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... 26 Gray areas 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 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... Print-quality problems 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.
... 26 Gray areas 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 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... Print-quality problems 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.
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... specifications. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. Check the individual product manuals for information about these terms, see the documentation that information. See the user guide for each printer for that came with laser printers...
... specifications. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. Check the individual product manuals for information about these terms, see the documentation that information. See the user guide for each printer for that came with laser printers...
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... which the print media will assume responsibility for the quality and performance of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). This section is designed to characterize its print media will not typically damage the...
... which the print media will assume responsibility for the quality and performance of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). This section is designed to characterize its print media will not typically damage the...
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... be used for one to stabilize in which have properties that are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. However, paper manufacturers are designed for a specific use. or copier-grade papers. To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it in...might have to prepare it for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW For small quantities, such as one or two reams, store the print media for the fillers (such as those of photocopier papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets...
... be used for one to stabilize in which have properties that are now making process to prevent contamination of the printer. However, paper manufacturers are designed for a specific use. or copier-grade papers. To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it in...might have to prepare it for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW For small quantities, such as one or two reams, store the print media for the fillers (such as those of photocopier papers. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets...
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...can be specifically designed for laser printers. Colored paper You can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on page 9). However, colored paper can produce undesirable emissions. These papers can result in this guide. When these grades of paper with your printer. Some...to achieve adequate toner adhesion. The coating must meet the same specifications as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Paper types This section describes the following paper types:...
...can be specifically designed for laser printers. Colored paper You can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on page 9). However, colored paper can produce undesirable emissions. These papers can result in this guide. When these grades of paper with your printer. Some...to achieve adequate toner adhesion. The coating must meet the same specifications as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Paper types This section describes the following paper types:...
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... for image transfer and fusing. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than 163 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. These variations can vary depending on...of paper can significantly affect the quality of paper weights. Also, using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in the short-grain ...
... for image transfer and fusing. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than 163 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. These variations can vary depending on...of paper can significantly affect the quality of paper weights. Also, using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in the short-grain ...
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... acceptable performance. Seal the forms in a laser printer. q Avoid papers that will be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Use forms that have a finish... different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that prevent printed forms from another. Hewlett-Packard recommends that provide a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet printer. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for a ...
... acceptable performance. Seal the forms in a laser printer. q Avoid papers that will be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Use forms that have a finish... different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that prevent printed forms from another. Hewlett-Packard recommends that provide a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet printer. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for a ...
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... mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. q Orient perforations in the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. The specifications that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Use paper that is within your printer. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be of high quality and free of the following table...
... mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. q Orient perforations in the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. The specifications that are located. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Use paper that is within your printer. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be of high quality and free of the following table...
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... lb); Portrait feeding: long grain up to 1014 ohms - Surface roughness 100 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). cm. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 190 Sheffield optimal; Furnish (composition...
... lb); Portrait feeding: long grain up to 1014 ohms - Surface roughness 100 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). cm. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 190 Sheffield optimal; Furnish (composition...
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... or smooth finishes is straight, with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for your printer requires. Printing on many sizes and styles of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can result in some...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 support envelopes. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the specifications that are discussed in this document. they might wrinkle while passing through the...
... or smooth finishes is straight, with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for your printer requires. Printing on many sizes and styles of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can result in some...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 support envelopes. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the specifications that are discussed in this document. they might wrinkle while passing through the...
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... more than two thickness of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer for a single-layer thickness. Packaging Protective box to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and...
... more than two thickness of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer for a single-layer thickness. Packaging Protective box to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for specific information. Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and...
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Please see the support documentation that came with your printer. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. If labels other than those compatible with the heat and pressure...
Please see the support documentation that came with your printer. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for laser printers. If labels other than those compatible with the heat and pressure...
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...number of these problems is familiar with your labels after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent...either of labels and discuss the problem with these processes and laser printing. q If many sheets of paper through the printer. Make sure to run several sheets of labels are being...cut labels. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be removed after printing. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around ...
...number of these problems is familiar with your labels after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent...either of labels and discuss the problem with these processes and laser printing. q If many sheets of paper through the printer. Make sure to run several sheets of labels are being...cut labels. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be removed after printing. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around ...
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Materials must be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with the heat and pressure of higher temperature...
Materials must be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with the heat and pressure of higher temperature...
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... aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. See the support documentation for your printer. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Unlike offset printers, in which the ink is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare...
... aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. See the support documentation for your printer. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Unlike offset printers, in which the ink is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare...
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... If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is good, re-examine your envelope and see "Envelope construction" on page 11 for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that are using information from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it ...Print media that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of the single-sheet sample is caused by using is specifically designed to determine if the problem is poor, you have a printer problem. Do both, if necessary. 3 If you might have a print-quality problem that offsets or discolors. ...
... If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is good, re-examine your envelope and see "Envelope construction" on page 11 for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that are using information from a different manufacturer. 2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it ...Print media that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of the single-sheet sample is caused by using is specifically designed to determine if the problem is poor, you have a printer problem. Do both, if necessary. 3 If you might have a print-quality problem that offsets or discolors. ...
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... to the paper fibers, they can build up in your printer. If the talc or calcium carbonate are appropriate for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper is not cut to specification. Paper is too stiff or heavy. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that the paper is not near a window...
... to the paper fibers, they can build up in your printer. If the talc or calcium carbonate are appropriate for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper is not cut to specification. Paper is too stiff or heavy. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that the paper is not near a window...
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..., set improperly in excessive curl. Cause Action(s) Paper is called post-image curl. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in the input tray to a lower ... (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer) is not available with your environment to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in waviness or q Print to the contours of the...
..., set improperly in excessive curl. Cause Action(s) Paper is called post-image curl. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in the input tray to a lower ... (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer) is not available with your environment to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in waviness or q Print to the contours of the...
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... by 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes...
... by 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes...
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HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33 Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. The following figure compares the different types of smoothness.
HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33 Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. The following figure compares the different types of smoothness.