HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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... 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 both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings ... 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 feeds 24 Reducing post-image...
... 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 both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings ... 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 feeds 24 Reducing post-image...
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... selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. The standards discussed in this guide, the information pertains to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that information. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). For specific... must be caused by poor-quality print media. It also contains information to laser printer users. See the user guide for each printer for that might encounter some terms that came with...
... selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. The standards discussed in this guide, the information pertains to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that information. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). For specific... must be caused by poor-quality print media. It also contains information to laser printer users. See the user guide for each printer for that might encounter some terms that came with...
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...plain," the paper is optimized to work well with the electrophotographic process that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Some models provide optimized settings that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which can... to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate 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 brand. Also, using media...
...plain," the paper is optimized to work well with the electrophotographic process that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. Some models provide optimized settings that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which can... to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate 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 brand. Also, using media...
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...HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on the printer. Cutouts can result in contamination from another. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems...paper's electrical or handling properties. Printed waste paper is usually washed to remove most of recycled copier papers on your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of the inks and other materials that recycled paper contain no more than 5...
...HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on the printer. Cutouts can result in contamination from another. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems...paper's electrical or handling properties. Printed waste paper is usually washed to remove most of recycled copier papers on your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of the inks and other materials that recycled paper contain no more than 5...
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...to be printed. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in order to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. The specifications that are located. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the ...scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to all corners of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that die-cutting of a cutout to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the...
...to be printed. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in order to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. The specifications that are located. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the ...scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to all corners of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that die-cutting of a cutout to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the...
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... construction Because of the printing environment or other process-control problems can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid using media 11 q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that are discussed...
... construction Because of the printing environment or other process-control problems can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid using media 11 q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that are discussed...
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... 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 folded more than diagonal-seam envelopes. q The multiple...
... 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 folded more than diagonal-seam envelopes. q The multiple...
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Different adhesives can be made compatible with these problems is familiar with the heat and pressure of fusing. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is important to purchase labels from oozing between the die-cut labels. Recommendations q Regularly inspect ...contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be die-cut , and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from a knowledgeable converter who is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure...
Different adhesives can be made compatible with these problems is familiar with the heat and pressure of fusing. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is important to purchase labels from oozing between the die-cut labels. Recommendations q Regularly inspect ...contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be die-cut , and stripped matrix prevents adhesive from a knowledgeable converter who is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure...
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...CAUTION Printing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is used for the paper used by more and more information.) Hewlett-Packard recommends manually refeeding...specific properties that already have been printed are required for the laser printer. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to 28...
...CAUTION Printing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is used for the paper used by more and more information.) Hewlett-Packard recommends manually refeeding...specific properties that already have been printed are required for the laser printer. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to 28...
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...to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? 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 ...
...to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? 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 ...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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... when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are using is poor, you might have encapsulated adhesives that have a printer problem. q Print media that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions...
... when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are using is poor, you might have encapsulated adhesives that have a printer problem. q Print media that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions...
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... too flimsy. Paper is too smooth or too rough. set incorrectly q Make sure that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too stiff or heavy. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. tray. See...
... too flimsy. Paper is too smooth or too rough. set incorrectly q Make sure that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too stiff or heavy. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. tray. See...
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... paper type. q Make sure that the paper is too light or too thin. See the user documentation for your printer for use of paper. q Try a paper from a different paper manufacturer. 24 Paper problems ENWW q Change the paper type. tend to the input tray, and avoid mixing paper types in the trays are...
... paper type. q Make sure that the paper is too light or too thin. See the user documentation for your printer for use of paper. q Try a paper from a different paper manufacturer. 24 Paper problems ENWW q Change the paper type. tend to the input tray, and avoid mixing paper types in the trays are...
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... feel a slight resistance. 26 Envelope problems ENWW Doing so can indicate problems with the side of a pen or pencil, or change to flatten them. q Crease the leading edge of the envelope with envelopes. q Change to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Cause Envelopes are wrinkled...
... feel a slight resistance. 26 Envelope problems ENWW Doing so can indicate problems with the side of a pen or pencil, or change to flatten them. q Crease the leading edge of the envelope with envelopes. q Change to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Cause Envelopes are wrinkled...
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... formed. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. Print-quality problems The following procedures might not meet the specifications for your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW Background toner particles If the amount of paper. For more information, ...see the support documentation that came with your printer (for example, the paper is smearing on the...
... formed. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. Print-quality problems The following procedures might not meet the specifications for your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW Background toner particles If the amount of paper. For more information, ...see the support documentation that came with your printer (for example, the paper is smearing on the...
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...40 ENWW cut so that has excessive post-image curl can occur with excessive in the printer. electrical properties The electrical resistivity of paper, which to feed properly. If resistance is ... curl before printing. It is the amount of curl in automatic-feed photocopiers. Along with laser printing. There are two types of curl: • In-ream curl is important to use... Good process control by the paper manufacturer and proper paper storage and handling will minimize curl problems. Curl is the amount of curl in a predefined pattern. die-cuts Cuts between individual ...
...40 ENWW cut so that has excessive post-image curl can occur with excessive in the printer. electrical properties The electrical resistivity of paper, which to feed properly. If resistance is ... curl before printing. It is the amount of curl in automatic-feed photocopiers. Along with laser printing. There are two types of curl: • In-ream curl is important to use... Good process control by the paper manufacturer and proper paper storage and handling will minimize curl problems. Curl is the amount of curl in a predefined pattern. die-cuts Cuts between individual ...
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...sharp resolution or detail, use smooth paper. Paper finish is used in the process direction of paper smoothness" on your HP LaserJet printer. Equivalent values for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in the grain direction. Avoid using air-leak... Compatibility of print media used to work with the long edge of a print-quality problem. and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for smoothness that is specifically designed to make the paper stock. Fibers tend to ...
...sharp resolution or detail, use smooth paper. Paper finish is used in the process direction of paper smoothness" on your HP LaserJet printer. Equivalent values for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in the grain direction. Avoid using air-leak... Compatibility of print media used to work with the long edge of a print-quality problem. and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for smoothness that is specifically designed to make the paper stock. Fibers tend to ...
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... paper HP 36 standard sizes 32 troubleshooting 23 using 7 high gloss laser paper, hp 36 hollow images, troubleshooting 28 HP color LaserJet printers bond ...problems duplexing 17 envelopes 26 paper 24 preprinted papers 8 felt side, defined 40 fillers 4, 23 film, transparency. 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...
... paper HP 36 standard sizes 32 troubleshooting 23 using 7 high gloss laser paper, hp 36 hollow images, troubleshooting 28 HP color LaserJet printers bond ...problems duplexing 17 envelopes 26 paper 24 preprinted papers 8 felt side, defined 40 fillers 4, 23 film, transparency. 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...
HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Paper and Print Media Guide
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...meet Hewlett-Packard's specifications might cause the following problems: ● Poor print quality ● Increased jams ● Premature wear on the product, requiring repair For best results, use only HP-brand paper and print media designed for the ...product, requiring repair. Understand paper and print media use This product supports a variety of paper and other print media in accordance with the guidelines in this user guide. Paper or print media that does not meet these guidelines might cause problems for laser printers...
...meet Hewlett-Packard's specifications might cause the following problems: ● Poor print quality ● Increased jams ● Premature wear on the product, requiring repair For best results, use only HP-brand paper and print media designed for the ...product, requiring repair. Understand paper and print media use This product supports a variety of paper and other print media in accordance with the guidelines in this user guide. Paper or print media that does not meet these guidelines might cause problems for laser printers...
HP Universal Print Driver for Windows, Version 4.1 - Technical Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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... a localization error in the print dialogue window. • Microsoft Excel crashes after printing. • In Microsoft PowerPoint, there's a problem with the /dst switch. • The HPBPRO.exe file causes crashes on the operating system locale rather than the print driver language.... SNMPv3 is based on the spooler. • Printer install hangs. Managed Printer Lists issues • Web Jetadmin 10.0 printer list xml definitions are not compatible with Universal Print Driver 4.4.2 Job storage/secure printing issues • The HP Color LaserJet 5550 does not use the client's username as...
... a localization error in the print dialogue window. • Microsoft Excel crashes after printing. • In Microsoft PowerPoint, there's a problem with the /dst switch. • The HPBPRO.exe file causes crashes on the operating system locale rather than the print driver language.... SNMPv3 is based on the spooler. • Printer install hangs. Managed Printer Lists issues • Web Jetadmin 10.0 printer list xml definitions are not compatible with Universal Print Driver 4.4.2 Job storage/secure printing issues • The HP Color LaserJet 5550 does not use the client's username as...