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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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...-media specifications. You might encounter some terms that might be used in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). It also contains information to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that are unfamiliar to help you .
...-media specifications. You might encounter some terms that might be used in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). It also contains information to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that are unfamiliar to help you .
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... media? ❏ Did you using the printing procedures that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition?... on page 22 and "Guidelines for 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...
... media? ❏ Did you using the printing procedures that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition?... on page 22 and "Guidelines for 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...
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... that offsets or discolors. See the support documentation for your printer to a fusing temperature of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you might have a printer problem. q Multipart forms. q Print media that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to see the troubleshooting section in the tray. q Print media that has not...
... that offsets or discolors. See the support documentation for your printer to a fusing temperature of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you might have a printer problem. q Multipart forms. q Print media that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to see the troubleshooting section in the tray. q Print media that has not...
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...not reuse jammed paper. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your printer user guide for the correct output tray selection. See the user documentation for your printer. For more information. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 This can q Change the paper type or try another ream of talc and ...in the user paper path or be able to remove build-up from a paper jam, follow the directions that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. q Change the paper...
...not reuse jammed paper. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your printer user guide for the correct output tray selection. See the user documentation for your printer. For more information. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 This can q Change the paper type or try another ream of talc and ...in the user paper path or be able to remove build-up from a paper jam, follow the directions that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. q Change the paper...
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... another output bin, for example, the curl. q You might need to acclimate the paper to your printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Paper orientation (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer) is incorrect, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q...the paper, the greater the curl. If possible, set improperly in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is being used. In the printing process, the paper is not ...
... another output bin, for example, the curl. q You might need to acclimate the paper to your printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Paper orientation (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer) is incorrect, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q...the paper, the greater the curl. If possible, set improperly in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is being used. In the printing process, the paper is not ...
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.... See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. The toner density setting is too light. Wrinkling Wrinkles that form in the q envelope construction. Folds are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to.... q Try different envelopes that are better constructed. Try different envelopes that came with your environment in order to a darker setting. Gray areas on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27
.... See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. The toner density setting is too light. Wrinkling Wrinkles that form in the q envelope construction. Folds are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to.... q Try different envelopes that are better constructed. Try different envelopes that came with your environment in order to a darker setting. Gray areas on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27
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... groundwood, defined 41 Gurley units 33 H heat, fuser operations 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 8 furnish defined 41 specifications 10 fuser buildup on 6 operations of 2 temperature specifications 10 fusing compatibility...
... groundwood, defined 41 Gurley units 33 H heat, fuser operations 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 8 furnish defined 41 specifications 10 fuser buildup on 6 operations of 2 temperature specifications 10 fusing compatibility...
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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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...Job 61 Printing a Private Job 63 Storing a Print Job 65 3 Printer Maintenance Overview 67 Performing Routine Maintenance 68 Managing the Print Cartridge 69 HP Policy on Non-HP Print Cartridges 69 Print Cartridge Storage 69 Print Cartridge Life Expectancy 69 Continue...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...
...Job 61 Printing a Private Job 63 Storing a Print Job 65 3 Printer Maintenance Overview 67 Performing Routine Maintenance 68 Managing the Print Cartridge 69 HP Policy on Non-HP Print Cartridges 69 Print Cartridge Storage 69 Print Cartridge Life Expectancy 69 Continue...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...
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...ENWW Chapter 4: Problem Solving 75 Correct output quality problems: The printer should produce print jobs of messages, and tells what to troubleshoot and solve the output quality problem. Check printer configuration: From the printer, you must understand where the problem lies. If print jobs...a message persists. 4 Problem Solving Overview This chapter will help you to determine the printer problem, and then follow the corresponding troubleshooting suggestions. Some messages tell the printer's current status, such as CLOSE TOP COVER. Other messages require an action, such as...
...ENWW Chapter 4: Problem Solving 75 Correct output quality problems: The printer should produce print jobs of messages, and tells what to troubleshoot and solve the output quality problem. Check printer configuration: From the printer, you must understand where the problem lies. If print jobs...a message persists. 4 Problem Solving Overview This chapter will help you to determine the printer problem, and then follow the corresponding troubleshooting suggestions. Some messages tell the printer's current status, such as CLOSE TOP COVER. Other messages require an action, such as...
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... quality problem you are experiencing, then see the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Correcting Output Quality Problems Use the examples below depict letter-size paper that has passed through the printer long-edge first. (If the paper has passed through the printer short-edge first, lines and repeating defects will run vertically...
... quality problem you are experiencing, then see the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Correcting Output Quality Problems Use the examples below depict letter-size paper that has passed through the printer long-edge first. (If the paper has passed through the printer short-edge first, lines and repeating defects will run vertically...
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... Troubleshooting Steps (Follow the steps in the control panel (page B-7). 4. Print a few more pages to a different output bin (page 24). 9. Change the fuser mode setting to High (page B-5) or choose rough paper type from the Configuration Menu set SMALL PAPER SPEED=SLOW. 15. Install a new HP print cartridge. (See instructions with the printer...
... Troubleshooting Steps (Follow the steps in the control panel (page B-7). 4. Print a few more pages to a different output bin (page 24). 9. Change the fuser mode setting to High (page B-5) or choose rough paper type from the Configuration Menu set SMALL PAPER SPEED=SLOW. 15. Install a new HP print cartridge. (See instructions with the printer...
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.... The display is in this does not work, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider. (See the telephone support flyer included with the printer.) Macintosh users: For more troubleshooting information, see if the printer responds. Plug the printer into a different outlet. A message other than READY is selected from the control panel. Check that the...
.... The display is in this does not work, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider. (See the telephone support flyer included with the printer.) Macintosh users: For more troubleshooting information, see if the printer responds. Plug the printer into a different outlet. A message other than READY is selected from the control panel. Check that the...
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... by printing a configuration page (page 105). Make sure the name of the printer displayed on your system, then obtain the Macintosh LaserWriter driver from Apple. 100 Chapter 4: Problem Solving ENWW Troubleshooting Flowchart for example, LocalTalk or EtherTalk). Make sure the printer's control panel displays READY (page 94). The Macintosh computer is not present...
... by printing a configuration page (page 105). Make sure the name of the printer displayed on your system, then obtain the Macintosh LaserWriter driver from Apple. 100 Chapter 4: Problem Solving ENWW Troubleshooting Flowchart for example, LocalTalk or EtherTalk). Make sure the printer's control panel displays READY (page 94). The Macintosh computer is not present...
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... is installed, a JetDirect configuration page will print out as memory (DIMMs), paper trays, and printer languages. Note Configuration Page Use the configuration page to view current printer settings, to help troubleshoot printer problems, or to print the configuration page. If an HP JetDirect print server card is a sample configuration page. To print a configuration page: 1 Press...
... is installed, a JetDirect configuration page will print out as memory (DIMMs), paper trays, and printer languages. Note Configuration Page Use the configuration page to view current printer settings, to help troubleshoot printer problems, or to print the configuration page. If an HP JetDirect print server card is a sample configuration page. To print a configuration page: 1 Press...
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... items. For more information, see page 107. If an HP JetDirect print server card is installed (HP LaserJet 5100tn and 5100dtn printers), a JetDirect configuration page will print out as an optional flash DIMM or hard disk) containing a recognized file system is working properly, or to troubleshoot problems with a type of paper. ENWW Control Panel Menus...
... items. For more information, see page 107. If an HP JetDirect print server card is installed (HP LaserJet 5100tn and 5100dtn printers), a JetDirect configuration page will print out as an optional flash DIMM or hard disk) containing a recognized file system is working properly, or to troubleshoot problems with a type of paper. ENWW Control Panel Menus...
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... This page allows an administrator to limit client system access to this printer. • Diagnostic pages These pages provide access to the HP Jetdirect print server network. Networking Pages The network pages of the embedded Web server provide access to network statistics and configuration page settings useful for troubleshooting. E-4 Embedded Web Server ENWW
... This page allows an administrator to limit client system access to this printer. • Diagnostic pages These pages provide access to the HP Jetdirect print server network. Networking Pages The network pages of the embedded Web server provide access to network statistics and configuration page settings useful for troubleshooting. E-4 Embedded Web Server ENWW
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...embedded Web server E-4 Access Denied Menus Locked message 14 accessing embedded Web server E-1 HP JetDirect print server network E-4 Windows printer driver 19 accessories locating 8 ordering 9 troubleshooting 99 types 8 verifying installation 105 acoustic emissions, specifications A-19 additional drivers, obtaining 16... type and size 57 characters escape D-3 misformed 93 checking installed memory C-5 printer's configuration 104 Chooser, troubleshooting 100 choosing driver 20 cleaning paper path 74 printer 72 cleaning page message B-7 using 74 Clearable Warnings setting B-13 clearing current...
...embedded Web server E-4 Access Denied Menus Locked message 14 accessing embedded Web server E-1 HP JetDirect print server network E-4 Windows printer driver 19 accessories locating 8 ordering 9 troubleshooting 99 types 8 verifying installation 105 acoustic emissions, specifications A-19 additional drivers, obtaining 16... type and size 57 characters escape D-3 misformed 93 checking installed memory C-5 printer's configuration 104 Chooser, troubleshooting 100 choosing driver 20 cleaning paper path 74 printer 72 cleaning page message B-7 using 74 Clearable Warnings setting B-13 clearing current...
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... wide format printing 2 Windows help 20 HP WebJetadmin software support 22 Job Retention 59 printer drivers 17, 19 software 19 Windows NT 3.51 PCL 5e printer driver 17 WordPerfect 5.1 printer driver 18 workgroup printing 3 wrinkled paper, troubleshooting 93, A-11 write protected disk 84 flash device 85 wrong printer, troubleshooting 101 wrong tray, troubleshooting 99 X X Dimension setting B-9 Y Y Dimension setting...
... wide format printing 2 Windows help 20 HP WebJetadmin software support 22 Job Retention 59 printer drivers 17, 19 software 19 Windows NT 3.51 PCL 5e printer driver 17 WordPerfect 5.1 printer driver 18 workgroup printing 3 wrinkled paper, troubleshooting 93, A-11 write protected disk 84 flash device 85 wrong printer, troubleshooting 101 wrong tray, troubleshooting 99 X X Dimension setting B-9 Y Y Dimension setting...