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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 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 ... Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...
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 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 ... Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...
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... performance from your HP LaserJet printer. When HP LaserJet printers are available to help you . A variety of excellent print quality. It also contains information to laser printer users. For more information about print-media specifications. For specific information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless...
... performance from your HP LaserJet printer. When HP LaserJet printers are available to help you . A variety of excellent print quality. It also contains information to laser printer users. For more information about print-media specifications. For specific information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless...
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... for supported media. This section is designed to help you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that is advisable to be used. Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and ...specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that the vendor will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer...
... for supported media. This section is designed to help you select media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that is advisable to be used. Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and ...specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that the vendor will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer...
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...in the environment is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is used for the fillers (such as those of photocopier papers. All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use cotton fiber. Paper is significant, a...satisfactorily on many of these bond papers, using this type of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use . To prepare print media, keep it in ...
...in the environment is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is used for the fillers (such as those of photocopier papers. All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use cotton fiber. Paper is significant, a...satisfactorily on many of these bond papers, using this type of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use . To prepare print media, keep it in ...
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... range of the paper that you are printed on white paper. Some archival demands 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 available on colored paper ...appearance of the rougher surface finishes, such as standard paper (see the support documentation for laser printers. Coated paper Clay- Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. The electrical properties must be controlled and the surface designed not to achieve adequate toner...
... range of the paper that you are printed on white paper. Some archival demands 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 available on colored paper ...appearance of the rougher surface finishes, such as standard paper (see the support documentation for laser printers. Coated paper Clay- Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. The electrical properties must be controlled and the surface designed not to achieve adequate toner...
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... standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is manufactured with your printer might also require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Using short-grain heavy paper in the portrait direction might want . 2 Guidelines for image transfer and fusing. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their...
... standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is manufactured with your printer might also require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Using short-grain heavy paper in the portrait direction might want . 2 Guidelines for image transfer and fusing. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their...
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... 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 the printer. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. q Use forms and letterhead paper that has a suitable appearance for using heavily...
... 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 the printer. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. q Use forms and letterhead paper that has a suitable appearance for using heavily...
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... will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have perforations or die-cuts: q So...generally apply to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that are located. See the support documentation that provide the best performance when using paper. The paper should be...
... will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have perforations or die-cuts: q So...generally apply to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that are located. See the support documentation that provide the best performance when using paper. The paper should be...
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short grain for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW See the support documentation that came with up ...
short grain for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW See the support documentation that came with up ...
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... or smooth finishes is straight, with the specifications listed in your printer requires. q Avoid envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have baggy construction; Most HP LaserJet printers can result in folds or other materials used on many sizes and styles of paper. Purchase envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. they might wrinkle while passing through the...
... or smooth finishes is straight, with the specifications listed in your printer requires. q Avoid envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have baggy construction; Most HP LaserJet printers can result in folds or other materials used on many sizes and styles of paper. Purchase envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. they might wrinkle while passing through the...
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...Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of the fusing process. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat, with the heat and ... box to 5.5 mil) for a single-layer thickness. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that provide the best performance. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must be ...
...Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of the fusing process. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat, with the heat and ... box to 5.5 mil) for a single-layer thickness. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that provide the best performance. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must be ...
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... summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that can severely damage your printer. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your product supports labels. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that came with a release agent). Guidelines for laser printers. Labels to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with...
... summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that can severely damage your printer. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your product supports labels. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that came with a release agent). Guidelines for laser printers. Labels to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with...
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... surface on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be made compatible with these processes and laser printing. The labels should have deposited. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting...labels from a knowledgeable converter who is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of the label before, during, or after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release... Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be made from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl.
... surface on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be made compatible with these processes and laser printing. The labels should have deposited. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting...labels from a knowledgeable converter who is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of the label before, during, or after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release... Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be made from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl.
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...) for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your product supports transparencies. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to 1013 ohms/square. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers.
...) for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your product supports transparencies. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to 1013 ohms/square. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers.
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...an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. ...for their printers. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of non-HP consumables in -home businesses. Note CAUTION Printing on both sides of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. and are specifically formulated for the laser printer. See ...
...an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. ...for their printers. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of non-HP consumables in -home businesses. Note CAUTION Printing on both sides of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. and are specifically formulated for the laser printer. See ...
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..., perform the maintenance procedures that have a printer problem. Do both, if necessary. 3 If you have a print-quality problem that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to avoid The following procedures: 1 ... Types of the single-sheet sample is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. q Print media that is good, re-examine your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that are using information from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper...
..., perform the maintenance procedures that have a printer problem. Do both, if necessary. 3 If you have a print-quality problem that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to avoid The following procedures: 1 ... Types of the single-sheet sample is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. q Print media that is good, re-examine your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that are using information from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper...
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...q Make sure that the paper is too light or too flimsy. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that are appropriate for basis weight in the input tray, or problems with the paper ...sensors. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper is too dry or too moist. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that is specified in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q...
...q Make sure that the paper is too light or too flimsy. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that are appropriate for basis weight in the input tray, or problems with the paper ...sensors. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper is too dry or too moist. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that is specified in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q...
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... "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in which the paper is fed into the printer) is being used. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of post-image curl. Generally, the higher the moisture content of ..., for the paper that can develop a curvature that came with some printers.) q Change to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill.
... "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in which the paper is fed into the printer) is being used. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of post-image curl. Generally, the higher the moisture content of ..., for the paper that can develop a curvature that came with some printers.) q Change to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill.
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... 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. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports.
... 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. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports.
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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 HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of smoothness. The following figure compares the different types of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. 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 HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of smoothness. The following figure compares the different types of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units.