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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 ... 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 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 paper...
... 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 ... 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 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 paper...
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... specifications. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to laser printer users. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to you get the best performance from your product. However, to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. You might be designed for use with your HP LaserJet printer. When HP LaserJet printers...
... specifications. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to laser printer users. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to you get the best performance from your product. However, to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. You might be designed for use with your HP LaserJet printer. When HP LaserJet printers...
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... print a small quantity in the types of any print media that falls within the specifications for supported media. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of print media they can ...also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Properties of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that its ...
... print a small quantity in the types of any print media that falls within the specifications for supported media. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of print media they can ...also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Properties of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that its ...
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... with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might have a watermark and often use . All papers are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use...
... with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might have a watermark and often use . All papers are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use...
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... with matching envelopes. However, colored paper can be specifically designed for laser printing and advertise the paper as standard paper; This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as those found in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for...
... with matching envelopes. However, colored paper can be specifically designed for laser printing and advertise the paper as standard paper; This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as those found in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for...
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...performance you might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. In addition, do not print closer than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. These optimized properties can enhance color and monochrome... that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform...
...performance you might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. In addition, do not print closer than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. These optimized properties can enhance color and monochrome... that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform...
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... or other contaminants. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). However, such media must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid wear on the printer. A recycled sheet of the inks and other materials that provide...removed by offset lithography or engraving. q Use forms and letterhead paper that has perforations or cutouts can result in a laser printer. Media that have been created with heat-resistant inks that undergoes converting processes before it is too close to prevent moisture...
... or other contaminants. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). However, such media must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid wear on the printer. A recycled sheet of the inks and other materials that provide...removed by offset lithography or engraving. q Use forms and letterhead paper that has perforations or cutouts can result in a laser printer. Media that have been created with heat-resistant inks that undergoes converting processes before it is too close to prevent moisture...
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...paper should be printed. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the support documentation that came with your printer. See the support documentation that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. q Ensure ...Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in order to all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for most printing. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that...
...paper should be printed. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the support documentation that came with your printer. See the support documentation that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. q Ensure ...Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in order to all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for most printing. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that...
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... lb); See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. short grain for specific information. Up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. cm. Fusing compatibility...; Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 1014 ohms - Moisture content 4 percent to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded at outer...
... lb); See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. short grain for specific information. Up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. cm. Fusing compatibility...; Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 1014 ohms - Moisture content 4 percent to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded at outer...
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... envelope feeder, or another tray. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of the printing environment or other process-control problems...
... envelope feeder, or another tray. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of the printing environment or other process-control problems...
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... content 4 percent to 200 Sheffield. Packaging Protective box to the discretion of the converter. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in the envelope construction must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and..., or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5.5 mil) for best performance, which is applied). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second...
... content 4 percent to 200 Sheffield. Packaging Protective box to the discretion of the converter. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in the envelope construction must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and..., or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5.5 mil) for best performance, which is applied). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to all HP LaserJet printers. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second...
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... LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in this section generally apply to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer. Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. See the support documentation that came with a release agent). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser...
... LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in this section generally apply to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer. Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. See the support documentation that came with a release agent). CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in laser...
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... Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be made compatible with these problems is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of ...stripped matrix. The labels should be compatible with your labels after printing for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to purchase labels...are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must not exceed 0.23...
... Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be made compatible with these problems is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of ...stripped matrix. The labels should be compatible with your labels after printing for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to purchase labels...are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must not exceed 0.23...
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... overhead transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for use with laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be designed specifically for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to determine if...
... overhead transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for use with laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be designed specifically for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to determine if...
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... is used for more postal customers to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. For specific properties that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) ...and a minimum basis weight of the paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for the laser printer. Unlike offset printers, in envelopes. Laser printers produce high-quality images; See the support documentation for your...
... is used for more postal customers to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. For specific properties that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) ...and a minimum basis weight of the paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for the laser printer. Unlike offset printers, in envelopes. Laser printers produce high-quality images; See the support documentation for your...
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... have a print-quality problem that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused 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, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to...
... have a print-quality problem that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused 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, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to...
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... or too moist. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are appropriate for your printer for the correct output tray selection. set incorrectly q Make sure that came with your printer user guide. Paper might not be able to negotiate the basis ... are listed in the fuser. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. To recover from the input documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that are set correctly. q ...
... or too moist. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are appropriate for your printer for the correct output tray selection. set incorrectly q Make sure that came with your printer user guide. Paper might not be able to negotiate the basis ... are listed in the fuser. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. To recover from the input documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that are set correctly. q ...
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... the direction of the paper. In the printing process, the paper is called post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as ... On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q The grain of the paper can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in portrait...
... the direction of the paper. In the printing process, the paper is called post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as ... On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q The grain of the paper can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in portrait...
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Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer supports. Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio... mm 250 by 353 mm 182 by 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31
Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer supports. Standard media sizes used in laser printers The following sections list the English and metric dimensions of the most commonly used paper, envelope, and cardstock sizes. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio... mm 250 by 353 mm 182 by 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31
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Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33 HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. The following figure compares the different types of smoothness.
Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (SEC/10 CC) (CC/MIN) Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN) A Specifications 33 HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. The following figure compares the different types of smoothness.