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... Priority input tray 21 Specific types of media 21 Turning the power off 22 Understanding voltage conversions 22 Accessing the printer properties (driver) and help 23 Printer properties (driver 23 Software For Macintosh Computers 24 Printer online help 25 Printing a configuration page 26 2 Getting to know the copier/scanner Understanding the copier/scanner's features and...
... Priority input tray 21 Specific types of media 21 Turning the power off 22 Understanding voltage conversions 22 Accessing the printer properties (driver) and help 23 Printer properties (driver 23 Software For Macintosh Computers 24 Printer online help 25 Printing a configuration page 26 2 Getting to know the copier/scanner Understanding the copier/scanner's features and...
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...HP LaserJet Device Configuration. The following are the media types that you can optimize: q Plain paper q Bond paper q Cardstock q Envelope q Heavy paper q Labels q Rough paper q Thin paper q Transparency You can change the settings for media types Media type settings control the temperature of your printer driver... or from the Paper tab in your printer's fuser. Printing speeds are using to optimize the print quality. Optimizing print quality for the media ...
...HP LaserJet Device Configuration. The following are the media types that you can optimize: q Plain paper q Bond paper q Cardstock q Envelope q Heavy paper q Labels q Rough paper q Thin paper q Transparency You can change the settings for media types Media type settings control the temperature of your printer driver... or from the Paper tab in your printer's fuser. Printing speeds are using to optimize the print quality. Optimizing print quality for the media ...
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...to make sure that it is facing up. 3 Adjust the media guides. 4 Access the optimizing feature from the Paper tab in your printer driver or from HP LasetJet Device Configuration. Then select Optimize for more information. EN Printing transparencies and labels 63 Printing transparencies and labels CAUTION Only use transparencies ... is forward and the side to be printed (rough side) is not wrinkled or curled and that the top of the printer as HP transparency film and HP LaserJet labels. See Printer media specifications for : and choose transparency or labels in the main input tray.
...to make sure that it is facing up. 3 Adjust the media guides. 4 Access the optimizing feature from the Paper tab in your printer driver or from HP LasetJet Device Configuration. Then select Optimize for more information. EN Printing transparencies and labels 63 Printing transparencies and labels CAUTION Only use transparencies ... is forward and the side to be printed (rough side) is not wrinkled or curled and that the top of the printer as HP transparency film and HP LaserJet labels. See Printer media specifications for : and choose transparency or labels in the main input tray.
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...straight-through output door. 2 Load the media with the narrow side forward and the side to fit the media. 3 Select the correct size in the printer settings. (Software settings can print on custom-sized media or cardstock between 76 by 127 mm (3 by 5 in.) and 216 by 356 mm (8.5 by... the main input tray for : and choose cardstock in the drop-down box. 5 Print the document. Printing custom-sized media or cardstock CAUTION The HP LaserJet 1200 Series can override printer properties.) 4 Access the optimizing feature from the Paper tab in your printer driver or from the priority input tray.
...straight-through output door. 2 Load the media with the narrow side forward and the side to fit the media. 3 Select the correct size in the printer settings. (Software settings can print on custom-sized media or cardstock between 76 by 127 mm (3 by 5 in.) and 216 by 356 mm (8.5 by... the main input tray for : and choose cardstock in the drop-down box. 5 Print the document. Printing custom-sized media or cardstock CAUTION The HP LaserJet 1200 Series can override printer properties.) 4 Access the optimizing feature from the Paper tab in your printer driver or from the priority input tray.
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EN 103 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. See Online services for software and printer driver updates, frequently asked questions, and additional troubleshooting information.
EN 103 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. See Online services for software and printer driver updates, frequently asked questions, and additional troubleshooting information.
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... lower dpi. q Avoid memory-intensive tasks such as software for the HP LaserJet III. Note If you use the resources that you might need to some or all of minimizing them. q Use an alternate printer driver (printer software), such as sending a fax or running a video clip while ..., use some product features. 108 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting the printer EN To clear this error from the Temp subdirectories, such as screen savers, virus checkers, status software, fax/answering software, and menu programs use a different printer driver, you will lose access to print. Error messages on ...
... lower dpi. q Avoid memory-intensive tasks such as software for the HP LaserJet III. Note If you use the resources that you might need to some or all of minimizing them. q Use an alternate printer driver (printer software), such as sending a fax or running a video clip while ..., use some product features. 108 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting the printer EN To clear this error from the Temp subdirectories, such as screen savers, virus checkers, status software, fax/answering software, and menu programs use a different printer driver, you will lose access to print. Error messages on ...
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Symptom Common Macintosh Problems Possible Cause Solution Problems in the Chooser Printer driver icon does not Software not installed appear in the Chooser. Make sure you are using a high-quality cable. Make sure the printer is used for the HP LaserJet 1200 printer). HP LaserJet 1220 product) does not appear in the Chooser (the correctly. Reinstall the...
Symptom Common Macintosh Problems Possible Cause Solution Problems in the Chooser Printer driver icon does not Software not installed appear in the Chooser. Make sure you are using a high-quality cable. Make sure the printer is used for the HP LaserJet 1200 printer). HP LaserJet 1220 product) does not appear in the Chooser (the correctly. Reinstall the...
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... printer software. Make sure the correct printer driver has been selected in the Chooser by printing a self-test. (Simultaneously press Go and Job Cancel.) Check the AppleTalk name of the printer displayed on . (The button next to Active is on the self-test page. Use the LaserWriter driver for the HP LaserJet 1200 printer. Make sure the printer...
... printer software. Make sure the correct printer driver has been selected in the Chooser by printing a self-test. (Simultaneously press Go and Job Cancel.) Check the AppleTalk name of the printer displayed on . (The button next to Active is on the self-test page. Use the LaserWriter driver for the HP LaserJet 1200 printer. Make sure the printer...
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VM Error Range Check Font Error Font Error Solution You may need to print your job at 600 dots per inch, reduce the complexity of the page, or install more memory. PS Errors (continued) Symptom Specific Errors Limit Check Error Possible Cause Print job too complex. EN Troubleshooting PostScript (PS) Errors 115 Select unlimited downloadable fonts from printer driver. Select unlimited downloadable fonts from printer driver.
VM Error Range Check Font Error Font Error Solution You may need to print your job at 600 dots per inch, reduce the complexity of the page, or install more memory. PS Errors (continued) Symptom Specific Errors Limit Check Error Possible Cause Print job too complex. EN Troubleshooting PostScript (PS) Errors 115 Select unlimited downloadable fonts from printer driver. Select unlimited downloadable fonts from printer driver.
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Print job is extremely slow The maximum speed of the printer is 15 pages per minute for letter size and 14 pages per minute for example, reduce the number of your document (for A4 size. Try ... print job might be very complex. See Installing a DIMM (memory) for more information. q In the printer driver, set Optimize for: to plain paper. • This may cause toner to use. See Printer output paths for instructions. q Add printer memory. Paper handling problems (continued) Problem Solution The printed media does not exit Open or close...
Print job is extremely slow The maximum speed of the printer is 15 pages per minute for letter size and 14 pages per minute for example, reduce the number of your document (for A4 size. Try ... print job might be very complex. See Installing a DIMM (memory) for more information. q In the printer driver, set Optimize for: to plain paper. • This may cause toner to use. See Printer output paths for instructions. q Add printer memory. Paper handling problems (continued) Problem Solution The printed media does not exit Open or close...
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... information. Remove the toner cartridge, and pull out the sealing tape. To check the printer, print a configuration page by pressing the Go button. q The printer driver might not be in the printer properties. See Changing the toner cartridge for the HP LaserJet III. Try the following: q Disconnect the cable and reconnect it at both ends...
... information. Remove the toner cartridge, and pull out the sealing tape. To check the printer, print a configuration page by pressing the Go button. q The printer driver might not be in the printer properties. See Changing the toner cartridge for the HP LaserJet III. Try the following: q Disconnect the cable and reconnect it at both ends...
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...: q Check the graphic settings, 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 lose access to print them as resolution, in the software are different,... this problem, try to print using your print job. See Printer properties (driver) for your new printer driver or settings. Note If you use to some product features. See Printer properties (driver) for the HP LaserJet III. EN Troubleshooting PostScript (PS) Errors 119 q Change...
...: q Check the graphic settings, 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 lose access to print them as resolution, in the software are different,... this problem, try to print using your print job. See Printer properties (driver) for your new printer driver or settings. Note If you use to some product features. See Printer properties (driver) for the HP LaserJet III. EN Troubleshooting PostScript (PS) Errors 119 q Change...
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...media, the media guides might be dirty. Wipe the media guides with a dry, lint-free cloth. This decreases the amount of your printer driver, and make sure that the priority input tray is in the Paper tab of background shading. Install a new... HP toner cartridge. q Change the media to the appropriate media. See Printer media specifications for more information. See Identifying the printer's components or Cleaning the printer for more information. q The fuser temperature might be too low. Check Optimize...
...media, the media guides might be dirty. Wipe the media guides with a dry, lint-free cloth. This decreases the amount of your printer driver, and make sure that the priority input tray is in the Paper tab of background shading. Install a new... HP toner cartridge. q Change the media to the appropriate media. See Printer media specifications for more information. See Identifying the printer's components or Cleaning the printer for more information. q The fuser temperature might be too low. Check Optimize...
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... choose the media that you are using . q Check the media type and quality. q Try installing a new HP toner cartridge. q Select Optimize for: in the Paper tab of into an AC outlet instead of your printer driver, and choose the media that you are improperly formed, producing hollow images, the media stock might be...
... choose the media that you are using . q Check the media type and quality. q Try installing a new HP toner cartridge. q Select Optimize for: in the Paper tab of into an AC outlet instead of your printer driver, and choose the media that you are improperly formed, producing hollow images, the media stock might be...
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... the straight-through output door and try rotating the media 180° in the input tray too long. q Check the media type and quality. See Printer output paths for more information. q The input bin might be too high. Curl or wave q Check the media type and quality. q The media might be... high temperature and humidity cause media to the appropriate media. Turn over the stack of media in the tray. q Turn over the stack of your printer driver, and make sure that it is set to curl. EN Improving print quality 123 q Check the media type and quality. See...
... the straight-through output door and try rotating the media 180° in the input tray too long. q Check the media type and quality. See Printer output paths for more information. q The input bin might be too high. Curl or wave q Check the media type and quality. q The media might be... high temperature and humidity cause media to the appropriate media. Turn over the stack of media in the tray. q Turn over the stack of your printer driver, and make sure that it is set to curl. EN Improving print quality 123 q Check the media type and quality. See...
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CAUTION Verify printing when attached to a computer Hewlett-Packard recommends that the printer installs on each client. q The USB link might have a problem with the HP JetDirect print server. q If the file still does not print, you might be unidirectional rather than ...USB cable that you to a computer locally, instead of the software that only network administrators troubleshoot configurations problems with the printer driver. q Print a file to the printer while it is attached directly to the print server. q Use the embedded Web server's scanning features instead of to...
CAUTION Verify printing when attached to a computer Hewlett-Packard recommends that the printer installs on each client. q The USB link might have a problem with the HP JetDirect print server. q If the file still does not print, you might be unidirectional rather than ...USB cable that you to a computer locally, instead of the software that only network administrators troubleshoot configurations problems with the printer driver. q Print a file to the printer while it is attached directly to the print server. q Use the embedded Web server's scanning features instead of to...
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... preferred customer #1118 to subscribe. (CompuServe is available in the U.S. http://www.hp.com/support/lj1200 in Europe http://www2.hp.com You can obtain printer drivers, updated HP printer software, and product and support information from the following services. In Europe, call the... 0180 531 31 64 0848 80 10 11 0800 279 1234 CompuServetm Printer drivers, updated HP printer software, and interactive sharing of technical information with other members are available. Printer drivers, updated HP printer software, and support documentation to help answer your tour or call 1-...
... preferred customer #1118 to subscribe. (CompuServe is available in the U.S. http://www.hp.com/support/lj1200 in Europe http://www2.hp.com You can obtain printer drivers, updated HP printer software, and product and support information from the following services. In Europe, call the... 0180 531 31 64 0848 80 10 11 0800 279 1234 CompuServetm Printer drivers, updated HP printer software, and interactive sharing of technical information with other members are available. Printer drivers, updated HP printer software, and support documentation to help answer your tour or call 1-...
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... support EN In Canada, call 1-800-538-8787. Europe In the U.K., call (91) (11) 682-6035. Obtaining software utilities and electronic information You can obtain printer drivers from the following locations. and Canada Phone: Mail: Fax: (805) 257-5565 Hewlett-Packard Co. For India, call (44) (142) 986-5511. Australia, New Zealand...
... support EN In Canada, call 1-800-538-8787. Europe In the U.K., call (91) (11) 682-6035. Obtaining software utilities and electronic information You can obtain printer drivers from the following locations. and Canada Phone: Mail: Fax: (805) 257-5565 Hewlett-Packard Co. For India, call (44) (142) 986-5511. Australia, New Zealand...
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... Desktop accessing 36 features 36 LaserJet Toolbox 38 accessing 38 features 38 LaserJet Utility 24 Letterhead printing 66 Light patterns printer 105 Loading Copier/Scanner originals 34 locking control panel 24 M Macintosh printer drivers 24 printing errors 111 selecting alternate PPD 113 software for 24 troubleshooting 109 Manual duplexing 71 Manual duplexing, card...
... Desktop accessing 36 features 36 LaserJet Toolbox 38 accessing 38 features 38 LaserJet Utility 24 Letterhead printing 66 Light patterns printer 105 Loading Copier/Scanner originals 34 locking control panel 24 M Macintosh printer drivers 24 printing errors 111 selecting alternate PPD 113 software for 24 troubleshooting 109 Manual duplexing 71 Manual duplexing, card...
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... page 170 Software Copier Control Panel 38 Document Assistant 35 HP LaserJet Utility for Macintosh 24 LaserJet Document Desktop 36 LaserJet Toolbox 38 license agreement 252 Macintosh 24 Macintosh printer drivers 24 printer properties (driver) 23 Quick Copy settings 38 Specifications Copier/Scanner 218- 220, 228 printer 206- 208 paper 238- 243 Status AppleTalk 179 General...
... page 170 Software Copier Control Panel 38 Document Assistant 35 HP LaserJet Utility for Macintosh 24 LaserJet Document Desktop 36 LaserJet Toolbox 38 license agreement 252 Macintosh 24 Macintosh printer drivers 24 printer properties (driver) 23 Quick Copy settings 38 Specifications Copier/Scanner 218- 220, 228 printer 206- 208 paper 238- 243 Status AppleTalk 179 General...