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...28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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...
...28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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...
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... HP LaserJet printers are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This manual provides guidelines for that information. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. Many choices of high-quality print media are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer...
... HP LaserJet printers are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This manual provides guidelines for that information. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. Many choices of high-quality print media are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer...
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... passes through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW This is then delivered to the output bin, ready for each of your printer. To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be transported through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use .
... passes through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW This is then delivered to the output bin, ready for each of your printer. To print a page in a laser printer, the print media must be transported through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use .
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... can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your print media ...print media that works best with your printing environment. However, it is designed to use non-HP brand media that is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of media. Although testing media helps ...
... can also use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that falls within the specifications for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are subject to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in your HP LaserJet printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you ask your print media ...print media that works best with your printing environment. However, it is designed to use non-HP brand media that is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of media. Although testing media helps ...
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...of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that is an inaccurate term. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is significant, a week or more might not be ... print black satisfactorily on many of these bond papers, using this type of photocopier papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use . Using print media Note This section contains information about the following activities: q...
...of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that is an inaccurate term. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is significant, a week or more might not be ... print black satisfactorily on many of these bond papers, using this type of photocopier papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use . Using print media Note This section contains information about the following activities: q...
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... unsatisfactory performance and poor reliability, and HP does not recommend their spacing to blister during fusing. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. To manually adjust the output colors..., see the support documentation for laser printing and advertise the paper as ...
... unsatisfactory performance and poor reliability, and HP does not recommend their spacing to blister during fusing. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. To manually adjust the output colors..., see the support documentation for laser printing and advertise the paper as ...
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... for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Also, using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can be relatively inexpensive. Heavy paper and cardstock ...HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for printing and copying, and can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that is used in weight (heavier than 105 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers...
... for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Also, using a different paper type or brand. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can be relatively inexpensive. Heavy paper and cardstock ...HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is typically characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for printing and copying, and can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that is used in weight (heavier than 105 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers...
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...and post-consumer waste paper. Because these processes use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be used in media that provide a controlled tear for a guarantee of the inks and other ...When the form is usually washed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). A recycled sheet of holes or slits in a laser printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to ...
...and post-consumer waste paper. Because these processes use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be used in media that provide a controlled tear for a guarantee of the inks and other ...When the form is usually washed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). A recycled sheet of holes or slits in a laser printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to ...
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...of labels, peeling. See the support documentation that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable ... paper for using media 9 q Ensure that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The paper should be of high quality and free of the following table summarizes the guidelines that die-cutting of edge rollover...
...of labels, peeling. See the support documentation that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable ... paper for using media 9 q Ensure that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The paper should be of high quality and free of the following table summarizes the guidelines that die-cutting of edge rollover...
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...materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 ... weights greater than 135 g/m2. cm. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with up to...
...materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 ... weights greater than 135 g/m2. cm. Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. See the support documentation that came with up to...
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... satisfactory envelope that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. However, inconsistencies in "Guidelines for detailed instructions about printing on page 13. Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. q Avoid using media 11 q Do not use envelopes that have ... optional envelope feeder, or another tray. 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's fuser area. Printing on envelopes can print on many sizes and styles of envelopes by ...
... satisfactory envelope that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. However, inconsistencies in "Guidelines for detailed instructions about printing on page 13. Most HP LaserJet printers can damage the printer. q Avoid using media 11 q Do not use envelopes that have ... optional envelope feeder, or another tray. 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's fuser area. Printing on envelopes can print on many sizes and styles of envelopes by ...
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...non-imaged areas). however, the extra flaps and strips can result in HP testing; You can occur when the envelopes are folded more than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which creates...of envelope performed satisfactorily in increased jamming or wrinkling. Many varieties of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can cause some envelopes to feed well and others ...
...non-imaged areas). however, the extra flaps and strips can result in HP testing; You can occur when the envelopes are folded more than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which creates...of envelope performed satisfactorily in increased jamming or wrinkling. Many varieties of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can cause some envelopes to feed well and others ...
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...by weight. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. ...thickness. Surface roughness 100 to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for product-specific information. Note Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the discretion of nominal...
...by weight. Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. ...thickness. Surface roughness 100 to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness. 2 Guidelines for product-specific information. Note Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to the discretion of nominal...
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... using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to determine if your product supports labels. Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. Guidelines for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW The specifications listed in...
... using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to determine if your product supports labels. Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. Guidelines for product-specific information. 14 Using print media ENWW The specifications listed in...
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.... Improved processes are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of the label stock through the printer to preserve their properties. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should have deposited. q If many sheets of labels are used in the label ... clean any indication that the label edges are preferred for the reliable pickup and transport of labels. The caliper must provide stability for laser printing because they can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of one year, when stored at 23° C (73°...
.... Improved processes are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of the label stock through the printer to preserve their properties. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should have deposited. q If many sheets of labels are used in the label ... clean any indication that the label edges are preferred for the reliable pickup and transport of labels. The caliper must provide stability for laser printing because they can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of one year, when stored at 23° C (73°...
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..., offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. Not all HP LaserJet printers; CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must...
..., offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. Not all HP LaserJet printers; CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must...
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...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 you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to prepare mailings. and are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the ...comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. The laser-printed sheets should have papers that are specifically formulated for using media 17 Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have been printed are the printers of the paper. Manual duplexing Manual duplex ...
...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 you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to prepare mailings. and are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the ...comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. The laser-printed sheets should have papers that are specifically formulated for using media 17 Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have been printed are the printers of the paper. Manual duplexing Manual duplex ...
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...from extremes in temperature and humidity. q Rewrap partially used . q Stack each carton squarely on shelves. 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. q Do not store individual reams in a wide range... to wrap all cartons on top of environmental conditions. If media is used packages of water, also wrap individual cartons. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of media before unwrapping it.
...from extremes in temperature and humidity. q Rewrap partially used . q Stack each carton squarely on shelves. 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. q Do not store individual reams in a wide range... to wrap all cartons on top of environmental conditions. If media is used packages of water, also wrap individual cartons. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of media before unwrapping it.
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...have encapsulated adhesives that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page... greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Envelopes that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). Do both, if necessary. 3 If you have a printer problem. q Print media that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" on page...
...have encapsulated adhesives that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page... greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Envelopes that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). Do both, if necessary. 3 If you have a printer problem. q Print media that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" on page...
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...filler levels of talc and calcium carbonate. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that are listed in your printer for the correct output tray selection. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 To recover from ...conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. See the user documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper might not be picked up from a newly opened ream. Do not reuse jammed paper. Doing so can q ...
...filler levels of talc and calcium carbonate. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that are listed in your printer for the correct output tray selection. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 To recover from ...conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. See the user documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper might not be picked up from a newly opened ream. Do not reuse jammed paper. Doing so can q ...