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... 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 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
... 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 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
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...-media specifications. For specific information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this guide, the information pertains to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. You...HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Many choices of excellent print quality. Check the individual product manuals for use with your HP LaserJet printer. Chapter 1 Overview 1 However, to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers...
...-media specifications. For specific information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this guide, the information pertains to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. You...HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Many choices of excellent print quality. Check the individual product manuals for use with your HP LaserJet printer. Chapter 1 Overview 1 However, to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers...
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...select media that falls within the specifications for a guarantee that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. HP LaserJet printers can use. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print...print media vendor for supported media. If you ask your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Using non-HP brand media will assume responsibility for using media 3 The customer...
...select media that falls within the specifications for a guarantee that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. HP LaserJet printers can use. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print...print media vendor for supported media. If you ask your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Using non-HP brand media will assume responsibility for using media 3 The customer...
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...paper that is an inaccurate term. All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW For more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in its protective packaging and store it for ...grade papers. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are now making process to stabilize in which have a watermark and often use cotton fiber. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or ...
...paper that is an inaccurate term. All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW For more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in its protective packaging and store it for ...grade papers. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are now making process to stabilize in which have a watermark and often use cotton fiber. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or ...
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... dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to blister during fusing. However, colored paper can produce undesirable emissions. Some archival demands are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for your paper supplier. Discuss archival requirements with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as cockle, laid...
... dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to blister during fusing. However, colored paper can produce undesirable emissions. Some archival demands are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation for your paper supplier. Discuss archival requirements with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as cockle, laid...
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...in weight (heavier than diffused. The heat of the fuser can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. Please see the support documentation that came with your... and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that light is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that it causes print-quality problems. If you want to consider using a different paper type or...
...in weight (heavier than diffused. The heat of the fuser can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. Please see the support documentation that came with your... and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that light is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that it causes print-quality problems. If you want to consider using a different paper type or...
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...laser printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used , because they perform similarly to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers... and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your converter or supplier knows that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead...
...laser printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used , because they perform similarly to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers... and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your converter or supplier knows that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead...
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... edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. q Orient perforations in the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 q Do not run perforations... of paper feeding to avoid toner contamination. The specifications that came with your printer. See the support documentation that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that cutouts are not made...
... edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. q Orient perforations in the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 q Do not run perforations... of paper feeding to avoid toner contamination. The specifications that came with your printer. See the support documentation that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that cutouts are not made...
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...not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). cm...) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. See the support documentation that came with up to 28 lb). short grain for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers).
...not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). cm...) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. See the support documentation that came with up to 28 lb). short grain for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers).
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...HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that came with a satisfactory envelope that do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with the specifications...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. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Avoid using envelopes: q Make sure...
...HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that came with a satisfactory envelope that do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with the specifications...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. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Avoid using envelopes: q Make sure...
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...flap must not be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. For more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require ... of the converter. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 200 Sheffield. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 5.5 mil)...
...flap must not be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. For more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require ... of the converter. Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 200 Sheffield. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 5.5 mil)...
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...laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. All materials in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your product to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer for product-specific... agent). Not all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note Using labels...
...laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. All materials in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with your product to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer for product-specific... agent). Not all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note Using labels...
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... undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to be die-cut , and stripped matrix prevents...heat and pressure of the fusing process. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of a die-cut so that ... Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be made compatible ...
... undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to be die-cut , and stripped matrix prevents...heat and pressure of the fusing process. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of a die-cut so that ... Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be made compatible ...
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... with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process. see the support documentation that used in monochrome printers to all HP LaserJet printers; Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Guidelines for information about using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications...
... with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process. see the support documentation that used in monochrome printers to all HP LaserJet printers; Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Guidelines for information about using overhead transparencies The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications...
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.... 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can be mailed in speed, flexibility, and size; For specific properties that are required for using media 17 The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90...
.... 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can be mailed in speed, flexibility, and size; For specific properties that are required for using media 17 The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90...
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... If you have a print-quality problem that are recommended in your printer user guide, or see the troubleshooting section in the tray. q Print media that are using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain ... media that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that have encapsulated adhesives that offsets or discolors. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply ...
... If you have a print-quality problem that are recommended in your printer user guide, or see the troubleshooting section in the tray. q Print media that are using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain ... media that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that have encapsulated adhesives that offsets or discolors. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply ...
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... is too dry or too moist. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed for basis weight in "Guidelines for more information, see the documentation that came with your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Paper is too light or too flimsy. If the talc or calcium carbonate...
... is too dry or too moist. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed for basis weight in "Guidelines for more information, see the documentation that came with your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Paper is too light or too flimsy. If the talc or calcium carbonate...
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... (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. In the papermaking process, stresses...Action(s) Paper is called post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can affect the curl of the paper. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of the paper, the greater the curl. Paper orientation (...
... (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. In the papermaking process, stresses...Action(s) Paper is called post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can affect the curl of the paper. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of the paper, the greater the curl. Paper orientation (...
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Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap Executive Tabloid/ledger Ledger full bleed A3 RA3 A3 full bleed A4 ... 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 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 HP LaserJet printer supports.
Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap Executive Tabloid/ledger Ledger full bleed A3 RA3 A3 full bleed A4 ... 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 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 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 Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. The following figure compares the different types of smoothness.
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 Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. The following figure compares the different types of smoothness.