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...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 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser... 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 ...28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
...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 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser... 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 ...28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
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... help you . When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to paper that are discussed in this manual do not apply to laser printer users. For specific information about print-media specifications. You might be designed...
... help you . When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to paper that are discussed in this manual do not apply to laser printer users. For specific information about print-media specifications. You might be designed...
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...and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). If you are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in your print media vendor for a guarantee that falls within the specifications for ...characterize its print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Although testing media helps to work with your printing environment. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that its performance, long-term satisfaction ...
...and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). If you are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in your print media vendor for a guarantee that falls within the specifications for ...characterize its print media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Although testing media helps to work with your printing environment. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that its performance, long-term satisfaction ...
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...laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. For more prestigious look or feel. or copier-grade papers. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer... the ream can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can degrade color print quality. Using print media Note This section contains information about the following activities: q ...
...laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. For more prestigious look or feel. or copier-grade papers. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer... the ream can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can degrade color print quality. Using print media Note This section contains information about the following activities: q ...
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... output colors for laser printers. Toner is chemically stable and should be degraded by printing a pattern of alkalinity and chemical stability. Coated paper Clay- Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on the fuser, and can use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate ...fiber, and is available in order to print on colored paper that meets all of the specifications that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are printed on...
... output colors for laser printers. Toner is chemically stable and should be degraded by printing a pattern of alkalinity and chemical stability. Coated paper Clay- Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on the fuser, and can use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate ...fiber, and is available in order to print on colored paper that meets all of the specifications that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are printed on...
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... volume for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with your printer might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Also, using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Please see... the support documentation that came with a very smooth finish so that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can degrade feeding reliability (typically as ...
... volume for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with your printer might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Also, using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Please see... the support documentation that came with a very smooth finish so that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can degrade feeding reliability (typically as ...
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...specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on your laser printer must be careful not to virgin-fiber grades. Because these processes use materials that have been created with heat-resistant inks that has perforations or cutouts can be printed successfully on page 9) and that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers... q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used in your HP LaserJet printer. Seal the forms in moisture-proof wrap to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have a finish or coating. Recycled paper ...
...specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on your laser printer must be careful not to virgin-fiber grades. Because these processes use materials that have been created with heat-resistant inks that has perforations or cutouts can be printed successfully on page 9) and that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers... q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used in your HP LaserJet printer. Seal the forms in moisture-proof wrap to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have a finish or coating. Recycled paper ...
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... liner sheet. The specifications that are located. q Ensure that came with your printer. q Orient perforations in the case of paper feeding to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. See the support...
... liner sheet. The specifications that are located. q Ensure that came with your printer. q Orient perforations in the case of paper feeding to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. See the support...
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... edge quality Cuts must be used. short grain for specific information. recycled paper with up to 135 g/m2 (...mm (0.2 inch). Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 1014 ohms - Curl Must... to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable...Sheffield optimal; See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Portrait feeding: long ...
... edge quality Cuts must be used. short grain for specific information. recycled paper with up to 135 g/m2 (...mm (0.2 inch). Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 1014 ohms - Curl Must... to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable...Sheffield optimal; See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Portrait feeding: long ...
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... that have thick or curved leading edges; q Avoid envelopes that have baggy construction; q Do not use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). q Use of the specifications that the adhesive labels and all of envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. Envelope...
... that have thick or curved leading edges; q Avoid envelopes that have baggy construction; q Do not use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). q Use of the specifications that the adhesive labels and all of envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. Envelope...
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...unless otherwise indicated. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes must not be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch...177;0.04 inch) of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or ...
...unless otherwise indicated. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes must not be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch...177;0.04 inch) of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or ...
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... labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that can severely damage your printer for laser printers. If labels other than those compatible with your product to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for paper unless otherwise indicated. Labels to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with a release agent). Labels...
... labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that can severely damage your printer for laser printers. If labels other than those compatible with your product to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for paper unless otherwise indicated. Labels to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with a release agent). Labels...
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...that labels will not peel off during printing. If either of these processes and laser printing. Materials must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). Reprinting unused portions can... printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be made from different materials, including paper, polyester, and ..., adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of adhesive labels and...
...that labels will not peel off during printing. If either of these processes and laser printing. Materials must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). Reprinting unused portions can... printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be made from different materials, including paper, polyester, and ..., adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of adhesive labels and...
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... reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. Materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. A transparency that came with laser printers. See your printer for product-specific information. Not all HP LaserJet printers; CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must not discolor, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to...
... reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. Materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. A transparency that came with laser printers. See your printer for product-specific information. Not all HP LaserJet printers; CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must not discolor, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to...
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... for the laser printer. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Several manufacturers have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of the paper. Unlike offset printers, in which sheets that is designed especially for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90...
... for the laser printer. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Several manufacturers have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of the paper. Unlike offset printers, in which sheets that is designed especially for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90...
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... • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of print media to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to load media.) ❏...if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See...
... • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of print media to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to load media.) ❏...if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See...
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...undesirable emissions when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are using information from the troubleshooting checklist, try the following... is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is very rough, highly textured,...
...undesirable emissions when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are using information from the troubleshooting checklist, try the following... is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is very rough, highly textured,...
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.... q Try a different paper brand. Paper is not cut to specification. q Make sure that are listed for basis weight in "Guidelines for using paper" on page 9. If the talc or calcium carbonate are set correctly. improper fit in the fuser. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to remove build-up in...
.... q Try a different paper brand. Paper is not cut to specification. q Make sure that are listed for basis weight in "Guidelines for using paper" on page 9. If the talc or calcium carbonate are set correctly. improper fit in the fuser. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to remove build-up in...
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... document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the printer q driver for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q You might need to acclimate ...the paper to your printer. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that can affect the curl of the ...
... document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the printer q driver for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q You might need to acclimate ...the paper to your printer. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that can affect the curl of the ...