HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 5
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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on envelopes ...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 23 Frequent paper jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet ...
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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on envelopes ...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 23 Frequent paper jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet ...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 11
...the preferred print side (if one is located on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for using media 5 The preferred side for your printer model to the sheets such as possible. Paper should be loaded into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the... (bold or underline indicates grain direction) quantity orientation of preferred side for duplexing). Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for any damage to determine the orientation in Appendix C on the ream label, although ...
...the preferred print side (if one is located on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for using media 5 The preferred side for your printer model to the sheets such as possible. Paper should be loaded into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the... (bold or underline indicates grain direction) quantity orientation of preferred side for duplexing). Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for any damage to determine the orientation in Appendix C on the ream label, although ...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 13
... of problems, you might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is less stiff in...causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with your printer might want . 2 ...
... of problems, you might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is less stiff in...causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with your printer might want . 2 ...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 15
... your 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. q Ensure that came with your printer. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
... your 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. q Ensure that came with your printer. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 17
...have encapsulated adhesives that do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. q Use of envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to 205° C (401° ...jamming. q Avoid envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have thick or curved leading edges; q Avoid using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers...
...have encapsulated adhesives that do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. q Use of envelopes that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to 205° C (401° ...jamming. q Avoid envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have thick or curved leading edges; q Avoid using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 23
...quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for using media 17 Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to the surface of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for 90...are specifically formulated for their printers. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (...
...quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for using media 17 Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to the surface of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for 90...are specifically formulated for their printers. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 29
... the basis weight that is too stiff or heavy. Paper guides in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. See your printer user guide for more information, see the documentation that can build up in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. For more information. q Use the correct output bin...
... the basis weight that is too stiff or heavy. Paper guides in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. See your printer user guide for more information, see the documentation that can build up in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. For more information. q Use the correct output bin...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 32
... negotiate the paper path or be causing the problems. To recover from the envelope tray. Action(s) q Make sure that the leading edge is properly loaded, the envelopes might be picked up from an envelope jam, follow the directions that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide.... The folded layers of paper should come to have enough friction for transport) or too rough Envelope is straight, and ...
... negotiate the paper path or be causing the problems. To recover from the envelope tray. Action(s) q Make sure that the leading edge is properly loaded, the envelopes might be picked up from an envelope jam, follow the directions that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide.... The folded layers of paper should come to have enough friction for transport) or too rough Envelope is straight, and ...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 45
...groundwood, is also acceptable. Basic sizes have more bulk (more than others. caliper Caliper is an important characteristic of paper. For optimum performance of your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that paper of a special fiber composition will work correctly in the electrophotographic process. Basis weight is the thickness of a sheet ... the A-series of an inch) or millimeters. It is too light or too heavy can cause misfeeds, misstacking, jams, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear to make the paper stock. Fillers such as color, brightness, and cleanliness). copier...
...groundwood, is also acceptable. Basic sizes have more bulk (more than others. caliper Caliper is an important characteristic of paper. For optimum performance of your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that paper of a special fiber composition will work correctly in the electrophotographic process. Basis weight is the thickness of a sheet ... the A-series of an inch) or millimeters. It is too light or too heavy can cause misfeeds, misstacking, jams, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear to make the paper stock. Fillers such as color, brightness, and cleanliness). copier...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 47
... International Standards Organization. finish/smoothness Characterizes a paper's finish. Paper for overhead transparency materials. however, misfeeding or jamming can wrinkle. gray background Paper looks gray or appears dirty because small toner...paper in the leading edge, trailing edge, or areas where print will not appear on page 33. If you want to align themselves in grams per square meter. fusing compatibility Compatibility of a print-quality problem. and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for laser printers...
... International Standards Organization. finish/smoothness Characterizes a paper's finish. Paper for overhead transparency materials. however, misfeeding or jamming can wrinkle. gray background Paper looks gray or appears dirty because small toner...paper in the leading edge, trailing edge, or areas where print will not appear on page 33. If you want to align themselves in grams per square meter. fusing compatibility Compatibility of a print-quality problem. and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for laser printers...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 52
... J jams duplexing 17 envelopes 26 paper 23 preprinted papers 8 JIS, defined 41 46 EN See transparencies finish, defined 41 finishing precision, defined 41 flimsy paper, troubleshooting 23 flyers, papers for 36 folders, vinyl 6, 19 forms multipart, avoiding 22 preprinted, using 6 information for 1 operations 2 HP LaserJet 2000 1 HP LaserJet 2686A 1 HP LaserJet 500 1 HP LaserJet Plus 1 HP LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 HP media, ordering 35 HP Monochrome LaserJet printers 1 HP...
... J jams duplexing 17 envelopes 26 paper 23 preprinted papers 8 JIS, defined 41 46 EN See transparencies finish, defined 41 finishing precision, defined 41 flimsy paper, troubleshooting 23 flyers, papers for 36 folders, vinyl 6, 19 forms multipart, avoiding 22 preprinted, using 6 information for 1 operations 2 HP LaserJet 2000 1 HP LaserJet 2686A 1 HP LaserJet 500 1 HP LaserJet Plus 1 HP LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 HP media, ordering 35 HP Monochrome LaserJet printers 1 HP...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 53
..., HP LaserJet printers 2 ordering HP print media 35 orientation landscape 25 loading paper 5 output quality, troubleshooting 27 overhead transparencies HP 37 specifications 16 oxidation-set inks 8 P packaging defined 42 ream labels 5 specifications 10 storing paper in 19 pallets, shipping 19 paper grades 29, 30 paper jams duplexing 17 envelopes 26 frequent 23 preprinted papers 8 part numbers glossy paper 36 heavy paper 36 laser paper 35...
..., HP LaserJet printers 2 ordering HP print media 35 orientation landscape 25 loading paper 5 output quality, troubleshooting 27 overhead transparencies HP 37 specifications 16 oxidation-set inks 8 P packaging defined 42 ream labels 5 specifications 10 storing paper in 19 pallets, shipping 19 paper grades 29, 30 paper jams duplexing 17 envelopes 26 frequent 23 preprinted papers 8 part numbers glossy paper 36 heavy paper 36 laser paper 35...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 54
...5 opening 5 storing 19 recycled paper HP 37 specifications 8 resistivity, electrical defined 40 paper specifications 10 transparency specifications 16 rollers, swelling of 6 rough papers 4, 6 roughness defined 43 envelope specifications 13 paper specifications 10 S Sales and Service Offices, HP 2 scanning laser beam, operations of 2 sealers,... 2 recommended types 17 top side of paper 40 torn paper 9 tough paper, hp 36 transfer, electrostatic 2 transparencies HP 37 specifications 16 troubleshooting checklist 21, 22 envelopes 22, 26 multi-feeds 24 paper jams 23 post-image curl 25 print quality 27...
...5 opening 5 storing 19 recycled paper HP 37 specifications 8 resistivity, electrical defined 40 paper specifications 10 transparency specifications 16 rollers, swelling of 6 rough papers 4, 6 roughness defined 43 envelope specifications 13 paper specifications 10 S Sales and Service Offices, HP 2 scanning laser beam, operations of 2 sealers,... 2 recommended types 17 top side of paper 40 torn paper 9 tough paper, hp 36 transfer, electrostatic 2 transparencies HP 37 specifications 16 troubleshooting checklist 21, 22 envelopes 22, 26 multi-feeds 24 paper jams 23 post-image curl 25 print quality 27...
HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Manage and Maintain
Page 2
This reduces jams by sliding forward only the center panel of new media. When loading A6-size paper, adjust the length by preventing multiple sheets of media from the input tray and straighten the stack of the rear media guide. © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 2 www.hp.com HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer - Tray 2 has...
This reduces jams by sliding forward only the center panel of new media. When loading A6-size paper, adjust the length by preventing multiple sheets of media from the input tray and straighten the stack of the rear media guide. © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 2 www.hp.com HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer - Tray 2 has...
HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Manage and Maintain
Page 6
... Print-cartridge area and paper path Steps to perform When clearing jams, be careful not to light. CAUTION: Before clearing jams, turn the product off and 2 If jammed paper is visible, grasp it with both hands and disconnect the power cord. Cover it with a piece of the product. HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer - Clear Jams Clear jams How do not...
... Print-cartridge area and paper path Steps to perform When clearing jams, be careful not to light. CAUTION: Before clearing jams, turn the product off and 2 If jammed paper is visible, grasp it with both hands and disconnect the power cord. Cover it with a piece of the product. HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer - Clear Jams Clear jams How do not...
HP LaserJet P2050 Series - User Guide
Page 102
...cartridge. CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not need to light. Doing so can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing, and paper jams. To correct and prevent these types of your printed sheets. To avoid injury, turn the product off, disconnect the power cord, and wait for ...the product to cool before cleaning it with a piece of the printer with a clean, damp cloth when necessary. However, cleaning this buildup can damage the product. CAUTION: Do not use ammonia-based cleaners on or around...
...cartridge. CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not need to light. Doing so can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing, and paper jams. To correct and prevent these types of your printed sheets. To avoid injury, turn the product off, disconnect the power cord, and wait for ...the product to cool before cleaning it with a piece of the printer with a clean, damp cloth when necessary. However, cleaning this buildup can damage the product. CAUTION: Do not use ammonia-based cleaners on or around...
HP LaserJet P2050 Series - User Guide
Page 170
...15 fan error message 103 FastRes 3 features 2, 3 Finnish laser safety statement 154 first page use different paper 30 fonts Courier settings 14 EPS files, problem- solving 127 manual configuration 40 protocols supported 38 J jams common causes of 106 locations 107 print quality after 118 ...29 shortcuts (Windows) 63 supported 20 universal 21 usage page 12 Windows, opening 63 duplex paper path paper jams 109 duplex printing paper loading orientation 50 Windows 65 E E-mail alerts tab, HP ToolboxFX 73 e-mail alerts, setting up 72 EconoMode setting 58 electrical specifications 146 embedded Web...
...15 fan error message 103 FastRes 3 features 2, 3 Finnish laser safety statement 154 first page use different paper 30 fonts Courier settings 14 EPS files, problem- solving 127 manual configuration 40 protocols supported 38 J jams common causes of 106 locations 107 print quality after 118 ...29 shortcuts (Windows) 63 supported 20 universal 21 usage page 12 Windows, opening 63 duplex paper path paper jams 109 duplex printing paper loading orientation 50 Windows 65 E E-mail alerts tab, HP ToolboxFX 73 e-mail alerts, setting up 72 EconoMode setting 58 electrical specifications 146 embedded Web...
HP LaserJet P2050 Series - User Guide
Page 172
..., selecting 56 PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files problem-solving 127 PostScript settings, HP ToolboxFX 75 power consumption 146 switch, locating 5 troubleshooting 100 PPDs problem-solving 127 presets (Macintosh) 30 print cartridges authentication 80 clean the area 90 features 3 genuine HP 80 Macintosh status 33 non-HP 80 order message 105 paper jams in area 107 part...
..., selecting 56 PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files problem-solving 127 PostScript settings, HP ToolboxFX 75 power consumption 146 switch, locating 5 troubleshooting 100 PPDs problem-solving 127 presets (Macintosh) 30 print cartridges authentication 80 clean the area 90 features 3 genuine HP 80 Macintosh status 33 non-HP 80 order message 105 paper jams in area 107 part...
HP LaserJet P2050 Series - User Guide
Page 173
..., control panel messages 10 supplies, printing report 12 viewing with HP ToolboxFX 72 Status tab (embedded Web server) 77 Status tab, HP ToolboxFX 72 stopping a print request 62 storing print cartridges 80 straight-through paper path paper jams 116 supplies authentication 80 counterfeit 80 non-HP 80 order message 105 ordering 76, 132 part numbers 133...
..., control panel messages 10 supplies, printing report 12 viewing with HP ToolboxFX 72 Status tab (embedded Web server) 77 Status tab, HP ToolboxFX 72 stopping a print request 62 storing print cartridges 80 straight-through paper path paper jams 116 supplies authentication 80 counterfeit 80 non-HP 80 order message 105 ordering 76, 132 part numbers 133...
HP LaserJet P2050 Series - User Guide
Page 174
... 124 network problems 100 pages not printing 123 pages printing slowly 123 paper jams 100, 107, 112, 113, 116 paper pickup (Tray 1) 92 paper pickup (Tray 2) 95 USB cables 123 Troubleshooting tab HP ToolboxFX settings 76 two-sided printing Windows 65 types, media HP ToolboxFX settings 76 print cartridges 137 product 136 watermarks Windows 64 Web...
... 124 network problems 100 pages not printing 123 pages printing slowly 123 paper jams 100, 107, 112, 113, 116 paper pickup (Tray 1) 92 paper pickup (Tray 2) 95 USB cables 123 Troubleshooting tab HP ToolboxFX settings 76 two-sided printing Windows 65 types, media HP ToolboxFX settings 76 print cartridges 137 product 136 watermarks Windows 64 Web...