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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... grades 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 Frequent paper ...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 media 4 Preparing print... grades 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 Frequent paper ...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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... 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. Chapter 1 Overview 1 See the user guide for each printer ...troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to help you . A variety of excellent print quality. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to laser printer users. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers...
... 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. Chapter 1 Overview 1 See the user guide for each printer ...troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to help you . A variety of excellent print quality. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to laser printer users. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers...
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... the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition? The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist... media? ❏ Did you 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 document? (See...
... the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition? The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist... media? ❏ Did you 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 document? (See...
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... lb). 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 avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for further troubleshooting information, perform the maintenance procedures that are using is...
... lb). 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 avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for further troubleshooting information, perform the maintenance procedures that are using is...
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... ream. Paper is too dry or too moist. Paper is too light or too flimsy. If the talc or calcium carbonate are listed in the printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of the paper guides have been in your...
... ream. Paper is too dry or too moist. Paper is too light or too flimsy. If the talc or calcium carbonate are listed in the printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of the paper guides have been in your...
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...direction of the paper. If possible, set improperly in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Paper orientation (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer) is called post-image curl. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in excessive ...paper that can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in the printer q driver for example, the curl. Cause Action(s) Paper is being used. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can affect the curl of the paper...
...direction of the paper. If possible, set improperly in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Paper orientation (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer) is called post-image curl. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in excessive ...paper that can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in the printer q driver for example, the curl. Cause Action(s) Paper is being used. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can affect the curl of the paper...
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Folds are better constructed. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. The toner density setting is too light. See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. Wrinkling Wrinkles that form in non-... different envelopes that are better constructed. Low-weight/low-strength paper used in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27
Folds are better constructed. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. The toner density setting is too light. See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. Wrinkling Wrinkles that form in non-... different envelopes that are better constructed. Low-weight/low-strength paper used in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27
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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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... 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 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 22 preprinted...
... 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 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 22 preprinted...
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... 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 duplexing...
... 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 duplexing...
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...30 talc 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-text contact, avoiding 18 theory of paper felt vs. wire 40 loading correctly 5 printing on both 17... 6 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 ...
...30 talc 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-text contact, avoiding 18 theory of paper felt vs. wire 40 loading correctly 5 printing on both 17... 6 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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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 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.
Service Manual
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... a SIMM Board 3-57 Memory SIMM 3-57 Running a Self Test Printout 3-57 Personality SIMM (PostScript 3-58 Troubleshooting a SIMM Board 3-59 Service / Error Messages 3-59 4 Preventive Maintenance Introduction 4-1 Life Expectancy of Consumables 4-2 Service Checkpoints 4-3 Cleaning Your Printer 4-4 Toner Cartridge 4-5 Saving Toner with EconoMode (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 Only 4-6 Storing the Toner Cartridge 4-6 Installing the Toner Cartridge 4-7 Non...
... a SIMM Board 3-57 Memory SIMM 3-57 Running a Self Test Printout 3-57 Personality SIMM (PostScript 3-58 Troubleshooting a SIMM Board 3-59 Service / Error Messages 3-59 4 Preventive Maintenance Introduction 4-1 Life Expectancy of Consumables 4-2 Service Checkpoints 4-3 Cleaning Your Printer 4-4 Toner Cartridge 4-5 Saving Toner with EconoMode (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 Only 4-6 Storing the Toner Cartridge 4-6 Installing the Toner Cartridge 4-7 Non...
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... Feed Guide Assembly 6-67 Replacing the High Voltage Contact Assembly/Feed Guide Assembly 6-68 Interconnect PCA Removal 6-69 7 Troubleshooting LaserJet 5 Error Map 7-A Pre-Troubleshooting Procedures 7-1 Preliminary Operating Checks 7-1 Printer Message Troubleshooting 7-2 Printer Message Summary Table 7-2 Clearable Warnings 7-10 Printer Message Troubleshooting Procedures 7-12 Blank Display 7-12 MP/PC/LC (Tray 1/2/3) LOAD Message 7-13 Cassette Size Switches (SW603, SW604...
... Feed Guide Assembly 6-67 Replacing the High Voltage Contact Assembly/Feed Guide Assembly 6-68 Interconnect PCA Removal 6-69 7 Troubleshooting LaserJet 5 Error Map 7-A Pre-Troubleshooting Procedures 7-1 Preliminary Operating Checks 7-1 Printer Message Troubleshooting 7-2 Printer Message Summary Table 7-2 Clearable Warnings 7-10 Printer Message Troubleshooting Procedures 7-12 Blank Display 7-12 MP/PC/LC (Tray 1/2/3) LOAD Message 7-13 Cassette Size Switches (SW603, SW604...
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... Message 7-52 AUTOEXEC.BAT Standard Configurations . . . . . 7-53 Parallel DOS Commands 7-53 Serial MS-DOS Commands 7-53 Communications Checks 7-54 MIO Troubleshooting 7-56 Troubleshooting Hints 7-56 Explanation of Self Test Printout 7-57 Troubleshooting Aids 7-59 Component Locations 7-59 Repetitive Defect Template 7-67 Voltage Test Points 7-69 Measuring the DC Voltage Levels 7-69 8 Parts and...
... Message 7-52 AUTOEXEC.BAT Standard Configurations . . . . . 7-53 Parallel DOS Commands 7-53 Serial MS-DOS Commands 7-53 Communications Checks 7-54 MIO Troubleshooting 7-56 Troubleshooting Hints 7-56 Explanation of Self Test Printout 7-57 Troubleshooting Aids 7-59 Component Locations 7-59 Repetitive Defect Template 7-67 Voltage Test Points 7-69 Measuring the DC Voltage Levels 7-69 8 Parts and...
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To Print Using the Infrared Port B-36 Troubleshooting IR Printing Problems B-38 Infrared Port Not Responding B-41 Contents-9
To Print Using the Infrared Port B-36 Troubleshooting IR Printing Problems B-38 Infrared Port Not Responding B-41 Contents-9
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...is locked, a Cold Reset will disable the lock and return the printer to access and change the default configuration as applications require. When setting up the printer in a new location, or when troubleshooting printer problems, always perform the Cold Reset before entering the selected user defaults.... can not reset the page count, cold reset tray size, or display language settings. Inform the system administrator of the printers allows the printer to be returned instantly to accept new settings. Configuration 3-23 This feature is ready to the factory default configuration settings. ...
...is locked, a Cold Reset will disable the lock and return the printer to access and change the default configuration as applications require. When setting up the printer in a new location, or when troubleshooting printer problems, always perform the Cold Reset before entering the selected user defaults.... can not reset the page count, cold reset tray size, or display language settings. Inform the system administrator of the printers allows the printer to be returned instantly to accept new settings. Configuration 3-23 This feature is ready to the factory default configuration settings. ...
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...Plug in the power cord and turn ON the printer. 2 After a few seconds, 00 READY should appear in the printer. Configuration 3-57 If an error message appears, refer to "Troubleshooting a SIMM Board" later in this chapter. 3 Press [On Line] to take the printer off line. 4 Press [Menu] until TEST ...printer memory now installed in the control panel display. Testing a SIMM Board Use the procedures below to print a self-test page to print a self test. 7 Press [On Line] after the self test printed. Procedures are given for both memory and PostScript SIMMs. Memory SIMM Note For the LaserJet...
...Plug in the power cord and turn ON the printer. 2 After a few seconds, 00 READY should appear in the printer. Configuration 3-57 If an error message appears, refer to "Troubleshooting a SIMM Board" later in this chapter. 3 Press [On Line] to take the printer off line. 4 Press [Menu] until TEST ...printer memory now installed in the control panel display. Testing a SIMM Board Use the procedures below to print a self-test page to print a self test. 7 Press [On Line] after the self test printed. Procedures are given for both memory and PostScript SIMMs. Memory SIMM Note For the LaserJet...
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...SIMM is installed. Note For the LaserJet 5/5M/5N, the On Line key has been replaced by the Select key. 1 Plug in the power cord and turn ON the printer. 2 After a few seconds, the on line. 3-58 Configuration If an error message appears, refer to "Troubleshooting a SIMM Board" following. 3 Press... [On Line to return the printer on line indicator should light and 00 READY should appear in ...
...SIMM is installed. Note For the LaserJet 5/5M/5N, the On Line key has been replaced by the Select key. 1 Plug in the power cord and turn ON the printer. 2 After a few seconds, the on line. 3-58 Configuration If an error message appears, refer to "Troubleshooting a SIMM Board" following. 3 Press... [On Line to return the printer on line indicator should light and 00 READY should appear in ...
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... For more information. If these messages appear first, check the HP part number to chapter 7 for more information about the service/error messages below, see Chapter 7, Troubleshooting. If x=0, the problem is in SIMM slot 1, 2, 3, or 4. If x = 1, 2, 3, or 4, the problem is in the printer. Refer to make sure you have the right SIMM board...
... For more information. If these messages appear first, check the HP part number to chapter 7 for more information about the service/error messages below, see Chapter 7, Troubleshooting. If x=0, the problem is in SIMM slot 1, 2, 3, or 4. If x = 1, 2, 3, or 4, the problem is in the printer. Refer to make sure you have the right SIMM board...