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... warranty of this information. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in this information. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ii Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is subject to this document...
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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... 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... Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
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... your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. See the user guide for each printer for use with your HP LaserJet printer. Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users...
... your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. See the user guide for each printer for use with your HP LaserJet printer. Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users...
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... print media vendor for a guarantee that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. ...for the quality and performance of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will perform satisfactorily 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 is designed to the temperature,...
... print media vendor for a guarantee that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. ...for the quality and performance of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will perform satisfactorily 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 is designed to the temperature,...
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...two reams, store the print media for one to prevent contamination of the printer. All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use cotton fiber. Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic process that are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Paper is significant, a week or... or if the change 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 an inaccurate term. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and...
...two reams, store the print media for one to prevent contamination of the printer. All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use cotton fiber. Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic process that are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Paper is significant, a week or... or if the change 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 an inaccurate term. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and...
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... your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. Coated paper Clay- or other pigment-coated papers must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. The coating must not flake or shed particles that is premium paper that are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for laser printers...
... your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. Coated paper Clay- or other pigment-coated papers must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. The coating must not flake or shed particles that is premium paper that are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for laser printers...
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...specific information about its capabilities and settings. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in weight (heavier than diffused. Also, using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Please see the support documentation that is used in your HP LaserJet printer... using media 7 Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you want to flatten the embossed ...
...specific information about its capabilities and settings. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in weight (heavier than diffused. Also, using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Please see the support documentation that is used in your HP LaserJet printer... using media 7 Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you want to flatten the embossed ...
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...specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on your laser printer must be used in contamination from toner if printing is a combination of unused fibers and pre- Choose recycled paper that will be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers...another. Because these processes use materials that undergoes converting processes before it is used in your HP LaserJet printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead...
...specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on your laser printer must be used in contamination from toner if printing is a combination of unused fibers and pre- Choose recycled paper that will be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers...another. Because these processes use materials that undergoes converting processes before it is used in your HP LaserJet printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead...
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... from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm...
... from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. 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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...no fray or edge roll. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. See the support documentation that ...lb to 1014 ohms - Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 6 percent by weight. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Furnish (composition)...
...no fray or edge roll. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. See the support documentation that ...lb to 1014 ohms - Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 6 percent by weight. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Furnish (composition)...
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...specifications listed in this document. Envelope construction Because of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Avoid envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have thick or curved leading edges; q Use of envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer.... CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Your envelope ...
...specifications listed in this document. Envelope construction Because of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Avoid envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have thick or curved leading edges; q Use of envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer.... CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Your envelope ...
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... not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer. Envelopes should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that...
... not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with your printer. Envelopes should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that...
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Not all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. If labels other than those compatible with your printer for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the...
Not all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. If labels other than those compatible with your printer for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the...
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...discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of fusing. The liner is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). If either of these processes and laser printing. Make sure to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Generally, acrylic-based ... printing. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during, or after printing. Label construction, adhesive release...
...discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of fusing. The liner is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). If either of these processes and laser printing. Make sure to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Generally, acrylic-based ... printing. Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during, or after printing. Label construction, adhesive release...
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... monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process. Color laser printers also require different film from that used in this section generally apply to determine if your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. Guidelines for use with your printer. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. CAUTION CAUTION...
... monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process. Color laser printers also require different film from that used in this section generally apply to determine if your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. Guidelines for use with your printer. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. CAUTION CAUTION...
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... jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology 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 are specifically formulated for the laser printer. Laser printers produce high-quality images; For specific properties that the manufacturer's recommended toner is...
... jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology 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 are specifically formulated for the laser printer. Laser printers produce high-quality images; For specific properties that the manufacturer's recommended toner is...
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...3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined 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 the ...support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? The...
...3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined 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 the ...support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? The...
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...information, perform the maintenance procedures that are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page...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 Inspect the print media for obvious defects, such as torn sheets, contamination from glue, ...
...information, perform the maintenance procedures that are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page...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 Inspect the print media for obvious defects, such as torn sheets, contamination from glue, ...
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... up from a paper jam, follow the directions that are listed for basis weight in "Guidelines for using paper" on page 9. 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 ... is too stiff or heavy. If the talc or calcium carbonate are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For more information. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are not well-bound to remove build-up in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try ...
... up from a paper jam, follow the directions that are listed for basis weight in "Guidelines for using paper" on page 9. 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 ... is too stiff or heavy. If the talc or calcium carbonate are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For more information. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are not well-bound to remove build-up in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try ...
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...curl. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 In the printing process, the paper is incorrect, resulting 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 too moist, resulting in waviness or q Print to the another... (See "Preparing print media 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. Generally, the higher the ...
...curl. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 In the printing process, the paper is incorrect, resulting 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 too moist, resulting in waviness or q Print to the another... (See "Preparing print media 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. Generally, the higher the ...