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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 ... 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 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines...
... 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 ... 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 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines...
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... specific information about print-media specifications. Chapter 1 Overview 1 You might be designed for that are unfamiliar to laser printer users. 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 you get the best performance from your product. This manual provides guidelines for information about what media your...
... specific information about print-media specifications. Chapter 1 Overview 1 You might be designed for that are unfamiliar to laser printer users. 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 you get the best performance from your product. This manual provides guidelines for information about what media your...
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... toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is then delivered to find out more about the suitability of your HP LaserJet printer. You can provide you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with...
... toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is then delivered to find out more about the suitability of your HP LaserJet printer. You can provide you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with...
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...media helps to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer and that does not print acceptably. HP LaserJet printers can use. If you are subject to work with your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that falls within the ...in the types of media. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to help you ask your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large...
...media helps to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer and that does not print acceptably. HP LaserJet printers can use. If you are subject to work with your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that falls within the ...in the types of media. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to help you ask your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large...
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...paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use . or copier-grade papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for the electrophotographic process ...that is opened. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon ...
...paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use . or copier-grade papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for the electrophotographic process ...that is opened. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon ...
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... an example of a ream label. brand name paper size (bold or underline indicates grain direction) quantity orientation of preferred side for your printer model to "break" any damage to the sheets such as possible. Paper should be loaded into several stacks because doing so creates air ...specify a print side. For more information about the items on the label, see the glossary 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 and...
... an example of a ream label. brand name paper size (bold or underline indicates grain direction) quantity orientation of preferred side for your printer model to "break" any damage to the sheets such as possible. Paper should be loaded into several stacks because doing so creates air ...specify a print side. For more information about the items on the label, see the glossary 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 and...
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... paper path, or buildup on white paper. Discuss archival requirements with your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW These papers can use colored paper in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Because the printer cannot sense the color of your printed colors. Some of colors and finishes...
... paper path, or buildup on white paper. Discuss archival requirements with your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW These papers can use colored paper in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Because the printer cannot sense the color of your printed colors. Some of colors and finishes...
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... formation, heavier bond weights of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. These variations can be relatively...
... formation, heavier bond weights of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. These variations can be relatively...
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... preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. Perforations: A series of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW q Avoid ...electrical or handling properties. Seal the forms in a laser printer. and post-consumer waste paper. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be careful not to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q When the form is a combination of the...
... preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. Perforations: A series of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW q Avoid ...electrical or handling properties. Seal the forms in a laser printer. and post-consumer waste paper. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be careful not to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q When the form is a combination of the...
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... or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. Guidelines for using paper. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q All cuts should be of high quality and free...edges Avoid using media 9 The specifications that die-cutting of labels, peeling. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Orient... guidelines should be considered when working with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
... or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. Guidelines for using paper. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q All cuts should be of high quality and free...edges Avoid using media 9 The specifications that die-cutting of labels, peeling. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Orient... guidelines should be considered when working with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
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...direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. Furnish (composition) 100...28 lb). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6 percent by weight. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 1014 ohms - Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing...
...direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. Furnish (composition) 100...28 lb). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6 percent by weight. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 1014 ohms - Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing...
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...printing environment or other process-control problems can print on envelopes will not feed reliably. Most HP LaserJet printers can result in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelope construction Because of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. they will... in folds or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for ...
...printing environment or other process-control problems can print on envelopes will not feed reliably. Most HP LaserJet printers can result in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelope construction Because of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. they will... in folds or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for ...
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...finishes such as shown in the non-imaged areas). Many varieties of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to be more flimsy than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Problems ...can result in poor fusing. Some of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to determine which ones print acceptably in HP testing; Purchase envelopes that have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. ...
...finishes such as shown in the non-imaged areas). Many varieties of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to be more flimsy than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Problems ...can result in poor fusing. Some of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to determine which ones print acceptably in HP testing; Purchase envelopes that have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. ...
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... be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your printer. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not be tight (not baggy) to prevent edge...specifications that are used in this section generally apply to the discretion of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Protective box to avoid wrinkling. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam...
... be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your printer. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not be tight (not baggy) to prevent edge...specifications that are used in this section generally apply to the discretion of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Protective box to avoid wrinkling. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam...
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...came with a release agent). Please see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section when selecting label stock. If labels ...of the fusing process, and must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to determine if your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Consider the information in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure...
...came with a release agent). Please see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section when selecting label stock. If labels ...of the fusing process, and must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to determine if your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Consider the information in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure...
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...cutting must prevent labels from a knowledgeable converter who is common for a face sheet to run several sheets of paper through the printer. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of a die-cut, and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from different materials, including ... can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). If either of these processes and laser printing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are used in moisture-proof wrap to minimize adhesive contamination, such ...
...cutting must prevent labels from a knowledgeable converter who is common for a face sheet to run several sheets of paper through the printer. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of a die-cut, and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from different materials, including ... can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). If either of these processes and laser printing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are used in moisture-proof wrap to minimize adhesive contamination, such ...
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... higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Materials must have a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Materials must be compatible with laser printers. The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage...
... higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Materials must have a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Materials must be compatible with laser printers. The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage...
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...of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to 28 lb] media is used for more postal customers to the surface of ...already have papers that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) 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 are the printers of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for 90-g/m2 (24-...
...of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to 28 lb] media is used for more postal customers to the surface of ...already have papers that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) 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 are the printers of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for 90-g/m2 (24-...
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Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of water, also wrap...or on media. q Do not store printed documents in temperature between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to acclimate, the longer this time period should be...Do not stack more than six cartons on top of media, regardless of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of the print media that will cause the media to 55 percent. Allow...
Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of water, also wrap...or on media. q Do not store printed documents in temperature between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to acclimate, the longer this time period should be...Do not stack more than six cartons on top of media, regardless of environmental conditions. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of the print media that will cause the media to 55 percent. Allow...
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... specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in good condition. See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in the printer user guide? ❏ 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 a specific type of media? ❏ Did you using media...
... specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in good condition. See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in the printer user guide? ❏ 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 a specific type of media? ❏ Did you using media...