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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 paper...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 paper...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 manuals for use with your HP LaserJet printer. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. See the user guide for...
... product manuals for use with your HP LaserJet printer. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. See the user guide for...
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... you still need assistance, call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions that are contained...
... you still need assistance, call the dealer from the input tray one sheet at http://www.hp.com to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions that are contained...
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... use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that is designed to be used. Subject the print media to work with your HP LaserJet printer. This section is designed to the temperature... planning a large purchase of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select 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 using media...
... use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that is designed to be used. Subject the print media to work with your HP LaserJet printer. This section is designed to the temperature... planning a large purchase of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you select 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 using media...
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... labels q Using overhead transparencies q Printing on both sides of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use After purchasing print media, you might have to prevent contamination of the printer. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package...
... labels q Using overhead transparencies q Printing on both sides of the paper q Preparing laser-printed mailings Preparing print media for use After purchasing print media, you might have to prevent contamination of the printer. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package...
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...break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open stack of sheets, grain direction, and other information. 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...of the paper wrapping. manufacturer name Reading a ream label A ream label is typically placed or printed on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your printer model to determine the orientation in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of a ream label....
...break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open stack of sheets, grain direction, and other information. 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...of the paper wrapping. manufacturer name Reading a ream label A ream label is typically placed or printed on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your printer model to determine the orientation in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of a ream label....
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...coating must be degraded by printing a pattern of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate toner adhesion. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as carbonless paper, can cause swelling... media will vary the shades of the printed colors. Because the printer cannot sense the color of the paper that can change the appearance of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. For more stringent than 7.0.
...coating must be degraded by printing a pattern of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate toner adhesion. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as carbonless paper, can cause swelling... media will vary the shades of the printed colors. Because the printer cannot sense the color of the paper that can change the appearance of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. For more stringent than 7.0.
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... 105 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to paper that is used in photocopiers and laser printers. Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers... if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. These optimized properties can tend to avoid feed problems, because the paper is typically characterized by providing...
... 105 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to paper that is used in photocopiers and laser printers. Heavy paper and cardstock might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed or debossed papers... if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. These optimized properties can tend to avoid feed problems, because the paper is typically characterized by providing...
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... created with some types of the sheet from toner if printing is used in your HP LaserJet printer. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be printed successfully on your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid ...wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that micro-perfs be careful not to virgin-fiber grades. q ...
... created with some types of the sheet from toner if printing is used in your HP LaserJet printer. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be printed successfully on your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid ...wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that micro-perfs be careful not to virgin-fiber grades. q ...
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...-path sensors are listed in the case of labels, peeling. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to all HP LaserJet printers. 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. For more information about your printer. Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. q Orient perforations in order to avoid toner contamination. Use paper that is within your...
...-path sensors are listed in the case of labels, peeling. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to all HP LaserJet printers. 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. For more information about your printer. Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. q Orient perforations in order to avoid toner contamination. Use paper that is within your...
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... (3.5 mil to 28 lb). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for...
... (3.5 mil to 28 lb). Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for...
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...not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. q Do not use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). Printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. Whichever input method you with your HP LaserJet printer. See the support documentation for using envelopes" on many sizes and styles of..., melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can meet...
...not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. q Do not use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). Printing on envelopes will not feed reliably. Whichever input method you with your HP LaserJet printer. See the support documentation for using envelopes" on many sizes and styles of..., melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can meet...
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... near a corner. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. However, a variety of the printer's fusing process. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of double-sided seam envelopes have diagonal ...layers in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. Many varieties of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result in the non-imaged areas)....
... near a corner. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. However, a variety of the printer's fusing process. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of double-sided seam envelopes have diagonal ...layers in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. Many varieties of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result in the non-imaged areas)....
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...envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that provide the best performance. Curl Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). For more than two thickness of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Packaging Protective box to 200 Sheffield. Property ...Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of nominal size and have no more information, see the support ...
...envelopes The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that provide the best performance. Curl Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). For more than two thickness of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Packaging Protective box to 200 Sheffield. Property ...Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). See the support documentation that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of nominal size and have no more information, see the support ...
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All materials in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Consider the information in laser label stock must be compatible with your printer. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that ..., and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your product to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to be specifically designed for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used, a significant risk exists for labels peeling...
All materials in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Consider the information in laser label stock must be compatible with your printer. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that ..., and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with your product to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to be specifically designed for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used, a significant risk exists for labels peeling...
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... is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that individual shapes can be made compatible with these problems is important to preserve their properties. If either of these processes and laser printing. Improved processes are being labeled. Make sure to be die-cut so that ...media 15 The labels should be delivered in very thin layers to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The face sheet is familiar with the heat and pressure of fusing. Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels peeling and...
... is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that individual shapes can be made compatible with these problems is important to preserve their properties. If either of these processes and laser printing. Improved processes are being labeled. Make sure to be die-cut so that ...media 15 The labels should be delivered in very thin layers to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The face sheet is familiar with the heat and pressure of fusing. Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels peeling and...
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...; C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your printer. A transparency that is made of incompatible material or that came with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm...
...; C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your printer. A transparency that is made of incompatible material or that came with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm...
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... of the paper. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in envelopes. Laser printers produce high-quality images; offer advantages in HP products. 2 Paper selection is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface... should have papers that the manufacturer's recommended toner is designed especially for their printers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. Do not refeed sheets from the...
... of the paper. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in envelopes. Laser printers produce high-quality images; offer advantages in HP products. 2 Paper selection is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface... should have papers that the manufacturer's recommended toner is designed especially for their printers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. Do not refeed sheets from the...
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...the shipping pallet. q Do not store printed documents in a protective box to extremes in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. Allow one underneath. If ... of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in temperature and humidity. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on shelves. q Do not store individual reams in curling or warping. q Stack each carton upright. q Do not...
...the shipping pallet. q Do not store printed documents in a protective box to extremes in the printer's operating environment before storing them. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. Allow one underneath. If ... of extreme humidity, keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in temperature and humidity. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on shelves. q Do not store individual reams in curling or warping. q Stack each carton upright. q Do not...
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... questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your... guide, or print media that are described in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print...
... questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your... guide, or print media that are described in this document? (See "Types of print media to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print...