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...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 sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using ... 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
...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 sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using ... 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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.... For specific information about print-media specifications. Chapter 1 Overview 1 However, to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. This manual provides guidelines for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that are unfamiliar to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be caused...
.... For specific information about print-media specifications. Chapter 1 Overview 1 However, to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. This manual provides guidelines for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that are unfamiliar to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be caused...
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3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that has been stored improperly or is stored? See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ ... of media? ❏ Did you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of print media to determine if the print media is causing print...
3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that has been stored improperly or is stored? See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ ... of media? ❏ Did you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of print media to determine if the print media is causing print...
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.... • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is poor, you might have a printer problem. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW q Envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that offsets or discolors.
.... • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is poor, you might have a printer problem. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW q Envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that offsets or discolors.
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... too smooth or too rough. q Replace the paper in the user paper path or be picked up from a newly opened ream. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that is specified in the unit with the paper sensors. Doing so can ..., they can build up in "Guidelines for more information, see the documentation that are listed for basis weight in the fuser. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. This can damage the printer. Do ...
... too smooth or too rough. q Replace the paper in the user paper path or be picked up from a newly opened ream. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that is specified in the unit with the paper sensors. Doing so can ..., they can build up in "Guidelines for more information, see the documentation that are listed for basis weight in the fuser. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. This can damage the printer. Do ...
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..., set improperly in the printer q driver for the paper that is incorrect, resulting in excessive curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is too moist, resulting in waviness or q Print to reverse...horizontally) and are a result of the paper manufacturing process, so different papers will have differing amounts of the paper path. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 In the printing process, the paper is not available with your environment to a lower setting. For more information about setting the fuser...
..., set improperly in the printer q driver for the paper that is incorrect, resulting in excessive curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is too moist, resulting in waviness or q Print to reverse...horizontally) and are a result of the paper manufacturing process, so different papers will have differing amounts of the paper path. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 In the printing process, the paper is not available with your environment to a lower setting. For more information about setting the fuser...
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... that form in the q envelope construction. q Try different envelopes that came with your environment in order to a darker setting. See "Envelope construction" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 Action(s) q Avoid printing over seams or other multiple-layer areas. See the documentation that are better constructed. See "Envelope construction" on envelopes Cause Envelope...
... that form in the q envelope construction. q Try different envelopes that came with your environment in order to a darker setting. See "Envelope construction" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 Action(s) q Avoid printing over seams or other multiple-layer areas. See the documentation that are better constructed. See "Envelope construction" on envelopes Cause Envelope...
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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...
... 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...
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... 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 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 36 folders, vinyl 6, 19 forms multipart, avoiding...
... 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 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 36 folders, vinyl 6, 19 forms multipart, avoiding...
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... offset powders 8 oil-based inks 8 onion skin inserts, using 18 opening paper reams 5 operations, 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...
... offset powders 8 oil-based inks 8 onion skin inserts, using 18 opening paper reams 5 operations, 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...
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... density 27, 28 operations of 2 recommended types 17 top side of paper 40 torn paper 9 tough paper, hp 36 transfer, electrostatic 2 transparencies HP 37 specifications 16 troubleshooting checklist 21, 22 envelopes 22, 26 multi-feeds 24 paper jams 23 post-image curl 25 print quality 27 ...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 ...
... density 27, 28 operations of 2 recommended types 17 top side of paper 40 torn paper 9 tough paper, hp 36 transfer, electrostatic 2 transparencies HP 37 specifications 16 troubleshooting checklist 21, 22 envelopes 22, 26 multi-feeds 24 paper jams 23 post-image curl 25 print quality 27 ...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 ...
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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 LaserJet 1020 Printer - Software Technical Reference
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Table of contents 1 Introduction Purpose and scope...2 HP LaserJet 1020 printer...3 Software availability and fulfillment...4 In-box file layout...4 HP LaserJet 1020 software CD, Windows partition 4 CD language groupings and part numbers 4 Ordering software...6 ...HP Order Reminder utility...22 Available printer configurations...23 Software features by connection type 23 Direct connection 23 Port communication...2. 4 Overview...24 USB port connections...24 Device conflicts in Windows 24 Opening the Windows Device Manager 24 Check for device conflicts 25 Guidelines for troubleshooting...
Table of contents 1 Introduction Purpose and scope...2 HP LaserJet 1020 printer...3 Software availability and fulfillment...4 In-box file layout...4 HP LaserJet 1020 software CD, Windows partition 4 CD language groupings and part numbers 4 Ordering software...6 ...HP Order Reminder utility...22 Available printer configurations...23 Software features by connection type 23 Direct connection 23 Port communication...2. 4 Overview...24 USB port connections...24 Device conflicts in Windows 24 Opening the Windows Device Manager 24 Check for device conflicts 25 Guidelines for troubleshooting...
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... scope This software technical reference (STR) provides information about and troubleshooting tips for the printing-system software for Customer Care Center (CCC) agents, support engineers, system administrators, management information systems (MIS) personnel, and end users, as a quick-reference tool for the HP LaserJet 1020 printer. This document is included in an electronic format to...
... scope This software technical reference (STR) provides information about and troubleshooting tips for the printing-system software for Customer Care Center (CCC) agents, support engineers, system administrators, management information systems (MIS) personnel, and end users, as a quick-reference tool for the HP LaserJet 1020 printer. This document is included in an electronic format to...
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... When two-way communication cannot be resolved immediately, and before continuing to troubleshoot two-way communication issues. For Windows XP, click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click the System icon. 3 On the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. The HP LaserJet 1020 printer is connected through the USB port. A wide variety of consumer...
... When two-way communication cannot be resolved immediately, and before continuing to troubleshoot two-way communication issues. For Windows XP, click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click the System icon. 3 On the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. The HP LaserJet 1020 printer is connected through the USB port. A wide variety of consumer...
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... Status appears in the list of the device(s) that appear on the type of Open the Other Devices. When Windows reinstalls devices, it . Guidelines for troubleshooting and resolving device conflicts Follow these steps to check for device conflicts. 1 Look for devices that have the driver for resolving device conflicts. 1 If the...
... Status appears in the list of the device(s) that appear on the type of Open the Other Devices. When Windows reinstalls devices, it . Guidelines for troubleshooting and resolving device conflicts Follow these steps to check for device conflicts. 1 Look for devices that have the driver for resolving device conflicts. 1 If the...
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...66, 73 administrator Quick Sets 31 applications, driver settings 28 B back cover, paper for 38 Basics tab 53 bidirectional communication device conflicts, troubleshooting 24 Windows operating systems supported 15 binding options 49 black, printing text as 53 Booklet Layout settings 50 both sides, printing on 49 C... for 38 custom paper sizes 33 D device conflicts 24 dialog boxes, Windows installation CD Browser 67 Exit Setup 72 Finish 71 HP Software License Agreement 68 Installation Status 70 Model Selection 69 Registration 72 Start Copying Files 70 USB Cable Connect 71 direct connections 23...
...66, 73 administrator Quick Sets 31 applications, driver settings 28 B back cover, paper for 38 Basics tab 53 bidirectional communication device conflicts, troubleshooting 24 Windows operating systems supported 15 binding options 49 black, printing text as 53 Booklet Layout settings 50 both sides, printing on 49 C... for 38 custom paper sizes 33 D device conflicts 24 dialog boxes, Windows installation CD Browser 67 Exit Setup 72 Finish 71 HP Software License Agreement 68 Installation Status 70 Model Selection 69 Registration 72 Start Copying Files 70 USB Cable Connect 71 direct connections 23...
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...sharing setting up 63 system requirements 12 uninstalling product software using Add/Remove programs 85 uninstalling product software using HP program group 83 uninstalling software using HP program group 83 units of measurement 36 Update utility 17, 89 USB Cable Connect screen 71 USB port ...T text, printing as black 53 trays capacities 3 custom paper sizes 36 Source is settings 37 troubleshooting constraint messages 29 device conflicts 24 two-sided printing 49 Type is settings 37 U uninstalling HP Software Update utility 89 Windows software using Add/ Remove programs 85 Windows software using...
...sharing setting up 63 system requirements 12 uninstalling product software using Add/Remove programs 85 uninstalling product software using HP program group 83 uninstalling software using HP program group 83 units of measurement 36 Update utility 17, 89 USB Cable Connect screen 71 USB port ...T text, printing as black 53 trays capacities 3 custom paper sizes 36 Source is settings 37 troubleshooting constraint messages 29 device conflicts 24 two-sided printing 49 Type is settings 37 U uninstalling HP Software Update utility 89 Windows software using Add/ Remove programs 85 Windows software using...
HP LaserJet 1020 - User Guide
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HP LaserJet 1020 printer ● In the United States, see http://www.hp.com/support/lj1020/. ● In other countries/regions, see http://www.hp.com/. User guide links ● Walkaround on page 4 (location of the following sections provide resources for more ... to look for additional information about the HP LaserJet 1020 printer. Available at http://www.hp.com/support/lj1020/. Quick access to more information ● CD user guide: Detailed information on printer options that came with the printer. ● Online Help: Information on using and troubleshooting the printer.
HP LaserJet 1020 printer ● In the United States, see http://www.hp.com/support/lj1020/. ● In other countries/regions, see http://www.hp.com/. User guide links ● Walkaround on page 4 (location of the following sections provide resources for more ... to look for additional information about the HP LaserJet 1020 printer. Available at http://www.hp.com/support/lj1020/. Quick access to more information ● CD user guide: Detailed information on printer options that came with the printer. ● Online Help: Information on using and troubleshooting the printer.
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...two-sided printing, manual 32 U USB port, location 4 user guide links 2 using 19 printing 29 tray main input 4 troubleshooting blank pages 60 contacting HP support 54 creases 66 curl 59 Demo page 54 dropouts 63 garbled text 60 gray background 64 incomplete text 60 light or faded...and expectations 55 printed page differs from on- S safety statements 80 saving toner 63 selecting media 6 paper 6 separation pad changing 47 service contacting HP 65 settings changing default settings for Windows 9 changing for current software only 9 settings, print quality 16 size, media 11 slot priority feed 4 ...
...two-sided printing, manual 32 U USB port, location 4 user guide links 2 using 19 printing 29 tray main input 4 troubleshooting blank pages 60 contacting HP support 54 creases 66 curl 59 Demo page 54 dropouts 63 garbled text 60 gray background 64 incomplete text 60 light or faded...and expectations 55 printed page differs from on- S safety statements 80 saving toner 63 selecting media 6 paper 6 separation pad changing 47 service contacting HP 65 settings changing default settings for Windows 9 changing for current software only 9 settings, print quality 16 size, media 11 slot priority feed 4 ...