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...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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...HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to paper that came with laser printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers... HP LaserJet printer. Many choices of excellent print quality. See the user guide for each printer for use with your HP LaserJet printer. However, to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer ...
...HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to paper that came with laser printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers... HP LaserJet printer. Many choices of excellent print quality. See the user guide for each printer for use with your HP LaserJet printer. However, to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer ...
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... and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media...
... and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media...
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.... 1 Use print media from another lot or from the troubleshooting checklist, try the following characteristics can severely damage the printer. Types of print media to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are...
.... 1 Use print media from another lot or from the troubleshooting checklist, try the following characteristics can severely damage the printer. Types of print media to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are...
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...user paper path or be picked up in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image ... output tray selection. set incorrectly q Make sure that can use a cleaning page to specification. See the user documentation for your printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 q Use the correct output bin, as shown in the input tray, or problems with the paper sensors. For more information...
...user paper path or be picked up in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image ... output tray selection. set incorrectly q Make sure that can use a cleaning page to specification. See the user documentation for your printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 q Use the correct output bin, as shown in the input tray, or problems with the paper sensors. For more information...
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... around in the input tray to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q The grain of the paper can cause curl are experiencing curl, try... (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer) is too moist, resulting in the printer q driver for example, the curl. Therefore, if you are feeding the paper in excessive curl. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of the paper, the greater the ...
... around in the input tray to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q The grain of the paper can cause curl are experiencing curl, try... (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer) is too moist, resulting in the printer q driver for example, the curl. Therefore, if you are feeding the paper in excessive curl. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of the paper, the greater the ...
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... constructed. Low-weight/low-strength paper used in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 High moisture content. Gray areas on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. The toner density setting is too light. q ...came with your environment in order to a darker setting. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. q Reduce background (gray shading in envelopes after printing usually are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to diminish differences in the...
... constructed. Low-weight/low-strength paper used in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 High moisture content. Gray areas on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. The toner density setting is too light. q ...came with your environment in order to a darker setting. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. q Reduce background (gray shading in envelopes after printing usually are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to diminish differences in the...
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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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... 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 6 information for 1 operations 2 HP LaserJet 2000 1 HP LaserJet 2686A 1 HP LaserJet 500 1 HP LaserJet Plus 1 HP LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 HP media, ordering 35 HP Monochrome LaserJet printers 1 HP Sales and Service Offices 2 HP website 2 humidity, storing media 19...
... 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 6 information for 1 operations 2 HP LaserJet 2000 1 HP LaserJet 2686A 1 HP LaserJet 500 1 HP LaserJet Plus 1 HP LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 HP media, ordering 35 HP Monochrome LaserJet printers 1 HP Sales and Service Offices 2 HP website 2 humidity, storing media 19...
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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...
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... simplex, defined 42 sizes 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 32 envelopes 32 paper 31 static...
... simplex, defined 42 sizes 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 32 envelopes 32 paper 31 static...
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W warping, preventing 19 warranty 3 waste paper, defined 43 watermarks defined 43 papers with 11 wire side, defined 40 wrapping ream labels 5 specifications 10 storing media 19 wrinkled envelopes, troubleshooting 27 Z zone coating, adhesives 15 49 See curl wax pick defined 43 specifications 10 websites HP 2 ordering media 35 weight basis, equivalence 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 4, 6 wave.
W warping, preventing 19 warranty 3 waste paper, defined 43 watermarks defined 43 papers with 11 wire side, defined 40 wrapping ream labels 5 specifications 10 storing media 19 wrinkled envelopes, troubleshooting 27 Z zone coating, adhesives 15 49 See curl wax pick defined 43 specifications 10 websites HP 2 ordering media 35 weight basis, equivalence 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 4, 6 wave.
HP PCL/PJL reference - PCL 5 Comparison Guide
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... Logical Operation Pattern Rotation Horizontal Rectangle Size Vertical Rectangle Size Area Fill ID Picture Frame Width Picture Frame Height Picture Frame Anchor Point HP-GL/2 Plot Horizontal Size HP-GL/2 Plot Vertical Size Macro ID End-of-Line Wrap Display Functions Current Location Type Current Location Unit PRINT MODEL Solid 0 (transparent) 0 (transparent... length PCL Cursor at left edge of the logical page (top margin plus 75% of VMI) Picture frame horizontal size Picture frame vertical size MACRO 0 TROUBLESHOOTING Off Off STATUS READBACK 0 -
... Logical Operation Pattern Rotation Horizontal Rectangle Size Vertical Rectangle Size Area Fill ID Picture Frame Width Picture Frame Height Picture Frame Anchor Point HP-GL/2 Plot Horizontal Size HP-GL/2 Plot Vertical Size Macro ID End-of-Line Wrap Display Functions Current Location Type Current Location Unit PRINT MODEL Solid 0 (transparent) 0 (transparent... length PCL Cursor at left edge of the logical page (top margin plus 75% of VMI) Picture frame horizontal size Picture frame vertical size MACRO 0 TROUBLESHOOTING Off Off STATUS READBACK 0 -
HP PCL/PJL reference (PCL 5 Printer Language) - Technical Quick Reference Guide
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... • PRESENTATION = 3 • COMPRESSION MODE = 0 • LEFT GRAPHICS MARGIN = 0 • RASTER WIDTH = Logical Page • RASTER HEIGHT = N/A TROUBLESHOOTING COMMANDS • END-OF-LINE WRAP = OFF • DISPLAY FUNCTIONS = OFF STATUS READBACK • CURRENT LOCATION TYPE = 0 • CURRENT LOCATION UNIT = 0 ...Factory Default Print Environment Feature Settings (HP-GL/2) LINE AND FILL GROUP • LINE TYPE = Solid • LINE TYPE REPEAT LENGTH = 4% of the diagonal distance from P1...
... • PRESENTATION = 3 • COMPRESSION MODE = 0 • LEFT GRAPHICS MARGIN = 0 • RASTER WIDTH = Logical Page • RASTER HEIGHT = N/A TROUBLESHOOTING COMMANDS • END-OF-LINE WRAP = OFF • DISPLAY FUNCTIONS = OFF STATUS READBACK • CURRENT LOCATION TYPE = 0 • CURRENT LOCATION UNIT = 0 ...Factory Default Print Environment Feature Settings (HP-GL/2) LINE AND FILL GROUP • LINE TYPE = Solid • LINE TYPE REPEAT LENGTH = 4% of the diagonal distance from P1...
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 ...
HP LaserJet 1200 Series - User Guide
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... cannot be edited 145 The scan takes too long 146 Error messages appear on the screen 147 No copy came out of the printer or the scanner did nothing 148 Copies are blank, missing images, or faded 149 Improving copy/scan quality 150 Preventing problems 150 ...jams 156 Replacing the copier/scanner separation pad 158 Removing the copier/scanner 159 Closing the left side panel 161 11 Troubleshooting the print server Finding the solution 164 HP JetDirect 175X configuration page 165 Understanding the print server's light patterns 166 Using a print server configuration page 167 Printing ...
... cannot be edited 145 The scan takes too long 146 Error messages appear on the screen 147 No copy came out of the printer or the scanner did nothing 148 Copies are blank, missing images, or faded 149 Improving copy/scan quality 150 Preventing problems 150 ...jams 156 Replacing the copier/scanner separation pad 158 Removing the copier/scanner 159 Closing the left side panel 161 11 Troubleshooting the print server Finding the solution 164 HP JetDirect 175X configuration page 165 Understanding the print server's light patterns 166 Using a print server configuration page 167 Printing ...
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...to configure the print server, edit the appropriate system files with the TCP/IP address. 60 Chapter 3 Getting to configure or modify your printer and set the IP address, reconfigure the IP parameters as described in this chapter. You can erase the current IP address and configure another... network Note When you move an HP JetDirect print server that is configured with the IP addresses on the new network. These instructions show you how to a new network, make sure that server. Cold reset the print server (see Troubleshooting the print server for printing. Moving to...
...to configure the print server, edit the appropriate system files with the TCP/IP address. 60 Chapter 3 Getting to configure or modify your printer and set the IP address, reconfigure the IP parameters as described in this chapter. You can erase the current IP address and configure another... network Note When you move an HP JetDirect print server that is configured with the IP addresses on the new network. These instructions show you how to a new network, make sure that server. Cold reset the print server (see Troubleshooting the print server for printing. Moving to...
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See Online services for software and printer driver updates, frequently asked questions, and additional troubleshooting information. 9 Troubleshooting the printer Note This chapter provides information on the following subjects: q Finding the solution q Improving print quality q Cleaning the printer q Clearing printer media jams q Changing the pickup roller q Cleaning the pickup roller q Changing the printer separation pad See Hewlett-Packard's Web site for the appropriate Web address. EN 103
See Online services for software and printer driver updates, frequently asked questions, and additional troubleshooting information. 9 Troubleshooting the printer Note This chapter provides information on the following subjects: q Finding the solution q Improving print quality q Cleaning the printer q Clearing printer media jams q Changing the pickup roller q Cleaning the pickup roller q Changing the printer separation pad See Hewlett-Packard's Web site for the appropriate Web address. EN 103
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...inappropriate for the media: See Paper handling problems for more information. 104 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting the printer EN See Paper handling problems for more information. q Media handling: Is media being pulled into the printer incorrectly? q The printed pages do not always appear the same as on the ...Is there a message on screen for more information. Finding the solution You can use this section to find the solution to common printer problems. For copying or scanning problems, see Finding the solution. Pages did not print q Light patterns: What light pattern is different...
...inappropriate for the media: See Paper handling problems for more information. 104 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting the printer EN See Paper handling problems for more information. q Media handling: Is media being pulled into the printer incorrectly? q The printed pages do not always appear the same as on the ...Is there a message on screen for more information. Finding the solution You can use this section to find the solution to common printer problems. For copying or scanning problems, see Finding the solution. Pages did not print q Light patterns: What light pattern is different...
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... is being printed Fatal error All lights are blinking. q If the printer still has an error, contact HP Support. q Contact HP Support. q The toner cartridge is correctly installed in . Job/Cleaning Mode A printer initialization is a media jam. Accessory error All lights are on . See.... See Changing the toner cartridge for instructions. See Service and support. 106 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting the printer EN q Remove the DIMMs and replace if necessary. Printer initialization/Cancel No action is loaded. See Loading media into the input trays for instructions.
... is being printed Fatal error All lights are blinking. q If the printer still has an error, contact HP Support. q Contact HP Support. q The toner cartridge is correctly installed in . Job/Cleaning Mode A printer initialization is a media jam. Accessory error All lights are on . See.... See Changing the toner cartridge for instructions. See Service and support. 106 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting the printer EN q Remove the DIMMs and replace if necessary. Printer initialization/Cancel No action is loaded. See Loading media into the input trays for instructions.