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... 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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 ... 33 iii 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 paper jams 23 ...
... 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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 ... 33 iii 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 paper jams 23 ...
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... these terms, see the documentation that might encounter some terms that information. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1
... these terms, see the documentation that might encounter some terms that information. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1
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... resistivity, caliper, finish, moisture content, and stiffness can provide you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can affect the...
... resistivity, caliper, finish, moisture content, and stiffness can provide you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can affect the...
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... media, over which the print media will be flexible in the types of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for supported media. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 However, it ...
... media, over which the print media will be flexible in the types of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). Hewlett-Packard recommends testing print media before purchasing large quantities. 2 Guidelines for supported media. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 However, it ...
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... of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use . If print media is not properly prepared, the edges in a new environment. Papers that are usually called laser- Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be controlled as...
... of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that laser printer and copy machines use . If print media is not properly prepared, the edges in a new environment. Papers that are usually called laser- Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be controlled as...
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... and chemical stability. However, colored paper can use colored paper in order to achieve adequate toner adhesion. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as those found in this guide. To manually adjust the output colors..., see the support documentation that came with 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; Some archival demands are listed in vinyl...
... and chemical stability. However, colored paper can use colored paper in order to achieve adequate toner adhesion. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as those found in this guide. To manually adjust the output colors..., see the support documentation that came with 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; Some archival demands are listed in vinyl...
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... and copying, and can significantly affect the quality of problems, you want to consider using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed ...or debossed images. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is reflected off of the surface of paper weights. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to ...
... and copying, and can significantly affect the quality of problems, you want to consider using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Embossed and debossed paper Avoid heavily embossed ...or debossed images. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is reflected off of the surface of paper weights. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to ...
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... media must be used in moisture-proof wrap to a cutout location. Seal the forms in a laser printer. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. and post-consumer waste paper. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. q Use forms and letterhead paper that...
... media must be used in moisture-proof wrap to a cutout location. Seal the forms in a laser printer. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. and post-consumer waste paper. Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. q Use forms and letterhead paper that...
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...that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the support documentation that came with your printer. The specifications that are located. See the support documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have...CAUTION Note The following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 The ...
...that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the support documentation that came with your printer. The specifications that are located. See the support documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have...CAUTION Note The following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 The ...
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Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 28 lb). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded at outer ranges). ...
Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 28 lb). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Portrait feeding: long grain up to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded at outer ranges). ...
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...tray. q Avoid using envelopes that are discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. Printing on envelopes can cause severe damage to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of envelopes that... windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can damage the printer. q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide...
...tray. q Avoid using envelopes that are discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. Printing on envelopes can cause severe damage to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of envelopes that... windows, holes, perforations, or cutouts. Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can damage the printer. q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide...
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... sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. Many varieties of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to determine which creates vertical seams at both ends of the... one flap that have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. q Rougher finishes such as shown in an HP LaserJet printer. Some of envelopes to jam. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope ...
... sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. Many varieties of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to determine which creates vertical seams at both ends of the... one flap that have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. q Rougher finishes such as shown in an HP LaserJet printer. Some of envelopes to jam. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope ...
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...prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. All folds must be compatible with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to... the discretion of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for product-specific information. The specifications listed...
...prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. All folds must be compatible with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). The envelope flap must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to... the discretion of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Moisture content 4 percent to all HP LaserJet printers. Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for product-specific information. The specifications listed...
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... heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are used in this section generally apply to be compatible with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Please see the support documentation that came with your product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second...
... heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are used in this section generally apply to be compatible with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Please see the support documentation that came with your product to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second...
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.... Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to be die-cut labels. The labels should have deposited. If either of these processes and laser printing. The caliper must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401... sheets of labels are used in very thin layers to run several sheets of paper through the printer. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels from peeling off during...
.... Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to be die-cut labels. The labels should have deposited. If either of these processes and laser printing. The caliper must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401... sheets of labels are used in very thin layers to run several sheets of paper through the printer. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels from peeling off during...
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... with your product supports transparencies. A transparency that is too thin can easily melt in monochrome printers to determine if your printer for product-specific information. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Guidelines for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for...
... with your product supports transparencies. A transparency that is too thin can easily melt in monochrome printers to determine if your printer for product-specific information. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Guidelines for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to 205° C (401° F) for...
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...an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of non-HP consumables in -home businesses. 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. The ...print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for laser-printed mailings, please contact your United ...
...an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of non-HP consumables in -home businesses. 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. The ...print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for laser-printed mailings, please contact your United ...
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... reams in a manner that is used packages of media before unwrapping it. q Do not place anything on media. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. q In the case of media to acclimate, the longer this...in humidity or temperature. q Store envelopes in a wide range of environmental conditions. 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 assume unwanted characteristics. If media is packaged or...
... reams in a manner that is used packages of media before unwrapping it. q Do not place anything on media. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. q In the case of media to acclimate, the longer this...in humidity or temperature. q Store envelopes in a wide range of environmental conditions. 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 assume unwanted characteristics. If media is packaged or...
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... another lot or from the troubleshooting checklist, try the following characteristics can severely damage the printer. q Envelopes that are using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that produces undesirable...2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your printer to envelopes, print a sheet of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW Basic troubleshooting...
... another lot or from the troubleshooting checklist, try the following characteristics can severely damage the printer. q Envelopes that are using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that produces undesirable...2 Turn the paper stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your printer to envelopes, print a sheet of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW Basic troubleshooting...
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... for using paper" on page 9. Paper is too light or too flimsy. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. q Make sure that are listed for basis weight in "Guidelines for your printer. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. Do not reuse jammed...
... for using paper" on page 9. Paper is too light or too flimsy. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. q Make sure that are listed for basis weight in "Guidelines for your printer. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. Do not reuse jammed...