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... 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 paper jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds 24 Reducing post-image curl ... 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative...
... 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 paper jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds 24 Reducing post-image curl ... 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative...
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...the largest volume for using media 7 A very inexpensive paper might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you might also require higher fuser temperatures to consider using the straightest paper path in... to make sure that is greater than 163 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to paper that it causes print-quality...
...the largest volume for using media 7 A very inexpensive paper might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you might also require higher fuser temperatures to consider using the straightest paper path in... to make sure that is greater than 163 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to paper that it causes print-quality...
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...from the side to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. Use paper that die-cutting of paper feeding to be considered when working with your printer. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a .... q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels, peeling. See the support documentation that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in this table generally apply to all ...
...from the side to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. Use paper that die-cutting of paper feeding to be considered when working with your printer. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a .... q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels, peeling. See the support documentation that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in this table generally apply to all ...
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...using envelopes" on envelopes will not feed reliably. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for using envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that have ...instructions about printing on envelopes can cause jamming. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for sealing. Envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. q Do not use envelopes that...
...using envelopes" on envelopes will not feed reliably. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for using envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that have ...instructions about printing on envelopes can cause jamming. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for sealing. Envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your HP LaserJet printer. q Do not use envelopes that...
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...(small toner particles scattered in increased jamming or wrinkling. However, a variety of diagonal seams, tend to be more than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). You can reduce this type of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope ...constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can cause some envelopes to feed well and others to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here. Many envelopes...
...(small toner particles scattered in increased jamming or wrinkling. However, a variety of diagonal seams, tend to be more than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). You can reduce this type of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope ...constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can cause some envelopes to feed well and others to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here. Many envelopes...
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...have a topcoat to 5.2 mils). To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Overhead transparency ... temperature and stiffness requirements. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with laser printers because of the fusing process. Materials must be compatible with your product ...
...have a topcoat to 5.2 mils). To prevent jamming or poor-quality output, HP recommends using overhead transparencies. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Overhead transparency ... temperature and stiffness requirements. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with laser printers because of the fusing process. Materials must be compatible with your product ...
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... your United States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is used for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier...
... your United States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is used for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier...
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...opened ream. For more information. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. q Use a lighter-weight paper. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that came with your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that are ...higher filler levels of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. q Make sure that all of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. Paper guides in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Cause Action(s) Paper is too smooth or too rough. tray. q Change the paper type...
...opened ream. For more information. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. q Use a lighter-weight paper. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that came with your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that are ...higher filler levels of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. q Make sure that all of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. Paper guides in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Cause Action(s) Paper is too smooth or too rough. tray. q Change the paper type...
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...folded layers of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which enters the printer first, is inserted too far into the manual feed slot. q Change to a different type of 105 ...run the side of a pen or pencil over the envelope edges to flatten them. Frequent envelope jams Overfilling the envelope tray and misadjusting its guides are poorly manufactured. Do not reuse jammed envelopes. Cause Envelopes are the most direct (straight-through) paper path. q Crease the leading ...
...folded layers of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which enters the printer first, is inserted too far into the manual feed slot. q Change to a different type of 105 ...run the side of a pen or pencil over the envelope edges to flatten them. Frequent envelope jams Overfilling the envelope tray and misadjusting its guides are poorly manufactured. Do not reuse jammed envelopes. Cause Envelopes are the most direct (straight-through) paper path. q Crease the leading ...
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... the A-series of a special fiber composition will work correctly in area and has a 1.414:1 aspect ratio. Each subsequent size is 1 square meter in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that has been cut to make the paper stock. basis weight Basis weight is the weight of a ream of your... Usually this sheet has a "slick" feeling or appears shiny. carrier sheet The carrier sheet is too light or too heavy can cause misfeeds, misstacking, jams, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear to which is half the area (determined by 1,189 mm in mils (one-thousandth of paper. Basis weight...
... the A-series of a special fiber composition will work correctly in area and has a 1.414:1 aspect ratio. Each subsequent size is 1 square meter in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that has been cut to make the paper stock. basis weight Basis weight is the weight of a ream of your... Usually this sheet has a "slick" feeling or appears shiny. carrier sheet The carrier sheet is too light or too heavy can cause misfeeds, misstacking, jams, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear to which is half the area (determined by 1,189 mm in mils (one-thousandth of paper. Basis weight...
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If you want to the fuser's temperature of the sheet). however, misfeeding or jamming can wrinkle. fusing compatibility Compatibility of print media used to the paper path. Papers are extracted using paper that has ...for paper, labels, and envelopes; We recommend a range for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see "Ordering HP print media" on your HP LaserJet printer. It is expressed in "Comparisons of the paper machine. ...
If you want to the fuser's temperature of the sheet). however, misfeeding or jamming can wrinkle. fusing compatibility Compatibility of print media used to the paper path. Papers are extracted using paper that has ...for paper, labels, and envelopes; We recommend a range for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see "Ordering HP print media" on your HP LaserJet printer. It is expressed in "Comparisons of the paper machine. ...
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... 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 I image quality, troubleshooting 27 index...
... 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 I image quality, troubleshooting 27 index...
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... 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...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...
... 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...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...
HP PCL/PJL reference - Printer Job Language Technical Reference Addendum
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...000-sheet stacker/stapler 11 PJL commands for the 3,000-sheet stacker 14 Job Finishing for HP LaserJet 9000mfp series products 15 PJL commands for the HP multifunction finisher 15 3 Product-specific features Introduction 17 PJL feature support 17 PJL environment variable ...133 Operator intervention conditions (40xxx 135 Foreground paper-loading messages (41xyy 141 Jam messages (LaserJet 5Si/5SiMx only) (42xyy 143 Optional (external) paper-handling device messages (43xyy 144 LaserJet 4000 / 5000 series jam messages (44xyy 146 Hardware errors (50xxx 147 Personality errors (55xxx 150 ...
...000-sheet stacker/stapler 11 PJL commands for the 3,000-sheet stacker 14 Job Finishing for HP LaserJet 9000mfp series products 15 PJL commands for the HP multifunction finisher 15 3 Product-specific features Introduction 17 PJL feature support 17 PJL environment variable ...133 Operator intervention conditions (40xxx 135 Foreground paper-loading messages (41xyy 141 Jam messages (LaserJet 5Si/5SiMx only) (42xyy 143 Optional (external) paper-handling device messages (43xyy 144 LaserJet 4000 / 5000 series jam messages (44xyy 146 Hardware errors (50xxx 147 Personality errors (55xxx 150 ...
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... 143 Optional (external) paper-handling device messages 144 Optional (external) paper-handling device messages 144 HP LaserJet 4000 and 5000 series jam messages 146 Jam location codes for HP LaserJet 4000 and 5000 series jam messages 146 Hardware errors 147 Personality errors 150 ENWW Contents 5 Table 2. Table 9. Table 12. Table 20. Table 13. Table 21. Table 16...
... 143 Optional (external) paper-handling device messages 144 Optional (external) paper-handling device messages 144 HP LaserJet 4000 and 5000 series jam messages 146 Jam location codes for HP LaserJet 4000 and 5000 series jam messages 146 Hardware errors 147 Personality errors 150 ENWW Contents 5 Table 2. Table 9. Table 12. Table 20. Table 13. Table 21. Table 16...
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... operator intervention conditions (35xxx) • Operator intervention conditions (40xxx) • Foreground paper-loading messages (41xyy) • Jam messages (42xyy) • Optional (external) paper-handling-device messages (43xyy) • HP LaserJet 4000/5000 jam messages (44xyy) • Hardware errors (50xxx) • Personality errors (55xxx) The following message is returned: @PJL ... unsolicited status is localized, developers should use the "CODE=" value in this chapter are grouped as "CODE = xxxxx," where each printer. They appear in numerical order, by groups.
... operator intervention conditions (35xxx) • Operator intervention conditions (40xxx) • Foreground paper-loading messages (41xyy) • Jam messages (42xyy) • Optional (external) paper-handling-device messages (43xyy) • HP LaserJet 4000/5000 jam messages (44xyy) • Hardware errors (50xxx) • Personality errors (55xxx) The following message is returned: @PJL ... unsolicited status is localized, developers should use the "CODE=" value in this chapter are grouped as "CODE = xxxxx," where each printer. They appear in numerical order, by groups.
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... 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/5SiMx only) (42xyy) 143 Jam messages (LaserJet...
... 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/5SiMx only) (42xyy) 143 Jam messages (LaserJet...
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... are in the format 44xyy, where x is the number of sheets in the printer, and yy is the location of jammed sheets Table 35. HP LaserJet 4000 and 5000 series jam messages x 0 - 9 Description Number of the jammed sheet. Table 34. LaserJet 4000 / 5000 series jam messages (44xyy) This category contains unsolicited status error messages that relate to clear...
... are in the format 44xyy, where x is the number of sheets in the printer, and yy is the location of jammed sheets Table 35. HP LaserJet 4000 and 5000 series jam messages x 0 - 9 Description Number of the jammed sheet. Table 34. LaserJet 4000 / 5000 series jam messages (44xyy) This category contains unsolicited status error messages that relate to clear...
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... 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 parser errors 125 PJL parser...printer status 7 MPTRAY variable support color LaserJet 2500 series 96 color LaserJet 4550 series 96 color LaserJet 4600 series 96 color LaserJet 5500 series 111 color LaserJet 8550 series 111 color LaserJet 8550mfp series 111 LaserJet 1150 series 36 LaserJet 1200 series 36 LaserJet 1300 series 36 LaserJet 2200 series 36 LaserJet 2300 series 36 LaserJet 3200mfp series 82 LaserJet...
... 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 parser errors 125 PJL parser...printer status 7 MPTRAY variable support color LaserJet 2500 series 96 color LaserJet 4550 series 96 color LaserJet 4600 series 96 color LaserJet 5500 series 111 color LaserJet 8550 series 111 color LaserJet 8550mfp series 111 LaserJet 1150 series 36 LaserJet 1200 series 36 LaserJet 1300 series 36 LaserJet 2200 series 36 LaserJet 2300 series 36 LaserJet 3200mfp series 82 LaserJet...
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...5Si Mopier Comments A-56 HP LaserJet 5Si Mopier Comments A-57 HP LaserJet 4000 and 5000 Series Comments A-59 HP LaserJet 1100 Series Comments A-61 HP LaserJet 2100 Series Comments A-62 HP Color LaserJet 4500 Series Comments A-63 HP LaserJet 8000 and 8100 Series Comments A-64 HP Color LaserJet 8500 Series Comments A-... (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 ...
...5Si Mopier Comments A-56 HP LaserJet 5Si Mopier Comments A-57 HP LaserJet 4000 and 5000 Series Comments A-59 HP LaserJet 1100 Series Comments A-61 HP LaserJet 2100 Series Comments A-62 HP Color LaserJet 4500 Series Comments A-63 HP LaserJet 8000 and 8100 Series Comments A-64 HP Color LaserJet 8500 Series Comments A-... (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 ...