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 media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels ... 16 Printing on 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 paper grades 29 Common paper grades and basis weights 29 Weight equivalence table 30 Standard media sizes...
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 envelopes 11 Using labels ... 16 Printing on 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 paper grades 29 Common paper grades and basis weights 29 Weight equivalence table 30 Standard media sizes...
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... print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that information. Many choices of excellent print quality. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and...
... print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that information. Many choices of excellent print quality. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and...
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...that has been stored improperly or is stored? 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-quality problems: ❏ Does your media...? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? 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 has been stored improperly or is stored? 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-quality problems: ❏ Does your media...? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? 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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...by using is specifically designed to see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for sealing. q Envelopes that 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 See the support documentation for your printer to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings,...
...by using is specifically designed to see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for sealing. q Envelopes that 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 See the support documentation for your printer to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings,...
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... in the unit with paper from a paper jam, follow the directions that all of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 improper fit in the input tray, or problems with your printer for more information, see the documentation that are not well-bound to the... q Make sure that are listed in the printer. If the talc or calcium carbonate are appropriate for your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of the paper guides have been in your...
... in the unit with paper from a paper jam, follow the directions that all of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 improper fit in the input tray, or problems with your printer for more information, see the documentation that are not well-bound to the... q Make sure that are listed in the printer. If the talc or calcium carbonate are appropriate for your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of the paper guides have been in your...
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Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of post-image curl. Fuser mode is set the fuser mode to a lower setting. For more information about setting the fuser mode, ... paper, the sheet can affect the curl of the paper path. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Generally, the higher the moisture content of post-image curl. If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill...
Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of post-image curl. Fuser mode is set the fuser mode to a lower setting. For more information about setting the fuser mode, ... paper, the sheet can affect the curl of the paper path. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Generally, the higher the moisture content of post-image curl. If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill...
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Gray areas on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 q Try different envelopes that are better constructed. The toner density setting is too light. q Reduce background (gray shading in order to a darker setting. Try ...
Gray areas on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 q Try different envelopes that are better constructed. The toner density setting is too light. q Reduce background (gray shading in order to a darker setting. Try ...
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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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... folders, vinyl 6, 19 forms multipart, avoiding 22 preprinted, 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 cards, sizes 32 index grade 29, 30 inks, heat-resistant 8 input...
... folders, vinyl 6, 19 forms multipart, avoiding 22 preprinted, 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 cards, sizes 32 index grade 29, 30 inks, heat-resistant 8 input...
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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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... fillers 4, 23 temperature specifications preprinted papers 8, 10 storing media 19 terms, definitions 39 testing media envelopes 12 non-HP 3 text grade 29, 30 text quality, troubleshooting 28 text-on both 17 simplex, defined 42 sizes accuracy specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, ... 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 text...
... fillers 4, 23 temperature specifications preprinted papers 8, 10 storing media 19 terms, definitions 39 testing media envelopes 12 non-HP 3 text grade 29, 30 text quality, troubleshooting 28 text-on both 17 simplex, defined 42 sizes accuracy specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, ... 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 text...
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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 PCL/PJL reference - PCL 5 Comparison Guide
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... Logical Operation Pattern Rotation Horizontal Rectangle Size Vertical Rectangle Size Area Fill ID Picture Frame Width Picture Frame Height Picture Frame Anchor Point HP-GL/2 Plot Horizontal Size HP-GL/2 Plot Vertical Size Macro ID End-of-Line Wrap Display Functions Current Location Type Current Location Unit PRINT MODEL Solid 0 (transparent) 0 (transparent... length PCL Cursor at left edge of the logical page (top margin plus 75% of VMI) Picture frame horizontal size Picture frame vertical size MACRO 0 TROUBLESHOOTING Off Off STATUS READBACK 0 -
... Logical Operation Pattern Rotation Horizontal Rectangle Size Vertical Rectangle Size Area Fill ID Picture Frame Width Picture Frame Height Picture Frame Anchor Point HP-GL/2 Plot Horizontal Size HP-GL/2 Plot Vertical Size Macro ID End-of-Line Wrap Display Functions Current Location Type Current Location Unit PRINT MODEL Solid 0 (transparent) 0 (transparent... length PCL Cursor at left edge of the logical page (top margin plus 75% of VMI) Picture frame horizontal size Picture frame vertical size MACRO 0 TROUBLESHOOTING Off Off STATUS READBACK 0 -
HP PCL/PJL reference (PCL 5 Printer Language) - Technical Quick Reference Guide
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... • PRESENTATION = 3 • COMPRESSION MODE = 0 • LEFT GRAPHICS MARGIN = 0 • RASTER WIDTH = Logical Page • RASTER HEIGHT = N/A TROUBLESHOOTING COMMANDS • END-OF-LINE WRAP = OFF • DISPLAY FUNCTIONS = OFF STATUS READBACK • CURRENT LOCATION TYPE = 0 • CURRENT LOCATION UNIT = 0 ...Factory Default Print Environment Feature Settings (HP-GL/2) LINE AND FILL GROUP • LINE TYPE = Solid • LINE TYPE REPEAT LENGTH = 4% of the diagonal distance from P1...
... • PRESENTATION = 3 • COMPRESSION MODE = 0 • LEFT GRAPHICS MARGIN = 0 • RASTER WIDTH = Logical Page • RASTER HEIGHT = N/A TROUBLESHOOTING COMMANDS • END-OF-LINE WRAP = OFF • DISPLAY FUNCTIONS = OFF STATUS READBACK • CURRENT LOCATION TYPE = 0 • CURRENT LOCATION UNIT = 0 ...Factory Default Print Environment Feature Settings (HP-GL/2) LINE AND FILL GROUP • LINE TYPE = Solid • LINE TYPE REPEAT LENGTH = 4% of the diagonal distance from P1...
HP LaserJet 1100 Printer - Quick Reference Guide
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English How to use your HP documentation This guide Use this guide: q Hardware setup information (fold-out cover) q Package contents (fold-out cover) q Installing the software q Printer components q Printer control panel lights q Troubleshooting common issues q Service and support q FCC compliance q Acknowledgments q Warranty EN How to quickly and easily set up and install the software for your HP documentation 1 You can find the following information in this guide to use your new HP LaserJet 1100.
English How to use your HP documentation This guide Use this guide: q Hardware setup information (fold-out cover) q Package contents (fold-out cover) q Installing the software q Printer components q Printer control panel lights q Troubleshooting common issues q Service and support q FCC compliance q Acknowledgments q Warranty EN How to quickly and easily set up and install the software for your HP documentation 1 You can find the following information in this guide to use your new HP LaserJet 1100.
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...HP LaserJet 1100 printer. Windows 9x: Press Ctrl+Alt+Del. If not, close them by pressing and releasing the Go button while the printer is correctly installed with the protective tape removed. • Send a print job from the PC, verify the following: • Verify that all applications are closed . Troubleshooting... common issues 1 Basic troubleshooting checks: • Connect power to the printer and print a self-test page by selecting one at a time and ...
...HP LaserJet 1100 printer. Windows 9x: Press Ctrl+Alt+Del. If not, close them by pressing and releasing the Go button while the printer is correctly installed with the protective tape removed. • Send a print job from the PC, verify the following: • Verify that all applications are closed . Troubleshooting... common issues 1 Basic troubleshooting checks: • Connect power to the printer and print a self-test page by selecting one at a time and ...
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.... 7 Follow the instructions on your PC. 2 From the Program Manager, open the Main group. 3 Open the Control Panel, and then open Printers. 4 Click Add. EN Troubleshooting common issues 9 English 3 If the software installation fails in step 2, try installing the software using the following method: q Alternate software installation for Windows 3.1x 1 Close...
.... 7 Follow the instructions on your PC. 2 From the Program Manager, open the Main group. 3 Open the Control Panel, and then open Printers. 4 Click Add. EN Troubleshooting common issues 9 English 3 If the software installation fails in step 2, try installing the software using the following method: q Alternate software installation for Windows 3.1x 1 Close...
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... then 4 carefully pull it free from the printer." 4 After the jammed paper has been removed, replace the toner cartridge and close the printer door. EN Troubleshooting common issues 11 English Printer paper jams If the scanner is most visible (this area may be removed without removing the toner cartridge, go to...
... then 4 carefully pull it free from the printer." 4 After the jammed paper has been removed, replace the toner cartridge and close the printer door. EN Troubleshooting common issues 11 English Printer paper jams If the scanner is most visible (this area may be removed without removing the toner cartridge, go to...
HP LaserJet 1100 Printer - TimbHC.Book
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... page is different than what appeared on non-HP toner cartridges 34 Toner cartridge storage 34 Toner cartridge life expectancy 34 Recycling toner cartridges 34 Saving toner 34 Redistributing toner 35 Changing the toner cartridge 36 5 Troubleshooting the printer Finding the solution 38 Pages did... 28 Canceling a print job 30 Changing print quality settings 31 Print using EconoMode (save toner 31 4 Managing the toner cartridge HP toner cartridges 34 HP policy on screen . . . .44 Improving print quality 46 Image defect examples 46 Correcting print defects 48 Cleaning the printer ...
... page is different than what appeared on non-HP toner cartridges 34 Toner cartridge storage 34 Toner cartridge life expectancy 34 Recycling toner cartridges 34 Saving toner 34 Redistributing toner 35 Changing the toner cartridge 36 5 Troubleshooting the printer Finding the solution 38 Pages did... 28 Canceling a print job 30 Changing print quality settings 31 Print using EconoMode (save toner 31 4 Managing the toner cartridge HP toner cartridges 34 HP policy on screen . . . .44 Improving print quality 46 Image defect examples 46 Correcting print defects 48 Cleaning the printer ...
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5 Troubleshooting the printer Note This chapter provides information on the following subjects: q Finding the solution q Improving print quality q Cleaning the printer q Clearing printer paper jams q Resetting the printer See HP's Web site for your specific Web address. EN 37 See "Online services" for software and printer driver updates, frequently asked questions, and additional troubleshooting information.
5 Troubleshooting the printer Note This chapter provides information on the following subjects: q Finding the solution q Improving print quality q Cleaning the printer q Clearing printer paper jams q Resetting the printer See HP's Web site for your specific Web address. EN 37 See "Online services" for software and printer driver updates, frequently asked questions, and additional troubleshooting information.