Using print media

This section contains information about the following activities:

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Preparing print media for use Using paper Using envelopes Using labels Using overhead transparencies Printing on both sides of the paper Preparing laser-printed mailings
Preparing print media for use
After purchasing print media, you might have to prepare it for use. Print media needs some time to stabilize in a new environment. To prepare print media, keep it in its protective packaging and store it in the environment in which it will be used. For small quantities, such as one or two reams, store the print media for one to two days. For larger quantities or if the change in the environment is significant, a week or more might be needed. If print media is not properly prepared, the edges in the ream can become wavy or the sheets might curl soon after the package is opened.

Using paper

Plain paper is an inaccurate term. All papers are designed and manufactured for a specific use. Papers that are designed for the electrophotographic process that laser printer and copy machines use are usually called laser- or copier-grade papers. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are characterized by a smooth surface, controlled electrical properties, heat stability, and cleanliness. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Note Paper is being produced with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that is used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc) must be properly bound or sealed in the sheet during the paper-making process to prevent contamination of the printer. For more information, see Coated paper on page 6. Some print jobs require a paper that has a more prestigious look or feel. Letterhead papers generally have a watermark and often use cotton fiber. These papers tend to have a rougher surface, and their properties might not be controlled as well 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 properties that are optimized for laser printing.

Reading a ream label

A ream label is typically placed or printed on the outside of the paper wrapping. The ream label usually lists the weight, size, quantity of sheets, grain direction, and other information. The preferred side for printing might be indicated by an arrow on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. Paper should be loaded into the printer so that the indicated side will be printed (or printed first for 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.) The following illustration shows an example of a ream label. For more information about the items on the label, see the glossary in Appendix C on page 39. paper size (bold or underline indicates grain direction) orientation of preferred side for printing

The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have perforations or die-cuts:
So that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. Round all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in the case of labels, peeling. Ensure that die-cutting of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are located. Some printers do not support printing closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in order to avoid toner contamination. For more information about your printers specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the printer. Orient perforations in the direction of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. Do not run perforations closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result.
Guidelines for using paper
Use conventional white copier paper for most printing. The paper should be of high quality and free of the following defects:
cuts tears grease spots loose particles dust wrinkles and voids curled or bent edges

CAUTION

Avoid using extremely heavy or light paper. Use paper that is within your printers specified basis-weight range, as shown in the support documentation that came with your printer. The following table 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.

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 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 information. Minimum stiffness 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. Grain Portrait feeding: long grain up to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); short grain for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Landscape feeding: long grain. Electrical surface resistivity 109 to 1013 ohms/square. Electrical volume resistivity 109 to 1014 ohms - cm. Surface roughness 100 to 190 Sheffield optimal; Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be degraded at outer ranges). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205 C (401 F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Furnish (composition) 100 percent chemical pulp and/or cotton content; recycled paper with up to 5 percent groundwood can be used. Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 0.80 mm (0.03 inch) of nominal. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with no fray or edge roll. Curl Must lie flat within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Moisture content 4 percent to 6 percent by weight. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison).

2 inconsistent leading edge 3
Diagonal-seam envelope Double-sided seam envelope Manila envelope
Summary of HP envelope testing
Hewlett-Packard tests many types of envelopes to determine which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. Some of the test results are listed here.
Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. Envelopes that have double-sided seam construction, which creates vertical seams at both ends of the envelope instead of diagonal seams, tend to be more flimsy than diagonal-seam envelopes. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are thin and sharply creased. However, a variety of double-sided seam envelopes have performed acceptably during testing. Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that have more than one flap that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with the heat and pressure of the printers fusing process. Many varieties of this type of envelope performed satisfactorily in HP testing; however, the extra flaps and strips can result in increased jamming or wrinkling. Generally, feeding problems increase with envelope size. Larger envelope sizes (C5, B5) cannot have a basis weight greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). Rougher finishes such as laid, linen, or cockle can result in poor fusing. The multiple layers in envelopes construction might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in the non-imaged areas). You can reduce this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your printer.
Guidelines for using envelopes
The following table summarizes the envelope specifications that provide the best performance. Envelopes should meet the specifications for paper unless otherwise indicated. Note The specifications listed in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information.
64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 28 lb). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 5.5 mil) for a single-layer thickness. 100 to 200 Sheffield. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in the envelope construction must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205 C (401 F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes must be folded within 1 mm (0.04 inch) of nominal size and have no more than two thickness of paper anywhere along the leading edge. All folds must be sharply creased and construction must be tight (not baggy) to avoid wrinkling. Envelopes must not be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. The envelope flap must lie flat (within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is applied). Envelopes must lie flat, with no more than 6 mm (0.25 inch) curl across the entire surface. 4 percent to 6 percent by weight. Different types of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for best performance, which is left to the discretion of the converter. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. Protective box to prevent edge damage and maintain flatness.

Caliper Face sheet

The caliper must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). The face sheet is the printable surface on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be made from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. It is common for a face sheet to be die-cut so that individual shapes can be removed after printing. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. It is important to purchase labels from a knowledgeable converter who is familiar with these processes and laser printing. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in the label construction must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205 C (401 F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is the carrier sheet for the label material. The liner must provide stability for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer. The labels should be delivered in moisture-proof wrap to preserve their properties. The labels should have a minimum shelf life of one year, when stored at 23 C (73 F) and 50 percent relative humidity.

Fusing compatibility

Packaging Shelf life

Recommendations

Regularly inspect your labels after printing for any indication that the label edges are lifting or that adhesive contamination is occurring on the print surface. If either of these problems is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with your label supplier. If many sheets of labels are being continuously run, periodically run several sheets of paper through the printer to clean any contamination or label-stock adhesive that might have deposited.
Make sure to run full sheets of labels. Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination.

Using overhead transparencies
Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for use with laser printers. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Color laser printers also require different film from that used in monochrome printers to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. Overhead transparency film is very smooth and must have a topcoat to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. A transparency that is made of incompatible material or that is too thin can easily melt in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 4.4 mils) and for color overhead transparency film is 0.12 to 0.13 mm (4.8 to 5.2 mils). Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. 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). See your HP LaserJet printer user guide for detailed instructions about using overhead transparencies. See Ordering HP print media on page 35 for information about ordering HP transparencies. CAUTION Not all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on transparencies. Please see the support documentation that came with your product to determine if your product supports transparencies.
Guidelines for using overhead transparencies
The following table summarizes the overhead transparency specifications that provide the best performance. CAUTION 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 that came with your printer for product-specific information.

Paper is too moist, resulting in waviness or curl.
Paper orientation (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer) is incorrect, resulting in excessive curl.
Fuser mode is set improperly in the printer driver for the paper that is being used.
Print to the another output bin, for example, the face-up output bin. (This option is not available with some printers.) Change to a different type or brand of paper. You might need to acclimate the paper to your environment to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See Preparing print media for use on page 4.) Follow the storage and handling specifications in this document. (See Shipping and storing print media on page 19.) On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in the input tray to reverse the direction of the paper. The grain of the paper can affect the curl of the paper. Therefore, if you are feeding the paper in landscape mode (horizontally) and are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. 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.

Envelope problems

High rates of jams, gray areas printing on envelopes, or wrinkling can indicate problems with envelopes.

Frequent envelope jams

Overfilling the envelope tray and misadjusting its guides 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. CAUTION Do not reuse jammed envelopes. Doing so can damage the printer.
Envelopes are poorly manufactured.
Envelopes are not creased sufficiently to have sharp edges. Envelopes are wrinkled, bent, or curled.
Envelopes are too stiff or heavy. Stiff or heavy envelopes cannot negotiate the paper path or be picked up from the envelope tray. Envelopes are too smooth (do not have enough friction for transport) or too rough Envelope is inserted too far into the manual feed slot.
Make sure that the leading edge is straight, and has a sharp, well-creased fold. The envelope must not have more than two thicknesses of paper along any leading edge. The folded layers of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in Envelope construction on page 11.) Purchase envelopes that are manufactured correctly, or run the side of a pen or pencil over the envelope edges to flatten them. Crease the leading edge of the envelope with the side of a pen or pencil, or change to a different type or brand. Make sure that the envelopes leading edge, which enters the printer first, is straight, and that it has a sharp, well-creased fold that has no more than two thicknesses of paper. Use a lighter-weight envelope. Do not exceed the 2 basis weight of 105 g/m (28 lb). Use the printers most direct (straight-through) paper path. Change to a different type of envelope. Insert the envelope only until you feel a slight resistance.

Gray areas on envelopes

Envelope has seams or multiple layers. The toner density setting is too light.
Avoid printing over seams or other multiple-layer areas. Reduce background (gray shading in 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 after printing usually are caused by the following envelope conditions: Cause
Loose envelope construction.
Folds are not sharply creased.
Low-weight/low-strength paper used in the envelope construction.

High moisture content.

Try different envelopes that are better constructed. See Envelope construction on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. Try different envelopes that are better constructed. See Envelope construction on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. Try different envelopes that are better constructed. See Envelope construction on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your environment in order to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See Preparing print media for use on page 4.)

Print-quality problems

The following sections discuss print-quality problems that might be caused by print media.
Background toner particles
If the amount of background particles becomes unacceptable, the following procedures might help to clear the condition:
Increase the toner density setting. This decreases the amount of background particles. Change the paper to a lighter basis weight. Check the printers environment. Very dry (low humidity) conditions can increase the amount of background particles.

Dropouts

If faded-out areas or character voids (partial print) occur randomly on the page:
The moisture content of the paper might be uneven, or the paper might have moist spots on its surface as a result of environmental humidity. Store the paper in a moisture-proof container. Try removing the top few sheets of paper from the paper tray or use paper from a different source (such as another ream), or try a different brand of paper. The paper lot is bad. The manufacturing processes can cause some areas to reject toner. Try a different kind or brand of paper.

A Specifications

Weight equivalence table
The following table shows equivalent weights for different grades of paper. A bolded value indicates a commonly available standard weight for that grade. Note Text and book grades marked with an asterisk (*) actually calculate 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 21 lb 24 lb 27 lb 28 lb 29 lb 32 lb 36 lb 39 lb 40 lb 43 lb 45 lb 47 lb 51 lb 53 lb 54 lb 58 lb 65 lb 66 lb 67 lb 70 lb 72 lb
Text/Book wt. (25 by 38 inches)
41 lb 43 lb 50 lb * 54 lb 60 lb * 68 lb 70 lb * 74 lb 80 lb * 90 lb 100 lb 101 lb 110 lb 115 lb 119 lb 128 lb 134 lb 137 lb 146 lb 165 lb 169 lb 171 lb 178 lb 183 lb
Cover wt. (20 by 26 inches)
22 lb 24 lb 28 lb 30 lb 33 lb 37 lb 39 lb 41 lb 44 lb 50 lb 55 lb 55 lb 60 lb 63 lb 65 lb 70 lb 74 lb 75 lb 80 lb 90 lb 92 lb 94 lb 98 lb 100 lb
Bristol wt. (22.5 by 28.5 inches)
27 lb 29 lb 34 lb 36 lb 41 lb 45 lb 49 lb 50 lb 55 lb 62 lb 67 lb 68 lb 74 lb 77 lb 80 lb 86 lb 90 lb 93 lb 98 lb 111 lb 114 lb 115 lb 120 lb 123 lb
Index wt. (25.5 by 30.5 inches)
33 lb 35 lb 42 lb 44 lb 50 lb 55 lb 58 lb 61 lb 67 lb 75 lb 82 lb 83 lb 90 lb 94 lb 97 lb 105 lb 110 lb 113 lb 120 lb 135 lb 138 lb 140 lb 146 lb 150 lb
Tag wt. (24 by 36 inches)
37 lb 39 lb 46 lb 49 lb 55 lb 61 lb 65 lb 68 lb 74 lb 83 lb 91 lb 92 lb 100 lb 104 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/m 64 g/m 75 g/m 80 g/m 90 g/m

100 g/m 105 g/m

110 g/m 120 g/m 135 g/m 148 g/m

150 g/m 163 g/m

170 g/m 176 g/m
190 g/m 199 g/m 203 g/m 216 g/m 244 g/m
250 g/m 253 g/m 264 g/m 271 g/m
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 printer for specific information about the media that your HP LaserJet printer supports. Use only media that is supported.
Letter Legal Folio/foolscap Executive Tabloid/ledger Ledger full bleed A3 RA3 A3 full bleed A4 A5 B4 (JIS) B4 (ISO) B5 (JIS) B5 (ISO) 8K 16K 32K

English dimension

8.5 by 11.0 inches 8.5 by 14.0 inches 8.50 by 13.00 inches 7.25 by 10.50 inches 11.0 by 17.0 inches 12.0 by 18.0 inches 11.69 by 16.54 inches 12.01 by 16.93 inches 12.28 by 17.32 inches 8.27 by 11.70 inches 5.83 by 8.27 inches 10.12 by 14.33 inches 9.84 by 13.90 inches 7.17 by 10.12 inches 6.93 by 9.84 inches 10.63 by 15.35 inches 7.68 by 10.63 inches 5.32 by 7.68 inches

Metric dimension

215.9 by 279.4 mm 215.9 by 355.6 mm 215.9 by 330.2 mm 184.2 by 266.7 mm 279.4 by 431.8 mm 304.8 by 457.2 mm 297 by 420 mm 305 by 430 mm 312 by 440 mm 210 by 297 mm 148 by 210 mm 257 by 364 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

Envelopes

U.S. #6 3/4 (personal) U.S. #8 5/8 (check) U.S. #9 U.S. #10 (com10) U.S. #11 U.S. #5 1/2 baronial U.S. #6 baronial U.S. #7 3/4 (Monarch) U.S. A2 announcement U.S. A6 announcement ISO B5 ISO C5 ISO C5/6 ISO C6 ISO DL
3.63 by 6.50 inches 3.63 by 8.63 inches 3.88 by 8.88 inches 4.13 by 9.50 inches 4.50 by 10.38 inches 4.38 by 5.75 inches 4.75 by 6.50 inches 3.88 by 7.50 inches 4.38 by 5.75 inches 4.75 by 6.50 inches 6.93 by 9.84 inches 6.38 by 9.02 inches 4.49 by 9.02 inches 4.49 by 6.38 inches 4.33 by 8.66 inches
92.1 by 465.1 mm 92.1 by 219.1 mm 98.4 by 225.4 mm 104.9 by 241.3 mm 114.3 by 263.5 mm 111.1 by 146.1 mm 120.7 by 165.1 mm 98.4 by 190.5 mm 111.1 by 146.1 mm 120.7 by 165.1 mm 176 by 250 mm 162 by 229 mm 114 by 229 mm 114 by 162 mm 110 by 220 mm

Cardstock

Index card (3x5) Index card (4x6) Index card (5x8) U.S. postcard European postcard J postcard (hagaki) J double postcard (oufuku hagaki)
3.00 by 5.00 inches 4.00 by 6.00 inches 5.00 by 8.00 inches 3.50 by 5.50 inches 4.13 by 5.83 inches 3.94 by 5.83 inches 5.83 by 7.87 inches
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
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. The following figure compares the different types of smoothness. Gurley S-P-S (3 PSI) (SEC/100 CC) Bekk (SEC/10 CC) Bendtsen (1 KG/CM2) (CC/MIN)
Sheffield (CC by 10 -2/MIN)

Ordering HP print media

In the United States, you can purchase HP paper and transparencies through HPs website at http://www.hpshopping.com or by contacting your local 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 supports a particular type of print media.

hp office paper

Use with
monochrome laser printers

Use for

high-volume office printing

Characteristics

75 (20-lb bond), 500 sheets, 87 bright g/m2

HP part numbers

letter (HPC8511) letter, 3-hole prepunched (HPC3HP) legal (HPC8514) 11 by 17 (tabloid) (HPC1117) letter (HPM1120) letter, 3-hole prepunched (HPM113H) legal (HPM1420) 11 by 17 (tabloid) (HPM1720) letter (HPP1122)

hp multipurpose paper

correspondence, memos, and reports
75 g/m2 (20-lb bond), 500 sheets, 90 bright

hp printing paper

correspondence, reports, and in-house newsletters
83 g/m2 (22-lb bond), 500 sheets, 92 bright 90 g/m2 (24-lb bond), 500 sheets, smooth matte finish on both sides, 96 bright

hp color laser paper

monochrome and color newsletters and color laser printers documents
letter (HPL245R) 11 by 17 (tabloid) (HPL2417)
105 g/m2 (28-lb bond), letter (HPL285R) 500 sheets, smooth 11 by 17 (tabloid) (HPL2817) matte finish on both sides, 96 bright 160 g/m2 (42-lb bond), 250 sheets, matte finish on both sides, 98 bright letter (HPU1132) 11 by 17 (tabloid) (HPU1732) A4 (Europe) (CHP413) A3 (Europe) (CHP421)
hp premium choice LaserJet paper
monochrome and color proposals and charts laser printers
B Ordering HP print media
letter (HPJ1124) letter, 3-hole prepunched (HPJ113H) legal (HPJ1424) 11 by 17 (tabloid) (HPJ1724) A4 (Europe) (CHP310)
hp LaserJet paper monochrome and color reports, user manuals, 90 g/m2 (24-lb bond), laser printers letterhead, and 500 sheets, matte correspondence finish on both sides, 96 bright

Glossy paper

CAUTION 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 supports a particular type of print media.
hp high gloss laser paper
120 g/m2 (32-lb bond), 200 sheets, high-gloss finish coating on both sides, 95 bright
letter (Q2419A) 11 by 17 (tabloid) (Q2420A) A4 (Q2421A) A3 (Q2422A)
monochrome and color brochures, catalogs, laser printers business plans, photographs, and images
hp soft gloss laser monochrome and color flyers, handouts, sales 120 g/m2 (32-lb bond), letter (Q4179A) paper laser printers briefs, proposals, and 200 sheets, satin A4 (C4179B) color images finish coating on both sides, 96 bright hp soft gloss laser monochrome and color flyers, handouts, sales 105 g/m2 (28-lb bond), paper laser printers briefs, proposals, and 500 sheets, satin color images finish coating on both sides, 96 bright letter (Q2415A) 11 by 17 (tabloid) (Q2416A) A4 (Q2417A) A3 (Q2418A)

Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock
200 g/m (75-lb cover), 100 sheets, super smooth matte finish on both sides, 96 bright
letter (Q2413A) A4 (Q2414A)
hp premium cover monochrome and color postcards and paper laser printers document covers

hp tough paper

monochrome and color signs, maps, laser printers restaurant menus, waterproof documents, and tearproof documents
5 mil thick (0.197 letter (Q1298A) inches) A4 (Q1298B) (approximately 44-lb bond equivalent), 50 sheets, satin finish coating on both sides, waterproof, tearproof

Recycled paper

CAUTION Not 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.
training manuals and general office printing
75 bond), 500 sheets, matte finish on both sides, contains 30 percent post-consumer content (satisfies US Executive Order 13101), 87 bright g/m2 (20-lb
letter (HPE1120) 3-hole prepunched (HPE113H) legal (HPE1420)
hp office recycled monochrome laser paper printers

Transparencies

CAUTION 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.

transparencies

5 mil thick (0.197 inches), 50 sheets, premium coated on both sides 4.3 mil thick (0.169 inches), 50 sheets
letter (C2934A) A4 (C2936A)
hp color LaserJet HP color LaserJet transparencies printers
hp LaserJet monochrome transparencies
HP monochrome LaserJet printers
letter (92296T) A4 (92296U)

Glossary

A-series of paper sizes The ISO A-series of paper sizes is based on the Lichtenberg Ratio, which is an aspect ratio of 1 to the square root of 2. A0 size paper is 841 by 1,189 mm in size, which is 1 square meter in area and has a 1.414:1 aspect ratio. Each subsequent size is half the area (determined by halving the long dimension). If the value is an odd number (for example, 1,189 mm), then the subsequent value after halving is truncated (for example, 594 mm). The aspect ratio of 1:1.414 is maintained throughout the A-series of paper sizes. basis weight Basis weight is the weight of a ream of paper (500 sheets) that has been cut to the basic size. Basis weight is an important characteristic of paper. Paper that is too light or too heavy can cause misfeeds, misstacking, jams, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear to the printer. basic size Basic size is a specified size for a grade of paper. Basic sizes have evolved from custom and usage. brightness Brightness refers to the reflectance and whiteness of a sheet of paper. Higher brightness papers are more expensive to produce and are usually associated with higher quality. caliper Caliper is the thickness of a sheet of paper or other print media. It is typically specified in mils (one-thousandth of an inch) or millimeters. It is closely associated with paper weight but not directly associated, because some papers have more bulk (more density) than others. carrier sheet The carrier sheet is the sheet to which labels are temporarily attached. Usually this sheet has a slick feeling or appears shiny. composition Composition (furnish) is the mixture of various materials, such as fiber, filler, sizing materials, and other additives, that are used to make the paper stock. Fillers such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc are added to paper 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 cotton fiber. Recycled paper, made with no more than 5 percent groundwood, is also acceptable. To ensure that paper of a special fiber composition will work correctly in your printer, test it before purchasing large quantities. copier paper A grade of paper that is suitable for printing in the electrophotographic process. This paper is characterized by having a smooth finish, heat stability, non-curling qualities, and good aesthetic properties (such as color, brightness, and cleanliness).

finish/smoothness Characterizes a papers finish. Textured paper causes inconsistent or blotchy print and can wrinkle. Printed output on textured paper might have broken character edges and show poor toner adhesion. Glossy-smooth paper tends to highlight defects and might not hold 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 HPs soft gloss and high gloss paper (see Ordering HP print media on page 35). For sharp resolution or detail, use a smooth paper. Paper finish is typically measured by using air-leak methods. We recommend a range for smoothness that uses the Sheffield method. Equivalent values for other methods can be found in Comparisons of paper smoothness on page 33. Avoid using paper that has embossed or raised surfaces, because spotty printing and misfeeding can occur. It is possible to print satisfactorily on paper that has embossed areas in the leading edge, trailing edge, or areas where print will not appear on the paper; however, misfeeding or jamming can occur. finishing precision Dimensions (length and width) of a piece of media, how closely it is cut to the stated size, and how square it is. Use media that is accurately cut, so that it can be handled properly. furnish (composition) Composition (furnish) is the mixture of various materials, such as fiber, filler, sizing materials, and other additives, that is used to make the paper stock. fusing compatibility Compatibility of print media used in the printer and how it reacts when exposed to the fuser's temperature of: 205 C (401 F) for 0.1 second (0.2 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 overhead transparency materials. Print media should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in any way when exposed to these temperatures for the specified time period. grain The orientation of paper fibers in paper. Fibers tend to align themselves in the process direction of the paper machine. Papers are stiffer in the grain direction. Most cut sheet papers are cut long grain (that is, with the grain direction parallel with the long edge of the sheet). For heavier-weight papers (greater than 135 g/m2 in weight) Hewlett-Packard recommends using short-grain paper, if available, to improve feeding and reduce wear to the paper path. grammage Grammage is the metric standard for specifying paper weight and is expressed in grams per square meter. gray background Paper looks gray or appears dirty because small toner particles are transferred to non-printed areas (white space), and can be corrected by changing paper or increasing the toner density setting on your printer. This condition is a symptom of a print-quality problem. groundwood Wood fibers that are extracted using a mechanical rather than a chemical process. Groundwood papers are generally weaker than chemical-wood papers. ISO JIS International Standards Organization. Japanese Industrial Standards.

office paper, hp 35 office recycled paper, hp 37 offset powders 8 oil-based inks 8 onion skin inserts, using 18 opening paper reams 5 operations, HP LaserJet printers 2 ordering HP print media 35 orientation landscape 25 loading paper 5 output quality, troubleshooting 27 overhead transparencies HP 37 specifications 16 oxidation-set inks 8
packaging defined 42 ream labels 5 specifications 10 storing paper in 19 pallets, shipping 19 paper grades 29, 30 paper jams duplexing 17 envelopes 26 frequent 23 preprinted papers 8 part numbers glossy paper 36 heavy paper 36 laser paper 35 recycled paper 37 transparencies 37 perforations defined 42 paper specifications 8, 9 petroleum-based solvents, avoiding 6 pH defined 42 specifications 6 photographs, papers for 36 photosensitive drum, operations of 2 pigment-coated papers 6 plain paper 4, 7 plasticizers, avoiding 6 portrait orientation 25 post office, preparing mailings for 17 postcards, sizes 32 post-consumer waste, defined 42 post-image curl, troubleshooting 25 powders, offset 8 precanceled stamps 18 pre-consumer waste, defined 42 premium choice LaserJet paper, hp 35 premium cover paper, hp 36 preparing media 4, 19 preprinted paper 8 prepunched paper 8, 9 presorting envelopes 18 pressure-sensitive adhesives, avoiding 11 print media, defined 42
mailings, preparing 17 manual duplexing 17 margins die-cut papers 9 embossed images 7 metered envelopes 18 metric system envelope sizes 32 paper sizes 31 weight equivalence table 30 MFP, defined 42 mils, defined 42 misalignment, troubleshooting 23 moisture content, defined 42 envelope specifications 13 paper specifications 10 Monochrome printers 1 monochrome transparencies, hp 37 multi-feeds causes of 5 troubleshooting 24 multipart forms, avoiding 22 multipurpose paper, hp 35
newsletters, papers for 35 non-HP media 3
print quality, troubleshooting 27 printing paper, hp 35 proposals, paper for 36 punched paper 8, 9 purchasing HP print media 35
quality, troubleshooting 27
reams acclimating 4, 19 defined 42 labels, reading 5 opening 5 storing 19 recycled paper HP 37 specifications 8 resistivity, electrical defined 40 paper specifications 10 transparency specifications 16 rollers, swelling of 6 rough papers 4, 6 roughness defined 43 envelope specifications 13 paper specifications 10
stiffness defined 42 specifications 10 troubleshooting 23 storing media acclimating 4, 19 environments for 19 labels, adhesive 15 support, customer 2 surface resistivity, electrical defined 40 paper specifications 10 transparency specifications 16 surface roughness defined 43 envelope specifications 13 paper specifications 10

HP LaserJet P4515 Printer series

P4515n P4515tn P4515x

Enhance workgroup productivity with HPs fastest single-function black-and-white printer.

Lightning-fast performer

Experience legendary reliability and consistent print quality at incredible speeds of up to 62 pages per minute (ppm)the latest advancements in HP toner technology make it possible. Start fast and finish sooner: Time To Completion (TTC) of a typical office print job can be nearly twice as fast with Instant-on Technology.1 Built-in Gigabit networking lets you share the printer across large workgroups with ease.

Flexible and expandable

Upgrade your printer as business needs change. This versatile printer accommodates a variety of media types and sizes, and lets you expand paper handling and finishing capabilities with an optional two-sided printing accessory, additional 500-sheet or 1,500-sheet input trays, an envelope feeder, a 5-bin mailbox, stacker, or stapler/stacker accessory. You can also select either regular or high-capacity print cartridges to meet your specific business needs. Improve performance and increase storage capacity with an optional EIO hard disk. The printer also supports optional Jetdirect and third-party solutions via the EIO slot and Host USB 2.0-like ports.
Secure, robust productivity
In addition to supporting standard security protocols and optional third-party security solutions, the printer includes industry-leading security capabilities. Get fast, secure performance across your network with advanced IPSec encryption, prevent unauthorized access with management features like 802.1X authentication and password protection, and guard sensitive information with support for private printing. Just press the Folder button to view your stored jobs, enter a PIN, and print your documents.

Hassle-free management

Simplify fleet management tasks and reduce IT costs with HP Web Jetadmin.2 This powerful tool makes it easy to install, monitor, secure, and troubleshoot a wide range of network-connected peripherals from an intuitive browser interface. Use a single driverthe HP Universal Print Driver communicates directly with each HP device on your network and customizes the user interface to show the available features.3
Instant-on Technology uses cutting-edge fuser technology to produce the first page faster when a printer is coming out of low power mode so your print job is done sooner. An InfoTrends study shows the typical office print job is three to five pages long: www.infotrends.com/public/Content/Presentations/officeprinteruse.pdf. Time To Completion of a typical office print job tested on HP and select competing products. Actual results may vary. 2 Find more information and download HP Web Jetadmin free at www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin. 3 To download the free HP Universal Print Driver Series for Windows, visit www.hp.com/go/upd.
1 Control panel simultaneously displays up to four lines of text and animated graphics and features a built-in 10-key pad Optional 500-sheet 5-bin mailbox with sorting capability 500-sheet top output bin Adjustable 100-sheet multipurpose input tray 1 for special media 500-sheet input tray 2 500-sheet input tray 3 Optional 500-sheet input tray 4 Optional 1,500-sheet high capacity input tray HP Jetdirect Gigabit Ethernet embedded print server with IPSec A powerful 540 MHz processor and 128 MB of standard printing memory, expandable up to 640 MB EIO expansion slot supports an optional parallel card, hard disk, or Jetdirect print server One external and two internal Host USB 2.0-like ports for third-party connections Security lock slot Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port provides simple connections for direct printing 100-sheet rear output bin Duplexer for automatic two-sided printing Optional printer stand enables printer mobility

HP LaserJet P4515x Printer shown with optional 500-sheet 5-bin mailbox, 500-sheet input tray 4, optional 1,500-sheet high capacity input tray, and optional printer stand

Partial rear view

Front view

Series at a glance

P4515n Part number HP Jetdirect Gigabit Ethernet embedded print server with IPSec 100-sheet multipurpose tray 1 500-sheet tray 2 500-sheet tray 3 Automatic two-sided printing Memory Recommended monthly print volume Duty cycle CB514A Optional Optional 128 MB 5,000 to 20,000 pages Up to 275,000 pages
P4515tn CB515A Optional 128 MB 5,000 to 20,000 pages Up to 275,000 pages
P4515x CB516A 128 MB 5,000 to 20,000 pages Up to 275,000 pages
Easy to use and maintain, this printer is also easy on the environment.
Get the most out of your printer with HP accessories, supplies, and services.
CB524A Make business mailing simple and efficient with the HP LaserJet 75 sheet Envelope Feeder. CB522A Enjoy hassle-free, unattended printing with HP LaserJet 500-sheet Stapler/Stacker.

HP Support Services

Minimize the cost of downtime Because printer downtime can have serious business consequences, HP provides high-quality services that extend beyond the standard warranty and help you avoid unbudgeted repair costs. Benefits include reduced printing and infrastructure costs, maximized uptime, expert technical phone support and delivery services, and predictable and consistent service delivery across multiple locations. Choose: Installation Service with Network Configuration: expert assembly of HP accessories, hardware verification, network configuration, and basic administrator familiarization Same Day Onsite Service: technician arrives at your site within four hours after service call is received, if this time falls within the coverage window Next Day Onsite Service: technician-delivered onsite service the next business day after the service call Any of the above options can be purchased as: HP Care Pack Services: easy-to-buy, easy-to-use support packages HP Contractual Services: a comprehensive portfolio for maintaining maximum IT availability HP also offers Managed Print Services: a solution scalable from imaging and printing devices and toner cartridges, to installation, management, maintenance, and support For more information visit: www.hp.com/go/printservices.
Print cartridges with HP Smart Printing Technology4 HP LaserJet Black Print Cartridge (10,000 pages) HP LaserJet Black Print Cartridge (24,000 pages) Paper handling HP LaserJet 500-sheet Input Tray and Feeder HP LaserJet 1,500-sheet High Capacity Input Tray HP LaserJet 75-sheet Envelope Feeder HP LaserJet Automatic Duplexer for Two-sided Printing HP LaserJet 500-sheet 5-Bin Mailbox HP LaserJet 500-sheet Stacker HP LaserJet 500-sheet Stapler/Stacker Accessories and supplies HP LaserJet Printer Stand HP LaserJet 1,000 Staple Cartridge Pack (3 cartridges by 1,000) HP LaserJet Printer Maintenance Kit (110V) HP LaserJet Printer Maintenance Kit (220V) Memory/storage HP 64 MB DDR2 144-pin x32 HP 128 MB DDR2 144-pin x32 HP 256 MB DDR2 144-pin x32 HP 512 MB DDR2 144-pin x32 HP High Performance Serial ATA Hard Disk Connectivity HP Jetdirect 620n Fast Ethernet Print Server HP Jetdirect 630n IPv6 Gigabit Ethernet Print Server HP Jetdirect 635n IPv6/IPSec Internal Print Server HP Jetdirect 690n Wireless Print Server HP Jetdirect en3700 Fast Ethernet Print Server HP Jetdirect en1700 IPv4/IPv6 Print Server HP Jetdirect ew2400 802.11g Wireless Print Server HP 1284B Parallel Card For more information, visit www.hp.com/go/jetdirect Service and support HP 3-year, Next Business Day Onsite Service HP 3-year, 4-hour, 13x5 Same Day Onsite Service HP Onsite Installation and Network Configuration HP Maintenance Kit Replacement Service, Fuser HP 1-year, Post-warranty, Next Business Day Onsite Service HP 1-year, Post-warranty, 4-hour, 13x5 Same Day Onsite Service HP 1-year, Post-warranty Service, Phone and Online Assistance For more information, visit www.hp.com/services/printer Paper www.hp.com/go/paper Solutions www.hp.com/go/gsc

CC364A CC364X CB518A CB523A CB524A CB519A CB520A CB521A CB522A CB525A Q3216A CB388A CB389A CC413A CC414A CC415A CE483A J7989G J7934G J7997G J7961G J8007G J7942G J7988G J7951G J7972G
UJ516E UJ522E UC742E UJ986E UJ525PE UJ527PE HC128PE
Declared yield values in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752. Actual yields vary considerably based on images printed and other factors. For more information, visit www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies.

Technical specifications

Print speed Document delivery speed Print resolution Processor Memory Durability ratings Paper Input
HP LaserJet P4515n Printer (CB514A)
HP LaserJet P4515tn Printer (CB515A)
HP LaserJet P4515x Printer (CB516A)
Up to 62 ppm, letter First page out: as fast as 8.5 seconds from Ready mode; Time To Completion for a typical office print job: as fast as 15.5 seconds, letter6 Up to 1200 by 1200 dpi; HP REt, HP 300 dpi, HP 600 dpi, HP FastRes 1200, HP ProRes MHz 128 MB, expandable to 640 MB via one open 144-pin 32 bit DDR2 DIMM slot Recommended monthly volume: 5,000 to 20,000 pages,7 Duty cycle: up to 275,000 pages8 100-sheet multipurpose tray 1, 500-sheet tray 2 100-sheet multipurpose tray 1, 500-sheet tray 2, 500-sheet tray 3
Output Two-sided printing Sizes

Weights

Types Connectivity Interfaces Languages Fonts Client operating systems Network operating systems
100-sheet rear output bin, 500-sheet top output bin Manual (optional accessory available for automatic two-sided printing) Automatic Multipurpose tray 1: letter, legal, executive, statement, 8.5 by 13.0 in, envelope (Com 10, Monarch No. 7 3/4); custom: 3.0 by 5.0 in to 8.5 by 14.0 in Input trays 2 and 3: letter, legal, executive, statement, 8.5 by 13.0 in; custom: 5.8 by 8.3 in to 8.5 by 14.0 in Automatic duplexer for two-sided printing: letter, legal, executive; custom: 5.8 by 8.3 in to 8.5 by 14.0 in Optional 500-sheet 5-bin mailbox: letter, legal, executive, statement, 8.5 by 13.0 in; custom: 5.8 by 8.3 in to 8.5 by 14.0 in Multipurpose tray 1: 16 to 53 lb Input trays 2 and 3, optional 500-sheet feeder, optional high-capacity input tray, automatic duplexer for two-sided printing: 16 to 32 lb Optional envelope feeder: 20 to 28 lb Paper (bond, color, letterhead, plain, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough, light), envelopes, labels, cardstock, transparencies, user-defined 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0, 1 EIO slot, 1 external and 2 internal Host USB 2.0-like ports for third-party connection, HP Jetdirect Gigabit Ethernet embedded print server HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, HP postscript level 3 emulation, direct PDF (v1.4) printing (192 MB printer memory recommended) 80 HP font set (plus Greek, Hebrew, Cyrillic, Arabic) Windows 2000; Windows XP Home; Windows XP Professional; Windows Server 2003; Certified for Windows Vista; Mac OS X v10.2.8, v10.3, v10.4, v10.5, and later Via an HP Jetdirect print server: Microsoft Windows 2000, Server 2003, XP, Vista, 2003 64-bit, XP 64-bit, Vista 64-bit (For Microsoft IPv6 compatible with Windows 2003, XP, and Vista); Novell 5.1 and later; Mac OS X v10.2.8, v10.3, v10.4, v10.5, and later; Red Hat Linux 7.x and later; SuSE Linux 8.x and later; HP-UX 10.20, 11.x, 11.i; Solaris 2.5 and later (SPARC systems only); IBM AIX 3.2.5 and later 1; MPE-iX; Citrix MetaFrame Server; Windows Terminal Services Supported via an HP Jetdirect print server: IPv4/IPv6: Apple Bonjour Compatible (Mac OS 10.2.4 and later), SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, Port 9100, LPD, IPP, Secure-IPP, WS Discovery, IPsec/Firewall; IPv6: DHCPv6, MLDv1, ICMPv6; IPv4: Auto-IP, SLP, TFTP, Telnet, IGMPv2, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, IP Direct Mode, WS Print; Other: IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, NetWare NDS, Bindery, NDPS, iPrint Management security: SNMPv3, SSL/TLS (HTTPS), 802.1X authentication (EAP- PEAP, EAP-TLS), IPsec/Firewall with Kerberos, Certificate, and PreShared Key Authentication; Wireless network security (Requires HP Jetdirect 690n Wireless Print Server): 802.1X (EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS), WPA, WPA2 authentication, AES, TKIP, WEP (40/64- and 128-bit) encryption 16.5 by 17.7 by 15.5 in 16.5 by 17.7 by 21.5 in 16.5 by 20 by 21.5 in 56.92 lb 71.58 lb 77.42 lb Printer, right-angled power cord, control panel overlay, software and documentation on CD-ROM, print cartridge,9 Getting Started Guide, support flyer 500-sheet input tray 3 500-sheet input tray 3, automatic duplexer for two-sided printing One-year, return to HP authorized service center, limited warranty

Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC): 5.049 kWh/Week ENERGY STAR qualified models, see www.hp.com/go/energystar Certifications Safety IEC 60950-1 (International), IEC 60825-1+A1+A2, UL/cUL Listed (US/Canada), EN 60825-1+A1+A2 (Class 1 Laser/LED Device) GB4943-2001

Network protocols

Security
Dimensions (w by d by h) Weight (includes print cartridge) Whats in the box Also includes Warranty
Environmental ranges Recommended temperature Storage temperature Recommended relative humidity Storage relative humidity Altitude Acoustics10 Sound power Bystander sound pressure Power specifications Required input voltage Power consumption
50 to 90 degrees F 32 to 95 degrees F 10 to 80 percent 10 to 95 percent Up to 10,000 ft Active: 7.4 B(A) Active: 60 dB(A) Ready: 4.8 B(A) Standby: 31 dB(A)
100 to 127 V (10 percent), 50/60 Hz (3 Hz) 220 to 240 V (10 percent), 50/60 Hz (3 Hz) Active: 910 watts Sleep: 12 watts Ready: 20 watts Off: 0 watts
CISPR 22: 2005/EN 55022: 2006 Class B, EN 61000-3-2: 2000+A2, EN 61000-3-3: 1995+A1, EN 55024: 1998+A1+A2, FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B (USA), ICES003, Issue 4, (Canada), GB9254-1998
HP SureSupply enabled. To learn more, visit www.hp.com/learn/suresupply
Exact speed varies depending on system configuration, software application, driver, and document complexity. An InfoTrends study shows the typical office print job is three to five pages long: www.infotrends.com/public/Content/Presentations/officeprinteruse.pdf. Time To Completion of a typical office print job tested on HP and select competing products. Actual results may vary. 7 HP recommends that the number of printed pages per month be within the stated range for optimum device performance, based on factors including supplies replacement intervals and device life over an extended warranty period. 8 Duty cycle is defined as the maximum number of pages per month of imaged output. This value provides a comparison of product robustness in relation to other HP LaserJet or HP Color LaserJet devices, and enables appropriate deployment of printers and MFPs. 9 Average continuous black cartridge yield 10,000 standard pages. Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752. Actual yields vary considerably based on images printed and other factors. For more information, visit www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies. 10 Measured per ISO 7779 and declared per ISO 9296; values subject to change. For current information see www.hp.com/support. Configuration tested: LaserJet P4515x. 11 Values subject to change. See www.hp.com/support for current information. Power numbers are the highest values measured using all standard voltages.
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