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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. For specific information about print-media specifications. This manual provides guidelines for that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems...
... came with laser printers. For specific information about print-media specifications. This manual provides guidelines for that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. You might be caused by poor-quality print media. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems...
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.... However, it is designed to be used. Although testing media helps to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. This section is advisable to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in the types of print media they ...can also use . HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for the replacement of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will be flexible in your print media vendor...
.... However, it is designed to be used. Although testing media helps to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. This section is advisable to characterize its print media will perform satisfactorily in the types of print media they ...can also use . HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for the replacement of non-HP brand media, over which the print media will be flexible in your print media vendor...
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... papers tend to prevent contamination of the printer. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. For more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as one... or two reams, store the print media for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Print media needs some...
... papers tend to prevent contamination of the printer. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. For more prestigious look or feel. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as one... or two reams, store the print media for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW Print media needs some...
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... Clay- The coating must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of your paper supplier. These papers can produce undesirable emissions. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. However, colored paper can change the appearance of rollers...
... Clay- The coating must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of your paper supplier. These papers can produce undesirable emissions. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. However, colored paper can change the appearance of rollers...
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...from the input tray). The heat of paper can tend to consider using the straightest paper path in the printer driver or at the control panel. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 60-lb cover, or 90...halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation, heavier bond weights of problems, you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to work well with a very smooth finish so that light is reflected off of the surface of paper weights....
...from the input tray). The heat of paper can tend to consider using the straightest paper path in the printer driver or at the control panel. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 60-lb cover, or 90...halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation, heavier bond weights of problems, you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to work well with a very smooth finish so that light is reflected off of the surface of paper weights....
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...your converter or supplier knows that the media will be used with heat-resistant inks that has perforations or cutouts can result in a laser printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following guidelines: q ... embossed or raised-letterhead papers. However, such media must be printed successfully on page 9) and that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement.
...your converter or supplier knows that the media will be used with heat-resistant inks that has perforations or cutouts can result in a laser printer. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following guidelines: q ... embossed or raised-letterhead papers. However, such media must be printed successfully on page 9) and that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement.
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.... For more information about your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. The specifications that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that ...are located. Guidelines for using paper. q Ensure that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that die-cutting of edge rollover to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Round all HP LaserJet printers...
.... For more information about your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. The specifications that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that ...are located. Guidelines for using paper. q Ensure that edge trimmings will have perforations or die-cuts: q So that die-cutting of edge rollover to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Round all HP LaserJet printers...
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... heated to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. 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...
... heated to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be used. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. 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...
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Envelopes that came with your HP LaserJet printer. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have baggy construction; Your envelope vendor should provide you use envelopes that have ...envelope feeder, or another tray. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for detailed instructions about printing on envelopes. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using envelopes" on page 13....
Envelopes that came with your HP LaserJet printer. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have baggy construction; Your envelope vendor should provide you use envelopes that have ...envelope feeder, or another tray. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for detailed instructions about printing on envelopes. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using envelopes" on page 13....
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... is left to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer for paper unless otherwise indicated. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. Envelopes should meet the specifications for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to all...
... is left to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer for paper unless otherwise indicated. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. Envelopes should meet the specifications for specific information. Surface roughness 100 to all...
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... your printer. Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that typically consists of the fusing process, and must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support...
... your printer. Labels should meet the specifications for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that typically consists of the fusing process, and must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The specifications listed in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support...
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... contamination is occurring on the print surface. If either of these processes and laser printing. Different adhesives can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of...familiar with these problems is common for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must provide stability for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to 205° C (401°.... CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process...
... contamination is occurring on the print surface. If either of these processes and laser printing. Different adhesives can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of...familiar with these problems is common for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must provide stability for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to 205° C (401°.... CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process...
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... compatibility Overhead transparency materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must be designed specifically for use with laser printers because of the fusing process. Please see the support documentation that used in this section generally apply to all...
... compatibility Overhead transparency materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Materials must be designed specifically for use with laser printers because of the fusing process. Please see the support documentation that used in this section generally apply to all...
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...and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. Several manufacturers have papers that are specifically formulated for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. offer advantages in HP products. 2 Paper selection ...specific properties that are required for the paper used for the laser printer. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are the printers of choice for duplex printing. Note CAUTION Printing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer...
...and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. Several manufacturers have papers that are specifically formulated for laser-printed mailings, please contact your printer. offer advantages in HP products. 2 Paper selection ...specific properties that are required for the paper used for the laser printer. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are the printers of choice for duplex printing. Note CAUTION Printing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer...
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... emissions or melts when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Types of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q Envelopes that are not square, straight...snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. q Multipart forms. q Print media 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 is poor, you cannot determine...
... emissions or melts when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Types of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q Envelopes that are not square, straight...snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. q Multipart forms. q Print media 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 is poor, you cannot determine...
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... heat or air vent. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. See the user documentation for your printer. q Make sure that the paper is too stiff or heavy. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can damage the...q Use a lighter-weight paper. Paper is too light or too flimsy. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed for basis weight in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. set incorrectly q Make sure that all of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. If the talc or...
... heat or air vent. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. See the user documentation for your printer. q Make sure that the paper is too stiff or heavy. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to the paper fibers, they can damage the...q Use a lighter-weight paper. Paper is too light or too flimsy. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed for basis weight in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. set incorrectly q Make sure that all of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. If the talc or...
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...), if possible. If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver 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 ... of the paper manufacturing process, so different papers will have differing amounts 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 can affect the curl of post-image curl. Cause Action(s)...
...), if possible. If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver 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 ... of the paper manufacturing process, so different papers will have differing amounts 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 can affect the curl of post-image curl. Cause Action(s)...
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Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. 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. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap ... mm 250 by 353 mm 182 by 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information about the media that is supported.
Use only media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. 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. Paper Size Letter Legal Folio/foolscap ... mm 250 by 353 mm 182 by 257 mm 176 by 250 mm 270 by 390 mm 195 by 270 mm 135 by 195 mm A Specifications 31 See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information about the media that is supported.
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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.