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... curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 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...
... curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 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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... for using a different paper type or brand. However, keep in the printer driver or at the control panel. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that came with your printer might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and ...than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to paper that is greater than 163 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. A very inexpensive paper might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it causes print-quality problems. If ...
... for using a different paper type or brand. However, keep in the printer driver or at the control panel. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that came with your printer might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and ...than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to paper that is greater than 163 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. A very inexpensive paper might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it causes print-quality problems. If ...
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...jamming and feeding problems can result. The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using extremely heavy or light paper. Use paper that is within your printer...'s specified basis-weight range, as shown in the support documentation that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
...jamming and feeding problems can result. The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using extremely heavy or light paper. Use paper that is within your printer...'s specified basis-weight range, as shown in the support documentation that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.
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... from a newly opened ream. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in the printer. See your printer. Paper is too smooth or too rough. set incorrectly q Make sure that all of the paper guides have been in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification...
... from a newly opened ream. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in the printer. See your printer. Paper is too smooth or too rough. set incorrectly q Make sure that all of the paper guides have been in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to specification...
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..., HP LaserJet printers 2 ordering HP print media 35 orientation landscape 25 loading paper 5 output quality, troubleshooting 27 overhead transparencies HP 37 specifications 16 oxidation-set inks 8 P packaging defined 42 ream labels 5 specifications 10 storing paper in 19 pallets, shipping 19 paper grades 29, 30 paper jams duplexing 17 envelopes 26 frequent 23 preprinted papers 8 part numbers glossy paper 36 heavy paper 36 laser paper 35...
..., HP LaserJet printers 2 ordering HP print media 35 orientation landscape 25 loading paper 5 output quality, troubleshooting 27 overhead transparencies HP 37 specifications 16 oxidation-set inks 8 P packaging defined 42 ream labels 5 specifications 10 storing paper in 19 pallets, shipping 19 paper grades 29, 30 paper jams duplexing 17 envelopes 26 frequent 23 preprinted papers 8 part numbers glossy paper 36 heavy paper 36 laser paper 35...
HP PCL/PJL reference - Printer Job Language Technical Reference Addendum
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..., paper-stopped jam 05 Face down output, paper-late jam 06 Face down output, paper-stopped jam 07 2-Sided turnaround, paper-late jam 08 2-Sided turnaround, paper-stopped jam 09 2-Sided path, paper-late jam 10 2-Sided path, paper-stopped jam 11 External input device paper jam 12 External output device paper jam 13 Fuser accordion jam 14 Fuser accordion jam 15 Printer could not auto-eject page ENWW Jam messages (LaserJet 5Si...
..., paper-stopped jam 05 Face down output, paper-late jam 06 Face down output, paper-stopped jam 07 2-Sided turnaround, paper-late jam 08 2-Sided turnaround, paper-stopped jam 09 2-Sided path, paper-late jam 10 2-Sided path, paper-stopped jam 11 External input device paper jam 12 External output device paper jam 13 Fuser accordion jam 14 Fuser accordion jam 15 Printer could not auto-eject page ENWW Jam messages (LaserJet 5Si...
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... Paper jam in the lower right door area 20 Paper jam in the printer, and yy is the location of the jammed sheet. LaserJet 4000 / 5000 series jam messages (44xyy) This category contains unsolicited status error messages that relate to jams (for HP LaserJet 4000 and 5000 series jam messages yy Jam location 00 Paper jam in unknown location 01 Paper jam in the paper input area 02 Paper jam...
... Paper jam in the lower right door area 20 Paper jam in the printer, and yy is the location of the jammed sheet. LaserJet 4000 / 5000 series jam messages (44xyy) This category contains unsolicited status error messages that relate to jams (for HP LaserJet 4000 and 5000 series jam messages yy Jam location 00 Paper jam in unknown location 01 Paper jam in the paper input area 02 Paper jam...
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... series 66 messages auto-continuable conditions 129 background paper loading 121 background paper tray status 123 file system errors 131 foreground paper loading 141 hardware errors 147 informational 118 operator intervention conditions 135 optional paper-handling devices 144 output bin status 124 paper jam (LaserJet 4000 and 5000 series) 146 paper jam (LaserJet 5Si/5SiMX) 143 personality errors 150 PJL...
... series 66 messages auto-continuable conditions 129 background paper loading 121 background paper tray status 123 file system errors 131 foreground paper loading 141 hardware errors 147 informational 118 operator intervention conditions 135 optional paper-handling devices 144 output bin status 124 paper jam (LaserJet 4000 and 5000 series) 146 paper jam (LaserJet 5Si/5SiMX) 143 personality errors 150 PJL...
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... D-11 PJL File System Errors (32xxx D-13 Potential Operator Intervention Conditions (35xxx D-14 Operator Intervention Conditions (40xxx D-16 Foreground Paper Loading (41xyy D-19 Paper Jam Messages (LaserJet 5Si/5SiMx only) (42xyy D-20 Optional (External) Paper Handling Device Messages (43xyy D-22 LaserJet 4000 / 5000 Series Paper Jam Messages (44xyy D-23 Hardware Errors (50xxx D-24 Glossary Index Contents-iv EN
... D-11 PJL File System Errors (32xxx D-13 Potential Operator Intervention Conditions (35xxx D-14 Operator Intervention Conditions (40xxx D-16 Foreground Paper Loading (41xyy D-19 Paper Jam Messages (LaserJet 5Si/5SiMx only) (42xyy D-20 Optional (External) Paper Handling Device Messages (43xyy D-22 LaserJet 4000 / 5000 Series Paper Jam Messages (44xyy D-23 Hardware Errors (50xxx D-24 Glossary Index Contents-iv EN
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... for reduced capability. For other printers, responses may be lost. 40 Messages indicating that the printer is open conditions. 41 This category of paper, and printer open . %-12345X@PJL @PJL USTATUS DEVICE = VERBOSE %-12345X A sample HP LaserJet 4 printer response for unsolicited device status is...required. (40-000 to 35-999) The printer stays online and continues printing, with the potential for optional (external) paper handling devices. 50 Hardware errors. Examples include paper jam, out of messages indicates a foreground paper mount. (41-000 to 50-999) engine...
... for reduced capability. For other printers, responses may be lost. 40 Messages indicating that the printer is open conditions. 41 This category of paper, and printer open . %-12345X@PJL @PJL USTATUS DEVICE = VERBOSE %-12345X A sample HP LaserJet 4 printer response for unsolicited device status is...required. (40-000 to 35-999) The printer stays online and continues printing, with the potential for optional (external) paper handling devices. 50 Hardware errors. Examples include paper jam, out of messages indicates a foreground paper mount. (41-000 to 50-999) engine...
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...10007 CANCELING JOB 10010 ** STATUS BUFFER OVERFLOW * All of each control panel display string, see "Printer Status Readback" in the "HP LaserJet 4 and 5 Family Comments" section in numerical order, by groups. They appear in the currently selected... Intervention Conditions (35xxx) • Operator Intervention Required (40xxx) • Foreground Paper Mount (41xyy) • Paper Jam Errors (42xyy) • Optional (External) Paper Handling Device Errors (43xyy) • LaserJet 4000/5000 Paper Jam Information (44xyy) • Hardware Errors (50xxx) The following pages list the status...
...10007 CANCELING JOB 10010 ** STATUS BUFFER OVERFLOW * All of each control panel display string, see "Printer Status Readback" in the "HP LaserJet 4 and 5 Family Comments" section in numerical order, by groups. They appear in the currently selected... Intervention Conditions (35xxx) • Operator Intervention Required (40xxx) • Foreground Paper Mount (41xyy) • Paper Jam Errors (42xyy) • Optional (External) Paper Handling Device Errors (43xyy) • LaserJet 4000/5000 Paper Jam Information (44xyy) • Hardware Errors (50xxx) The following pages list the status...
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... Paper 16 J-Postcard (or JB4 paper-LaserJet 6P, LaserJet 2100) 17 J-RoundTrip Postcard (or JB5 paper- LaserJet 6P, LaserJet 2100) 18 A5 Paper (or JPostcard-LaserJet 6P 19 Letter-R Paper (or JDoublePostCard- LaserJet 6P, LaserJet 2100) 20 A4-R Paper (or A5 Paper-LaserJet 6P, LaserJet 2100) 21 A5-R Paper 22 Japan B5-R Paper 23 Exec-R Paper 24 A6 Paper 25 Foolscap Paper 26 Japan B6 Paper Paper Jam Messages (LaserJet 5Si/5SiMx only) (42xyy) Foreground paper...
... Paper 16 J-Postcard (or JB4 paper-LaserJet 6P, LaserJet 2100) 17 J-RoundTrip Postcard (or JB5 paper- LaserJet 6P, LaserJet 2100) 18 A5 Paper (or JPostcard-LaserJet 6P 19 Letter-R Paper (or JDoublePostCard- LaserJet 6P, LaserJet 2100) 20 A4-R Paper (or A5 Paper-LaserJet 6P, LaserJet 2100) 21 A5-R Paper 22 Japan B5-R Paper 23 Exec-R Paper 24 A6 Paper 25 Foolscap Paper 26 Japan B6 Paper Paper Jam Messages (LaserJet 5Si/5SiMx only) (42xyy) Foreground paper...
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... EN PJL Status Codes D-23 Remove toner cartridge to open rear door of ready tray LaserJet 4000 / 5000 Series Paper Jam Messages (44xyy) This category contains unsolicited status error messages related to paper jams (for the LaserJet 4000 and 5000 series printers only). yy = Code 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Error Code FIFO empty...
... EN PJL Status Codes D-23 Remove toner cartridge to open rear door of ready tray LaserJet 4000 / 5000 Series Paper Jam Messages (44xyy) This category contains unsolicited status error messages related to paper jams (for the LaserJet 4000 and 5000 series printers only). yy = Code 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Error Code FIFO empty...
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...series printers A-61 LaserJet 2100 series printers A-62 LaserJet 4 family comments A-44 LaserJet 4 printer 1-4 LaserJet 4000 and 5000 series printers paper jam messages D-23 LaserJet 4000 series printers A-44, A-59 LaserJet 4500 series printers A-63 LaserJet 4L printer A-51 LaserJet 4LC printer A-51 LaserJet 4ML printer A-51 LaserJet 4P printer 6-26, 6-37 LaserJet 4PJ printer 2-8, 5-4, 6-21, 6- 30, 8-3, 8-6, 8-7, A-2 LaserJet 5000 series printers A-59 LaserJet 5L printer A-51 LaserJet 5Si Mopier printer A-56, A-57 LaserJet 5Si/5SiMx printers A-56, A-57 LaserJet 6L printer 6-2, A-51 LaserJet 6P...
...series printers A-61 LaserJet 2100 series printers A-62 LaserJet 4 family comments A-44 LaserJet 4 printer 1-4 LaserJet 4000 and 5000 series printers paper jam messages D-23 LaserJet 4000 series printers A-44, A-59 LaserJet 4500 series printers A-63 LaserJet 4L printer A-51 LaserJet 4LC printer A-51 LaserJet 4ML printer A-51 LaserJet 4P printer 6-26, 6-37 LaserJet 4PJ printer 2-8, 5-4, 6-21, 6- 30, 8-3, 8-6, 8-7, A-2 LaserJet 5000 series printers A-59 LaserJet 5L printer A-51 LaserJet 5Si Mopier printer A-56, A-57 LaserJet 5Si/5SiMx printers A-56, A-57 LaserJet 6L printer 6-2, A-51 LaserJet 6P...
HP Jetdirect Print Servers - Administrator Guide
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Check whether the printer was turned off to fix a paper jam.) Use the HP-UX command lpstat -Pqname to find out if the queue has been disabled after the printer has powered up to print the type of test file you specified: PCL, PostScript, HP-GL/2, or ASCII. 9. The disabled queue can be...rm=laserjet1:\ :rp=text:\ :lf=/usr/spool/lpd/ERRORLOG:\ :sd=/usr/spool/lpd/lj1_text: Example 2 (suggested name for PostScript, PCL, or HP-GL/2 printers): raw | lj1_raw:\ :lp=:\ :rm=laserjet:\ :rp=raw:\ :lf=/usr/spool/lpd/ERRORLOG:\ :sd=/usr/spool/lpd/lj1_raw: 8. If the test file prints but is turned off or...
Check whether the printer was turned off to fix a paper jam.) Use the HP-UX command lpstat -Pqname to find out if the queue has been disabled after the printer has powered up to print the type of test file you specified: PCL, PostScript, HP-GL/2, or ASCII. 9. The disabled queue can be...rm=laserjet1:\ :rp=text:\ :lf=/usr/spool/lpd/ERRORLOG:\ :sd=/usr/spool/lpd/lj1_text: Example 2 (suggested name for PostScript, PCL, or HP-GL/2 printers): raw | lj1_raw:\ :lp=:\ :rm=laserjet:\ :rp=raw:\ :lf=/usr/spool/lpd/ERRORLOG:\ :sd=/usr/spool/lpd/lj1_raw: 8. If the test file prints but is turned off or...
HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printer - User Guide
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...laser...locating 14 modes 160 paper jams 104 replacing 91 speed 10 G Getting Started Guide 7 glossy paper, HP 21 graphics, HP-GL/2 commands 175 ...printer driver 8, 31 HP fraud hotline 145 HP Jetdirect print server administrator's guide 7 configuring with embedded Web server 78 installing 173 locating 15 models including 12 settings 165 troubleshooting 141 HP LaserJet paper 21 HP LaserJet Soft Gloss paper 21 HP LaserJet tough paper 23 HP LaserJet transparencies 23 HP LaserJet Utility, Macintosh 32 HP Multipurpose paper 21 HP Office paper 22 HP Premium Choice LaserJet paper 22 HP Printing paper 23 HP...
...laser...locating 14 modes 160 paper jams 104 replacing 91 speed 10 G Getting Started Guide 7 glossy paper, HP 21 graphics, HP-GL/2 commands 175 ...printer driver 8, 31 HP fraud hotline 145 HP Jetdirect print server administrator's guide 7 configuring with embedded Web server 78 installing 173 locating 15 models including 12 settings 165 troubleshooting 141 HP LaserJet paper 21 HP LaserJet Soft Gloss paper 21 HP LaserJet tough paper 23 HP LaserJet transparencies 23 HP LaserJet Utility, Macintosh 32 HP Multipurpose paper 21 HP Office paper 22 HP Premium Choice LaserJet paper 22 HP Printing paper 23 HP...
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... panel 131, 164 languages, printer error messages 115 included 10 settings 162 verifying installed 84 laser safety statements Finland 202 U.S. 201 LaserJet paper 21 LaserJet Soft Gloss paper 21 LaserJet tough paper 23 LaserJet transparencies 23 LaserJet Utility, Macintosh 32 letter paper, override A4 settings 157 letterhead...82, 163 M Macintosh Apple EtherTalk settings 165 HP LaserJet Utility 32 operating systems supported 28 PPD, selecting alternate 138 printer software 32 renaming printer 138 troubleshooting printing 136 mailing labels. ENWW J jams 1,500-sheet tray 101 500-sheet tray 100...
... panel 131, 164 languages, printer error messages 115 included 10 settings 162 verifying installed 84 laser safety statements Finland 202 U.S. 201 LaserJet paper 21 LaserJet Soft Gloss paper 21 LaserJet tough paper 23 LaserJet transparencies 23 LaserJet Utility, Macintosh 32 letter paper, override A4 settings 157 letterhead...82, 163 M Macintosh Apple EtherTalk settings 165 HP LaserJet Utility 32 operating systems supported 28 PPD, selecting alternate 138 printer software 32 renaming printer 138 troubleshooting printing 136 mailing labels. ENWW J jams 1,500-sheet tray 101 500-sheet tray 100...
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...supported 28 ordering accessories and supplies 17 orientation, setting default 158 OS/2 drivers 29 other links page (embedded Web server) 78 out of printers 20 stapler/stacker specifications 186 stapling 37, 39 tray 1 specifications 183 tray selection 46, 48, 154, 162 troubleshooting 182, 187 types...feed 49 ordering 17 override A4/letter setting 157 preprinted 60 print media guide for the HP LaserJet family of toner 82, 163 output bins error messages 114 locating 13, 14 paper jams 103 selecting 36 settings 157 output quality resolution specifications 10 settings 160 troubleshooting 124 Output ...
...supported 28 ordering accessories and supplies 17 orientation, setting default 158 OS/2 drivers 29 other links page (embedded Web server) 78 out of printers 20 stapler/stacker specifications 186 stapling 37, 39 tray 1 specifications 183 tray selection 46, 48, 154, 162 troubleshooting 182, 187 types...feed 49 ordering 17 override A4/letter setting 157 preprinted 60 print media guide for the HP LaserJet family of toner 82, 163 output bins error messages 114 locating 13, 14 paper jams 103 selecting 36 settings 157 output quality resolution specifications 10 settings 160 troubleshooting 124 Output ...
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... parallel interface port 14 part numbers cables 19 cartridges 21 DIMMs 19 documentation 20 HP media 21 maintenance kit 20 paper handling accessories 18 parts ordering 17 recycling 198 Pause/Resume button 24, 25 PCL...printer language 162 power connector location 14 error messages 112 specifications 194, 195 switch 13 PowerSave mode 162, 166 PPDs included 32 selecting alternate 138 Premium Choice LaserJet paper 22 preprinted paper fuser modes 160 printing on 60 specifications 188 prepunched paper fuser modes 160 printing on 60 preventative maintenance kit. ENWW Paper Handling menu 154 paper jams...
... parallel interface port 14 part numbers cables 19 cartridges 21 DIMMs 19 documentation 20 HP media 21 maintenance kit 20 paper handling accessories 18 parts ordering 17 recycling 198 Pause/Resume button 24, 25 PCL...printer language 162 power connector location 14 error messages 112 specifications 194, 195 switch 13 PowerSave mode 162, 166 PPDs included 32 selecting alternate 138 Premium Choice LaserJet paper 22 preprinted paper fuser modes 160 printing on 60 specifications 188 prepunched paper fuser modes 160 printing on 60 preventative maintenance kit. ENWW Paper Handling menu 154 paper jams...
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... 2. See print cartridges top cover locating 13 paper jams, clearing 97 top output bin locating 13 paper jams 103 selecting 36 settings 157 tough paper, HP 23 transfer rollers, replacing 91 transparencies fuser modes 160 HP LaserJet 23 output bin 36 printing 59 specifications 183,...paper jams 97 tray 1 paper jams 100 tray selection 135 white spots 129 wrinkled paper 129 two-sided printing See also duplex printing accessory booklet options 68 layout options 67 loading paper 66 loading paper for stapling 38 using duplexer 64, 65 U UltraPrecise toner 10 UNIX carriage return settings 159 printer...
... 2. See print cartridges top cover locating 13 paper jams, clearing 97 top output bin locating 13 paper jams 103 selecting 36 settings 157 tough paper, HP 23 transfer rollers, replacing 91 transparencies fuser modes 160 HP LaserJet 23 output bin 36 printing 59 specifications 183,...paper jams 97 tray 1 paper jams 100 tray selection 135 white spots 129 wrinkled paper 129 two-sided printing See also duplex printing accessory booklet options 68 layout options 67 loading paper 66 loading paper for stapling 38 using duplexer 64, 65 U UltraPrecise toner 10 UNIX carriage return settings 159 printer...