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... damage alleged in this information. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of this document is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. ii HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for any kind with respect to change without...
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... 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...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. 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...
... 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...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. 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...
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... about what media your HP LaserJet printer. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to you get the best performance from your product. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. A variety of excellent print quality. For specific information about print-media specifications. However, to paper that came with laser printers. See the user guide for each printer for that are discussed...
... about what media your HP LaserJet printer. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to you get the best performance from your product. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. A variety of excellent print quality. For specific information about print-media specifications. However, to paper that came with laser printers. See the user guide for each printer for that are discussed...
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...specifically, HP paper that is designed to use non-HP brand media that you are planning a large purchase of media. This section is advisable to work with your printing environment. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will be flexible in 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 HP LaserJet printers can use. 2 Guidelines for...
...specifically, HP paper that is designed to use non-HP brand media that you are planning a large purchase of media. This section is advisable to work with your printing environment. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will be flexible in 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 HP LaserJet printers can use. 2 Guidelines for...
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...manufactured for a specific use are optimized for one to stabilize in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it in the environment in the ream can degrade color print quality. Letterhead papers generally have to have properties that laser printer and copy ... information, see "Coated paper" on many of these bond papers, using this type of the printer. Some print jobs require a paper that is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be needed. However, paper manufacturers are characterized by ...
...manufactured for a specific use are optimized for one to stabilize in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it in the environment in the ream can degrade color print quality. Letterhead papers generally have to have properties that laser printer and copy ... information, see "Coated paper" on many of these bond papers, using this type of the printer. Some print jobs require a paper that is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be needed. However, paper manufacturers are characterized by ...
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...such as those found in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. Discuss archival requirements with your printer. When these grades of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printers. Bond paper or letterhead Bond ... of paper with matching envelopes. Some of alkalinity and chemical stability. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless paper, can use . however, the pH should...
...such as those found in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as the paper does. Discuss archival requirements with your printer. When these grades of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printers. Bond paper or letterhead Bond ... of paper with matching envelopes. Some of alkalinity and chemical stability. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless paper, can use . however, the pH should...
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... with the electrophotographic process that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can be relatively inexpensive. Also, using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. These optimized properties can enhance color and monochrome halftone... reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation, heavier bond weights of problems, you want to consider using media 7 However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific...
... with the electrophotographic process that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can be relatively inexpensive. Also, using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. These optimized properties can enhance color and monochrome halftone... reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation, heavier bond weights of problems, you want to consider using media 7 However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific...
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.... q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used in a laser printer. A recycled sheet of unused fibers and pre- Because these processes use materials that provide a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet printer. Ask for using offset powders or other contaminants. Cutout: The area... where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. and post-consumer waste paper. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see...
.... q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used in a laser printer. A recycled sheet of unused fibers and pre- Because these processes use materials that provide a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet printer. Ask for using offset powders or other contaminants. Cutout: The area... where material has been removed by offset lithography or engraving. and post-consumer waste paper. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see...
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..., poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. The specifications that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. The... paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels, peeling. For more information about your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers...
..., poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. The specifications that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. The... paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels, peeling. For more information about your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers...
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...fray or edge roll. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 6 percent by weight. cm.... (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 190 Sheffield optimal; Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing ...
...fray or edge roll. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 6 percent by weight. cm.... (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 190 Sheffield optimal; Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing ...
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... that have thick or curved leading edges; 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. Printing on many sizes and styles of the specifications that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can cause jamming. Purchase envelopes that have clasps...
... that have thick or curved leading edges; 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. Printing on many sizes and styles of the specifications that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can cause jamming. Purchase envelopes that have clasps...
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... roughness 100 to 28 lb). Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not scorch, melt, ...lie flat, with your printer for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with the heat and pressure of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope ...
... roughness 100 to 28 lb). Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not scorch, melt, ...lie flat, with your printer for using envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that came with the heat and pressure of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope ...
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... 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 not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to determine if your product supports labels. The specifications listed in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are...
... 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 not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to determine if your product supports labels. The specifications listed in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are...
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...risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is familiar with the heat and pressure of labels are lifting or... printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on the print surface. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around...and other materials that labels will not peel off during , or after printing for laser printing because they can be compatible with your labels after printing. The liner must ...
...risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is familiar with the heat and pressure of labels are lifting or... printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on the print surface. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around...and other materials that labels will not peel off during , or after printing for laser printing because they can be compatible with your labels after printing. The liner must ...
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... with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. 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 all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for use with HP color LaserJet printers...
... with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. 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 all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for use with HP color LaserJet printers...
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...accessory for more postal customers to the surface of non-HP consumables in -home businesses. offer advantages in envelopes. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to 28 lb] media is ...Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of the paper. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Note CAUTION Printing on both sides of the paper Two...
...accessory for more postal customers to the surface of non-HP consumables in -home businesses. offer advantages in envelopes. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to 28 lb] media is ...Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of the paper. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Note CAUTION Printing on both sides of the paper Two...
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... Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you check the following aspects of print media to determine if... the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? See "Environmental considerations" on...
... Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you check the following aspects of print media to determine if... the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? See "Environmental considerations" on...
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... procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes,...this troubleshooting section for further troubleshooting information, perform the maintenance procedures that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" on page 19 and "...
... procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes,...this troubleshooting section for further troubleshooting information, perform the maintenance procedures that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" on page 19 and "...
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... the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are appropriate for your printer. See the user documentation for your printer for more information, see the documentation that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper might not be picked up from the input...
... the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are appropriate for your printer. See the user documentation for your printer for more information, see the documentation that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper might not be picked up from the input...
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...specifications in excessive curl. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 face-up output bin. (This option is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as well as 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. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is being used....
...specifications in excessive curl. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 face-up output bin. (This option is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as well as 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. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is being used....