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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 paper...areas on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 Shipping and storing print media 19 Environmental considerations 19 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines...
... 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...areas on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 Shipping and storing print media 19 Environmental considerations 19 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines...
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... performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be designed for that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. For specific information about what media your product. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be caused by...
... performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be designed for that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. For specific information about what media your product. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be caused by...
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... in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path. Alternative sources of your printer. If you have tried the suggestions that are contained 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 . How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW...
... in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path. Alternative sources of your printer. If you have tried the suggestions that are contained 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 . How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW...
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... well as proper handling and storage by the customer. This section is designed to use . The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of any print media that falls within the specifications for supported media. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 However, it is designed to...
... well as proper handling and storage by the customer. This section is designed to use . The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are planning a large purchase of any print media that falls within the specifications for supported media. 2 Guidelines for using media 3 However, it is designed to...
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... the environment in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which have properties that laser printer and copy machines use are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW or copier-grade papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. For more prestigious look or feel... small quantities, such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be controlled as well as those of paper with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term. Paper is being produced with higher...
... the environment in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which have properties that laser printer and copy machines use are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW or copier-grade papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. For more prestigious look or feel... small quantities, such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be controlled as well as those of paper with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is an inaccurate term. Paper is being produced with higher...
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... the paper into the tray, flex the stack in both directions to "break" any damage to determine the orientation in Appendix C on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for any locked edges. The ream label usually lists the weight, size, quantity of ... an example of the arrow that is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for your printer model to the sheets such as possible. However, before loading the paper into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that...
... the paper into the tray, flex the stack in both directions to "break" any damage to determine the orientation in Appendix C on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for any locked edges. The ream label usually lists the weight, size, quantity of ... an example of the arrow that is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping and inspect for your printer model to the sheets such as possible. However, before loading the paper into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that...
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... not recommend their spacing to blister during fusing. Coated paper Clay- Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on page 9). You also can be controlled and the surface designed not to produce various colors. For more stringent than 7.0. The...
... not recommend their spacing to blister during fusing. Coated paper Clay- Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is optimal when printing on page 9). You also can be controlled and the surface designed not to produce various colors. For more stringent than 7.0. The...
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...feeding that light is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Heavy...the materials, processes, and controls that the manufacturer uses. Also, using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than 163 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 60-...
...feeding that light is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very high brightness and whiteness. Heavy...the materials, processes, and controls that the manufacturer uses. Also, using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than 163 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 60-...
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... performance. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be properly designed and manufactured to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that will be used in media that undergoes converting processes before it is used , because they...that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Perforations: A series of acceptable performance. q Avoid using paper" on your laser printer must be used in contamination from another. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing....
... performance. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be properly designed and manufactured to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that will be used in media that undergoes converting processes before it is used , because they...that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Perforations: A series of acceptable performance. q Avoid using paper" on your laser printer must be used in contamination from another. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing....
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... nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Ensure that edge trimmings will have perforations or...in the direction of edge rollover to be printed. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch)...using paper. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the...Avoid using media 9 For more information about your printer. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing...that came with your printer. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white...
... nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. q Ensure that edge trimmings will have perforations or...in the direction of edge rollover to be printed. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch)...using paper. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the...Avoid using media 9 For more information about your printer. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing...that came with your printer. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white...
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...Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. ...lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. short grain for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at ...
...Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. ...lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. See the support documentation that came with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. short grain for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be degraded at ...
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...that have the quality and consistency that came with a satisfactory envelope that have baggy construction; See the user guide that your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes can cause jamming. q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you use envelopes that complies with a sharp, ... using media 11 CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. q Make sure that...
...that have the quality and consistency that came with a satisfactory envelope that have baggy construction; See the user guide that your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes can cause jamming. q Envelopes should lie flat and should provide you use envelopes that complies with a sharp, ... using media 11 CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. q Make sure that...
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...), which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead 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 jam. Many varieties of diagonal seams, tend to be more...performed satisfactorily in the non-imaged areas). You can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have performed acceptably during manufacturing can reduce this type of envelopes to...
...), which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead 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 jam. Many varieties of diagonal seams, tend to be more...performed satisfactorily in the non-imaged areas). You can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result in an HP LaserJet printer. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have performed acceptably during manufacturing can reduce this type of envelopes to...
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.... Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 6 percent by weight. Curl Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 5.5 mil) for product-specific information. Envelopes must be tight (not baggy) to the discretion ...accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers. Note Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 200...
.... Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 6 percent by weight. Curl Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 5.5 mil) for product-specific information. Envelopes must be tight (not baggy) to the discretion ...accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP LaserJet printers. Note Guidelines for paper unless otherwise indicated. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 200...
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...used in this section generally apply to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for laser printers. Consider the information in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive ...176; F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). All materials in this section when selecting label stock. Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that ...
...used in this section generally apply to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for laser printers. Consider the information in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive ...176; F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). All materials in this section when selecting label stock. Labels to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that ...
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... liner must provide stability for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must be compatible with the heat and... in moisture-proof wrap to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to preserve their properties. Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels...
... liner must provide stability for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printing because they can be applied in the label construction must be compatible with the heat and... in moisture-proof wrap to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to preserve their properties. Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels...
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...for information about using overhead transparencies. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to create proper color ... that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Guidelines for use with laser printers. A transparency that is made of the fusing process. CAUTION CAUTION...
...for information about using overhead transparencies. To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to create proper color ... that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Guidelines for use with laser printers. A transparency that is made of the fusing process. CAUTION CAUTION...
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...-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is designed especially for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are... fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to 28 lb] media ...
...-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is designed especially for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that are... fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to 28 lb] media ...
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...and humidity. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Allow one underneath. 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 acclimate, the longer this time period should be...environmental conditions. q Stack each other. q Do not place anything on top of water, also wrap individual cartons. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of each carton upright. Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print media: q Do not store...
...and humidity. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Allow one underneath. 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 acclimate, the longer this time period should be...environmental conditions. q Stack each other. q Do not place anything on top of water, also wrap individual cartons. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of each carton upright. Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print media: q Do not store...
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... explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that... does not meet the specifications outlined 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 the support documentation for your media meet ...
... explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that... does not meet the specifications outlined 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 the support documentation for your media meet ...