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...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... 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 ...28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
...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... 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 ...28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
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... print media. For specific information about print-media specifications. It also contains information to help you . For more information about these terms, see the documentation that information. Many choices of excellent print quality. Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users.
... print media. For specific information about print-media specifications. It also contains information to help you . For more information about these terms, see the documentation that information. Many choices of excellent print quality. Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users.
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... as proper handling and storage by the customer. HP LaserJet printers can use. The customer assumes all responsibility for the quality and performance of any print media that does not print acceptably. Properties of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to help you are planning...
... as proper handling and storage by the customer. HP LaserJet printers can use. The customer assumes all responsibility for the quality and performance of any print media that does not print acceptably. Properties of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to help you are planning...
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... edges in the ream can degrade color print quality. Papers that are designed for a specific use. For more prestigious look or feel. Paper 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...surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Print media needs some time to stabilize in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for use cotton fiber. or copier-grade papers. Using print media Note This section contains information about...
... edges in the ream can degrade color print quality. Papers that are designed for a specific use. For more prestigious look or feel. Paper 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...surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Print media needs some time to stabilize in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for use cotton fiber. or copier-grade papers. Using print media Note This section contains information about...
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... surface finishes, such as standard paper (see "Guidelines for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless paper, can be specifically designed for your printed colors. Coated paper Clay- Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in unsatisfactory performance and poor reliability, and...
... surface finishes, such as standard paper (see "Guidelines for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless paper, can be specifically designed for your printed colors. Coated paper Clay- Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in unsatisfactory performance and poor reliability, and...
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... require higher fuser temperatures to consider using media 7 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 it causes ... portrait direction might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to work well with your printer might help to flatten the embossed or debossed images. These variations can degrade feeding reliability (typically...
... require higher fuser temperatures to consider using media 7 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 it causes ... portrait direction might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to work well with your printer might help to flatten the embossed or debossed images. These variations can degrade feeding reliability (typically...
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...HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of unused fibers and pre- Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be printed successfully on your laser printer.... Ask for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Hewlett-Packard recommends that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for a guarantee of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray...
...HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of unused fibers and pre- Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be printed successfully on your laser printer.... Ask for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Hewlett-Packard recommends that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for a guarantee of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray...
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... the following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. The specifications that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in this table generally apply to all corners of labels, peeling. See... trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that die-cutting of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
... the following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. The specifications that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in this table generally apply to all corners of labels, peeling. See... trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that die-cutting of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
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... long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber...190 Sheffield optimal; Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Portrait feeding: long grain up to 135 g/m2 (...
... long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at outer ranges). Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber...190 Sheffield optimal; Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. recycled paper with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Portrait feeding: long grain up to 135 g/m2 (...
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...have baggy construction; q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in your printer for using envelopes: q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of envelopes that has no control. q... HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that are discussed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Make sure that came with a sharp, well-creased fold that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer....
...have baggy construction; q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in your printer for using envelopes: q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of envelopes that has no control. q... HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that are discussed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Make sure that came with a sharp, well-creased fold that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer....
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... must not be tight (not baggy) to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Envelopes must ... ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to avoid wrinkling. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for paper unless otherwise ...
... must not be tight (not baggy) to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Envelopes must ... ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to avoid wrinkling. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for paper unless otherwise ...
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... 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. If labels other than those compatible with your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to determine if your printer. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels...
... 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. If labels other than those compatible with your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to determine if your printer. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels...
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...polyester, and vinyl. If either of these problems is familiar with these processes and laser printing. Different adhesives can be delivered in very thin layers to prevent oozing and ...print surface. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any contamination or label-stock adhesive that might have ...border of the label before, during printing. The face sheet is common for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be made compatible with your labels after printing for any ...
...polyester, and vinyl. If either of these problems is familiar with these processes and laser printing. Different adhesives can be delivered in very thin layers to prevent oozing and ...print surface. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any contamination or label-stock adhesive that might have ...border of the label before, during printing. The face sheet is common for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be made compatible with your labels after printing for any ...
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... that came with your product to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. Materials must be compatible with laser printers. The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for using overhead transparencies.
... that came with your product to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. Materials must be compatible with laser printers. The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for using overhead transparencies.
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... about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are specifically formulated for using media 17 Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have an edge or end seam and a minimum...
... about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are specifically formulated for using media 17 Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have an edge or end seam and a minimum...
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...in the tray. 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 Print media that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Multipart forms. q Print media that have clasps...the print quality of the single-sheet sample is poor, you might have a printer problem. q Envelopes that have a print-quality problem that is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that are...
...in the tray. 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 Print media that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Multipart forms. q Print media that have clasps...the print quality of the single-sheet sample is poor, you might have a printer problem. q Envelopes that have a print-quality problem that is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that are...
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.... q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed in your printer user guide. Paper is too stiff or heavy. Do not reuse... the paper fibers, they can q Change the paper type or try another ream of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper....
.... q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed in your printer user guide. Paper is too stiff or heavy. Do not reuse... the paper fibers, they can q Change the paper type or try another ream of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper....
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... 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. Therefore, if you are feeding the paper in landscape mode (horizontally...document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the printer q driver for example, the curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can affect the curl of the paper. Generally, the ...
... 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. Therefore, if you are feeding the paper in landscape mode (horizontally...document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the printer q driver for example, the curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can affect the curl of the paper. Generally, the ...
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Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap Executive Tabloid/ledger Ledger full bleed A3 RA3 A3 full bleed A4 ... mm 250 by 353 mm 182 by 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 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.
Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap Executive Tabloid/ledger Ledger full bleed A3 RA3 A3 full bleed A4 ... mm 250 by 353 mm 182 by 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 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.