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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 ... Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...
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 ... Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...
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... also contains information to laser printer users. Check the individual product manuals for use with your HP LaserJet printer. For specific information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. For more information about print-media specifications. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are available to help you . Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly...
... also contains information to laser printer users. Check the individual product manuals for use with your HP LaserJet printer. For specific information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. For more information about print-media specifications. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are available to help you . Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly...
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...media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. If you select media that is designed to the temperature... planning a large purchase of any print media that falls within the specifications for supported media. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Although testing media helps to be...
...media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. If you select media that is designed to the temperature... planning a large purchase of any print media that falls within the specifications for supported media. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will be flexible in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Although testing media helps to be...
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... a specific use. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use are designed for the electrophotographic process that has a more prestigious look or feel. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use cotton fiber. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can ...after the package is used . These papers tend to have a rougher surface, and their properties might not be needed. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in which have...
... a specific use. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use are designed for the electrophotographic process that has a more prestigious look or feel. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use cotton fiber. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can ...after the package is used . These papers tend to have a rougher surface, and their properties might not be needed. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in which have...
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...and can result in a wide range of your paper supplier. Toner can use . Colored paper You can be specifically designed for laser printers. Because the printer cannot sense the color of the paper that you are listed in vinyl folders. however, the pH should last as...see the support documentation that came with your printed colors. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on some printer models in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are...
...and can result in a wide range of your paper supplier. Toner can use . Colored paper You can be specifically designed for laser printers. Because the printer cannot sense the color of the paper that you are listed in vinyl folders. however, the pH should last as...see the support documentation that came with your printed colors. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on some printer models in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are...
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... typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for specific information about its capabilities and settings. In addition, do not print closer than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to paper that is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. The heavier weight of...
... typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for specific information about its capabilities and settings. In addition, do not print closer than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to paper that is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. The heavier weight of...
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...such media must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid wear on the printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. q When the form is used in your laser printer must be careful not to remove most of the inks and other materials.... Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using low-temperature inks (the kind used , because they perform similarly to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Because these processes use materials that change ...
...such media must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid wear on the printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. q When the form is used in your laser printer must be careful not to remove most of the inks and other materials.... Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using low-temperature inks (the kind used , because they perform similarly to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Because these processes use materials that change ...
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.... Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. The specifications that are located. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2... to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered ...
.... Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. The specifications that are located. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2... to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered ...
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... to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 190 Sheffield optimal; short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 28 lb). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205°...
... to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 190 Sheffield optimal; short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 28 lb). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205°...
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... do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with the specifications listed in your printer requires. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other process-control problems can damage the printer. However, inconsistencies in "Guidelines for sealing. Envelopes can print on envelopes will not feed reliably. See the...
... do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with the specifications listed in your printer requires. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other process-control problems can damage the printer. However, inconsistencies in "Guidelines for sealing. Envelopes can print on envelopes will not feed reliably. See the...
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... creased and construction must not be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of the converter. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to avoid wrinkling. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that provide...
... creased and construction must not be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Grain Different types of the converter. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to avoid wrinkling. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that provide...
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... in your product supports labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in laser label stock must be specifically designed for laser printers. Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. See the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that can severely damage your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels to 205° C (401° F) for...
... in your product supports labels. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Consider the information in laser label stock must be specifically designed for laser printers. Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. See the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that can severely damage your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels to 205° C (401° F) for...
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... topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). It is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that might have a minimum shelf life of the fusing...such as zone coating or stripped matrix. If either of these processes and laser printing. The labels should be delivered in the label construction must be ...relative humidity. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of labels and discuss the problem with...
... topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). It is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that might have a minimum shelf life of the fusing...such as zone coating or stripped matrix. If either of these processes and laser printing. The labels should be delivered in the label construction must be ...relative humidity. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of labels and discuss the problem with...
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...laser printers because of the fusing process. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers... reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. Color laser printers also require different film from that is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for product-specific information. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies...
...laser printers because of the fusing process. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers... reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. Color laser printers also require different film from that is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for product-specific information. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies...
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...Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of non-HP consumables in envelopes. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. and are the printers of choice for the laser printer. For specific properties that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used...-mailers. Unlike offset printers, in which the ink is critical. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Because of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have papers...
...Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of non-HP consumables in envelopes. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. and are the printers of choice for the laser printer. For specific properties that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used...-mailers. Unlike offset printers, in which the ink is critical. Laser printers produce high-quality images; Because of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have papers...
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... shaped. q Envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that is good, re-examine your envelope and see the troubleshooting section in your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you have a print-quality problem that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily ...have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. See the support documentation for your printer to determine if the problem is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that produces undesirable emissions...
... shaped. q Envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that is good, re-examine your envelope and see the troubleshooting section in your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you have a print-quality problem that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily ...have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. See the support documentation for your printer to determine if the problem is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that produces undesirable emissions...
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...the tray are set correctly. Paper guides in the unit with the paper sensors. Paper is too smooth or too rough. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that is specified in the user paper path or be picked up from.... q Use a lighter-weight paper. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed in "Guidelines for more information, see the documentation that came with your printer. For more information. See your printer user guide. Paper might not be able to remove build-up in the fuser. ...
...the tray are set correctly. Paper guides in the unit with the paper sensors. Paper is too smooth or too rough. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that is specified in the user paper path or be picked up from.... q Use a lighter-weight paper. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed in "Guidelines for more information, see the documentation that came with your printer. For more information. See your printer user guide. Paper might not be able to remove build-up in the fuser. ...
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...If possible, set improperly in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the printer q driver for the paper that is being used. For more information about setting the fuser mode, see the support documentation that can cause... a result of the paper manufacturing process, so different papers will have differing amounts of post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can affect the curl of the paper. face-up output bin. (This option is too moist,...
...If possible, set improperly in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the printer q driver for the paper that is being used. For more information about setting the fuser mode, see the support documentation that can cause... a result of the paper manufacturing process, so different papers will have differing amounts of post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can affect the curl of the paper. face-up output bin. (This option is too moist,...
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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. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap Executive Tabloid/ledger Ledger full... 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 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. See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap Executive Tabloid/ledger Ledger full... 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 HP LaserJet printer supports.
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The following figure compares the different types of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. 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 Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of smoothness. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of between 100 and 200 Sheffield.
The following figure compares the different types of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. 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 Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of smoothness. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of between 100 and 200 Sheffield.