HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... 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 ... 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 using media Using print... 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 ... 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
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... print media to help you . 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that information. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. This manual provides guidelines for information about these terms...
... print media to help you . 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that information. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. This manual provides guidelines for information about these terms...
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...type of media? ❏ Did you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media... that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in ...
...type of media? ❏ Did you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media... that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in ...
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..., discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to work with your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW These materials can affect the performance of the single-sheet sample ... second for sealing. q Print media that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that are recommended in your printer to a fusing temperature of this troubleshooting section for obvious defects, such as torn sheets, contamination from glue, or ragged cut edges....
..., discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to work with your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW These materials can affect the performance of the single-sheet sample ... second for sealing. q Print media that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that are recommended in your printer to a fusing temperature of this troubleshooting section for obvious defects, such as torn sheets, contamination from glue, or ragged cut edges....
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.... If the talc or calcium carbonate are listed for basis weight in "Guidelines for your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 tray. Paper guides in the tray are set correctly. Paper is too smooth or...
.... If the talc or calcium carbonate are listed for basis weight in "Guidelines for your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 tray. Paper guides in the tray are set correctly. Paper is too smooth or...
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...-image curl. If possible, set improperly 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. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in the...and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the printer q driver for example, the curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is being used. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25
...-image curl. If possible, set improperly 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. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in the...and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the printer q driver for example, the curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is being used. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25
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... for characteristics of good envelope construction. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. See the documentation that form in envelopes after printing usually are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to diminish ...envelope construction. Wrinkling Wrinkles that came with your environment in the q envelope construction. See "Envelope construction" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 See "Envelope construction" on envelopes Cause Envelope has seams or multiple layers. Low-weight/low-strength paper used in order to ...
... for characteristics of good envelope construction. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. See the documentation that form in envelopes after printing usually are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to diminish ...envelope construction. Wrinkling Wrinkles that came with your environment in the q envelope construction. See "Envelope construction" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 See "Envelope construction" on envelopes Cause Envelope has seams or multiple layers. Low-weight/low-strength paper used in order to ...
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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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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. 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
HP Embedded Web Server - User Guide
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Configuration Page Use the Configuration Page screen to use this screen. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Note: See the table on the following page for descriptions of optional accessories such as dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) or paper-handling devices. The following illustration and table describe how to view current product settings, help troubleshoot printer problems, and verify the installation of the callouts in this illustration. 10 Viewing product status from the Information screens ENWW
Configuration Page Use the Configuration Page screen to use this screen. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Note: See the table on the following page for descriptions of optional accessories such as dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) or paper-handling devices. The following illustration and table describe how to view current product settings, help troubleshoot printer problems, and verify the installation of the callouts in this illustration. 10 Viewing product status from the Information screens ENWW
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... the most recent product events, including jams, service errors, and other printer errors. The last error to the HP support Web site for each event. Shows a brief description of pages that the area provides For more information, see "Navigating through the HP Embedded Web Server" on the screen 1 EWS tabs and menus 2 Number... occur has the highest number. ENWW Event Log 13 Lists the order in which the errors occurred. Shows the internal event code for product-specific troubleshooting information.
... the most recent product events, including jams, service errors, and other printer errors. The last error to the HP support Web site for each event. Shows a brief description of pages that the area provides For more information, see "Navigating through the HP Embedded Web Server" on the screen 1 EWS tabs and menus 2 Number... occur has the highest number. ENWW Event Log 13 Lists the order in which the errors occurred. Shows the internal event code for product-specific troubleshooting information.
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Because this view shows the product status, it can help you were standing at the product. The appearance of the screen might vary, depending on your product. 16 Viewing product status from the Information screens ENWW Control Panel Note For products that have a control panel, the Control Panel screen shows the product control-panel display as if you troubleshoot problems with the product.
Because this view shows the product status, it can help you were standing at the product. The appearance of the screen might vary, depending on your product. 16 Viewing product status from the Information screens ENWW Control Panel Note For products that have a control panel, the Control Panel screen shows the product control-panel display as if you troubleshoot problems with the product.
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... that are stored on the print server, for network troubleshooting or optimization. ● View protocol information for all supported network connections. ● Open the HP Jetdirect Configuration page. ● Set the frequency at which the HP Embedded Web Server checks the network status. To download ...version of languages that are available in the Settings tab. This guide is not identical to the printer and network configuration settings. ● Configure the security of your HP Jetdirect print server model and operating version, the following sources: ● Help. For more ...
... that are stored on the print server, for network troubleshooting or optimization. ● View protocol information for all supported network connections. ● Open the HP Jetdirect Configuration page. ● Set the frequency at which the HP Embedded Web Server checks the network status. To download ...version of languages that are available in the Settings tab. This guide is not identical to the printer and network configuration settings. ● Configure the security of your HP Jetdirect print server model and operating version, the following sources: ● Help. For more ...
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... Other Links box contains three permanent links that provide quick access to five additional links; ENWW 41 5 Using the Other Links as interactive troubleshooting and ordering information for genuine HP supplies. without the extra storage, you can add one additional link.) These links appear throughout the EWS screens, in the Other Links...
... Other Links box contains three permanent links that provide quick access to five additional links; ENWW 41 5 Using the Other Links as interactive troubleshooting and ordering information for genuine HP supplies. without the extra storage, you can add one additional link.) These links appear throughout the EWS screens, in the Other Links...
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... quantities or select additional items. Your items are added to -follow text and visual aids. The hp instant support Web site detects the event and provides troubleshooting information for the jam. ● Support packs. ● Product documentation, such as the most... site creates a customized Web page that collects diagnostic information from hp instant support The hp instant support Web site provides these tools for troubleshooting and for maintenance: ● Firmware and software updates. ● Troubleshooting for your choice. Hewlett-Packard treats this information as a resource...
... quantities or select additional items. Your items are added to -follow text and visual aids. The hp instant support Web site detects the event and provides troubleshooting information for the jam. ● Support packs. ● Product documentation, such as the most... site creates a customized Web page that collects diagnostic information from hp instant support The hp instant support Web site provides these tools for troubleshooting and for maintenance: ● Firmware and software updates. ● Troubleshooting for your choice. Hewlett-Packard treats this information as a resource...
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... troubleshooting Configuration Page screen 10 instant support 42 product support 43 U usage information, AutoSend 29 Usage screen 14 username 31 W Web browsers closing after logging off 4 logging on 3 M mailbox configuration 22 media usage 14 memory, verifying installed 10 menus control panel 20 HP... 17 R recycle supplies 43 remote configuration 20 S Safari, versions supported 3 Security screen 31 security settings general 31 serial number 15 server, HP Jetdirect 40 service contract link 43 service providers alerts, setting up 23 links to 43 logging off 4 defined 1 supported 3 Web Jetadmin 2...
... troubleshooting Configuration Page screen 10 instant support 42 product support 43 U usage information, AutoSend 29 Usage screen 14 username 31 W Web browsers closing after logging off 4 logging on 3 M mailbox configuration 22 media usage 14 memory, verifying installed 10 menus control panel 20 HP... 17 R recycle supplies 43 remote configuration 20 S Safari, versions supported 3 Security screen 31 security settings general 31 serial number 15 server, HP Jetdirect 40 service contract link 43 service providers alerts, setting up 23 links to 43 logging off 4 defined 1 supported 3 Web Jetadmin 2...
HP LaserJet 4250/4350 Series - User Guide
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...-Pacific: http://www.hp.com/paper/ Order accessories from the following information ready: the product name and serial number, the date of purchase, and a description of Web-based troubleshooting tools for other countries/regions, see the flyer that is in English, but printer drivers can be connected... to a responsive team that came in the box with the printer. HP customer care Online services For 24-hour access to...
...-Pacific: http://www.hp.com/paper/ Order accessories from the following information ready: the product name and serial number, the date of purchase, and a description of Web-based troubleshooting tools for other countries/regions, see the flyer that is in English, but printer drivers can be connected... to a responsive team that came in the box with the printer. HP customer care Online services For 24-hour access to...