HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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...Overview How 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 envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background ...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 Frequent paper jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds 24 Reducing post-...
...Overview How 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 envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background ...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 Frequent paper jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds 24 Reducing post-...
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... information about print-media specifications. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. The standards discussed in this guide, the information pertains to you get the best performance from your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this manual do not apply to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that information.
... information about print-media specifications. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. The standards discussed in this guide, the information pertains to you get the best performance from your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this manual do not apply to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that information.
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...fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. The heavier weight of these types of problems, you want to consider using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. These optimized properties can be relatively...feeding reliability and print quality. A very inexpensive paper might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that are having these papers...
...fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. The heavier weight of these types of problems, you want to consider using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. These optimized properties can be relatively...feeding reliability and print quality. A very inexpensive paper might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that are having these papers...
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... media must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on your needs. q Use forms and letterhead paper that you make sure your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to change the paper's electrical or...-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be used in media that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Media that prevent printed forms from another. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in a laser printer. q Use forms that will be used, because they perform similarly to virgin-fiber...
... media must be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear on your needs. q Use forms and letterhead paper that you make sure your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to change the paper's electrical or...-Packard recommends that micro-perfs be used in media that provide a controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Media that prevent printed forms from another. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in a laser printer. q Use forms that will be used, because they perform similarly to virgin-fiber...
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... die-cutting of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Ensure that came with your printer. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to ...be of high quality and free of the following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to prevent snagging or, in the direction of labels does...
... die-cutting of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Ensure that came with your printer. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to ...be of high quality and free of the following table summarizes the guidelines that provide the best performance when using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of edge rollover to prevent snagging or, in the direction of labels does...
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..., straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of print media to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have a printer problem. q Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. q Envelopes that are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW Basic troubleshooting...
..., straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of print media to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have a printer problem. q Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. q Envelopes that are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW Basic troubleshooting...
HP LaserJet 5100 Series - User Guide
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... 68 Managing the Print Cartridge 69 HP Policy on Non-HP Print Cartridges 69 Print Cartridge Storage 69 Print Cartridge Life Expectancy 69 Continue Printing When Toner is Low 70 Cleaning the Printer 72 4 Problem Solving Overview 75 Clearing Paper Jams ...Duplexer 80 Solving Repeated Paper Jams 82 Understanding Printer Messages 83 Correcting Output Quality Problems 92 Determining Printer Problems 94 Troubleshooting Flowchart 94 Troubleshooting Flowchart for Macintosh Users 100 Linux Problem Solving 103 Checking the Printer's Configuration 104 Menu Map 104 Configuration Page 105...
... 68 Managing the Print Cartridge 69 HP Policy on Non-HP Print Cartridges 69 Print Cartridge Storage 69 Print Cartridge Life Expectancy 69 Continue Printing When Toner is Low 70 Cleaning the Printer 72 4 Problem Solving Overview 75 Clearing Paper Jams ...Duplexer 80 Solving Repeated Paper Jams 82 Understanding Printer Messages 83 Correcting Output Quality Problems 92 Determining Printer Problems 94 Troubleshooting Flowchart 94 Troubleshooting Flowchart for Macintosh Users 100 Linux Problem Solving 103 Checking the Printer's Configuration 104 Menu Map 104 Configuration Page 105...
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... of these messages are self-explanatory. Determine printer problems: Before you can fix a printer problem, you to locate paper jams, properly clear them from the printer, and solve repeated paper jams. Understand printer messages: Many different messages can jam during printing. ENWW Chapter 4: Problem Solving 75 Some messages tell the printer's current status, such as CLOSE TOP COVER...
... of these messages are self-explanatory. Determine printer problems: Before you can fix a printer problem, you to locate paper jams, properly clear them from the printer, and solve repeated paper jams. Understand printer messages: Many different messages can jam during printing. ENWW Chapter 4: Problem Solving 75 Some messages tell the printer's current status, such as CLOSE TOP COVER...
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... to scroll through the available languages. Turn the printer off , and then turn the printer on . If this user's guide, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider. (See the telephone support flyer included with the printer.) Turn the printer off. Determining Printer Problems Note Troubleshooting Flowchart If the printer is in this does not work, contact an...
... to scroll through the available languages. Turn the printer off , and then turn the printer on . If this user's guide, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider. (See the telephone support flyer included with the printer.) Turn the printer off. Determining Printer Problems Note Troubleshooting Flowchart If the printer is in this does not work, contact an...
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..., such as well. Note Configuration Page Use the configuration page to view current printer settings, to help troubleshoot printer problems, or to print the configuration page. Figure 23 is installed, a JetDirect configuration... page will print out as memory (DIMMs), paper trays, and printer languages. Numbers in the sample printout match the numbers in the printer. 1 4 2 5 3 6 7 Figure 23 Sample Configuration Page ENWW Chapter 4: Problem Solving 105 If an HP...
..., such as well. Note Configuration Page Use the configuration page to view current printer settings, to help troubleshoot printer problems, or to print the configuration page. Figure 23 is installed, a JetDirect configuration... page will print out as memory (DIMMs), paper trays, and printer languages. Numbers in the sample printout match the numbers in the printer. 1 4 2 5 3 6 7 Figure 23 Sample Configuration Page ENWW Chapter 4: Problem Solving 105 If an HP...
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...(such as PCL and PS) and lists options that are installed in each DIMM slot and EIO slot. 4 Memory 5 Security Lists printer memory, PCL Driver Work Space (DWS), I/O buffering information, and resource saving information. The second page of the event log is left...and Options Lists the number of how much toner is the manufacturing page. This page contains information that may assist HP Customer Care representatives in solving possible printer problems. Lists all trays and lists optional paper handling accessories that are installed. 7 Toner Level Provides a graphic representation ...
...(such as PCL and PS) and lists options that are installed in each DIMM slot and EIO slot. 4 Memory 5 Security Lists printer memory, PCL Driver Work Space (DWS), I/O buffering information, and resource saving information. The second page of the event log is left...and Options Lists the number of how much toner is the manufacturing page. This page contains information that may assist HP Customer Care representatives in solving possible printer problems. Lists all trays and lists optional paper handling accessories that are installed. 7 Toner Level Provides a graphic representation ...
HP LaserJet 5100Le printer - User Guide
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...Maintenance 50 Managing the Print Cartridge 51 HP Policy on Non-HP Print Cartridges 51 Print Cartridge Storage 51 Print Cartridge Life Expectancy 51 Continue Printing When Toner is Low 52 Cleaning the Printer 54 4 Problem Solving Overview 57 Clearing Paper Jams ...Clearing Jams from the Output Areas 61 Solving Repeated Paper Jams 62 Understanding Printer Messages 63 Correcting Output Quality Problems 70 Determining Printer Problems 72 Troubleshooting Flowchart 72 Linux Problem Solving 78 Checking the Printer's Configuration 79 Menu Map 79 Configuration Page 80 PCL Font List 82...
...Maintenance 50 Managing the Print Cartridge 51 HP Policy on Non-HP Print Cartridges 51 Print Cartridge Storage 51 Print Cartridge Life Expectancy 51 Continue Printing When Toner is Low 52 Cleaning the Printer 54 4 Problem Solving Overview 57 Clearing Paper Jams ...Clearing Jams from the Output Areas 61 Solving Repeated Paper Jams 62 Understanding Printer Messages 63 Correcting Output Quality Problems 70 Determining Printer Problems 72 Troubleshooting Flowchart 72 Linux Problem Solving 78 Checking the Printer's Configuration 79 Menu Map 79 Configuration Page 80 PCL Font List 82...
HP LaserJet 5100Le printer - User Guide
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..., or paper is wrinkled or curled, use this section to determine the printer problem, and then follow the corresponding troubleshooting suggestions. Determine printer problems: Before you can print information pages, which give details about the printer and its configuration. Correct output quality problems: The printer should produce print jobs of messages, and tells what to do not...
..., or paper is wrinkled or curled, use this section to determine the printer problem, and then follow the corresponding troubleshooting suggestions. Determine printer problems: Before you can print information pages, which give details about the printer and its configuration. Correct output quality problems: The printer should produce print jobs of messages, and tells what to do not...
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...scroll through the available languages. If this user's guide, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider. (See the telephone support flyer included with the printer.) Turn the printer off. Check the power cord connections and the power switch. Check...determine the problem. Hold down [Select] while turning the printer on . Make sure the desired language is displayed. Reseat installed accessories. Determining Printer Problems Troubleshooting Flowchart If the printer is not responding properly, use the flowchart to the printer is steady, and meets printer specifications (...
...scroll through the available languages. If this user's guide, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider. (See the telephone support flyer included with the printer.) Turn the printer off. Check the power cord connections and the power switch. Check...determine the problem. Hold down [Select] while turning the printer on . Make sure the desired language is displayed. Reseat installed accessories. Determining Printer Problems Troubleshooting Flowchart If the printer is not responding properly, use the flowchart to the printer is steady, and meets printer specifications (...
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... in the sample printout match the numbers in the printer. 1 4 2 5 3 6 7 Figure 17 Sample Configuration Page 80 Chapter 4: Problem Solving ENWW The content of optional accessories, such as memory (DIMMs), and printer languages. Configuration Page Use the configuration page to view current printer settings, to help troubleshoot printer problems, or to print the configuration page. To print...
... in the sample printout match the numbers in the printer. 1 4 2 5 3 6 7 Figure 17 Sample Configuration Page 80 Chapter 4: Problem Solving ENWW The content of optional accessories, such as memory (DIMMs), and printer languages. Configuration Page Use the configuration page to view current printer settings, to help troubleshoot printer problems, or to print the configuration page. To print...
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..., the maximum number of entries in the cartridge. This page contains information that may assist HP Customer Care representatives in solving possible printer problems. Lists all trays. Provides a graphic representation of how much toner is the manufacturing page. 1 Printer Information 2 Event Log 3 Installed Personalities and Options 4 Memory 5 Security 6 Paper Trays and Options 7 Toner Level...
..., the maximum number of entries in the cartridge. This page contains information that may assist HP Customer Care representatives in solving possible printer problems. Lists all trays. Provides a graphic representation of how much toner is the manufacturing page. 1 Printer Information 2 Event Log 3 Installed Personalities and Options 4 Memory 5 Security 6 Paper Trays and Options 7 Toner Level...
Service Manual
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...printer problem, make sure that the printer can result because of this manual. The printer is never exposed to ammonia fumes, including those produced by diazo copiers or office cleaning materials. The printer is not exposed to direct sunlight. Non-HP components (such as specified in the HP LaserJet Printer... Family Paper Specification Guide. The printer is positioned on a solid, level surface. The line ...
...printer problem, make sure that the printer can result because of this manual. The printer is never exposed to ammonia fumes, including those produced by diazo copiers or office cleaning materials. The printer is not exposed to direct sunlight. Non-HP components (such as specified in the HP LaserJet Printer... Family Paper Specification Guide. The printer is positioned on a solid, level surface. The line ...
Service Manual
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...Display The control panel should show READY, OFFLINE, or POWERSAVE ON when the printer is on page 187. 190 Troubleshooting Q1860-90918 If Tray 2 is empty, ...193, or see "Preliminary operating checks" on and idle. The engine test is very useful for isolating printer problems. Because the engine test prints a full page of 40 mm (1.5 inches) minimum length to press the... the last tray used is empty, or if the last page went through the duplexer, or if the printer is in the printer before you perform an engine test. Engine test button location 12 Figure 122. If the display is blank...
...Display The control panel should show READY, OFFLINE, or POWERSAVE ON when the printer is on page 187. 190 Troubleshooting Q1860-90918 If Tray 2 is empty, ...193, or see "Preliminary operating checks" on and idle. The engine test is very useful for isolating printer problems. Because the engine test prints a full page of 40 mm (1.5 inches) minimum length to press the... the last tray used is empty, or if the last page went through the duplexer, or if the printer is in the printer before you perform an engine test. Engine test button location 12 Figure 122. If the display is blank...
Service Manual
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.... Interpret the event log The event log is the most recent error listed first (the highest sequence number is the key tool for troubleshooting printer problems. Figure 123 shows a typical event log. The last column contains a short description of the error or the personality (PCL or PostScript) ...2 Press [ITEM] until PRINT EVENT LOG appears. Press [SELECT] to the right of the print engine. Use the message column in table 32, "Printer messages," on the control panel. To print the event log: Press [MENU] until INFORMATION MENU appears. Press [ITEM] until SHOW EVENT LOG appears. 3...
.... Interpret the event log The event log is the most recent error listed first (the highest sequence number is the key tool for troubleshooting printer problems. Figure 123 shows a typical event log. The last column contains a short description of the error or the personality (PCL or PostScript) ...2 Press [ITEM] until PRINT EVENT LOG appears. Press [SELECT] to the right of the print engine. Use the message column in table 32, "Printer messages," on the control panel. To print the event log: Press [MENU] until INFORMATION MENU appears. Press [ITEM] until SHOW EVENT LOG appears. 3...
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...HP Jetdirect print server EIO card is installed, a Jetdirect configuration page is also printed. Configuration page (see table 33 for category explanations) Q1860-90918 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 205 Note Configuration page Use the configuration page to view the current printer settings, to help troubleshoot printer problems..., or to print the configuration page. The content of optional accessories, such as memory (DIMMs), paper trays, and printer languages. To print a configuration page: ...
...HP Jetdirect print server EIO card is installed, a Jetdirect configuration page is also printed. Configuration page (see table 33 for category explanations) Q1860-90918 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 205 Note Configuration page Use the configuration page to view the current printer settings, to help troubleshoot printer problems..., or to print the configuration page. The content of optional accessories, such as memory (DIMMs), paper trays, and printer languages. To print a configuration page: ...
