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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... (multifunction peripheral). This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. This manual provides guidelines for use with your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this manual do not apply to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. For specific information about what media your...
... (multifunction peripheral). This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. This manual provides guidelines for use with your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this manual do not apply to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. For specific information about what media your...
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.... (See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for more information. • If the print quality of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that offsets or discolors. These materials can affect the performance of your print defects by the....) q Envelopes of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for further troubleshooting information, perform the maintenance procedures that are recommended in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that produces undesirable emissions or...
.... (See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for more information. • If the print quality of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that offsets or discolors. These materials can affect the performance of your print defects by the....) q Envelopes of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for further troubleshooting information, perform the maintenance procedures that are recommended in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that produces undesirable emissions or...
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...in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. If the talc or calcium carbonate are appropriate for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that the paper does not exceed the paper might contain higher filler levels of talc and calcium ...basis weight in the fuser. Paper is too light or too flimsy. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Paper is too smooth or too rough. Paper guides in the unit with paper from a paper jam, follow the directions that are not well...
...in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. If the talc or calcium carbonate are appropriate for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that the paper does not exceed the paper might contain higher filler levels of talc and calcium ...basis weight in the fuser. Paper is too light or too flimsy. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Paper is too smooth or too rough. Paper guides in the unit with paper from a paper jam, follow the directions that are not well...
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...in the input tray to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q The grain of the paper can cause curl are experiencing curl,... an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that can affect the curl of the paper. In the printing process, the paper is called post-image curl. Therefore, if you are feeding the paper in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 ...
...in the input tray to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q The grain of the paper can cause curl are experiencing curl,... an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that can affect the curl of the paper. In the printing process, the paper is called post-image curl. Therefore, if you are feeding the paper in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 ...
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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 Jetdirect Print Servers - Administrator Guide
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...page to factory defaults when a cold-reset is performed by power cycling the printer while pressing the Go button. However, this reset option for the printer through the printer's control panel. ENWW Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server 189 However, a Certificate Authority (CA) certificate installed to ...for document file bpj02300.html. Or, visit http://www.hp.com/go/support and search for SSL/TLS secure Web services, will not be required. For selected HP LaserJet printers, a cold-reset is performed on the HP Jetdirect print server (for example, the IP address)...
...page to factory defaults when a cold-reset is performed by power cycling the printer while pressing the Go button. However, this reset option for the printer through the printer's control panel. ENWW Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server 189 However, a Certificate Authority (CA) certificate installed to ...for document file bpj02300.html. Or, visit http://www.hp.com/go/support and search for SSL/TLS secure Web services, will not be required. For selected HP LaserJet printers, a cold-reset is performed on the HP Jetdirect print server (for example, the IP address)...
HP Jetdirect Print Servers - Administrator Guide
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... Telnet session, type in the protocol's section on the Jetdirect configuration page. ENWW Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server 197 7. See Chapter 9 "HP Jetdirect Configuration Page" for the HP LaserJet Utility. I Confirm the network settings for the printer using Token Ring, is 9100. (HP Jetdirect data port 9101 or 9102 can also use Telnet to print directly...
... Telnet session, type in the protocol's section on the Jetdirect configuration page. ENWW Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server 197 7. See Chapter 9 "HP Jetdirect Configuration Page" for the HP LaserJet Utility. I Confirm the network settings for the printer using Token Ring, is 9100. (HP Jetdirect data port 9101 or 9102 can also use Telnet to print directly...
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... powered off or if the LAN connection is broken when the printer is in the middle of printing a job. (Example: power is formatted incorrectly, do the following command: HP-UX: enable qname ENWW Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server 206 7. If the test file prints but...Example 1 (suggested name for an ASCII or text printer): text | lj1_text:\ :lp=:\ :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:\...
... powered off or if the LAN connection is broken when the printer is in the middle of printing a job. (Example: power is formatted incorrectly, do the following command: HP-UX: enable qname ENWW Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server 206 7. If the test file prints but...Example 1 (suggested name for an ASCII or text printer): text | lj1_text:\ :lp=:\ :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:\...
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...Datagram Protocol (UDP) 244 datagram port control 130 mDNS configuration 128, 154 V Validity Period certificates 147 W Web JetAdmin URL See also, HP Web JetAdmin configuration page entry 223 embedded Web server link 155 WEP 260 control panel 280, 286 embedded Web server 118 Telnet configuration 83 Wi... print servers 252 configuration page messages 213 default IP configuration 41 embedded Web server 112 installation overview 263 Telnet 82 troubleshooting 199 X XMIT COLLISIONS 218 XMIT LATE COLLISIONS 218 Z zone, AppleTalk embedded Web server 125 HP LaserJet Utility 35 Telnet 95 ENWW 301
...Datagram Protocol (UDP) 244 datagram port control 130 mDNS configuration 128, 154 V Validity Period certificates 147 W Web JetAdmin URL See also, HP Web JetAdmin configuration page entry 223 embedded Web server link 155 WEP 260 control panel 280, 286 embedded Web server 118 Telnet configuration 83 Wi... print servers 252 configuration page messages 213 default IP configuration 41 embedded Web server 112 installation overview 263 Telnet 82 troubleshooting 199 X XMIT COLLISIONS 218 XMIT LATE COLLISIONS 218 Z zone, AppleTalk embedded Web server 125 HP LaserJet Utility 35 Telnet 95 ENWW 301
HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Manual
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...Software Technical Reference (STR) provides information and troubleshooting tips for the printing system software for each printer model accommodates the differences between models. The printing system software for the HP LaserJet 4200 and HP LaserJet 4300 series printers. This document is included in this technical... reference: • descriptions of the printer models described in an electronic format to serve as a ...
...Software Technical Reference (STR) provides information and troubleshooting tips for the printing system software for each printer model accommodates the differences between models. The printing system software for the HP LaserJet 4200 and HP LaserJet 4300 series printers. This document is included in this technical... reference: • descriptions of the printer models described in an electronic format to serve as a ...
HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printer - User Guide
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... about the printer and its current configuration. ENWW Checking the printer configuration 83 You might want to see the Information menu at the printer control panel. HP LaserJet 4200n/tn/dtn/dtns/dtnsl and 4300n/tn/dtn/dtns/dtnsl printers come with an HP Jetdirect printer server installed.... If an HP Jetdirect print server is installed, an HP Jetdirect configuration page prints as memory (DIMMs), trays, and printer languages. The following information pages are also useful if you can be overridden in the printer. (Many of these pages nearby for troubleshooting. Menu map...
... about the printer and its current configuration. ENWW Checking the printer configuration 83 You might want to see the Information menu at the printer control panel. HP LaserJet 4200n/tn/dtn/dtns/dtnsl and 4300n/tn/dtn/dtns/dtnsl printers come with an HP Jetdirect printer server installed.... If an HP Jetdirect print server is installed, an HP Jetdirect configuration page prints as memory (DIMMs), trays, and printer languages. The following information pages are also useful if you can be overridden in the printer. (Many of these pages nearby for troubleshooting. Menu map...
HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printer - User Guide
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.... Use the Device Storage Manager in HP Web Jetadmin or the Macintosh-based HP LaserJet Utility to remove the write protection from the optional hard disk. If the font is inserted correctly and securely fastened. If the printer control panel message continues to appear, the...is on page 86.) ENWW Troubleshooting the optional hard disk 139 Troubleshooting the optional hard disk Item Explanation The printer does not recognize the optional hard disk. You attempted to use Device Storage Manager in HP Web Jetadmin or the Macintosh-based HP LaserJet Utility to download the font....
.... Use the Device Storage Manager in HP Web Jetadmin or the Macintosh-based HP LaserJet Utility to remove the write protection from the optional hard disk. If the font is inserted correctly and securely fastened. If the printer control panel message continues to appear, the...is on page 86.) ENWW Troubleshooting the optional hard disk 139 Troubleshooting the optional hard disk Item Explanation The printer does not recognize the optional hard disk. You attempted to use Device Storage Manager in HP Web Jetadmin or the Macintosh-based HP LaserJet Utility to download the font....
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...basic troubleshooting measures: Test your specific printer http://www.hp.com/support/lj4200 or http://www.hp.com/support/lj4300 HP Customer Care Online Printer drivers, support documentation, and answers to print a test page from HP by telephone. Parts Parts information http://www.hp.com/hps/parts Telephone support HP ...support sheet that came in the box with your product. It also contains information for example, HP LaserJet 4300). Product serial number (found on the inside edge of the printer, under the top cover). The date of purchase of your product and a description of...
...basic troubleshooting measures: Test your specific printer http://www.hp.com/support/lj4200 or http://www.hp.com/support/lj4300 HP Customer Care Online Printer drivers, support documentation, and answers to print a test page from HP by telephone. Parts Parts information http://www.hp.com/hps/parts Telephone support HP ...support sheet that came in the box with your product. It also contains information for example, HP LaserJet 4300). Product serial number (found on the inside edge of the printer, under the top cover). The date of purchase of your product and a description of...
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... troubleshooting 133 interface ports 14 IP address 77, 84 IPX/SPX setting 165 ENWW See print cartridges input trays. See transparencies Finland laser ...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...
... troubleshooting 133 interface ports 14 IP address 77, 84 IPX/SPX setting 165 ENWW See print cartridges input trays. See transparencies Finland laser ...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...
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... control 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, ...locking accessories 16 trays 48 loose toner, troubleshooting 127 low toner 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 ...
... control 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, ...locking accessories 16 trays 48 loose toner, troubleshooting 127 low toner 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 ...
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... settings 165 troubleshooting Macintosh 136 noise specifications 195 non-HP print cartridges 80 notification, e-mail 78, 79 Novell NetWare settings 165 number of copies, setting default 157 n-up printing 69 O Office paper, HP 22 on/off switch 13 online help control panel 25 customer support websites 144 printer driver 8, ...stapler/stacker 38 loading tray 1 42 manual 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 ...
... settings 165 troubleshooting Macintosh 136 noise specifications 195 non-HP print cartridges 80 notification, e-mail 78, 79 Novell NetWare settings 165 number of copies, setting default 157 n-up printing 69 O Office paper, HP 22 on/off switch 13 online help control panel 25 customer support websites 144 printer driver 8, ...stapler/stacker 38 loading tray 1 42 manual 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 ...
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... part numbers 19 troubleshooting 133 parallel communications, settings 165 parallel interface port 14 part numbers cables 19 cartridges 21 DIMMs 19 documentation 20 HP media 21 maintenance kit...62 specifications 183, 192 PostScript error pages settings 158 troubleshooting 133, 140 PostScript font list 86 PostScript, setting as 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 ...
... part numbers 19 troubleshooting 133 parallel communications, settings 165 parallel interface port 14 part numbers cables 19 cartridges 21 DIMMs 19 documentation 20 HP media 21 maintenance kit...62 specifications 183, 192 PostScript error pages settings 158 troubleshooting 133, 140 PostScript font list 86 PostScript, setting as 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 ...