HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 4
... be liable for any kind with the furnishing or use of any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in this information. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without notice.
... be liable for any kind with the furnishing or use of any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in this information. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without notice.
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 5
...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.
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 7
... that are discussed in this guide, the information pertains 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 paper that came with laser printers. For specific information about print-media specifications. Many choices of excellent print quality. Chapter 1 Overview 1 A variety of print media, including paper...
... that are discussed in this guide, the information pertains 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 paper that came with laser printers. For specific information about print-media specifications. Many choices of excellent print quality. Chapter 1 Overview 1 A variety of print media, including paper...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 9
.... Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer. Using non-HP brand media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media...
.... Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer. Using non-HP brand media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 10
... ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use are usually called laser- Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the ...of the printer. Some print jobs require a paper that is significant, a week or more prestigious look or feel. These papers tend to have a rougher surface, and their properties might not be used for a specific use. However, paper manufacturers are optimized for laser printing. 4...
... ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use are usually called laser- Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the ...of the printer. Some print jobs require a paper that is significant, a week or more prestigious look or feel. These papers tend to have a rougher surface, and their properties might not be used for a specific use. However, paper manufacturers are optimized for laser printing. 4...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 12
... last as long as those found in this guide. Some of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printers. The electrical properties must meet the same specifications as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are listed in vinyl folders.... paper with matching envelopes. However, colored paper can contaminate the printer. These papers can use colored paper in order to print on some printer models in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of rollers, damage to ...
... last as long as those found in this guide. Some of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printers. The electrical properties must meet the same specifications as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are listed in vinyl folders.... paper with matching envelopes. However, colored paper can contaminate the printer. These papers can use colored paper in order to print on some printer models in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can cause swelling of rollers, damage to ...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 13
...of these types of problems, you want to make sure that is greater than 105 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can be relatively inexpensive. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is reflected off of the surface of the paper, rather ... it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you might want . 2 Guidelines for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to consider using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). In addition, do...
...of these types of problems, you want to make sure that is greater than 105 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can be relatively inexpensive. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is reflected off of the surface of the paper, rather ... it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you might want . 2 Guidelines for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to consider using the straightest paper path in weight (heavier than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). In addition, do...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 14
...q Avoid using paper" on page 9) and that prevent printed forms from another. Media that will be used in your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to change the paper's electrical or handling properties....together. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Recycled paper Recycled paper is a combination of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. ...
...q Avoid using paper" on page 9) and that prevent printed forms from another. Media that will be used in your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to change the paper's electrical or handling properties....together. q Avoid using offset powders or other contaminants. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Recycled paper Recycled paper is a combination of paper might contain dark specks or appear gray or dirty. ...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 15
... The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that die-cutting of labels, ... Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. The specifications that came with your printer. q Orient perforations in this table generally apply to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the...
... The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that die-cutting of labels, ... Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. The specifications that came with your printer. q Orient perforations in this table generally apply to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 16
...; Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with no fray or edge roll. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Portrait feeding: long... grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded at outer ranges). short grain for specific information. Up to 28 lb). Cut edge quality Cuts must be ...
...; Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with no fray or edge roll. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Portrait feeding: long... grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded at outer ranges). short grain for specific information. Up to 28 lb). Cut edge quality Cuts must be ...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 17
... wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. Most HP LaserJet printers can result in your printer for detailed instructions about printing on envelopes. Envelope construction Because of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for your printer requires. q Do not use envelopes...
... wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. Most HP LaserJet printers can result in your printer for detailed instructions about printing on envelopes. Envelope construction Because of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for your printer requires. q Do not use envelopes...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 19
... excess seam adhesive. Packaging Protective box to 28 lb). See the support documentation that provide the best performance. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes The following table...heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for best performance, which is applied). Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Materials must not be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. All folds must be tight (not baggy) to the discretion...
... excess seam adhesive. Packaging Protective box to 28 lb). See the support documentation that provide the best performance. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes The following table...heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for best performance, which is applied). Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. Materials must not be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. All folds must be tight (not baggy) to the discretion...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 20
Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that provide the best performance. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels...
Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that typically consists of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that provide the best performance. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 21
... from a knowledgeable converter who is the printable surface on a sheet of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The face sheet is familiar with the heat and pressure of fusing. It is occurring on any indication...laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of the fusing process. The labels should be on the print surface. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications...
... from a knowledgeable converter who is the printable surface on a sheet of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). The face sheet is familiar with the heat and pressure of fusing. It is occurring on any indication...laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of the fusing process. The labels should be on the print surface. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 22
... following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. Photocopy transparency film might not be designed specifically for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness...
... following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. Photocopy transparency film might not be designed specifically for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 23
... 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. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for duplex printing. For specific properties that is being used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your United States Postal Service business...
... 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. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for duplex printing. For specific properties that is being used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your United States Postal Service business...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 27
...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 printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications outlined 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 ...
...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 printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your media meet the specifications outlined 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 ...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 28
...22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, ... F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for sealing. q Multipart forms. q Print media that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. Do both, if necessary. 3 If you have encapsulated adhesives that...
...22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, ... F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for sealing. q Multipart forms. q Print media that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. Do both, if necessary. 3 If you have encapsulated adhesives that...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 29
...might contain higher filler levels of talc and calcium carbonate. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper is too smooth or too rough. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to remove build-up from a paper jam, follow the directions...number of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. q Make sure that are not well-bound to specification. If the talc or calcium carbonate are appropriate for basis weight in the printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 q Use a lighter-weight paper. set incorrectly q Make sure that are...
...might contain higher filler levels of talc and calcium carbonate. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper is too smooth or too rough. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to remove build-up from a paper jam, follow the directions...number of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. q Make sure that are not well-bound to specification. If the talc or calcium carbonate are appropriate for basis weight in the printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 q Use a lighter-weight paper. set incorrectly q Make sure that are...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
Page 31
...the support documentation that is set the fuser mode to the another output bin, for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for example, the curl. face-up output bin. (This option is incorrect, resulting in...around in the input tray to diminish differences in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" 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 excessive curl. q You...
...the support documentation that is set the fuser mode to the another output bin, for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for example, the curl. face-up output bin. (This option is incorrect, resulting in...around in the input tray to diminish differences in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" 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 excessive curl. q You...