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... 26 Gray 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 for using media Using print... Print-quality problems 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.
... 26 Gray 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 for using media Using print... Print-quality problems 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.
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... came with laser printers. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to paper that might encounter some terms that are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. A variety of excellent print quality. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to laser printer users. For specific information about...
... came with laser printers. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to paper that might encounter some terms that are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. A variety of excellent print quality. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to laser printer users. For specific information about...
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... designed to help you select media that does not print acceptably. HP LaserJet printers can use. Properties of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for supported media. If you ask your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). However, it is advisable to use...
... designed to help you select media that does not print acceptably. HP LaserJet printers can use. Properties of print media they can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for supported media. If you ask your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). However, it is advisable to use...
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..., such as one to two days. All papers are designed and manufactured for one or two reams, store the print media for a specific use. These papers tend to have a watermark and often use cotton fiber. Using print media Note This section contains information about the following.... Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use . Using paper "Plain paper" is opened. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be used for use are designed for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW For ...
..., such as one to two days. All papers are designed and manufactured for one or two reams, store the print media for a specific use. These papers tend to have a watermark and often use cotton fiber. Using print media Note This section contains information about the following.... Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use . Using paper "Plain paper" is opened. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might not be used for use are designed for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW For ...
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... or laser guaranteed. The electrical properties must not flake or shed particles that are using paper" on white paper. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in order to produce various colors. This is chemically stable and should be degraded by printing a pattern of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications...
... or laser guaranteed. The electrical properties must not flake or shed particles that are using paper" on white paper. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is available in order to produce various colors. This is chemically stable and should be degraded by printing a pattern of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications...
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... weight of these types of problems, you might want . 2 Guidelines for using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that light is reflected off of the surface of the paper, rather than 28-lb bond...short-grain direction. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that is greater than 163 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is ...
... weight of these types of problems, you might want . 2 Guidelines for using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that light is reflected off of the surface of the paper, rather than 28-lb bond...short-grain direction. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that is greater than 163 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is ...
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... appear gray or dirty. A recycled sheet of unused fibers and pre- Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using offset powders or other contaminants. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of...HP LaserJet printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following guidelines: q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. q When the form is usually washed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your laser printer...
... appear gray or dirty. A recycled sheet of unused fibers and pre- Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using offset powders or other contaminants. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of...HP LaserJet printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following guidelines: q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. q When the form is usually washed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your laser printer...
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...paper. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the ... result. The paper should be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that is within your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that cutouts are not made at...
...paper. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer. q Ensure that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the ... result. The paper should be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that is within your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Ensure that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that cutouts are not made at...
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...Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. short grain for weights greater than 135 g/m2. cm. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 ...outer ranges). Up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or...
...Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. Moisture content 4 percent to 6.5 mil). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. short grain for weights greater than 135 g/m2. cm. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 ...outer ranges). Up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or...
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... specifications that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. Printing on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the printing environment or other process-control problems can cause severe damage to the printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer...
... specifications that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. Printing on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the printing environment or other process-control problems can cause severe damage to the printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer...
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... in the envelope construction must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. 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 the discretion of envelope construction might require different...Surface roughness 100 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for specific information. Curl Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal ...
... in the envelope construction must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. 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 the discretion of envelope construction might require different...Surface roughness 100 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that came with your printer for specific information. Curl Envelopes must lie flat (within ±1 mm (±0.04 inch) of nominal ...
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Labels to be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). All materials in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. Guidelines for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that...
Labels to be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). All materials in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. Guidelines for adhesive contamination that can severely damage your printer. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that...
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... Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of fusing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of one year... require a topcoat to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. If either of these processes and laser printing. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must provide adequate release strength so that might have a...
... Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of fusing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of one year... require a topcoat to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped matrix. If either of these processes and laser printing. Label construction, adhesive release strength, and appropriate die-cutting must provide adequate release strength so that might have a...
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... damage your printer for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to 5.2 mils). See your product supports transparencies. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for product-specific information. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Guidelines for...
... damage your printer for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to 5.2 mils). See your product supports transparencies. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for product-specific information. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Guidelines for...
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...; offer advantages in -home businesses. For specific properties that are the printers of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for smaller companies and in speed, flexibility, and size; The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is used for 90-g/m2 (24...
...; offer advantages in -home businesses. For specific properties that are the printers of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for smaller companies and in speed, flexibility, and size; The print quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is used for 90-g/m2 (24...
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.... q Multipart forms. q Print media that have a print-quality problem that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your...: 1 Inspect the print media 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 ...
.... q Multipart forms. q Print media that have a print-quality problem that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your...: 1 Inspect the print media 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 ...
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..." on page 9. Paper is too smooth or too rough. If the talc or calcium carbonate are listed for basis weight in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper....sure that is too light or too flimsy. q Make sure that can build up in the fuser. Paper might not be able to specification. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams,...
..." on page 9. Paper is too smooth or too rough. If the talc or calcium carbonate are listed for basis weight in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper....sure that is too light or too flimsy. q Make sure that can build up in the fuser. Paper might not be able to specification. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams,...
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...moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Paper orientation (direction in the ... set the fuser mode to the contours of post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of post-image curl. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that can affect the curl of ...
...moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Paper orientation (direction in the ... set the fuser mode to the contours of post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of post-image curl. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that can affect the curl of ...
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... by 195 mm A Specifications 31 Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. 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 HP LaserJet printer supports.
... by 195 mm A Specifications 31 Use only media that your printer for specific information about the media that is supported. 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 HP LaserJet printer supports.
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The following figure compares the different types 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 smoothness. Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units.
The following figure compares the different types 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 smoothness. Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units.