HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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... 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 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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... for information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that... information. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be caused by poor-quality print media. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer...
... for information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that... information. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be caused by poor-quality print media. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer...
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..." on page 11.) q Envelopes of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of this troubleshooting section for further troubleshooting information, perform the maintenance procedures that are recommended in your printer user guide, or see "Envelope construction" on page 11 for more information. • If...
..." on page 11.) q Envelopes of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of this troubleshooting section for further troubleshooting information, perform the maintenance procedures that are recommended in your printer user guide, or see "Envelope construction" on page 11 for more information. • If...
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...directions that are set correctly. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. set incorrectly q Make sure that all of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. improper fit in the printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Paper is not cut to negotiate the basis weight that is too...the tray are listed in the user paper path or be able to specification. q Replace the paper in the unit with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high ...
...directions that are set correctly. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. set incorrectly q Make sure that all of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. improper fit in the printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Paper is not cut to negotiate the basis weight that is too...the tray are listed in the user paper path or be able to specification. q Replace the paper in the unit with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high ...
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...paper can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. 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. Generally, the higher the ...as to a different type or brand of the paper path. Cause Action(s) Paper is being used. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 In the papermaking process, stresses that came with some printers.) q Change to the contours of paper. Therefore, if you are feeding the paper in the input tray ...
...paper can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. 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. Generally, the higher the ...as to a different type or brand of the paper path. Cause Action(s) Paper is being used. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 In the papermaking process, stresses that came with some printers.) q Change to the contours of paper. Therefore, if you are feeding the paper in the input tray ...
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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 2100 Series Printer -User Guide
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...confirm the current status of the printer's features, including: ! HP LaserJet Configuration Utility (Windows 9x/NT 4.0 only) The HP LaserJet configuration utility manages printer default settings. It allows you to drag- HP JetAdmin (CD-ROM only) HP JetAdmin is a font management utility...9x ! HP FontSmart Access HP FontSmart from the HP JetAdmin Utilities program group folder in the printer. Installs, uninstalls, and deletes fonts. ! Shows the matching screen fonts for installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining printers and other devices on the printer and network...
...confirm the current status of the printer's features, including: ! HP LaserJet Configuration Utility (Windows 9x/NT 4.0 only) The HP LaserJet configuration utility manages printer default settings. It allows you to drag- HP JetAdmin (CD-ROM only) HP JetAdmin is a font management utility...9x ! HP FontSmart Access HP FontSmart from the HP JetAdmin Utilities program group folder in the printer. Installs, uninstalls, and deletes fonts. ! Shows the matching screen fonts for installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining printers and other devices on the printer and network...
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...LaserJet Utility to change the priority of 10 quality settings. and pull out the sealing tape. Re-install the toner cartridge. Remove any media in the wrong tray. The sealing tape may be occurs frequently, add memory exceeded even when more to the printer. Troubleshooting General Printing Problems Troubleshooting... General Printing Problems Symptom Possible Cause Solution Printer selects media from the desired tray. Reduce the complexity of...
...LaserJet Utility to change the priority of 10 quality settings. and pull out the sealing tape. Re-install the toner cartridge. Remove any media in the wrong tray. The sealing tape may be occurs frequently, add memory exceeded even when more to the printer. Troubleshooting General Printing Problems Troubleshooting... General Printing Problems Symptom Possible Cause Solution Printer selects media from the desired tray. Reduce the complexity of...
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... is wrong, garbled, or defective. If printing from Windows (any version), exit to another application. Troubleshooting General Printing Problems (continued) Symptom Possible Cause Solution The printer prints, but the text The parallel cable is loose or is malfunctioning. Try a print job you know...button. The wrong driver was selected Check the software's printer in the feed mode (Go Light Blinking). The printer is on , press the Go button to Tray 1 and press when "print" is not receiving a clear signal. Print a job that the HP LaserJet 2100 is malfunctioning.
... is wrong, garbled, or defective. If printing from Windows (any version), exit to another application. Troubleshooting General Printing Problems (continued) Symptom Possible Cause Solution The printer prints, but the text The parallel cable is loose or is malfunctioning. Try a print job you know...button. The wrong driver was selected Check the software's printer in the feed mode (Go Light Blinking). The printer is on , press the Go button to Tray 1 and press when "print" is not receiving a clear signal. Print a job that the HP LaserJet 2100 is malfunctioning.
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...cable. Check the power source. 82 Chapter 4 Problem Solving EN Troubleshooting General Printing Problems (continued) Symptom Possible Cause Solution The parallel cable between the Disconnect and reconnect the computer and the printer is not receiving power. The parallel cable is accessing the correct port.... connected properly. The wrong printer was selected in the software. is defective. If it directly to the correct one parallel port, make sure that the HP LaserJet 2100 is on...
...cable. Check the power source. 82 Chapter 4 Problem Solving EN Troubleshooting General Printing Problems (continued) Symptom Possible Cause Solution The parallel cable between the Disconnect and reconnect the computer and the printer is not receiving power. The parallel cable is accessing the correct port.... connected properly. The wrong printer was selected in the software. is defective. If it directly to the correct one parallel port, make sure that the HP LaserJet 2100 is on...
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... H help online 6 printer driver 6 software 6 Help button, in printer driver 6 help screens 6 HP FontSmart installing 7 managing fonts 7 HP JetAdmin 7 HP JetSend installing 9 HP LaserJet Utility for Macintosh 11 HP Printer Job Language 158 HP worldwide sales and service offices 124 HP-GL/2 commands 157 HP-UX 7 I image defect...configuration page 84 control panel 15 buttons 15 light patterns 16 locking 11 troubleshooting 99 custom sized paper 39 D deleting fonts 7 demo page 84 diagnostics, printer 7 DIMM checking installed memory 155 ordering 23 upgrading 152 documentation, supplementary ordering...
... H help online 6 printer driver 6 software 6 Help button, in printer driver 6 help screens 6 HP FontSmart installing 7 managing fonts 7 HP JetAdmin 7 HP JetSend installing 9 HP LaserJet Utility for Macintosh 11 HP Printer Job Language 158 HP worldwide sales and service offices 124 HP-GL/2 commands 157 HP-UX 7 I image defect...configuration page 84 control panel 15 buttons 15 light patterns 16 locking 11 troubleshooting 99 custom sized paper 39 D deleting fonts 7 demo page 84 diagnostics, printer 7 DIMM checking installed memory 155 ordering 23 upgrading 152 documentation, supplementary ordering...
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... 148 language switching 3 languages switching 6 Laser Writer driver 11 LaserJet Utility 11 latest drivers, obtaining 4 legal paper loading in Tray 2 33 letterhead printing on 42 light locations 15 locking control panel 11 M Macintosh printer drivers 11 printing errors 111 selecting alternate PPD 113 software for 11 troubleshooting 110 maintenance printer 69 media accessories ordering 24...
... 148 language switching 3 languages switching 6 Laser Writer driver 11 LaserJet Utility 11 latest drivers, obtaining 4 legal paper loading in Tray 2 33 letterhead printing on 42 light locations 15 locking control panel 11 M Macintosh printer drivers 11 printing errors 111 selecting alternate PPD 113 software for 11 troubleshooting 110 maintenance printer 69 media accessories ordering 24...
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...for 28 quality guidelines 142 stopping print job 43 transparencies 38 with low toner 71 printing languages 6 printing problems troubleshooting 80 problem solving checklist 78 Product Stewardship 132- 134 memory expansion 153- 155 paper recycled paper 139 specifications 143... page service agreements 120 Setup driver only 7 software drivers 7 help for drivers 6 HP FontSmart, installing 7 HP JetSend, installing 9 HP LaserJet Utility for Macintosh 11 included with printer 4 Macintosh 11 Macintosh printer drivers 11 Windows 6, 7 Solaris 7 special pages cleaning process 84 configuration page 84 demo...
...for 28 quality guidelines 142 stopping print job 43 transparencies 38 with low toner 71 printing languages 6 printing problems troubleshooting 80 problem solving checklist 78 Product Stewardship 132- 134 memory expansion 153- 155 paper recycled paper 139 specifications 143... page service agreements 120 Setup driver only 7 software drivers 7 help for drivers 6 HP FontSmart, installing 7 HP JetSend, installing 9 HP LaserJet Utility for Macintosh 11 included with printer 4 Macintosh 11 Macintosh printer drivers 11 Windows 6, 7 Solaris 7 special pages cleaning process 84 configuration page 84 demo...
Service Manual
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... (page 49) for more information. See Chapter 6: Troubleshooting for example, LED messages). Other printer configurations must be performed while in the service mode via distinct light patterns. This might take some printer errors. 44 3 Printer Configuration C4170-90959 Pressing one of these buttons or a ...information (for more information. Job Cancel Button Press JOB CANCEL to ready. Figure 3-1 HP LaserJet 2100 Control Panel LEDs Display LEDs The control panel LEDs provide both the printer and the computer, and then return to cancel the current print job. Using the ...
... (page 49) for more information. See Chapter 6: Troubleshooting for example, LED messages). Other printer configurations must be performed while in the service mode via distinct light patterns. This might take some printer errors. 44 3 Printer Configuration C4170-90959 Pressing one of these buttons or a ...information (for more information. Job Cancel Button Press JOB CANCEL to ready. Figure 3-1 HP LaserJet 2100 Control Panel LEDs Display LEDs The control panel LEDs provide both the printer and the computer, and then return to cancel the current print job. Using the ...
Service Manual
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... how they interact with the other is included in Chapter 6: Troubleshooting. Figure 5-2 Printer Functionality Divided into Systems C4170-90959 Printer Functionality and Operation 71 Printer Functionality and Operation There are as follows: • "Formatter System" (page 72) - Detailed information regarding the troubleshooting of the HP LaserJet 2100 is the key to the selected output bin (top or rear...
... how they interact with the other is included in Chapter 6: Troubleshooting. Figure 5-2 Printer Functionality Divided into Systems C4170-90959 Printer Functionality and Operation 71 Printer Functionality and Operation There are as follows: • "Formatter System" (page 72) - Detailed information regarding the troubleshooting of the HP LaserJet 2100 is the key to the selected output bin (top or rear...
Service Manual
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...to the HP LaserJet 2100. Status Log messages are listed in the Configuration Page. NOTE: Status codes that may occur simultaneously. Evaluate the Test Pages Status Log Messages Use the Status Log primarily to diagnose and troubleshoot intermittent printer errors, or to HP's web site at www.hp.com. See... also "Configuration Page Elements" (page 46), item 4, Status Log. If an installed device is contained in the printer are not relevant to the Software Technical ...
...to the HP LaserJet 2100. Status Log messages are listed in the Configuration Page. NOTE: Status codes that may occur simultaneously. Evaluate the Test Pages Status Log Messages Use the Status Log primarily to diagnose and troubleshoot intermittent printer errors, or to HP's web site at www.hp.com. See... also "Configuration Page Elements" (page 46), item 4, Status Log. If an installed device is contained in the printer are not relevant to the Software Technical ...
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... Some types of offset is ink which is not fully dried or which cannot withstand the printer fusing temperature. 132 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting C4170-90959 However, these papers undergo processes that conforms to HP specifications. Then, if problems arise in toner. • Inks must not "offset" (...paper that alter their original characteristics and care must be flammable. • Inks must not be taken to ensure they conform to all HP specifications, and should be the most likely cause. The principle cause of media that is using a special paper. NOTE: Isolate a...
... Some types of offset is ink which is not fully dried or which cannot withstand the printer fusing temperature. 132 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting C4170-90959 However, these papers undergo processes that conforms to HP specifications. Then, if problems arise in toner. • Inks must not "offset" (...paper that alter their original characteristics and care must be flammable. • Inks must not be taken to ensure they conform to all HP specifications, and should be the most likely cause. The principle cause of media that is using a special paper. NOTE: Isolate a...
Service Manual
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... (can develop on the paper in HP LaserJet printers. This decreases the print quality near the cutout or perforated area. 2 The cutting knife leaves a sharp edge on labels. Label stock includes the top sheet, the adhesive, and the carrier sheet, also referred to buildup anywhere throughout the printer mechanism. See "Caliper Field Test" (page...
... (can develop on the paper in HP LaserJet printers. This decreases the print quality near the cutout or perforated area. 2 The cutting knife leaves a sharp edge on labels. Label stock includes the top sheet, the adhesive, and the carrier sheet, also referred to buildup anywhere throughout the printer mechanism. See "Caliper Field Test" (page...