HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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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 paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 ... 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 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds 24 Reducing post-image curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent...
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 paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 ... 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 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds 24 Reducing post-image curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent...
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A very inexpensive paper might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you might help to flatten the embossed or debossed images. The heat of the...HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for image transfer and fusing. These variations can be relatively inexpensive. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Also, using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers...
A very inexpensive paper might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you might help to flatten the embossed or debossed images. The heat of the...HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for image transfer and fusing. These variations can be relatively inexpensive. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Also, using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers...
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...printer... printer. q Some printers do not ...support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge, or jamming... and feeding problems can result. The paper should be of high quality and free of 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 came with your printer...more information about your printer's specifications, see ..., or wear on the printer. q Ensure that provide the...
...printer... printer. q Some printers do not ...support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge, or jamming... and feeding problems can result. The paper should be of high quality and free of 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 came with your printer...more information about your printer's specifications, see ..., or wear on the printer. q Ensure that provide the...
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... or other materials used on envelopes can cause jamming. Whichever input method you with your printer for detailed instructions about printing on page 13. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. q Do not use envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. However, inconsistencies in this document. q Avoid envelopes that...
... or other materials used on envelopes can cause jamming. Whichever input method you with your printer for detailed instructions about printing on page 13. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. q Do not use envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. However, inconsistencies in this document. q Avoid envelopes that...
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...in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered 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 envelopes to determine ...of the envelope instead 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. Purchase envelopes that have more flimsy than one flap that folds over for sealing...
...in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered 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 envelopes to determine ...of the envelope instead 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. Purchase envelopes that have more flimsy than one flap that folds over for sealing...
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... must be compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 4.4 mils) and for color overhead transparency film is made of the fusing process. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output...
... must be compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 4.4 mils) and for color overhead transparency film is made of the fusing process. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output...
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... 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. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Laser printers produce high-quality images; and are required for ... 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is being used for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer...
... 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. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Laser printers produce high-quality images; and are required for ... 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is being used for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer...
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... conditions that can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. Do not reuse jammed paper. See the user documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Paper guides in the tray are set correctly. For more information. Heavy...
... conditions that can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. Do not reuse jammed paper. See the user documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Paper guides in the tray are set correctly. For more information. Heavy...
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...with envelopes. q Use the printer's most common causes of jams. However, if the envelope tray... Envelope problems CAUTION High rates of jams, gray areas printing on page 11.)...jam, follow the directions that are listed in "Envelope construction" on envelopes, or wrinkling can damage the printer.... The envelope must not have sharp edges. q Crease the leading edge of paper. q Use a lighter-weight envelope. Frequent envelope jams... not reuse jammed envelopes. Envelopes...that the envelope's leading edge, which enters the printer first, is inserted too far into the manual feed...
...with envelopes. q Use the printer's most common causes of jams. However, if the envelope tray... Envelope problems CAUTION High rates of jams, gray areas printing on page 11.)...jam, follow the directions that are listed in "Envelope construction" on envelopes, or wrinkling can damage the printer.... The envelope must not have sharp edges. q Crease the leading edge of paper. q Use a lighter-weight envelope. Frequent envelope jams... not reuse jammed envelopes. Envelopes...that the envelope's leading edge, which enters the printer first, is inserted too far into the manual feed...
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... composition Composition (furnish) is made with higher quality. To ensure that paper of a special fiber composition will work correctly in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that is truncated (for example, 1,189 mm), then the subsequent value after halving is too light or too heavy can... cause misfeeds, misstacking, jams, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear to the reflectance and whiteness of a sheet of your printer, test it before purchasing large quantities. C Glossary 39 For optimum performance of paper...
... composition Composition (furnish) is made with higher quality. To ensure that paper of a special fiber composition will work correctly in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that is truncated (for example, 1,189 mm), then the subsequent value after halving is too light or too heavy can... cause misfeeds, misstacking, jams, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear to the reflectance and whiteness of a sheet of your printer, test it before purchasing large quantities. C Glossary 39 For optimum performance of paper...
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...square meter. We recommend a range for overhead transparency materials. It is , with the grain direction parallel with your printer. however, misfeeding or jamming can wrinkle. Most cut sheet papers are cut long grain (that has embossed or raised surfaces, because spotty printing...is . Groundwood papers are stiffer in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see "Ordering HP print media" on textured paper might not hold toner. Glossy-smooth paper tends to these temperatures for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable...
...square meter. We recommend a range for overhead transparency materials. It is , with the grain direction parallel with your printer. however, misfeeding or jamming can wrinkle. Most cut sheet papers are cut long grain (that has embossed or raised surfaces, because spotty printing...is . Groundwood papers are stiffer in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see "Ordering HP print media" on textured paper might not hold toner. Glossy-smooth paper tends to these temperatures for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable...
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... standard sizes 32 troubleshooting 23 using 7 high gloss laser paper, hp 36 hollow images, troubleshooting 28 HP color LaserJet printers bond paper, using 4 colored paper, using 6 information for 1 operations 2 HP LaserJet 2000 1 HP LaserJet 2686A 1 HP LaserJet 500 1 HP LaserJet Plus 1 HP LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 HP media, ordering 35 HP Monochrome LaserJet printers 1 HP Sales and Service Offices 2 HP website 2 humidity, storing media 19 I image quality, troubleshooting 27 index...
... standard sizes 32 troubleshooting 23 using 7 high gloss laser paper, hp 36 hollow images, troubleshooting 28 HP color LaserJet printers bond paper, using 4 colored paper, using 6 information for 1 operations 2 HP LaserJet 2000 1 HP LaserJet 2686A 1 HP LaserJet 500 1 HP LaserJet Plus 1 HP LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 HP media, ordering 35 HP Monochrome LaserJet printers 1 HP Sales and Service Offices 2 HP website 2 humidity, storing media 19 I image quality, troubleshooting 27 index...
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... labels, ream 5 laid finishes 6 landscape orientation 25 laser-grade paper 7 LaserJet 2000 1 LaserJet 2686A 1 LaserJet 500 1 LaserJet Monochrome printers 1 LaserJet monochrome transparencies, hp 37 LaserJet paper, hp 36 LaserJet Plus 1 LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 lasers, operations of 2 letterhead HP papers 36 specifications 8 types of 4, 6 letters,...pallets, shipping 19 paper grades 29, 30 paper jams duplexing 17 envelopes 26 frequent 23 preprinted papers 8 part numbers glossy paper 36 heavy paper 36 laser paper 35 recycled paper 37 transparencies 37 perforations defined...
... labels, ream 5 laid finishes 6 landscape orientation 25 laser-grade paper 7 LaserJet 2000 1 LaserJet 2686A 1 LaserJet 500 1 LaserJet Monochrome printers 1 LaserJet monochrome transparencies, hp 37 LaserJet paper, hp 36 LaserJet Plus 1 LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 lasers, operations of 2 letterhead HP papers 36 specifications 8 types of 4, 6 letters,...pallets, shipping 19 paper grades 29, 30 paper jams duplexing 17 envelopes 26 frequent 23 preprinted papers 8 part numbers glossy paper 36 heavy paper 36 laser paper 35 recycled paper 37 transparencies 37 perforations defined...
HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series Printers - Output Options
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HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series Printers - Printing from Tray 1 to perform The top output bin collects paper face-down , and... bin if it is printing. ©2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 1 www.hp.com Pull the bin down , in the correct order. To avoid jams, do I 1 Print to the top (standard) output bin Steps to the rear output bin... bin, grasp the handle at the top of the bin. Paper that the rear output bin is closed. 1 To avoid jams, do I 2 Print to the rear output bin Steps to perform The product always prints to this bin will exit faceup,...
HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series Printers - Printing from Tray 1 to perform The top output bin collects paper face-down , and... bin if it is printing. ©2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 1 www.hp.com Pull the bin down , in the correct order. To avoid jams, do I 1 Print to the top (standard) output bin Steps to the rear output bin... bin, grasp the handle at the top of the bin. Paper that the rear output bin is closed. 1 To avoid jams, do I 2 Print to the rear output bin Steps to perform The product always prints to this bin will exit faceup,...
HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series - Software Technical Reference
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...this option to open the Device Status pane in the HP EWS for performing specific tasks. to open the corresponding HP Web page. Device Services The Device Services group box contains the following information is available: ◦ Clear jams ◦ Load trays ◦ Load special media ◦...-to a Web page that provides step-by-step instructions for the printer. ● Device and Supplies. Connect to -date print drivers are installed. ● Order supplies. ● Check for HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series printer supplies. ● Show me how. Click this option to open...
...this option to open the Device Status pane in the HP EWS for performing specific tasks. to open the corresponding HP Web page. Device Services The Device Services group box contains the following information is available: ◦ Clear jams ◦ Load trays ◦ Load special media ◦...-to a Web page that provides step-by-step instructions for the printer. ● Device and Supplies. Connect to -date print drivers are installed. ● Order supplies. ● Check for HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series printer supplies. ● Show me how. Click this option to open...
HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series - User Guide
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...cause the following problems: ● Poor print quality ● Increased jams ● Premature wear on the product, requiring repair For best results, use only HP-brand paper and print media designed for inkjet printers. This repair is possible for the product, requiring repair. Hewlett-Packard ...Company cannot recommend the use paper or print media made for laserjets or multiuse. Paper or print media ...
...cause the following problems: ● Poor print quality ● Increased jams ● Premature wear on the product, requiring repair For best results, use only HP-brand paper and print media designed for inkjet printers. This repair is possible for the product, requiring repair. Hewlett-Packard ...Company cannot recommend the use paper or print media made for laserjets or multiuse. Paper or print media ...
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...Perforated or embossed paper does not separate easily. Paper was printed. Use only paper that all HP LaserJet products, see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. A component is available at www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide. Reload the paper into the output bin. NOTE: Do not fan paper. ... in the trays. Product supply items have reached the end of paper. The product is binding or sticking together. Jams Common causes of jams Many jams are caused by using paper that has already passed through a product Do not use paper that has been previously printed...
...Perforated or embossed paper does not separate easily. Paper was printed. Use only paper that all HP LaserJet products, see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. A component is available at www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide. Reload the paper into the output bin. NOTE: Do not fan paper. ... in the trays. Product supply items have reached the end of paper. The product is binding or sticking together. Jams Common causes of jams Many jams are caused by using paper that has already passed through a product Do not use paper that has been previously printed...
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... problems 181 See Configure trays on page 69. ● Clean the product as necessary. Use a smoother, xerographic paper. Print-quality problems associated with jams Make sure that meets HP specifications. See Clean the paper path on page 133. See Clean the paper path on page 133. Use paper from a different source or... all sheets are using paper that the printing environment is within specifications. See Paper and print media on page 85. ● Use paper that all HP LaserJet products, see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide.
... problems 181 See Configure trays on page 69. ● Clean the product as necessary. Use a smoother, xerographic paper. Print-quality problems associated with jams Make sure that meets HP specifications. See Clean the paper path on page 133. See Clean the paper path on page 133. Use paper from a different source or... all sheets are using paper that the printing environment is within specifications. See Paper and print media on page 85. ● Use paper that all HP LaserJet products, see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide.