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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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... HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. However, to paper that information. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet...
... HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. However, to paper that information. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet...
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... through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the worldwide network of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and ... the four toner colors. To print a page in your printer. If you purchased your user guide and you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have ...
... through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the worldwide network of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and ... the four toner colors. To print a page in your printer. If you purchased your user guide and you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have ...
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...those specifications. This section is designed to help you ask your HP LaserJet printer and that does not print acceptably. The customer assumes all responsibility for the quality and performance of non-HP brand media, over which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are ...the print media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Although testing media helps to change. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before ...
...those specifications. This section is designed to help you ask your HP LaserJet printer and that does not print acceptably. The customer assumes all responsibility for the quality and performance of non-HP brand media, over which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are ...the print media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Although testing media helps to change. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before ...
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..., the edges in its protective packaging and store it for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW To prepare print media, keep it in the ream can degrade color print quality. or copier-grade papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as one or two reams, ...store the print media for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be needed. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent...
..., the edges in its protective packaging and store it for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW To prepare print media, keep it in the ream can degrade color print quality. or copier-grade papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as one or two reams, ...store the print media for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be needed. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent...
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...modes that are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for laser printing and advertise the paper as those found in a wide range of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors. These papers ... when printing on the fuser, and can be specifically designed for laser printers. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is premium paper...
...modes that are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for laser printing and advertise the paper as those found in a wide range of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors. These papers ... when printing on the fuser, and can be specifically designed for laser printers. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is premium paper...
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...causes print-quality problems. If you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. In addition, do not print closer than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that ...came with your printer might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is...
...causes print-quality problems. If you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. In addition, do not print closer than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that ...came with your printer might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is...
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... observe the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used with some types 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 Typically, ...that has perforations or cutouts can result in a laser printer. q Use forms that have heavily textured surfaces. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that will be used in media that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Printed waste paper is a combination of the inks...
... observe the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used with some types 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 Typically, ...that has perforations or cutouts can result in a laser printer. q Use forms that have heavily textured surfaces. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that will be used in media that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Printed waste paper is a combination of the inks...
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... knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and ... of a cutout to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors...
... knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and ... of a cutout to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors...
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...grain up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. See the support documentation that came with up to 6.5 mil).... scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Moisture content 4...
...grain up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. See the support documentation that came with up to 6.5 mil).... scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Moisture content 4...
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... Because of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. q Do not use pressure for your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have baggy construction; q Avoid envelopes that are discussed ... q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you use...
... Because of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. q Do not use pressure for your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have baggy construction; q Avoid envelopes that are discussed ... q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you use...
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... 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types 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 determine which ... basis weight greater than normal, which ones print acceptably in increased jamming or wrinkling. Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Some of envelope performed satisfactorily in the non-imaged areas). however, the extra flaps and strips can occur when the envelopes...
... 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types 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 determine which ... basis weight greater than normal, which ones print acceptably in increased jamming or wrinkling. Problems can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Some of envelope performed satisfactorily in the non-imaged areas). however, the extra flaps and strips can occur when the envelopes...
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... best performance. Envelopes must be compatible with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must lie flat, with your printer for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer. Curl Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite... of nominal size and have no more than two thickness of the fusing process. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with the heat and pressure of paper anywhere along the...
... best performance. Envelopes must be compatible with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must lie flat, with your printer for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with your printer. Curl Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite... of nominal size and have no more than two thickness of the fusing process. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with the heat and pressure of paper anywhere along the...
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... The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that can severely damage your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with laser printers are a type of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with a release agent). Guidelines for laser printers. Labels to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for paper unless...
... The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that can severely damage your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with laser printers are a type of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with a release agent). Guidelines for laser printers. Labels to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for paper unless...
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...for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to purchase labels from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is important to clean any contamination or label-stock ...adhesive that individual shapes can be removed after printing. The labels should have deposited. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. If either of these processes and laser printing....
...for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to purchase labels from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is important to clean any contamination or label-stock ...adhesive that individual shapes can be removed after printing. The labels should have deposited. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. If either of these processes and laser printing....
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... LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5.2 mils). Please see the support documentation that is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers...
... LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5.2 mils). Please see the support documentation that is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers...
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... technology is critical. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Using the paper cassette trays can be mailed in HP products. 2 Paper selection is being used for the laser printer. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are required for the...
... technology is critical. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Using the paper cassette trays can be mailed in HP products. 2 Paper selection is being used for the laser printer. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are required for the...
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... When you are designed to operate in plastic. q Stack each other. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the shipping pallet. q In the case of media before unwrapping it. q Rewrap partially used packages of ...acclimate, the longer this time period should be. If media is used . Place cartons on a pallet or on media. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of each carton upright. This section contains recommendations for using media 19 q Store envelopes in a manner ...
... When you are designed to operate in plastic. q Stack each other. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the shipping pallet. q In the case of media before unwrapping it. q Rewrap partially used packages of ...acclimate, the longer this time period should be. If media is used . Place cartons on a pallet or on media. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of each carton upright. This section contains recommendations for using media 19 q Store envelopes in a manner ...
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...or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q Print media that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. q ... melts when exposed to see the troubleshooting section in the tray. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW Basic troubleshooting If ...
...or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q Print media that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. q ... melts when exposed to see the troubleshooting section in the tray. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW Basic troubleshooting If ...
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...multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Do not reuse jammed paper. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of frequent paper jams and suggested actions..., see the documentation that came with the paper sensors. For more information. improper fit in the tray are appropriate for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Heavy or stiff q Make sure that the paper does not exceed the paper might contain ...
...multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Do not reuse jammed paper. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of frequent paper jams and suggested actions..., see the documentation that came with the paper sensors. For more information. improper fit in the tray are appropriate for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Heavy or stiff q Make sure that the paper does not exceed the paper might contain ...