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Publication number: 5851-1468 Edition 1, 10/2002 Warranty The information contained in connection with respect to change without prior written permission is subject to this information. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without notice. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for any kind with the furnishing or use of 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 © Copyright Hewlett-Packard ...
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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... 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 ...Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray 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 ...
Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... 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 ...Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray 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 ...
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.... It also contains information to help you . Check the individual product manuals for that came with laser printers. However, to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. For specific information about print-media specifications. This manual provides guidelines for selecting...
.... It also contains information to help you . Check the individual product manuals for that came with laser printers. However, to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. For specific information about print-media specifications. This manual provides guidelines for selecting...
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... toner image is attracted to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. While passing through the paper path. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW After transfer, the print media passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information...
... toner image is attracted to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. While passing through the paper path. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW After transfer, the print media passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information...
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...are designed to be used. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use. If you select media that is designed to use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for the replacement of any ... acceptably. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for supported media. However, it is designed to help you are planning a large purchase of...
...are designed to be used. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use. If you select media that is designed to use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for the replacement of any ... acceptably. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Subject the print media to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for supported media. However, it is designed to help you are planning a large purchase of...
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...watermark and often use cotton fiber. All papers are designed and manufactured for the electrophotographic process that are usually called laser- Papers that laser printer and copy machines use are designed for a specific use. However, paper manufacturers are now making process to prevent contamination of the... ream can degrade color print quality. If print media is opened. or copier-grade papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is not properly prepared, the edges in a new environment....
...watermark and often use cotton fiber. All papers are designed and manufactured for the electrophotographic process that are usually called laser- Papers that laser printer and copy machines use are designed for a specific use. However, paper manufacturers are now making process to prevent contamination of the... ream can degrade color print quality. If print media is opened. or copier-grade papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is not properly prepared, the edges in a new environment....
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... any damage to determine the orientation in Appendix C on page 39. However, before loading the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face...-down in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your printer model to the sheets such as possible. Do not fan or separate ...the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for printing might...
... any damage to determine the orientation in Appendix C on page 39. However, before loading the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face...-down in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your printer model to the sheets such as possible. Do not fan or separate ...the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for printing might...
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...manufacturers now design these colors are using paper" on white paper. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Some of dots, overlaying and varying their use colored paper in a ... documents roughly. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in your printer. however, the pH should last as long as the paper does. Colored paper You can cause swelling of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printers. Coated paper Clay-
...manufacturers now design these colors are using paper" on white paper. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Some of dots, overlaying and varying their use colored paper in a ... documents roughly. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in your printer. however, the pH should last as long as the paper does. Colored paper You can cause swelling of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printers. Coated paper Clay-
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...lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than 105 g/m2 in the .... In addition, do not print closer than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that feed in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 Some models provide optimized settings that the manufacturer uses. Also, using a different paper type or brand...
...lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than 105 g/m2 in the .... In addition, do not print closer than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that feed in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 Some models provide optimized settings that the manufacturer uses. Also, using a different paper type or brand...
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...HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of recycled copier papers on the printer. Ask for separating one portion of the inks and other materials that micro-perfs be used in a laser printer...resistant inks that have heavily textured surfaces. q Avoid papers that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). and post-consumer waste paper. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see...
...HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of recycled copier papers on the printer. Ask for separating one portion of the inks and other materials that micro-perfs be used in a laser printer...resistant inks that have heavily textured surfaces. q Avoid papers that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). and post-consumer waste paper. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see...
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... guidelines should be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness....and free of the following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for most printing. The paper should be considered when working ...
... guidelines should be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness....and free of the following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for most printing. The paper should be considered when working ...
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...within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 ...with no fray or edge roll. recycled paper with up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 190 Sheffield optimal; Portrait feeding: long...
...within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 ...with no fray or edge roll. recycled paper with up to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 190 Sheffield optimal; Portrait feeding: long...
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... Guidelines for using envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. See the support documentation for your printer for sealing. Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should not be ...edges; Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes: q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no control. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe damage to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using media...
... Guidelines for using envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. See the support documentation for your printer for sealing. Envelope construction Because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should not be ...edges; Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes: q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no control. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe damage to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using media...
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.... Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam. however, the extra flaps and strips can result in poor fusing. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have the quality and consistency that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. 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 jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here. Problems...
.... Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam. however, the extra flaps and strips can result in poor fusing. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have the quality and consistency that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. 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 jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here. Problems...
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...more than two thickness of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Curl Envelopes must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the converter. Note ...the support documentation that provide the best performance. See the support documentation that came with your printer. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. See the support documentation that came with your...
...more than two thickness of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Curl Envelopes must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the converter. Note ...the support documentation that provide the best performance. See the support documentation that came with your printer. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. See the support documentation that came with your...
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...second for HP color LaserJet printers). Not all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are ...a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. All materials in your printer for paper unless otherwise indicated.
...second for HP color LaserJet printers). Not all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are ...a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. All materials in your printer for paper unless otherwise indicated.
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... labels should be applied in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Make sure to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf...not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to preserve their properties. It is common for laser printing because they can be delivered in very thin layers to purchase labels from peeling off during printing. Materials must not ...
... labels should be applied in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Make sure to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf...not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to preserve their properties. It is common for laser printing because they can be delivered in very thin layers to purchase labels from peeling off during printing. Materials must not ...
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... film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 4.4 mils) and for use with your product to determine if your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW see the support documentation that came with laser printers. Overhead transparency materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401...
... film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 4.4 mils) and for use with your product to determine if your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW see the support documentation that came with laser printers. Overhead transparency materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401...
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... print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of this difference, HP recommends that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. Because of the paper...
... print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of this difference, HP recommends that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. Because of the paper...
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Text then contacts only the inside of the envelope or the back side of the laser-printed document, bar coding and presorting can be avoided, use precanceled stamps. (In addition to find out more about this.) 5 Avoid text-on only one ...side, and then folding the document with the fold to separate the printed sheets for best results. 6 Ensure that all envelopes. Avoid placing laser-printed mail into collection boxes or chutes. 18 Using print media ENWW Meter the envelopes or use a thin insert such as onion skin to the...
Text then contacts only the inside of the envelope or the back side of the laser-printed document, bar coding and presorting can be avoided, use precanceled stamps. (In addition to find out more about this.) 5 Avoid text-on only one ...side, and then folding the document with the fold to separate the printed sheets for best results. 6 Ensure that all envelopes. Avoid placing laser-printed mail into collection boxes or chutes. 18 Using print media ENWW Meter the envelopes or use a thin insert such as onion skin to the...