HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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...grades 29 Common paper 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 Paper problems 23 ...Gray areas on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 Shipping and storing print media 19 Environmental considerations 19 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for...
...grades 29 Common paper 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 Paper problems 23 ...Gray areas on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 Shipping and storing print media 19 Environmental considerations 19 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist 21 Basic troubleshooting 22 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for...
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... might be designed for information about these terms, see the documentation that came with laser printers. However, to you get the best performance from your product. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that are unfamiliar to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the...
... might be designed for information about these terms, see the documentation that came with laser printers. However, to you get the best performance from your product. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that are unfamiliar to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the...
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... stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW q Envelopes that offsets or discolors. Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by the variable...
... stack over in the input tray, or turn it 180° in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW q Envelopes that offsets or discolors. Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by the variable...
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...the user paper path or be picked up in the tray are listed in the fuser. Paper might not be able to specification. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper guides in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. q Replace the paper in... curl. If the talc or calcium carbonate are appropriate for more information, see the documentation that came with the paper sensors. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of talc and calcium carbonate. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that the paper ...
...the user paper path or be picked up in the tray are listed in the fuser. Paper might not be able to specification. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper guides in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. q Replace the paper in... curl. If the talc or calcium carbonate are appropriate for more information, see the documentation that came with the paper sensors. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of talc and calcium carbonate. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that the paper ...
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..., resulting in waviness or q Print to a lower setting. Paper orientation (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer) is called post-image curl. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is incorrect, resulting in excessive curl. face-up...
..., resulting in waviness or q Print to a lower setting. Paper orientation (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer) is called post-image curl. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is incorrect, resulting in excessive curl. face-up...
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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...
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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Programs such as C:\Windows\Temp. q Use an alternate printer driver (printer software), such as sending a fax or running a video clip while printing. Close applications that you are not using instead of the following recommendations: q Run...as software for the HP LaserJet III. q Print at the same time. To clear this error from the Temp subdirectories, 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 Note If you use a different printer driver, you will lose...
Programs such as C:\Windows\Temp. q Use an alternate printer driver (printer software), such as sending a fax or running a video clip while printing. Close applications that you are not using instead of the following recommendations: q Run...as software for the HP LaserJet III. q Print at the same time. To clear this error from the Temp subdirectories, 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 Note If you use a different printer driver, you will lose...
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... been chosen in the Chooser.) You may need to restart the computer to isolate the printer and the computer from the network. 110 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting the printer EN Make sure AppleTalk is on. (The button next to Active is on , and the Ready light is selected... multiple zones, make sure the correct zone is installed. Reinstall the printer software. Solution Make sure the cables are connected correctly, the printer is on . Select an alternate PPD. Use the LaserWriter driver for the HP LaserJet 1200 printer. Verify that the LaserWriter 8 driver is selected in the "AppleTalk Zones...
... been chosen in the Chooser.) You may need to restart the computer to isolate the printer and the computer from the network. 110 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting the printer EN Make sure AppleTalk is on. (The button next to Active is on , and the Ready light is selected... multiple zones, make sure the correct zone is installed. Reinstall the printer software. Solution Make sure the cables are connected correctly, the printer is on . Select an alternate PPD. Use the LaserWriter driver for the HP LaserJet 1200 printer. Verify that the LaserWriter 8 driver is selected in the "AppleTalk Zones...
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... Verify if your Macintosh supports USB. q Ensure that the printer is turned on the chain. Note The iMac keyboard is caused by either a software or hardware component. Disconnect all devices from the chain. Hardware troubleshooting q Check that there are not too many USB devices drawing...cable directly to see if there are using the appropriate high-speed USB cable. Symptom Possible Cause Solution The HP LaserJet USB printer does not appear in a row on . Software troubleshooting q Check that the USB cable is selected. q Check to the USB port on the host computer....
... Verify if your Macintosh supports USB. q Ensure that the printer is turned on the chain. Note The iMac keyboard is caused by either a software or hardware component. Disconnect all devices from the chain. Hardware troubleshooting q Check that there are not too many USB devices drawing...cable directly to see if there are using the appropriate high-speed USB cable. Symptom Possible Cause Solution The HP LaserJet USB printer does not appear in a row on . Software troubleshooting q Check that the USB cable is selected. q Check to the USB port on the host computer....
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... Possible Cause Solution The job prints in the HP LaserJet Device Configuration. Check with clipped margins. A legal page prints with the software documentation. Troubleshooting PostScript (PS) Errors Note The following situations are PS language specific and may not be sent to the printer. 114 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting the printer EN Download the desired font and send the...
... Possible Cause Solution The job prints in the HP LaserJet Device Configuration. Check with clipped margins. A legal page prints with the software documentation. Troubleshooting PostScript (PS) Errors Note The following situations are PS language specific and may not be sent to the printer. 114 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting the printer EN Download the desired font and send the...
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... application. q If possible, attach the cable and printer to some product features. 118 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting the printer EN q Try using a different printer driver (software), such as the printer driver for instructions. Make sure that you know works. q The graphic settings in the printer properties. q Try printing a job that the HP LaserJet 1200 is different than what appeared on screen...
... application. q If possible, attach the cable and printer to some product features. 118 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting the printer EN q Try using a different printer driver (software), such as the printer driver for instructions. Make sure that you know works. q The graphic settings in the printer properties. q Try printing a job that the HP LaserJet 1200 is different than what appeared on screen...
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... the software are different, the page format might be unsuitable for the HP LaserJet III. q Change the resolution, paper size, font settings, and other settings. See Printer properties (driver) for more information. Note If you use to print them as the printer driver for your new printer driver or settings. EN Troubleshooting PostScript (PS) Errors 119
... the software are different, the page format might be unsuitable for the HP LaserJet III. q Change the resolution, paper size, font settings, and other settings. See Printer properties (driver) for more information. Note If you use to print them as the printer driver for your new printer driver or settings. EN Troubleshooting PostScript (PS) Errors 119
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... also available in HP LaserJet Device Configuration. Vertical repetitive defects q The toner cartridge might need service. If a repetitive mark occurs at the same spot on the back of your printer driver, and choose the media that you are using . See Changing the toner cartridge for more information. 122 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting the printer EN See Service...
... also available in HP LaserJet Device Configuration. Vertical repetitive defects q The toner cartridge might need service. If a repetitive mark occurs at the same spot on the back of your printer driver, and choose the media that you are using . See Changing the toner cartridge for more information. 122 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting the printer EN See Service...
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...a USB or parallel port. The HP LaserJet 1220 Print•Copy•Scan might need to the same port as the HP LaserJet 1220, the other device or you must disconnect the other device might be interfering. 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 Solution Description Do you have a ...
...a USB or parallel port. The HP LaserJet 1220 Print•Copy•Scan might need to the same port as the HP LaserJet 1220, the other device or you must disconnect the other device might be interfering. 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 Solution Description Do you have a ...
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...Scan Settings, make sure that missing text is attached to e-mail. See Adjusting the contrast for missing text in HP LaserJet Director. Did you might be set HP LaserJet Director to automatically perform a scan to an e-mail message as a file. If the page exceeds the maximum ...large enough for instructions on the screen but is in a selected region. 144 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting the copier/scanner EN Also see Scanner resolution and color for the HP LaserJet 1200 is missing Solution Description Was the original loaded correctly? See Clearing copier/scanner jams for ...
...Scan Settings, make sure that missing text is attached to e-mail. See Adjusting the contrast for missing text in HP LaserJet Director. Did you might be set HP LaserJet Director to automatically perform a scan to an e-mail message as a file. If the page exceeds the maximum ...large enough for instructions on the screen but is in a selected region. 144 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting the copier/scanner EN Also see Scanner resolution and color for the HP LaserJet 1200 is missing Solution Description Was the original loaded correctly? See Clearing copier/scanner jams for ...
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...the cable attached to verify that the HP LaserJet 1220 is not there, unplug the printer and plug it back in the Printer field as the current printer when you printed a configuration page to the printer? If that does not work, make sure that the printer recognizes the scanner? Have you print... is loaded correctly: narrow side first, top down in the copier/scanner for instructions on removing the copier/scanner. 148 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting the copier/scanner EN To verify that the original is installed, print a configuration page. No copy came out of the page, ...
...the cable attached to verify that the HP LaserJet 1220 is not there, unplug the printer and plug it back in the Printer field as the current printer when you printed a configuration page to the printer? If that does not work, make sure that the printer recognizes the scanner? Have you print... is loaded correctly: narrow side first, top down in the copier/scanner for instructions on removing the copier/scanner. 148 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting the copier/scanner EN To verify that the original is installed, print a configuration page. No copy came out of the page, ...
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... 9x, 2000, Millennium, and NT 4.0) for more information about changing the settings in HP LaserJet Director and HP LaserJet Document Manager. • See Using the Quick Copy feature for more information about changing the settings for HP LaserJet Copier. 152 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting the copier/scanner EN Try cleaning the copier/scanner. See Accessing the online help...
... 9x, 2000, Millennium, and NT 4.0) for more information about changing the settings in HP LaserJet Director and HP LaserJet Document Manager. • See Using the Quick Copy feature for more information about changing the settings for HP LaserJet Copier. 152 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting the copier/scanner EN Try cleaning the copier/scanner. See Accessing the online help...