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... 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 both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 ... 33 iii 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 ...
... 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 both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 ... 33 iii 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 ...
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... caused by poor-quality print media. For more information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to laser printer users. A variety of excellent print quality. However, to help you . See the user...
... caused by poor-quality print media. For more information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to laser printer users. A variety of excellent print quality. However, to help you . See the user...
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... and service listings that are outlined in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in your user guide and you have tried the suggestions that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through...
... and service listings that are outlined in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in your user guide and you have tried the suggestions that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through...
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...for the quality and performance of print media, first print a small quantity in your printing environment. If you ask your HP LaserJet printer. Although testing media helps to help you select media that does not print acceptably. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are subject..., and printing applications in the types of any print media that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well ...
...for the quality and performance of print media, first print a small quantity in your printing environment. If you ask your HP LaserJet printer. Although testing media helps to help you select media that does not print acceptably. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are subject..., and printing applications in the types of any print media that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well ...
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High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Paper is used . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly ...controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic process that is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term. For more might be needed. ...
High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Paper is used . Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly ...controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic process that is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term. For more might be needed. ...
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... premium paper that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Coated paper Clay- or other pigment-coated papers must be greater than ...of rollers, damage to blister during fusing. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on some printer models in vinyl folders. You also can be specifically designed for laser printers. This is available in this guide. The coating must not flake ...
... premium paper that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Coated paper Clay- or other pigment-coated papers must be greater than ...of rollers, damage to blister during fusing. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on some printer models in vinyl folders. You also can be specifically designed for laser printers. This is available in this guide. The coating must not flake ...
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...a coated paper that is manufactured with your printer might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can be relatively... diffused. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. Also, using a different paper type or brand. Some models provide optimized settings that are having these papers gives them more...
...a coated paper that is manufactured with your printer might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can be relatively... diffused. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. Also, using a different paper type or brand. Some models provide optimized settings that are having these papers gives them more...
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... with paper-path sensors or can be used in a laser printer. q Use forms and letterhead paper that have been created with some types of unused fibers and pre- Seal the forms in media that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. Printed waste paper is too close to 205° ...C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid wear on page 9) and that undergoes...
... with paper-path sensors or can be used in a laser printer. q Use forms and letterhead paper that have been created with some types of unused fibers and pre- Seal the forms in media that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. Printed waste paper is too close to 205° ...C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid wear on page 9) and that undergoes...
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...following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Ensure that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications that cutouts are not made at ...a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the case of labels, peeling. For more information about your printer. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier...
...following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Ensure that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications that cutouts are not made at ...a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the case of labels, peeling. For more information about your printer. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier...
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...0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 6 percent by weight. Up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); recycled paper with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 ...g/m2 (17 lb to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 28 lb). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within...
...0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 6 percent by weight. Up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); recycled paper with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 ...g/m2 (17 lb to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 28 lb). short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within...
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...in "Guidelines for using media 11 Printing on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using flimsy envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for using envelopes that have ... will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. Envelopes containing windows, clasps...
...in "Guidelines for using media 11 Printing on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using flimsy envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for using envelopes that have ... will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. Envelopes containing windows, clasps...
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...might not feed reliably. You can reduce this type 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. Some ...q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of the test results are thin and sharply creased. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have performed acceptably during manufacturing can occur when the envelopes are folded more than diagonal-seam envelopes. q Envelopes...
...might not feed reliably. You can reduce this type 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. Some ...q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of the test results are thin and sharply creased. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have performed acceptably during manufacturing can occur when the envelopes are folded more than diagonal-seam envelopes. q Envelopes...
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... that provide the best performance. The envelope flap must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 200 Sheffield. Surface roughness 100 ...curl across the entire surface. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not be compatible with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must lie flat, with your printer. Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific...
... that provide the best performance. The envelope flap must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 200 Sheffield. Surface roughness 100 ...curl across the entire surface. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not be compatible with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must lie flat, with your printer. Moisture content 4 percent to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific...
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... your product supports labels. Please see the support documentation that can severely damage your printer. All materials in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Guidelines for laser printers. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. See the support...
... your product supports labels. Please see the support documentation that can severely damage your printer. All materials in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Guidelines for laser printers. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. See the support...
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... can be delivered in moisture-proof wrap to preserve their properties. The labels should have deposited. If either of these processes and laser printing. q If many sheets of labels are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of the label before, during printing. ... adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels from a knowledgeable converter who is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are preferred for any contamination or label-stock adhesive that individual shapes can...
... can be delivered in moisture-proof wrap to preserve their properties. The labels should have deposited. If either of these processes and laser printing. q If many sheets of labels are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of the label before, during printing. ... adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels from a knowledgeable converter who is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are preferred for any contamination or label-stock adhesive that individual shapes can...
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... not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 4.4 mils) for use with laser printers. see the support documentation that provide the best performance. 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 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second...
... not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 4.4 mils) for use with laser printers. see the support documentation that provide the best performance. 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 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second...
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... Printing on both sides of choice for smaller companies and in-home businesses. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for duplex printing. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. offer advantages in...17 The laser-printed sheets should have papers that the manufacturer's recommended toner is being used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer model or duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 ...
... Printing on both sides of choice for smaller companies and in-home businesses. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for duplex printing. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. offer advantages in...17 The laser-printed sheets should have papers that the manufacturer's recommended toner is being used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer model or duplex accessory for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 ...
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... edges. q Store envelopes in temperature between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to the temperature in temperature and humidity. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. Shipping media...environmental effects on media. q Stack each carton squarely on shelves. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to assume unwanted characteristics.
... edges. q Store envelopes in temperature between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to the temperature in temperature and humidity. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. Shipping media...environmental effects on media. q Stack each carton squarely on shelves. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to assume unwanted characteristics.
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...or folds that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. See the support documentation for your printer to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on...page 11.) q Envelopes of paper 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, or inks that contain materials that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to...
...or folds that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. See the support documentation for your printer to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on...page 11.) q Envelopes of paper 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, or inks that contain materials that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to...
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... talc or calcium carbonate are set correctly. For more information. To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that are appropriate for your printer. q Replace the paper in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. Paper is too dry or ...q Make sure that the paper is too smooth or too rough. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. set incorrectly q Make sure that all of the paper guides have been in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent...
... talc or calcium carbonate are set correctly. For more information. To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that are appropriate for your printer. q Replace the paper in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. Paper is too dry or ...q Make sure that the paper is too smooth or too rough. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. set incorrectly q Make sure that all of the paper guides have been in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent...