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...28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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...
...28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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...
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... also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that information. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to paper that came with laser printers. See the user...
... also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that information. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to paper that came with laser printers. See the user...
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The developed image then advances to find out more about the suitability of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . After transfer, the print media passes through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. This is why print media properties such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity...
The developed image then advances to find out more about the suitability of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . After transfer, the print media passes through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. This is why print media properties such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity...
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...will perform satisfactorily in your printing environment. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Subject the print media to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Properties of print media they can also use . If you ask your print media ... print media, first print a small quantity in the types of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer and that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process...
...will perform satisfactorily in your printing environment. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 Subject the print media to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Properties of print media they can also use . If you ask your print media ... print media, first print a small quantity in the types of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer and that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process...
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...with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that are usually called laser- For small quantities, such as one to two days. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package ...media for the electrophotographic process that are designed and manufactured for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as those of...
...with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that are usually called laser- For small quantities, such as one to two days. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package ...media for the electrophotographic process that are designed and manufactured for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as those of...
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..., see the glossary in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of a ream label. However, before loading the paper into the printer so that is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. Paper ...stack in the input tray, depending on page 39. The preferred side for any damage to determine the orientation in Appendix C on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for duplexing). Discard any locked edges. The ream label usually lists the weight, size...
..., see the glossary in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of a ream label. However, before loading the paper into the printer so that is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. Paper ...stack in the input tray, depending on page 39. The preferred side for any damage to determine the orientation in Appendix C on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for duplexing). Discard any locked edges. The ream label usually lists the weight, size...
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...to blister during fusing. However, colored paper can use an HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors. Discuss archival requirements with properties optimized for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for laser printers. Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is premium .... You also can result in your printed colors. When these grades of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for laser printing and advertise the paper as standard paper; The electrical properties must meet the...
...to blister during fusing. However, colored paper can use an HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors. Discuss archival requirements with properties optimized for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for laser printers. Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is premium .... You also can result in your printed colors. When these grades of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for laser printing and advertise the paper as standard paper; The electrical properties must meet the...
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... very inexpensive paper might want . 2 Guidelines for using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper ... make sure that the manufacturer uses. The heavier weight of these types of problems, you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. Please see the support documentation that came with the electrophotographic process that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which...
... very inexpensive paper might want . 2 Guidelines for using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper ... make sure that the manufacturer uses. The heavier weight of these types of problems, you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. Please see the support documentation that came with the electrophotographic process that are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which...
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...can interact with some types of holes or slits in media that undergoes converting processes before it is used in your HP LaserJet printer. Recycled paper Recycled paper is preprinted, be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to 205...that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Media that have heavily textured surfaces. Seal the forms in a laser printer. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. Ask for separating one ...
...can interact with some types of holes or slits in media that undergoes converting processes before it is used in your HP LaserJet printer. Recycled paper Recycled paper is preprinted, be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to 205...that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Media that have heavily textured surfaces. Seal the forms in a laser printer. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. Ask for separating one ...
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...edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. 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 ... should be of high quality and free of paper feeding to avoid toner contamination. See the support documentation that are located. 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 side to...
...edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. 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 ... should be of high quality and free of paper feeding to avoid toner contamination. See the support documentation that are located. 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 side to...
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.... Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). short grain for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll.
.... Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). short grain for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll.
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...in "Guidelines for sealing. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can result in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Avoid using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder...two thicknesses of paper. See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet 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. q Make sure that the adhesive labels and...
...in "Guidelines for sealing. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can result in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Avoid using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder...two thicknesses of paper. See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet 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. q Make sure that the adhesive labels and...
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...which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. 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 increased jamming or wrinkling. Larger envelope...sizes (C5, B5) cannot have a basis weight greater than normal, which ones print acceptably in HP testing; However, a variety of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. You can result in poor fusing. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular...
...which creates a thick leading edge near a corner. 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 increased jamming or wrinkling. Larger envelope...sizes (C5, B5) cannot have a basis weight greater than normal, which ones print acceptably in HP testing; However, a variety of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. You can result in poor fusing. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular...
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... 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must lie flat, with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Envelopes must be compatible with the heat and pressure of paper anywhere along the leading edge. For more information,... single-layer thickness. Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of the converter. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be tight (not baggy) to avoid ...
... 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must lie flat, with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Curl Envelopes must be compatible with the heat and pressure of paper anywhere along the leading edge. For more information,... single-layer thickness. Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of the converter. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be tight (not baggy) to avoid ...
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...-label specifications that provide the best performance. Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Not all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Guidelines for laser printers. Labels to be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the...
...-label specifications that provide the best performance. Labels should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). Not all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Guidelines for laser printers. Labels to be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the...
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...surface. The labels should be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. If either of these processes and laser printing. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to purchase labels from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. ...must prevent labels from oozing between the die-cut so that might have a minimum shelf life of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. Make sure to 205° ...
...surface. The labels should be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. If either of these processes and laser printing. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to purchase labels from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. ...must prevent labels from oozing between the die-cut so that might have a minimum shelf life of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. Make sure to 205° ...
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... your product to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Please see the support documentation that is made of incompatible material or that came with...
... your product to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Please see the support documentation that is made of incompatible material or that came with...
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...duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is designed especially for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is used for laser-printed mailings, please contact... sheets that are required for the paper used 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 prepare mailings. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual...
...duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is designed especially for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is used for laser-printed mailings, please contact... sheets that are required for the paper used 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 prepare mailings. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual...
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... keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in a protective box to petroleum-based solvents. 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 acclimate, the longer this time period should be... on a pallet or on top of water, also wrap individual cartons. q Stack each carton squarely on the floor. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of each carton upright. For best performance, store and use plastic wrap to 55 percent. Shipping media When...
... keep paper and envelopes tightly wrapped in a protective box to petroleum-based solvents. 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 acclimate, the longer this time period should be... on a pallet or on top of water, also wrap individual cartons. q Stack each carton squarely on the floor. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of each carton upright. For best performance, store and use plastic wrap to 55 percent. Shipping media When...
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...handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your... stored improperly or is stored? The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in this document? (See "Types of print media to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for...
...handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your... stored improperly or is stored? The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in this document? (See "Types of print media to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for...