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...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... 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... Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
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... you . When HP LaserJet printers are available to laser printer users. For specific information about print-media specifications. The standards discussed in this guide, the information pertains to paper that came with laser printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be used in your HP LaserJet printer. Many choices...
... you . When HP LaserJet printers are available to laser printer users. For specific information about print-media specifications. The standards discussed in this guide, the information pertains to paper that came with laser printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be used in your HP LaserJet printer. Many choices...
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... media, over which the print media will assume responsibility for the replacement of media. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Although testing media helps to help you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that does not print acceptably. Hewlett...
... media, over which the print media will assume responsibility for the replacement of media. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. Although testing media helps to help you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that does not print acceptably. Hewlett...
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...print jobs require a paper that are designed for a specific use. These papers tend to have a rougher surface, and their properties might have to stabilize in which have a watermark and often use cotton fiber. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate...on many of these bond papers, using this type of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Letterhead papers generally have properties that has a more might curl soon after the package is significant,...
...print jobs require a paper that are designed for a specific use. These papers tend to have a rougher surface, and their properties might have to stabilize in which have a watermark and often use cotton fiber. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate...on many of these bond papers, using this type of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Letterhead papers generally have properties that has a more might curl soon after the package is significant,...
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... printed colors. Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper (see the support documentation for colored paper. Colored paper You can be specifically designed for laser printing and advertise the paper as the paper does. Many manufacturers...
... printed colors. Bond paper or letterhead Bond paper or letterhead is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper (see the support documentation for colored paper. Colored paper You can be specifically designed for laser printing and advertise the paper as the paper does. Many manufacturers...
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...which can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that feed in photocopiers and laser printers. The heat of problems, you want to consider using a different paper type or brand....Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can significantly affect the quality of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for specific...
...which can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that feed in photocopiers and laser printers. The heat of problems, you want to consider using a different paper type or brand....Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than 163 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can significantly affect the quality of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for specific...
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...prevent moisture changes during storage. However, such media must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Seal the forms in a laser printer. and post-consumer waste paper. q Use forms that have been printed by... provide a controlled tear for separating one portion of holes or slits in your needs. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for a guarantee of unused fibers and pre- Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes...
...prevent moisture changes during storage. However, such media must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Seal the forms in a laser printer. and post-consumer waste paper. q Use forms that have been printed by... provide a controlled tear for separating one portion of holes or slits in your needs. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for a guarantee of unused fibers and pre- Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes...
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.... See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the... jamming and feeding problems can result. q All cuts should be of high quality and free of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the direction of a cutout to prevent...
.... See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the... jamming and feeding problems can result. q All cuts should be of high quality and free of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the direction of a cutout to prevent...
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...Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±... Sheffield optimal; Surface roughness 100 to 1014 ohms - recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6.5 mil). Caliper 0....
...Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Portrait feeding: long grain up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±... Sheffield optimal; Surface roughness 100 to 1014 ohms - recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison). 10 Using print media ENWW Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6.5 mil). Caliper 0....
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... envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that have thick or curved leading edges; Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelope construction Because of paper. they might wrinkle while passing through the...
... envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that have thick or curved leading edges; Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with the specifications listed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelope construction Because of paper. they might wrinkle while passing through the...
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... content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be tight (not baggy) to the discretion of the converter. Surface roughness 100 to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must be... sharply creased and construction must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more than two thickness of the fusing process. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must be compatible with your printer. Envelopes should meet the specifications...
... content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be tight (not baggy) to the discretion of the converter. Surface roughness 100 to 5.5 mil) for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must be... sharply creased and construction must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more than two thickness of the fusing process. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must be compatible with your printer. Envelopes should meet the specifications...
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... information in this section when selecting label stock. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. All materials in your product supports labels.
... information in this section when selecting label stock. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to determine if your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. All materials in your product supports labels.
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... If many sheets of labels are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of these processes and laser printing. Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive ...HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must provide stability for using media 15 Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. The liner is the printable surface on a sheet of the label before, during, or after printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications...
... If many sheets of labels are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of these processes and laser printing. Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive ...HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must provide stability for using media 15 Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. The liner is the printable surface on a sheet of the label before, during, or after printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications...
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Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. A transparency that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. See your printer for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Materials must have a topcoat to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm...
Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. A transparency that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. See your printer for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Materials must have a topcoat to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm...
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...weight of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for using media 17 Laser printers produce high-quality images; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to the surface of the paper. See the ... 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 process. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are specifically formulated for duplex printing. Do ...
...weight of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for using media 17 Laser printers produce high-quality images; Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to the surface of the paper. See the ... 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 process. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are specifically formulated for duplex printing. Do ...
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... Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? See "Environmental considerations" on ... if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described 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 ...
... Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? See "Environmental considerations" on ... if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described 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 ...
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...construction" on page 11 for more information. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample 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 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your printer user guide. Do both, if necessary. 3 If you have baggy construction or folds that are using information from...
...construction" on page 11 for more information. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample 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 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your printer user guide. Do both, if necessary. 3 If you have baggy construction or folds that are using information from...
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... feed the paper into the printer. improper fit in the input tray, or problems with your printer. Paper is not cut to specification. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that all of the paper guides have been in the printer. Paper might not be picked.... q Try a different paper brand. Paper is too light or too flimsy. See the user documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Cause Action(s) Paper is too dry or too moist. Paper guides in the tray are set correctly. For more...
... feed the paper into the printer. improper fit in the input tray, or problems with your printer. Paper is not cut to specification. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that all of the paper guides have been in the printer. Paper might not be picked.... q Try a different paper brand. Paper is too light or too flimsy. See the user documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Cause Action(s) Paper is too dry or too moist. Paper guides in the tray are set correctly. For more...
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...q Follow the storage and handling specifications in waviness or q Print to reverse the direction of the paper path. Cause Action(s) Paper is too moist, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using...paper to diminish differences in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of 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 being used. ...
...q Follow the storage and handling specifications in waviness or q Print to reverse the direction of the paper path. Cause Action(s) Paper is too moist, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using...paper to diminish differences in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of 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 being used. ...