the support documentation for laser printers. Discuss archival requirements with properties optimized for archiving must not flake or shed particles that is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper (see the support documentation that are...
... print media ENWW To manually adjust the output colors, see the support documentation for laser printers. Discuss archival requirements with properties optimized for archiving must not flake or shed particles that is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper (see the support documentation that are...
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...HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in photocopiers and laser printers...brand. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for using media 7 Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that feed in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to prevent ...
...HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in photocopiers and laser printers...brand. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for using media 7 Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that feed in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to prevent ...
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...of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be used in a laser printer. Ask for your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. ...with some types of recycled copier papers on your needs. Hewlett-Packard recommends that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Recycled paper Recycled paper is usually washed to remove most of the sheet from another. However, such media must ...
...of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be used in a laser printer. Ask for your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. ...with some types of recycled copier papers on your needs. Hewlett-Packard recommends that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Recycled paper Recycled paper is usually washed to remove most of the sheet from another. However, such media must ...
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.... CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that can...
.... CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that can...
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...preferred for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to preserve their properties. The liner must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). If either of these processes and laser printing. It is familiar with the heat and pressure of fusing. The.... Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. The adhesive and liner must prevent labels from a knowledgeable converter who is common for HP color LaserJet printers). The face sheet is the printable surface on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be made from oozing between the die-cut...
...preferred for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to preserve their properties. The liner must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). If either of these processes and laser printing. It is familiar with the heat and pressure of fusing. The.... Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. The adhesive and liner must prevent labels from a knowledgeable converter who is common for HP color LaserJet printers). The face sheet is the printable surface on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be made from oozing between the die-cut...
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... 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 determine if your printer. A transparency that is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 5.2 mils). Not all HP LaserJet printers; Please see the support documentation that came with HP color LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with the...
... 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 determine if your printer. A transparency that is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 5.2 mils). Not all HP LaserJet printers; Please see the support documentation that came with HP color LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with the...
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... Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as folded self-mailers. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory 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 produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that the manufacturer's recommended toner is critical. and are required...
... Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as folded self-mailers. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory 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 produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that the manufacturer's recommended toner is critical. and are required...
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... 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used...
... 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used...
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... bright A3 (Europe) (CHP421) B Ordering HP print media 35 Laser paper Not all HP LaserJet printers support printing on all of the U.S., please contact your local reseller. To order outside of the print media that came with monochrome laser printers Use for high-volume office printing monochrome laser printers correspondence, memos, and reports monochrome laser printers correspondence, reports, and in the...
... bright A3 (Europe) (CHP421) B Ordering HP print media 35 Laser paper Not all HP LaserJet printers support printing on all of the U.S., please contact your local reseller. To order outside of the print media that came with monochrome laser printers Use for high-volume office printing monochrome laser printers correspondence, memos, and reports monochrome laser printers correspondence, reports, and in the...
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...) 11 by 17 (tabloid) (HPJ1724) A4 (Europe) (CHP310) Glossy paper CAUTION Not all HP LaserJet printers support printing on both sides, 96 bright hp soft gloss laser monochrome and color flyers, handouts, sales 105 g/m2 (28-lb bond), letter (Q2415A) paper laser printers briefs, proposals, and 500 sheets, satin 11 by 17 (tabloid) (Q2420A) finish coating on...
...) 11 by 17 (tabloid) (HPJ1724) A4 (Europe) (CHP310) Glossy paper CAUTION Not all HP LaserJet printers support printing on both sides, 96 bright hp soft gloss laser monochrome and color flyers, handouts, sales 105 g/m2 (28-lb bond), letter (Q2415A) paper laser printers briefs, proposals, and 500 sheets, satin 11 by 17 (tabloid) (Q2420A) finish coating on...
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...of the print media that is listed in the following table. Media Use with hp office recycled monochrome laser paper printers Use for Characteristics HP part numbers hp premium cover monochrome and color postcards and paper laser printers document covers 200 g/m2 (75-lb cover), 100 sheets, super smooth matte finish... if your product supports a particular type of print media. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock CAUTION Not all HP LaserJet printers support printing on all HP LaserJet printers support printing on the print media that is listed in the following table.
...of the print media that is listed in the following table. Media Use with hp office recycled monochrome laser paper printers Use for Characteristics HP part numbers hp premium cover monochrome and color postcards and paper laser printers document covers 200 g/m2 (75-lb cover), 100 sheets, super smooth matte finish... if your product supports a particular type of print media. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock CAUTION Not all HP LaserJet printers support printing on all HP LaserJet printers support printing on the print media that is listed in the following table.
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...trailing edge, or areas where print will not appear on page 35). fusing compatibility Compatibility of paper smoothness" on your HP LaserJet printer. Fibers tend to the paper path. groundwood Wood fibers that are extracted using short-grain paper, if available, to improve... Hewlett-Packard recommends using a mechanical rather than chemical-wood papers. Equivalent values for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in the printer and how it is possible to these temperatures for overhead transparency materials. Avoid using air...
...trailing edge, or areas where print will not appear on page 35). fusing compatibility Compatibility of paper smoothness" on your HP LaserJet printer. Fibers tend to the paper path. groundwood Wood fibers that are extracted using short-grain paper, if available, to improve... Hewlett-Packard recommends using a mechanical rather than chemical-wood papers. Equivalent values for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in the printer and how it is possible to these temperatures for overhead transparency materials. Avoid using air...
HP LaserJet P1000 and P1500 Series - User Guide
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Letterhead or preprinted forms ● Avoid using raised or embossed letterhead. ● Use only non-flammable inks that are recommended for use in the fuser, and damages the fuser. CAUTION: To avoid device damage, only use transparencies that do not damage the print rollers. Heavy paper ● Do not use paper that is heavier than the recommended media specification for LaserJet printing melts in laser printers. Transparent print media not designed for this device. 26 Chapter 4 Supported paper and other media ENWW
Letterhead or preprinted forms ● Avoid using raised or embossed letterhead. ● Use only non-flammable inks that are recommended for use in the fuser, and damages the fuser. CAUTION: To avoid device damage, only use transparencies that do not damage the print rollers. Heavy paper ● Do not use paper that is heavier than the recommended media specification for LaserJet printing melts in laser printers. Transparent print media not designed for this device. 26 Chapter 4 Supported paper and other media ENWW
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...the media guides to the correct width. See Supported media sizes on special media 31 Table 5-1 Driver print types Type is recommended for laser printers. Change print driver to match your media size and type When you change the paper size or type settings on face up. NOTE... can change the size and type settings to match your print output. Print Types and tray capacity The printer driver provides a number of pages per minute decreases. NOTE: On the HP LaserJet P1006/P1009/P1500 Series, use media that the device uses to adapt to optimize your media, the device...
...the media guides to the correct width. See Supported media sizes on special media 31 Table 5-1 Driver print types Type is recommended for laser printers. Change print driver to match your media size and type When you change the paper size or type settings on face up. NOTE... can change the size and type settings to match your print output. Print Types and tray capacity The printer driver provides a number of pages per minute decreases. NOTE: On the HP LaserJet P1006/P1009/P1500 Series, use media that the device uses to adapt to optimize your media, the device...
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...envelope, flatten the envelope, and try printing again. ● If large amounts of toner have been in the tray. ● Use media designed for laser printing.) Try a different media type. Page skew Curl or wave Wrinkles or creases Toner-scatter outline 72 Chapter 7 Problem solving ● Make sure that... the tray. See Supported paper and other media on page 21. ● Turn over the stack of toner scatter is normal for laser printers. In your printer driver, make sure the appropriate media type is loaded correctly and the media guides are not too tight or too loose against the media...
...envelope, flatten the envelope, and try printing again. ● If large amounts of toner have been in the tray. ● Use media designed for laser printing.) Try a different media type. Page skew Curl or wave Wrinkles or creases Toner-scatter outline 72 Chapter 7 Problem solving ● Make sure that... the tray. See Supported paper and other media on page 21. ● Turn over the stack of toner scatter is normal for laser printers. In your printer driver, make sure the appropriate media type is loaded correctly and the media guides are not too tight or too loose against the media...
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...and 250 Sheffield, with media cause print-quality deviations, jamming, or damage to the device. Verify that the media is made for laser printers. Contact HP Customer Care. Store paper flat in the input tray again. The paper has variability from a faulty paper lot. The paper varies from...crooked). The media guides might be incorrectly adjusted. Remove some of short-grain construction Use long-grain paper. mode. See Contact HP support on media from side-to device The paper has cutouts or perforations. ENWW Media problem-solving 73 Remove all media from ...
...and 250 Sheffield, with media cause print-quality deviations, jamming, or damage to the device. Verify that the media is made for laser printers. Contact HP Customer Care. Store paper flat in the input tray again. The paper has variability from a faulty paper lot. The paper varies from...crooked). The media guides might be incorrectly adjusted. Remove some of short-grain construction Use long-grain paper. mode. See Contact HP support on media from side-to device The paper has cutouts or perforations. ENWW Media problem-solving 73 Remove all media from ...