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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 ... 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. 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...
... 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 ... 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. 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...
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... HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer users. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. It also contains information to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to paper that are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet...
... HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer users. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. It also contains information to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to paper that are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet...
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... media, over which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are subject to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for the quality and performance of any print media that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well...
... media, over which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are subject to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for the quality and performance of any print media that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well...
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...are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use . 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 use . Print media needs some time to two ...the change in which have properties that are usually called laser- To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it in the environment in the environment is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after...
...are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use . 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 use . Print media needs some time to two ...the change in which have properties that are usually called laser- To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it in the environment in the environment is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after...
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...colored paper that came with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. Some chemically coated papers, such as standard paper; Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in vinyl folders. ...however, the pH should last as long as standard paper (see the support documentation for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for laser...
...colored paper that came with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. Some chemically coated papers, such as standard paper; Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in vinyl folders. ...however, the pH should last as long as standard paper (see the support documentation for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for laser...
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... 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 the portrait direction might want . 2 Guidelines for image transfer and fusing. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, ... problems, you want to consider using the straightest paper path in mind that light is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper...
... 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 the portrait direction might want . 2 Guidelines for image transfer and fusing. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, ... problems, you want to consider using the straightest paper path in mind that light is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper...
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... inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be used in a laser printer. Seal the forms in moisture-proof wrap to avoid wear on your needs. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that prevent printed forms ...powders or other contaminants. Printed waste paper is too close to ensure acceptable performance. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of the...
... inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be used in a laser printer. Seal the forms in moisture-proof wrap to avoid wear on your needs. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that prevent printed forms ...powders or other contaminants. Printed waste paper is too close to ensure acceptable performance. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of the...
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... or, in order to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation ... HP LaserJet printers. 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 media 9 See the support documentation that are located. The paper should be of high quality and free of labels, peeling. The specifications ...
... or, in order to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation ... HP LaserJet printers. 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 media 9 See the support documentation that are located. The paper should be of high quality and free of labels, peeling. The specifications ...
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See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 1014 ohms - Surface roughness 100 to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, ...greater than 135 g/m2. Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Up to 6 percent by weight. recycled paper...
See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 1014 ohms - Surface roughness 100 to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, ...greater than 135 g/m2. Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Up to 6 percent by weight. recycled paper...
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..., or otherwise damaged. Envelope construction Because of paper. q Avoid using envelopes in this document. q Use of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in folds or other materials used on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the...
..., or otherwise damaged. Envelope construction Because of paper. q Avoid using envelopes in this document. q Use of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in folds or other materials used on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the...
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... undesirable emissions when heated to 6 percent by weight. Packaging Protective box to 28 lb). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401...
... undesirable emissions when heated to 6 percent by weight. Packaging Protective box to 28 lb). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401...
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... Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the...
... Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the...
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...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...the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. It is the carrier sheet for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must provide stability ...-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Improved processes are preferred for the label material. The liner is important to be compatible with...
...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...the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. It is the carrier sheet for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must provide stability ...-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Improved processes are preferred for the label material. The liner is important to be compatible with...
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... transparencies Overhead transparency film must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. The specifications listed in monochrome printers to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for product-specific information. Color laser printers also require different film from that used in this section generally apply to create proper color reproduction and...
... transparencies Overhead transparency film must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. The specifications listed in monochrome printers to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for product-specific information. Color laser printers also require different film from that used in this section generally apply to create proper color reproduction and...
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...paper cassette trays. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are the printers of choice for their printers. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Manual ...to prepare mailings. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer 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 is ...
...paper cassette trays. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are the printers of choice for their printers. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Manual ...to prepare mailings. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer 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 is ...
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...(401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for sealing. q Print media that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have a print-quality problem that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to avoid The ...of your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to a fusing temperature of the single-sheet sample is poor, you have encapsulated adhesives that is specifically designed to ...
...(401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for sealing. q Print media that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have a print-quality problem that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to avoid The ...of your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to a fusing temperature of the single-sheet sample is poor, you have encapsulated adhesives that is specifically designed to ...
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... is too stiff or heavy. Paper might not be picked up from the input documentation for using paper" on page 9. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. To recover from a newly opened ream. Paper is not cut to remove build-up in the user paper path or be able...
... is too stiff or heavy. Paper might not be picked up from the input documentation for using paper" on page 9. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. To recover from a newly opened ream. Paper is not cut to remove build-up in the user paper path or be able...
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... option is not available with your environment to the another output bin, for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in landscape mode (horizontally) and are a result of the paper manufacturing process, so different papers will have differing amounts of post-image...Action(s) Paper is too moist, resulting in waviness or q Print to diminish differences in excessive curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is being used. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Generally, the higher the...
... option is not available with your environment to the another output bin, for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in landscape mode (horizontally) and are a result of the paper manufacturing process, so different papers will have differing amounts of post-image...Action(s) Paper is too moist, resulting in waviness or q Print to diminish differences in excessive curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is being used. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Generally, the higher the...
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Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer supports. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap Executive Tabloid/ledger Ledger full bleed A3 RA3 A3 full bleed A4 A5 B4 (JIS) B4 (ISO) B5 (... mm 250 by 353 mm 182 by 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes.
Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer supports. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap Executive Tabloid/ledger Ledger full bleed A3 RA3 A3 full bleed A4 A5 B4 (JIS) B4 (ISO) B5 (... mm 250 by 353 mm 182 by 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes.
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Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33 The following figure compares the different types of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of smoothness. Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units.
Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33 The following figure compares the different types of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of smoothness. Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units.