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to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 5
Table of contents 1 Overview ...1 How HP LaserJet printers work ...1 Other resources ...2 2 Guidelines for using print media ...3 storing print media ...22 Environmental considerations ...22 3 Troubleshooting print media problems ...25 Basic troubleshooting tasks ...25 Types of print media to avoid - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 6
jams ...31 Gray areas on envelopes ...31 Wrinkles on envelopes ...32 Print-quality problems ...32 4 Specifications ...35 U.S. paper grades ...35 Common paper grades and basis dimensions ...39 Comparisons of paper smoothness ...39 5 Ordering HP print media ...41 Glossary ...43 Index ...49 iv ENWW - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 7
manuals for that information. NOTE: When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. For specific information about what media your printer or MFP supports - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 8
pressure are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto support through the worldwide network of HP Sales and Service Offices. (See the sales and service listings in the HP LaserJet printer user guide.) For more information about your HP printer and HP print media, see the HP website at http://www.hp - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 9
paper is recommended for use in your HP LaserJet printer. See Ordering HP print media on page 41. HP LaserJet printers can use non-HP brand media that meets or exceeds the specifications for supported media. Using non-HP brand media that meets HP specifications should not damage the printer or void - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 10
transparencies ● Printing on both sides of the paper Preparing print media for use Print media must be prepared properly before using it with your HP LaserJet printer. Print media needs some time to stabilize in a new environment. To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and store - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 11
HP recommendations will help to ensure proper operation of your HP LaserJet those of photocopier papers. Poor toner adhesion and poor print quality can quality issues, see Troubleshooting print media problems on page 25. and the input source. (See the support documentation for your printer model to - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 12
Multi-Purpose for Office Copiers, Laser Printers and Offset Printing Print This Side First basis weight paper type grammage surface finish paper color brightness level Opening and loading paper Follow this process when you open paper and load it into the printer input tray. 1. Place - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 13
critical to set the correct media type and size. Not all HP LaserJet printers have media width and length sensors. If the incorrect size flaking toner or light prints. A list of common media sizes and types follows. For more information, see Specifications on page 35 or consult the user guide for - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 14
uses cotton fiber, and is available in a wide range of colors and finishes with matching envelopes. Many manufacturers now design these grades of in order to achieve adequate toner adhesion. For more information about your printer specifications, see https://support.hp.com/us-en/products/. Coated - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 15
. You also can use an HP color LaserJet printer to print on colored paper that meets all of the specifications that are listed in this guide. However, colored paper can change the appearance of the printed colors. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by printing a pattern of dots - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 16
anchor the toner to the rotation of 90 degrees does not resolve the problem, then the media might not be compatible with . CAUTION: Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Typically, oxidation-set or - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 17
successfully on your HP LaserJet printer, but it must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to prevent sensors or can result in contamination from toner if printing is too close to a cutout location. ● Perforations: A series of holes or slits in media that - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 18
support documentation that came with the printer. To troubleshoot paper problems, see Paper problems on page 28. The paper properties and specifications provided in this table generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 100% chemical - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 19
Table 2-1 Paper properties and specifications (continued) Property Packaging Ash content Specifications Moisture-proof ream wrap with no exposed adhesive. Adhesive should remain firmly attached to packaging after opening. Ash content should be less than 20% when determined by combustion process at - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 20
support envelopes from all trays. 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 problems HP color LaserJet - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 21
finishes ensure good toner adhesion. ● Protect envelopes in humid environments. High moisture content can cause some envelopes to seal shut due to elevated temperatures when steam is released during fusing. Many envelopes will feed through your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 22
HP testing. However, the extra flaps and strips can result in increased jamming or wrinkling and poor toner adhesion due to the increased thickness of the envelope. ● Generally, feeding problems this table generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 23
heated to 205°C (401°F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must be folded within discretion of the converter. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. Packaging Protective box - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 24
to 205°C (401°F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION: ● The liner or release layer should not be exposed. Open spaces and gaps might trap toner and prevent it from fusing properly. ● Not all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels from all trays. Please - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 25
to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. It is important to 401°F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is the carrier sheet problems is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 26
heated to 205°C (401°F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See your HP LaserJet printer user guide for detailed instructions on using overhead transparencies. CAUTION: Not all HP LaserJet printers support overhead transparencies. To determine if overhead transparencies are - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 27
for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Printing on both sides of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as duplex printing or duplexing, can be an automatic or manual process. NOTE: Consult your product user guide to determine the supported size, type, weight, and orientation - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 28
printed documents in vinyl folders (which can contain plasticizers) and do not expose the documents to petroleum-based solvents. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in a wide range of environmental conditions. For best performance, store and use media at 20°C to - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 29
If a significant temperature difference exists between the media storage area and the printer's operating environment, allow the media time to adjust to the temperature in the printer's operating environment before unwrapping it. The greater the temperature difference and the greater the amount of - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 30
24 Chapter 2 Guidelines for using print media ENWW - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 31
printing 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 - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 32
, perform the maintenance procedures that are recommended in your printer user guide, or see the troubleshooting section in your printer user guide. Types of print media to avoid To ensure proper performance of your HP LaserJet printer, use paper or other print media specifically designed to work - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 33
● Envelopes that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See Envelope construction on page 14.) ● Envelopes of a basis weight less than 60 g/m2 (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). ● Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that are not sharply creased. ENWW Types of print - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 34
type or manually feed the paper into the printer. See your printer user guide for the correct HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to remove build-up in the fuser. For more information, see the documentation that came with your printer. 28 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting print media problems - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 35
the paper type. Paper guides in the trays are set incorrectly. Make sure that all of the paper guides have been set correctly a paper from a different paper manufacturer. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that problems 29 - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 36
● If possible, set the paper type to a lighter-weight paper. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. ● You might need to acclimate the paper to your environment to paper in portrait mode, if possible. 30 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting print media problems ENWW - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 37
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 provided in the HP LaserJet printer user guide. CAUTION: Do not reuse jammed envelopes. Doing so can damage the printer. Table 3-4 Frequent - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 38
moisture. See Preparing print media for use on page 4. Print-quality problems Print-quality problems can be caused by the print media. Use this information to troubleshoot the problems. Background toner particles If the amount of background particles becomes unacceptable, the following procedures - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 39
appear randomly on either side of the page. If the 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. ENWW Print-quality problems 33 - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 40
34 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting print media problems ENWW - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 41
4 Specifications This appendix provides paper specifications. ● U.S. paper grades ● Common paper grades and basis weights ● Weight equivalence table ● Standard media sizes used in laser printers ● Comparisons of paper smoothness U.S. paper grades The U.S. paper-grading system defines the sizes and - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 42
Paper grade Index Tag Metric weight Basic size Basic area 25.5 by 30.5 inches (648 777.75 sq. inches (.502 by 775 mm) m2) 24 by 36 inches (610 by 864.0 sq. inches (.557 910 mm) m2) 39.37 by 39.37 inches (1000 by 1000 mm) 1550.0 sq. inches (1.0 m2) Factor 2.08 2.31 3.76 Equivalent basis - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 43
Bond wt. (17 by 22 inches) 66 lb 67 lb 70 lb 72 lb Text/Book wt. Cover wt. (20 by (25 by 38 inches) 26 inches) 169 lb 92 lb 171 lb 94 lb 178 lb 98 lb 183 lb 100 lb Bristol wt. (22.5 by 28.5 inches) 114 lb 115 lb 120 lb 123 lb Index wt. (25.5 by 30.5 inches) 138 lb 140 lb 146 lb 150 lb - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 44
● Envelope sizes and dimensions ● Cardstock sizes and dimensions NOTE: See the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer for details about the media that the printer supports. Use only media that is supported. Paper sizes and dimensions This table lists the sizes and the English - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 45
100 by 148 mm 148 by 200 mm Comparisons of paper smoothness Smoothness is typically expressed in terms of Sheffield, Gurley, Bekk, or Bendtsen units. HP LaserJet printers generally require a smoothness of between 100 and 200 Sheffield. ENWW Comparisons of paper smoothness 39 - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 46
Figure 4-1 Comparisons of paper smoothness Gurley S-P-S Bekk (S PSI) (SEC/100 CC) (SEC/10 CC) Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (CC/MIN) 60 300 70 80 200 90 100 100 90 80 100 70 60 200 50 40 250 30 300 30 400 60 60 100 70 70 80 80 90 80 70 60 100 90 50 100 40 150 30 200 100 - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 47
from a local reseller. If you are interested in purchasing HP print media, go to the website https://hppaper.com/. NOTE: When ordering media, on page 36 for the equivalent weights for different grades of paper. To order HP print media outside the U.S., contact your local sales office. ENWW 41 - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 48
42 Chapter 5 Ordering HP print media ENWW - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 49
The aspect ratio of 1:1.414 is maintained throughout the A-series of paper sizes. basic size Basic size is a spaces between fibers. For optimum performance of your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that is made from 100 good aesthetic properties (such as color, brightness, and cleanliness). curl The - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 50
-quality problems. ● 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 - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 51
second for HP color LaserJet printers) for paper, labels, and envelopes; and ● 205°C (401°F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for paper or increasing the toner density setting on your printer. This condition is a symptom of a print-quality problem. groundwood Wood fibers - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 52
perforations and micro-perforations A hole or series of holes punched through the paper to media used in HP LaserJet printers must meet the guidelines and specifications listed in this guide. ream A transfer of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. Fusing (toner adhesion) can - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 53
● 120 to 150 for photocopy grades (wove or regular finishes) ● 40 to 60 for very smooth laser or coated grades ● 250 to 300 for cockle finishes ● greater than 350 for traditional linen and laid finishes waste paper A generic term used for post-consumer waste and some pre-consumer waste. watermark An - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 54
48 Glossary ENWW - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 55
25 frequent jams 31 gray areas, troubleshooting 31 guidelines for using 16 large 15 printers supporting 14 specifications 14, 15, 16 standard sizes 38 storing 22 testing 15 trays 14 troubleshooting problems 31 wrinkled, troubleshooting 32 environmental considerations acclimating media 22 storing - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 56
8 standard sizes 39 troubleshooting 28 hollow images, troubleshooting 32 HP color LaserJet printers media designed for 1 HP envelope testing 15 HP LaserJet printers bond paper, using 5 HP monochrome LaserJet printers 1 HP print media, ordering 41 HP Sales and Services offices 2 HP website 2 humidity - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 57
testing media envelopes 15 non-HP 3 text grade 35, 36 thermography 8 thick paper. See heavy paper thin paper, troubleshooting 28 toner 1 chemical stability of 8 density 31, 32 toner smear, troubleshooting 32 toner specks (background scatter), troubleshooting 32 torn paper 11 transfer, electrostatic - HP LaserJet M700 | Print Media Guide - Page 58
feeds 29 paper jams 28 post-image curl 29 print defects 25 print media 25, 26 print-quality problems 32 smeared toner 32 stiffness 28 tasks, basic 25 thin paper 28 toner smear 32 toner specks (background scatter) 32 wrinkled envelopes 32 two-sided printing 21 types of paper 8 U U.S. paper grades 35
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HP LaserJet Print Media Guide