HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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...grades and basis weights 29 Weight equivalence table 30 Standard media sizes used in laser printers 31 Paper 31 Envelopes 32 Cardstock 32 Comparisons of print media to avoid 22...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-printed mailings 17 Shipping and storing print media 19 Environmental considerations 19 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...
...grades and basis weights 29 Weight equivalence table 30 Standard media sizes used in laser printers 31 Paper 31 Envelopes 32 Cardstock 32 Comparisons of print media to avoid 22...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-printed mailings 17 Shipping and storing print media 19 Environmental considerations 19 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...
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... might be designed for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that information. See the user guide for each printer for that are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper...
... might be designed for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that information. See the user guide for each printer for that are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper...
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.... q Print media that is specifically designed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for further troubleshooting information, perform the maintenance procedures that are recommended in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that offsets or discolors. q Envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that are not square...
.... q Print media that is specifically designed to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for further troubleshooting information, perform the maintenance procedures that are recommended in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that offsets or discolors. q Envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that are not square...
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...newly opened ream. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. q Use a lighter-weight paper. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. improper fit in the fuser. Paper guides in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too dry or too moist. This...paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. See your printer. Paper might not be picked up in your printer user guide. For more information. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Do not reuse jammed paper. If the talc or calcium carbonate are listed for...
...newly opened ream. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. q Use a lighter-weight paper. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. improper fit in the fuser. Paper guides in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too dry or too moist. This...paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. See your printer. Paper might not be picked up in your printer user guide. For more information. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Do not reuse jammed paper. If the talc or calcium carbonate are listed for...
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...Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in the printer q driver for the paper that is incorrect, resulting in ... (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer) is being used. In the papermaking process, stresses ...that came with some printers.) q Change to diminish differences in portrait mode (vertically),... another output bin, for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill... called post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a ...
...Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in the printer q driver for the paper that is incorrect, resulting in ... (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer) is being used. In the papermaking process, stresses ...that came with some printers.) q Change to diminish differences in portrait mode (vertically),... another output bin, for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill... called post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a ...
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... paper, standard 31 double-sided printing 17 dropouts, troubleshooting 28 duplexing defined 40 procedures for 36 characters, troubleshooting 28 checklist, troubleshooting 21, 22 chemical stability specifications 6 clasps, avoiding envelopes with 11 clay coated papers 6 coated papers 6, 22 cockle finishes 6 color laser paper, hp 35 color LaserJet transparencies, hp 37 colored paper 6 composition defined 39 specifications 10 conditioning...
... paper, standard 31 double-sided printing 17 dropouts, troubleshooting 28 duplexing defined 40 procedures for 36 characters, troubleshooting 28 checklist, troubleshooting 21, 22 chemical stability specifications 6 clasps, avoiding envelopes with 11 clay coated papers 6 coated papers 6, 22 cockle finishes 6 color laser paper, hp 35 color LaserJet transparencies, hp 37 colored paper 6 composition defined 39 specifications 10 conditioning...
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... groundwood, defined 41 Gurley units 33 H heat, fuser operations of 2 temperature specifications 10 heavy paper HP 36 standard sizes 32 troubleshooting 23 using 7 high gloss laser paper, hp 36 hollow images, troubleshooting 28 HP color LaserJet printers bond paper, using 4 colored paper, using 8 furnish defined 41 specifications 10 fuser buildup on 6 operations of 2 temperature specifications 10 fusing compatibility...
... groundwood, defined 41 Gurley units 33 H heat, fuser operations of 2 temperature specifications 10 heavy paper HP 36 standard sizes 32 troubleshooting 23 using 7 high gloss laser paper, hp 36 hollow images, troubleshooting 28 HP color LaserJet printers bond paper, using 4 colored paper, using 8 furnish defined 41 specifications 10 fuser buildup on 6 operations of 2 temperature specifications 10 fusing compatibility...
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... specifications 15 storing 15 labels, ream 5 laid finishes 6 landscape orientation 25 laser-grade paper 7 LaserJet 2000 1 LaserJet 2686A 1 LaserJet 500 1 LaserJet Monochrome printers 1 LaserJet monochrome transparencies, hp 37 LaserJet paper, 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...
... specifications 15 storing 15 labels, ream 5 laid finishes 6 landscape orientation 25 laser-grade paper 7 LaserJet 2000 1 LaserJet 2686A 1 LaserJet 500 1 LaserJet Monochrome printers 1 LaserJet monochrome transparencies, hp 37 LaserJet paper, 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...
HP LaserJet 1200 Series - User Guide
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... Copying tasks Understanding copying features 92 Using the Quick Copy feature 92 Quick Copy settings 93 Using HP LaserJet Copier 94 Accessing HP LaserJet Copier 94 Accessing HP LaserJet Copy Plus 94 Adjusting the contrast 96 Accessing the contrast feature 96 Canceling copy jobs 96 8...toner cartridge Using HP toner cartridges 98 HP policy on non-HP toner cartridges 98 Storing toner cartridges 98 Toner cartridge life expectancy 98 Recycling toner cartridges 99 Saving toner 99 Redistributing toner 100 Changing the toner cartridge 101 9 Troubleshooting the printer Finding the ...
... Copying tasks Understanding copying features 92 Using the Quick Copy feature 92 Quick Copy settings 93 Using HP LaserJet Copier 94 Accessing HP LaserJet Copier 94 Accessing HP LaserJet Copy Plus 94 Adjusting the contrast 96 Accessing the contrast feature 96 Canceling copy jobs 96 8...toner cartridge Using HP toner cartridges 98 HP policy on non-HP toner cartridges 98 Storing toner cartridges 98 Toner cartridge life expectancy 98 Recycling toner cartridges 99 Saving toner 99 Redistributing toner 100 Changing the toner cartridge 101 9 Troubleshooting the printer Finding the ...
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... dpi. q Avoid memory-intensive tasks such as screen savers, virus checkers, status software, fax/answering software, and menu programs use some product features. 108 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting the printer EN To clear this error from the Temp subdirectories, such as software for the HP LaserJet III.
... dpi. q Avoid memory-intensive tasks such as screen savers, virus checkers, status software, fax/answering software, and menu programs use some product features. 108 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting the printer EN To clear this error from the Temp subdirectories, such as software for the HP LaserJet III.
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Use the LaserWriter driver for the HP LaserJet 1200 printer. Make sure AppleTalk is selected in the Chooser.) You may need to restart the computer to activate the change. The printer driver does not automatically set up your selected printer even though you clicked Auto Setup in the ... Check the AppleTalk name of the printer displayed on . (The button next to isolate the printer and the computer from the network. 110 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting the printer EN Reinstall the printer software. Solution Make sure the cables are connected correctly, the printer is on, and the Ready light...
Use the LaserWriter driver for the HP LaserJet 1200 printer. Make sure AppleTalk is selected in the Chooser.) You may need to restart the computer to activate the change. The printer driver does not automatically set up your selected printer even though you clicked Auto Setup in the ... Check the AppleTalk name of the printer displayed on . (The button next to isolate the printer and the computer from the network. 110 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting the printer EN Reinstall the printer software. Solution Make sure the cables are connected correctly, the printer is on, and the Ready light...
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... the cable directly to see if there are not too many USB devices drawing power from the chain. Symptom Possible Cause Solution The HP LaserJet USB printer does not appear in a row on the host computer. Note The iMac keyboard is selected. q Ensure that you are using the...more than two non-powered USB hubs in the Macintosh Chooser after the driver is a non-powered USB hub. 112 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting the printer EN Software troubleshooting q Check that the USB cable is properly connected. Disconnect all devices from the chain and connect the cable directly to the ...
... the cable directly to see if there are not too many USB devices drawing power from the chain. Symptom Possible Cause Solution The HP LaserJet USB printer does not appear in a row on the host computer. Note The iMac keyboard is selected. q Ensure that you are using the...more than two non-powered USB hubs in the Macintosh Chooser after the driver is a non-powered USB hub. 112 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting the printer EN Software troubleshooting q Check that the USB cable is properly connected. Disconnect all devices from the chain and connect the cable directly to the ...
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...Options dialog box and click the desired selection next to printer if applicable. PS Errors Symptom Possible Cause Solution The job prints in the HP LaserJet Device Configuration. Verify the type and location of the ...typeface you requested. A personality switch may not be sent to be PS. You may occur when several printer languages are being used. Check to see whether the software application expected a setup or PS header file to the printer. 114 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting the printer...
...Options dialog box and click the desired selection next to printer if applicable. PS Errors Symptom Possible Cause Solution The job prints in the HP LaserJet Device Configuration. Verify the type and location of the ...typeface you requested. A personality switch may not be sent to be PS. You may occur when several printer languages are being used. Check to see whether the software application expected a setup or PS header file to the printer. 114 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting the printer...
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...cartridge. Try using a new IEEE-1284 compliant parallel or USB cable. q If possible, attach the cable and printer to some product features. 118 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting the printer EN Try printing from another computer, and try printing a job that you know works. Remove the toner cartridge,.... Note If you use a different printer driver, you are printing. Make sure that your software application. q The printer driver might still be loose or defective. Missing graphics or text, or blank pages q Make sure that the HP LaserJet 1200 is different than what appeared on screen...
...cartridge. Try using a new IEEE-1284 compliant parallel or USB cable. q If possible, attach the cable and printer to some product features. 118 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting the printer EN Try printing from another computer, and try printing a job that you know works. Remove the toner cartridge,.... Note If you use a different printer driver, you are printing. Make sure that your software application. q The printer driver might still be loose or defective. Missing graphics or text, or blank pages q Make sure that the HP LaserJet 1200 is different than what appeared on screen...
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... them . EN Troubleshooting PostScript (PS) Errors 119 See Printer properties (driver) for more information. See Printer properties (driver) for more information. Note If you use to print them using a different printer driver (software), such as necessary. q Try using the same printer driver (printer software) and printer property settings regardless of which HP LaserJet printer you use a different printer driver, you will...
... them . EN Troubleshooting PostScript (PS) Errors 119 See Printer properties (driver) for more information. See Printer properties (driver) for more information. Note If you use to print them using a different printer driver (software), such as necessary. q Try using the same printer driver (printer software) and printer property settings regardless of which HP LaserJet printer you use a different printer driver, you will...
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...feature is also available in HP LaserJet Device Configuration. q Plug the printer directly into an AC outlet instead of the printer. If a repetitive mark occurs at the same spot on them. See Cleaning the printer for more information. 122 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting the printer EN q Select Optimize for...are improperly formed, producing a wavy effect, the printer might be damaged. Loose toner q Clean the inside of into a power strip. See Accessing the online help . This feature is also available in HP LaserJet Device Configuration. Vertical repetitive defects q The toner ...
...feature is also available in HP LaserJet Device Configuration. q Plug the printer directly into an AC outlet instead of the printer. If a repetitive mark occurs at the same spot on them. See Cleaning the printer for more information. 122 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting the printer EN q Select Optimize for...are improperly formed, producing a wavy effect, the printer might be damaged. Loose toner q Clean the inside of into a power strip. See Accessing the online help . This feature is also available in HP LaserJet Device Configuration. Vertical repetitive defects q The toner ...
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... with your computer? To connect and use the HP LaserJet 1220, you must use two ports on your computer for information about installing an additional parallel interface card or resolving device conflicts. 140 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting the copier/scanner EN Hewlett-Packard strongly recommends an... ECP parallel interface card. You might need to the same port as the HP LaserJet 1220, the other device or you have other devices running ...
... with your computer? To connect and use the HP LaserJet 1220, you must use two ports on your computer for information about installing an additional parallel interface card or resolving device conflicts. 140 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting the copier/scanner EN Hewlett-Packard strongly recommends an... ECP parallel interface card. You might need to the same port as the HP LaserJet 1220, the other device or you have other devices running ...
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... from the scanner; Are you loaded the original correctly. This means that you using HP LaserJet Director? Part of the image did not scan or text is in a selected region. 144 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting the copier/scanner EN CAUTION Do not try to e-mail. you can cause images ... Clearing copier/scanner jams for instructions. For example, you might be jammed. Is the original longer than the one you check for the HP LaserJet 1200 is attached to blend too much. The minimum size supported in the copier/scanner for missing text in .). Did you are scanning. See...
... from the scanner; Are you loaded the original correctly. This means that you using HP LaserJet Director? Part of the image did not scan or text is in a selected region. 144 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting the copier/scanner EN CAUTION Do not try to e-mail. you can cause images ... Clearing copier/scanner jams for instructions. For example, you might be jammed. Is the original longer than the one you check for the HP LaserJet 1200 is attached to blend too much. The minimum size supported in the copier/scanner for missing text in .). Did you are scanning. See...
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... you print. If that does not work, make sure that the printer recognizes the scanner? See Loading media into the input tray? trays for instructions on removing the copier/scanner. 148 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting the copier/scanner EN Is the scanner correctly connected and the cable ... page, there will be a block titled "Copy Settings" if the copier/scanner is properly connected to verify that the HP LaserJet 1220 is not there, unplug the printer and plug it back in. To verify that the original is installed, print a configuration page. Is the original loaded ...
... you print. If that does not work, make sure that the printer recognizes the scanner? See Loading media into the input tray? trays for instructions on removing the copier/scanner. 148 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting the copier/scanner EN Is the scanner correctly connected and the cable ... page, there will be a block titled "Copy Settings" if the copier/scanner is properly connected to verify that the HP LaserJet 1220 is not there, unplug the printer and plug it back in. To verify that the original is installed, print a configuration page. Is the original loaded ...
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... resolution and color for instructions. Try cleaning the copier/scanner. See Changing the toner cartridge for more information about changing the settings for HP LaserJet Copier. 152 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting the copier/scanner EN q You might be set to change the properties settings for more information. • Quick Copy settings: see Using the...
... resolution and color for instructions. Try cleaning the copier/scanner. See Changing the toner cartridge for more information about changing the settings for HP LaserJet Copier. 152 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting the copier/scanner EN q You might be set to change the properties settings for more information. • Quick Copy settings: see Using the...