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 Frequent...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 ...
...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 Frequent...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 ...
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... Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are unfamiliar to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that are available to laser printer users...
... Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are unfamiliar to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that are available to laser printer users...
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...See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result... the support documentation for your printer for using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following questions...
...See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result... the support documentation for your printer for using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following questions...
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..., highly textured, or heavily embossed. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you might have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. q Envelopes that have a printer problem. Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by the variable thickness...
..., highly textured, or heavily embossed. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you might have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. q Envelopes that have a printer problem. Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects by the variable thickness...
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... basis weight that is not near a window or a heat or air vent. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that can damage the printer. Doing so can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a...different paper brand. Paper is too dry or too moist. set incorrectly q Make sure that all of talc and calcium carbonate. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that came with the paper sensors. tray. For more ...
... basis weight that is not near a window or a heat or air vent. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that can damage the printer. Doing so can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a...different paper brand. Paper is too dry or too moist. set incorrectly q Make sure that all of talc and calcium carbonate. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that came with the paper sensors. tray. For more ...
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... in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that can affect the curl ... setting the fuser mode, see the support documentation that is incorrect, resulting in which the paper is fed into the printer) is being used. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in portrait mode (vertically), if possible.
... in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that can affect the curl ... setting the fuser mode, see the support documentation that is incorrect, resulting in which the paper is fed into the printer) is being used. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in portrait mode (vertically), if possible.
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... for characteristics of good envelope construction. High moisture content. Folds are better constructed. Try different envelopes that came with your environment in order to your printer. See the documentation that are not sharply creased. See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for use" on envelopes Cause Envelope has seams or multiple layers... envelope construction. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to diminish differences in the q envelope construction. Gray areas on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27
... for characteristics of good envelope construction. High moisture content. Folds are better constructed. Try different envelopes that came with your environment in order to your printer. See the documentation that are not sharply creased. See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for use" on envelopes Cause Envelope has seams or multiple layers... envelope construction. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to diminish differences in the q envelope construction. Gray areas on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27
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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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... 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... 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 - All units 4-4 Print Environment ENWW Invalid location 0 - Factory Default Environment - Table 4-1.
... 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... 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 - All units 4-4 Print Environment ENWW Invalid location 0 - Factory Default Environment - Table 4-1.
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 2100 Series Printer -User Guide
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...New Zealand Norway Portugal +64 (0) 09 356 6642 800-11319 05 05 313342 Denmark 800-10453 English (outside of your HP product. These documents will deliver detailed troubleshooting information on common software and troubleshooting tips for your choice. Call from any touch tone phone and request up to the fax of U.K.) +31 20... +66 (0) 2 661 3511 0800-960271 Italy Japan 1678-59020 +81 (0) 3 3335 8622 United States 1-800-333-1917 iv EN Extended Service 1-800-446-0522 HP FIRST: HP FIRST Fax will be sent to three documents per call 1-800-243-9816 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-3867 (Canada...
...New Zealand Norway Portugal +64 (0) 09 356 6642 800-11319 05 05 313342 Denmark 800-10453 English (outside of your HP product. These documents will deliver detailed troubleshooting information on common software and troubleshooting tips for your choice. Call from any touch tone phone and request up to the fax of U.K.) +31 20... +66 (0) 2 661 3511 0800-960271 Italy Japan 1678-59020 +81 (0) 3 3335 8622 United States 1-800-333-1917 iv EN Extended Service 1-800-446-0522 HP FIRST: HP FIRST Fax will be sent to three documents per call 1-800-243-9816 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-3867 (Canada...
HP LaserJet 2100 Series Printer -User Guide
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...Paper for the First Page 66 Tray Locking 68 3 Printer Tips and Maintenance Overview 69 Managing the UltraPrecise Toner Cartridge 70 HP Policy on Non-HP Toner Cartridges 70 Toner Cartridge Storage 70 Toner Cartridge Life... Expectancy 70 Recycling Toner Cartridges 70 Redistributing the Toner 71 Cleaning the Printer 73 Using the Printer Cleaning Processes 73 Starting the Cleaning Process 74 Internal Cleaning Procedure 75 4 Problem Solving Overview 77 Troubleshooting Checklist 78 Troubleshooting...
...Paper for the First Page 66 Tray Locking 68 3 Printer Tips and Maintenance Overview 69 Managing the UltraPrecise Toner Cartridge 70 HP Policy on Non-HP Toner Cartridges 70 Toner Cartridge Storage 70 Toner Cartridge Life... Expectancy 70 Recycling Toner Cartridges 70 Redistributing the Toner 71 Cleaning the Printer 73 Using the Printer Cleaning Processes 73 Starting the Cleaning Process 74 Internal Cleaning Procedure 75 4 Problem Solving Overview 77 Troubleshooting Checklist 78 Troubleshooting...
HP LaserJet 2100 Series Printer -User Guide
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... Macintosh Problems 110 Selecting an Alternate PPD 113 Troubleshooting PS Errors 114 5 Service and Support Availability 117 HP Express Exchange 117 Guidelines for Repacking the Printer 118 Service Information Form 119 HP Maintenance Agreements 120 On-Site Service Agreements 120 ...Service Offices 124 Appendix A Specifications Printer Specifications 129 FCC Regulations 131 Environmental Product Stewardship Program 132 Protecting the Environment 132 Material Safety Data Sheet 134 Regulatory Statements 135 Declaration of Conformity 135 Laser Safety Statement 136 Canadian DOC ...
... Macintosh Problems 110 Selecting an Alternate PPD 113 Troubleshooting PS Errors 114 5 Service and Support Availability 117 HP Express Exchange 117 Guidelines for Repacking the Printer 118 Service Information Form 119 HP Maintenance Agreements 120 On-Site Service Agreements 120 ...Service Offices 124 Appendix A Specifications Printer Specifications 129 FCC Regulations 131 Environmental Product Stewardship Program 132 Protecting the Environment 132 Material Safety Data Sheet 134 Regulatory Statements 135 Declaration of Conformity 135 Laser Safety Statement 136 Canadian DOC ...
HP LaserJet 2100 Series Printer -User Guide
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...the following: ! Install, configure, and manage printers on the following : ! Perform in the printer. The HP JetAdmin software works on a network that are responsible for installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining printers and other devices on the printer and network. Manages fonts inside a single ...or tray locking. ! Windows NT ! HP FontSmart Access HP FontSmart from the HP JetAdmin Utilities program group folder in Windows 9x and Windows NT 4.0, or from the HP LaserJet folder or through the Start menu. HP FontSmart is designed to be accessed by...
...the following: ! Install, configure, and manage printers on the following : ! Perform in the printer. The HP JetAdmin software works on a network that are responsible for installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining printers and other devices on the printer and network. Manages fonts inside a single ...or tray locking. ! Windows NT ! HP FontSmart Access HP FontSmart from the HP JetAdmin Utilities program group folder in Windows 9x and Windows NT 4.0, or from the HP LaserJet folder or through the Start menu. HP FontSmart is designed to be accessed by...
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... ready. The lights can be in preparation for, or during, printing. The buttons have no effect until the printer is needed. Pressing the GO Button will print a demo page. 16 Chapter 1 Printer Basics EN See "Troubleshooting Error Messages" on page 99. Startup The Go, Ready, and Attention lights cycle one of the following...
... ready. The lights can be in preparation for, or during, printing. The buttons have no effect until the printer is needed. Pressing the GO Button will print a demo page. 16 Chapter 1 Printer Basics EN See "Troubleshooting Error Messages" on page 99. Startup The Go, Ready, and Attention lights cycle one of the following...
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4 Problem Solving Overview This chapter helps you troubleshoot printer problems in the following areas: Troubleshooting Checklist Troubleshooting General Printing Problems Printing Special Pages Clearing Paper Jams Solving Print Quality Problems Infrared Printing Problems Troubleshooting Error Messages Secondary Light Patterns Network Problems Common Windows Problems Common Macintosh Problems Troubleshooting PS Errors EN Chapter 4 Problem Solving 77
4 Problem Solving Overview This chapter helps you troubleshoot printer problems in the following areas: Troubleshooting Checklist Troubleshooting General Printing Problems Printing Special Pages Clearing Paper Jams Solving Print Quality Problems Infrared Printing Problems Troubleshooting Error Messages Secondary Light Patterns Network Problems Common Windows Problems Common Macintosh Problems Troubleshooting PS Errors EN Chapter 4 Problem Solving 77