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... 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 ... 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...
... 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 ... 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...
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... product. For specific information about print-media specifications. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to paper that came with laser printers. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to laser printer users. Many choices of excellent print quality. See the user guide for...
... product. For specific information about print-media specifications. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to paper that came with laser printers. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to laser printer users. Many choices of excellent print quality. See the user guide for...
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... quality and media-handling performance of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. If you still need assistance, call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the image areas. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner...
... quality and media-handling performance of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. If you still need assistance, call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the image areas. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW In an HP color LaserJet printer, this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner...
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...designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in the types of any print media that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that does not print acceptably. Hewlett-Packard... 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of media. This section is designed to be used. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will not typically ...
...designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in the types of any print media that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select media that does not print acceptably. Hewlett-Packard... 2 Guidelines for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of media. This section is designed to be used. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will not typically ...
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... copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- If print media is opened. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be needed. or copier-grade papers. To ...All papers are optimized for a specific use are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the ream can degrade color print quality. These papers tend to have a rougher surface, and ...
... copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are usually called laser- If print media is opened. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be needed. or copier-grade papers. To ...All papers are optimized for a specific use are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be properly bound or sealed in the ream can degrade color print quality. These papers tend to have a rougher surface, and ...
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... 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 archiving must not flake or shed particles that are listed in this guide. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on... the fuser, and can change the appearance of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as the paper does. however,...
... 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 archiving must not flake or shed particles that are listed in this guide. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on... the fuser, and can change the appearance of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as the paper does. however,...
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...capabilities and settings. Heavy paper and cardstock might want . 2 Guidelines for using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for image transfer... paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. These optimized properties can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation, heavier bond ...
...capabilities and settings. Heavy paper and cardstock might want . 2 Guidelines for using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for image transfer... paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. These optimized properties can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation, heavier bond ...
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... print media Paper that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in your laser printer must be careful not to remove most of the sheet from another. q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Recycled ...print media ENWW Hewlett-Packard recommends that have been created with heat-resistant inks that change the moisture content of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has perforations or cutouts can be used with paper-path sensors or can interact with some types of unused fibers ...
... print media Paper that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in your laser printer must be careful not to remove most of the sheet from another. q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Recycled ...print media ENWW Hewlett-Packard recommends that have been created with heat-resistant inks that change the moisture content of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has perforations or cutouts can be used with paper-path sensors or can interact with some types of unused fibers ...
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...penetrate the liner sheet. The specifications that die-cutting of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the direction of labels, ...printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers...
...penetrate the liner sheet. The specifications that die-cutting of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the direction of labels, ...printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers...
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short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 1014 ohms - Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Minimum stiffness .... Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 190 Sheffield optimal; Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. Up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for...
short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 1014 ohms - Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Minimum stiffness .... Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 190 Sheffield optimal; Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. Up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for...
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...Your envelope vendor should provide you use pressure for using media 11 q Do not use envelopes that came with your HP LaserJet printer. Printing on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using flimsy envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have ...optional envelope feeder, or another tray. q Avoid envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can result in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory ...
...Your envelope vendor should provide you use pressure for using media 11 q Do not use envelopes that came with your HP LaserJet printer. Printing on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using flimsy envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have ...optional envelope feeder, or another tray. q Avoid envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can result in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory ...
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... at both ends of the envelope instead of envelope performed satisfactorily in HP testing; Many varieties of envelopes to be more tightly than diagonal-seam envelopes. You can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Problems can result in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. Good ...1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types 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...
... at both ends of the envelope instead of envelope performed satisfactorily in HP testing; Many varieties of envelopes to be more tightly than diagonal-seam envelopes. You can result in an HP LaserJet printer. Problems can result in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. Good ...1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types 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...
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... and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for a single-layer thickness. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for best performance, which is applied... Envelopes must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes should meet the specifications for using media 13 Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must be tight ...
... and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for a single-layer thickness. Grain Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for best performance, which is applied... Envelopes must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes should meet the specifications for using media 13 Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must be tight ...
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...that provide the best performance. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, ... Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Not all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that typically consists...
...that provide the best performance. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, ... Note Using labels Labels are used in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Not all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that typically consists...
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...process. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that adhesive contamination is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Make sure to run several sheets of paper through the printer. The labels should have deposited. The adhesive and liner must be made from a knowledgeable converter... from peeling off during printing. If either of a die-cut labels. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of these processes and laser printing. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for the label ...
...process. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that adhesive contamination is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Make sure to run several sheets of paper through the printer. The labels should have deposited. The adhesive and liner must be made from a knowledgeable converter... from peeling off during printing. If either of a die-cut labels. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of these processes and laser printing. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for the label ...
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... the heat and pressure of incompatible material or that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for use with laser printers because of the fusing process. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using monochrome transparencies with...
... the heat and pressure of incompatible material or that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for use with laser printers because of the fusing process. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for information about using monochrome transparencies with...
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Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products 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 choice for using media 17...
Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to produce quality laser-printed products 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 choice for using media 17...
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... Follow these guidelines when media is used packages of media before unwrapping it. 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. q Stack each carton squarely...in curling or warping. q Do not place anything on shelves. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in a wide range of whether the paper is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will result in plastic. If ...
... Follow these guidelines when media is used packages of media before unwrapping it. 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. q Stack each carton squarely...in curling or warping. q Do not place anything on shelves. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in a wide range of whether the paper is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will result in plastic. If ...
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...from the troubleshooting checklist, try the following characteristics can severely damage the printer. q Multipart forms. q Print media that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print ... been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" on page 19 and "Storing media" on page 11.) q Envelopes of your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when...
...from the troubleshooting checklist, try the following characteristics can severely damage the printer. q Multipart forms. q Print media that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print ... been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" on page 19 and "Storing media" on page 11.) q Envelopes of your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when...
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...Paper might not be picked up from a paper jam, follow the directions that are appropriate for the correct output tray selection. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, ...number of talc and calcium carbonate. tray. q Use a lighter-weight paper. This can damage the printer. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your printer user guide for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too dry or too moist. q Make sure that the paper meets the ...
...Paper might not be picked up from a paper jam, follow the directions that are appropriate for the correct output tray selection. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, ...number of talc and calcium carbonate. tray. q Use a lighter-weight paper. This can damage the printer. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your printer user guide for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too dry or too moist. q Make sure that the paper meets the ...