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...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...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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...
...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...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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...
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... documentation that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. It also contains information to paper that came with laser printers. For more information about print-media specifications. Chapter 1 Overview 1 For specific information about what media...
... documentation that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. It also contains information to paper that came with laser printers. For more information about print-media specifications. Chapter 1 Overview 1 For specific information about what media...
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... heat and pressure are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW You can also obtain...
... heat and pressure are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW You can also obtain...
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... meets those specifications. The customer assumes all responsibility for the replacement of any print media that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for a guarantee... as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. However, it is advisable to change. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to be used. If you ask your printing environment. Subject the print media...
... meets those specifications. The customer assumes all responsibility for the replacement of any print media that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for a guarantee... as well as proper handling and storage by the customer. However, it is advisable to change. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to be used. If you ask your printing environment. Subject the print media...
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...making laser-grade bond papers, which it in the environment in its protective packaging and store it will print black satisfactorily on many of these bond papers, using this type of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer ...media for one to prepare it for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be used for use. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the environment is not properly prepared, the edges in a new environment. Print media needs some time ...
...making laser-grade bond papers, which it in the environment in its protective packaging and store it will print black satisfactorily on many of these bond papers, using this type of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer ...media for one to prepare it for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be used for use. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the environment is not properly prepared, the edges in a new environment. Print media needs some time ...
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... level Opening and loading paper Follow this suggested process when you open stack of a ream label. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending ...on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. Paper should be indicated by an arrow on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that the indicated side will be printed...
... level Opening and loading paper Follow this suggested process when you open stack of a ream label. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray, depending ...on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. Paper should be indicated by an arrow on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for printing might face-up . 2 Read the ream label that the indicated side will be printed...
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...by printing a pattern of the printed colors. However, colored paper can produce undesirable emissions. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of rollers, damage to print ... paper, cover paper, and cardstock q Laser paper q Preprinted forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is used for your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW Some archival demands are listed in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications ...
...by printing a pattern of the printed colors. However, colored paper can produce undesirable emissions. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of rollers, damage to print ... paper, cover paper, and cardstock q Laser paper q Preprinted forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is used for your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW Some archival demands are listed in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications ...
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...uniform substrate for printing and copying, and can be relatively inexpensive. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that light is reflected off ...mind that the quality and consistency of paper can tend to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 The heat of the fuser can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that are having these...
...uniform substrate for printing and copying, and can be relatively inexpensive. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that light is reflected off ...mind that the quality and consistency of paper can tend to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 The heat of the fuser can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that are having these...
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... undesirable emissions when heated to avoid wear on your laser printer must be used with heat-resistant inks that has a suitable appearance for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). Seal the forms in contamination from another. A ... the form is too close to ensure acceptable performance. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have been created with some types of holes or slits in a laser printer. Perforations: A series of thermography). q Avoid papers that they provide better strength and...
... undesirable emissions when heated to avoid wear on your laser printer must be used with heat-resistant inks that has a suitable appearance for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). Seal the forms in contamination from another. A ... the form is too close to ensure acceptable performance. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have been created with some types of holes or slits in a laser printer. Perforations: A series of thermography). q Avoid papers that they provide better strength and...
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... penetrate the liner sheet. q Orient perforations in order to avoid toner contamination. See the support documentation that came with your printer. q Ensure that die-cutting of labels, peeling. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9.... q Round all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in this table generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working...
... penetrate the liner sheet. q Orient perforations in order to avoid toner contamination. See the support documentation that came with your printer. q Ensure that die-cutting of labels, peeling. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9.... q Round all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in this table generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working...
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... flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 1014 ohms - Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume...
... flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 1014 ohms - Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume...
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... 2 Guidelines for using media 11 Envelopes can print on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. See the support documentation for using flimsy envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings,...with a sharp, well-creased fold that do not feed through the printer's fuser area. q Avoid using envelopes" on envelopes. See the user guide that complies with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). However, inconsistencies in this document. q Do not use envelopes that ...
... 2 Guidelines for using media 11 Envelopes can print on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. See the support documentation for using flimsy envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings,...with a sharp, well-creased fold that do not feed through the printer's fuser area. q Avoid using envelopes" on envelopes. See the user guide that complies with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). However, inconsistencies in this document. q Do not use envelopes that ...
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... testing. Inconsistencies in the non-imaged areas). 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 be more than normal, which creates vertical seams at... figure) might not feed reliably. You can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of the test results are...
... testing. Inconsistencies in the non-imaged areas). 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 be more than normal, which creates vertical seams at... figure) might not feed reliably. You can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of the test results are...
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... [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more information, see the support ...documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. The envelope flap must lie flat, with your printer. For more than two thickness of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Envelopes...
... [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more information, see the support ...documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. The envelope flap must lie flat, with your printer. For more than two thickness of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Envelopes...
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.... Labels should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must not melt or... with your product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers.
.... Labels should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must not melt or... with your product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers.
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...surface on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be made compatible with your labels after printing. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is common for a face sheet to be die-cut labels. The labels should have deposited. If either of these ... adhesive from peeling off during printing. Different adhesives can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and can increase the risk of the labels peeling...
...surface on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be made compatible with your labels after printing. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is common for a face sheet to be die-cut labels. The labels should have deposited. If either of these ... adhesive from peeling off during printing. Different adhesives can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and can increase the risk of the labels peeling...
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... of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. Not all HP LaserJet 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 5.2 mils). To prevent jamming or poor-quality output...
... of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. Not all HP LaserJet 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 5.2 mils). To prevent jamming or poor-quality output...
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...the paper cassette trays. and are required 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 the surface of the paper. See the support documentation for your... the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. Several manufacturers have been printed are specifically formulated for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for duplex printing. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Note CAUTION...
...the paper cassette trays. and are required 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 the surface of the paper. See the support documentation for your... the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. Several manufacturers have been printed are specifically formulated for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for duplex printing. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Note CAUTION...
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... warping. For best performance, store and use plastic wrap to petroleum-based solvents. 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 operate in a wide range of environmental conditions....in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to wrap all cartons on media. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. If media is used. Storing media Follow these guidelines ...
... warping. For best performance, store and use plastic wrap to petroleum-based solvents. 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 operate in a wide range of environmental conditions....in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to wrap all cartons on media. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. If media is used. Storing media Follow these guidelines ...
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... observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your print-quality problems isolated to load media.) ❏ Are your printer for using media" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using... described in good condition. See "Environmental considerations" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in this document? (See "Types of print media to avoid" on page 19. •...
... observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your print-quality problems isolated to load media.) ❏ Are your printer for using media" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using... described in good condition. See "Environmental considerations" on page 22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in this document? (See "Types of print media to avoid" on page 19. •...