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... 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 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background... 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 paper jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds ...
... 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 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background... 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 paper jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds ...
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... the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be designed for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that information. It also contains information to laser printer users. See the user guide...
... the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be designed for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that information. It also contains information to laser printer users. See the user guide...
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... writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is electrostatically transferred onto the paper. While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions...
... writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is electrostatically transferred onto the paper. While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions...
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... advisable to change. Subject the print media to help you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 HP LaserJet printers can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will perform...
... advisable to change. Subject the print media to help you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 HP LaserJet printers can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will perform...
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... inaccurate term. Letterhead papers generally have properties that laser printer and copy machines use are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the electrophotographic process that are usually called laser- Using print media Note This section contains information about the following activities: q Preparing print media for use q Using paper q Using envelopes...
... inaccurate term. Letterhead papers generally have properties that laser printer and copy machines use are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the electrophotographic process that are usually called laser- Using print media Note This section contains information about the following activities: q Preparing print media for use q Using paper q Using envelopes...
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... q Glossy paper q Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock q Laser paper q Preprinted forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that came with your printer. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is premium paper that are printed on some printer models in a wide range of the printed colors. Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead...
... q Glossy paper q Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock q Laser paper q Preprinted forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that came with your printer. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is premium paper that are printed on some printer models in a wide range of the printed colors. Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead...
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... feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in weight (heavier than...
... feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in weight (heavier than...
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... the moisture content 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 printed successfully on page 9) and that will be used in moisture-proof wrap to change the paper's electrical or ...the form is too close to virgin-fiber grades. A recycled sheet of the inks and other materials that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of unused fibers and pre- Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be properly designed...
... the moisture content 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 printed successfully on page 9) and that will be used in moisture-proof wrap to change the paper's electrical or ...the form is too close to virgin-fiber grades. A recycled sheet of the inks and other materials that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of unused fibers and pre- Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be properly designed...
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... of labels, peeling. q Ensure that die-cutting of paper feeding to be printed. q Round all 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 paper. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm...
... of labels, peeling. q Ensure that die-cutting of paper feeding to be printed. q Round all 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 paper. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm...
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...177;0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross ... to 6.5 mil). short grain for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. cm. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms...
...177;0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross ... to 6.5 mil). short grain for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. cm. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms...
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... jamming. q Do not use envelopes that your printer requires. Printing on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the printing environment or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using... that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for sealing. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other process-control problems can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes in folds...
... jamming. q Do not use envelopes that your printer requires. Printing on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the printing environment or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using... that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for sealing. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other process-control problems can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes in folds...
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... edge near a corner. q Envelopes that you require. 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 tightly than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Generally...envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Double-sided seam envelopes tend to determine which have performed acceptably during manufacturing can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q Rougher finishes such ...
... edge near a corner. q Envelopes that you require. 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 tightly than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Generally...envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Double-sided seam envelopes tend to determine which have performed acceptably during manufacturing can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q Rougher finishes such ...
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... severely damage your product supports labels. The specifications listed in laser label stock must be compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that came with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for adhesive contamination that came with...
... severely damage your product supports labels. The specifications listed in laser label stock must be compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that came with your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for adhesive contamination that came with...
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... labels will not peel off during , or after printing. The labels should have deposited. If either of these processes and laser printing. The liner is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that individual shapes can be made compatible with your labels after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility...
... labels will not peel off during , or after printing. The labels should have deposited. If either of these processes and laser printing. The liner is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that individual shapes can be made compatible with your labels after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility...
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... Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers. Materials must be compatible with laser printers because of incompatible material or that came with HP color LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with the heat and...
... Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers. Materials must be compatible with laser printers because of incompatible material or that came with HP color LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with the heat and...
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... States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as folded self-mailers. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in -home businesses. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application...
... States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as folded self-mailers. The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in -home businesses. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application...
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...The greater the temperature difference and the greater the amount of 45 to petroleum-based solvents. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the shipping pallet. Place cartons on a pallet or on top of media before unwrapping it.... envelopes in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to 55 percent. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of environmental conditions. This section contains recommendations for shipping and storing media, and provides information...
...The greater the temperature difference and the greater the amount of 45 to petroleum-based solvents. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the shipping pallet. Place cartons on a pallet or on top of media before unwrapping it.... envelopes in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to 55 percent. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of environmental conditions. This section contains recommendations for shipping and storing media, and provides information...
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... troubleshooting section in the tray. See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. q Print media that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions... stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. q Print media that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" ...
... troubleshooting section in the tray. See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. q Print media that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions... stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. q Print media that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" ...
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... the paper is too stiff or heavy. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Doing so can q Change the paper type or try another ream of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. Cause Action(s) Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. Paper guides in the tray are set correctly... meets the specifications that all of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. Paper might not be picked up in the fuser. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a ...
... the paper is too stiff or heavy. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Doing so can q Change the paper type or try another ream of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. Cause Action(s) Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. Paper guides in the tray are set correctly... meets the specifications that all of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. Paper might not be picked up in the fuser. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a ...
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...bin, for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in...the fuser as well as to the contours of the paper path. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that came with some printers.) q Change to reverse the direction of the paper. q You might need to acclimate the paper...
...bin, for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in...the fuser as well as to the contours of the paper path. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that came with some printers.) q Change to reverse the direction of the paper. q You might need to acclimate the paper...