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- HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 1
hp LaserJet printer family print media guide - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 2
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this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with respect to this information. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for any direct - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 5
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 - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 6
Appendix B Ordering HP print media Laser paper 35 Glossy paper 36 Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock 37 Recycled paper 37 Transparencies 38 Appendix C Glossary Index iv ENWW - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 7
the individual product manuals for that information. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. See the user guide for each printer for information about print-media specifications. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 8
obtain support through the worldwide network of HP Sales and Service Offices. (See the sales and service listings that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at http://www.hp.com to find out more about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 9
. HP LaserJet printers can also use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for supported media. Using non-HP brand media will not typically damage the printer or void the warranty if the media meets those specifications. Properties of non-HP brand media, over which Hewlett-Packard - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 10
as those of photocopier papers. Although your HP LaserJet printer will print black satisfactorily on many of these bond papers, using this type of paper with an HP color LaserJet printer can degrade color print quality. However, paper manufacturers are now making laser-grade bond papers, which have - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 11
duplexing). The preferred side might face-up or face-down in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your printer model to determine the orientation in the input tray into the printer input tray: 1 paper into the tray, flex the stack - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 12
compatible or laser guaranteed. Some of the rougher surface finishes, such as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are available on some printer models in order to achieve adequate toner adhesion. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 13
trays support various ranges of paper weights. Some models provide optimized settings that are available in the printer driver or at the control panel. Please see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Laser - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 14
than 5 percent groundwood. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they perform similarly to virgin-fiber grades. Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is used in your laser printer must be properly - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 15
summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper. The specifications that are listed in this table generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using media 9 - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 16
See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 6.5 mil). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Furnish (composition) 100 percent - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 17
support envelopes. Printing on envelopes can damage the printer. See the user guide that came with your printer for detailed instructions about printing on envelopes. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 18
your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as shown in the following figure) might not feed reliably. Problems Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of envelopes to determine which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. Some - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 19
HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 28 lb). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific for HP color LaserJet printers). - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 20
liner (a carrier sheet coated with a release agent). Labels to be used in your HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for laser printers. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are used, a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for adhesive contamination that can - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 21
Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must toner adhesion properties. It is important to purchase labels from a knowledgeable converter who is familiar with these processes and laser printing. All inks F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is the carrier sheet for - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 22
To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers; see the support documentation - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 23
: 1 Ensure that the manufacturer's recommended toner is used for the laser printer. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of non-HP consumables in HP products. 2 Paper selection is critical - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 24
laser-printed document, bar coding and presorting can offer advantageous postal charges. In the United States, please contact your United States Postal Service in a tray and presented at the retail window or, in the United States, at the Bulk Mail Acceptance Unit (BMAU). Avoid placing laser-printed - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 25
expose the documents to petroleum-based solvents. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in a wide range of humidity or temperature. If media is left unwrapped or in the printer input tray, extreme changes in the environment will cause the media to assume - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 26
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procedures that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 28
a printer problem. See the support documentation for your printer to see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for further troubleshooting information, perform the maintenance procedures that are recommended in your printer user guide, or see the - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 29
. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. See your printer user guide for the correct output tray selection. Paper is not cut to specification. This can q Change the paper type or try another ream of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. improper fit in - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 30
paper type. Paper guides in the trays are set incorrectly. q Make sure that all of the paper guides have been set correctly. See the user documentation for your printer for more information. a different ream of paper. q Try a paper from a different paper manufacturer. 24 Paper problems ENWW - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 31
), if possible. Fuser mode is set improperly in the printer q driver for the paper that is being used. If possible, set the fuser mode to a lower setting. For more information about setting the fuser mode, see the support documentation that came with your printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 32
are the most common causes of jams. However, if the envelope tray is properly loaded, the envelopes might be causing the problems. To recover from an envelope jam, follow the directions that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Do not reuse jammed envelopes. Doing so can damage the - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 33
non-imaged areas) by adjusting the toner density setting to a darker setting. See the documentation that came with your printer. Wrinkling Wrinkles that form in envelopes to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 34
paper from the paper tray or use paper from a toner specks appear, the media might not meet the specifications for your printer (for example, the paper is too moist or too rough). For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. 28 Print-quality problems - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 35
A Specifications U.S. paper grades The U.S. paper-grading system has evolved through custom and usage, resulting in similar papers having differently stated weights. For example, a 24-lb bond paper is exactly the same weight as a 60-lb book paper, or a 60-lb text, or a 33-lb cover. This is because - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 36
to 51, 61, 71, and 81 but are rounded to standard book/text weights of 50, 60, 70, and 80. Bond wt. (17 by 22 inches) 16 lb 17 lb 20 lb 108 lb 117 lb 122 lb 125 lb 133 lb 150 lb 154 lb 155 lb 162 lb 166 lb Metric wt. 60 g/m2 2 64 g/m 2 75 g/m 80 g/m2 90 g/m2 100 g/m2 105 g/m2 2 110 g/m 2 120 g/m - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 37
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 printer for specific information about the media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. Use only - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 38
Cardstock Size Index card (3x5) Index card (4x6) Index card (5x8) 13 by 5.83 inches 3.94 by 5.83 inches 5.83 by 7.87 inches Metric dimension 76.2 by 127 mm 101.6 by 152.4 mm 127 by 203.2 mm 88.9 by 139.7 mm 105 by 148 mm 100 by 148 mm 148 by 200 mm 32 Standard media sizes used in laser printers - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 39
Bendtsen units. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. The following figure compares the different types of smoothness. 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 P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 40
34 Comparisons of paper smoothness ENWW - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 41
reseller. To order outside of the U.S., please contact your local sales office. Laser paper Not all HP LaserJet printers support printing on all of the print media that is listed in the following table. Please see the support documentation that came with your product to determine if your product - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 42
came with your product to determine if your product supports a particular type of print media. Media Use with Use for Characteristics HP part numbers hp high gloss laser paper monochrome and color brochures, catalogs, laser printers business plans, photographs, and images 120 g/m2 (32-lb - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 43
all HP LaserJet printers support printing on the print media that is listed in the following table. Please see the support documentation that came with your product to determine if your product supports a particular type of print media. Media Use with hp office recycled monochrome laser paper - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 44
Not all HP LaserJet printers support printing on transparencies. Please see the support documentation that came with your product to determine if your product supports transparencies. Media Use with hp color LaserJet HP color LaserJet transparencies printers Use for transparencies hp LaserJet - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 45
too heavy can cause misfeeds, misstacking, jams, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear to the printer. basic size Basic size is a to fill in the spaces between fibers. For optimum performance of your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that is made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp or - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 46
in the printer. Paper duplexing Printing laser-grade papers. If resistance is too high, static buildup problems toner adhesion properties. It is important to purchase labels from a knowledgeable supplier who is familiar with these processes and with laser See "Reading a ream label" on page 5. 40 ENWW - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 47
toner. For best results, use smooth paper. Paper for laser printers should not have a heavy texture or a glossy smoothness unless the paper is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer. If you want to use a glossy paper in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP Hewlett-Packard - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 48
that are used with printers. Print media used in HP LaserJet printers must meet the guidelines and specifications listed in this guide. ream A ream of the printer. Most longgrain papers that are heavier than 60 g/m2 will have adequate stiffness to transport through the printer. Generally, stiffness - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 49
rough papers can degrade transfer of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. Fusing (toner adhesion) can also be drastically reduced for photocopy grades (wove or regular finishes) • about 40 to 60 for very smooth laser or coated grades • about 250 to 300 for cockle finishes • - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 50
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adhesive specifications 15 alignment, troubleshooting 23 alkalinity specifications 6 archival paper 6 A-series paper sizes, defined 39 automatic duplexing 17 B background particles, troubleshooting 27, 28 bar coding 18 basic size, defined 39 basis weight defined 39 envelope specifications 13 - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 52
HP Monochrome LaserJet printers 1 HP Sales and Service Offices 2 HP website 2 humidity, storing media 19 I image quality, troubleshooting 27 index cards, sizes 32 index grade 29, 30 inks, heat-resistant 8 input tray, loading 5, 24 inserting paper. See loading paper ISO, defined 41 J jams duplexing - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 53
, hp 36 LaserJet Plus 1 LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 lasers, operations of 2 letterhead HP papers 36 specifications 8 types of 4, 6 letters, troubleshooting 28 light paper, troubleshooting 23 Lightenberg Ratio, defined 39 linen papers 6 liner, labels 15 loading duplexing 17 - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 54
accuracy specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 55
tables 29 defined 39 envelope specifications 11, 13 equivalence tables 30 heavy paper 7, 23 paper specifications 10 ream label 5 windows, avoiding envelopes with 11 wire side, defined 40 wrapping ream labels 5 specifications 10 storing media 19 wrinkled envelopes, troubleshooting 27 Z zone coating - HP LaserJet P1009 | HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 56
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