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... or other print media and the toner image is attracted to the output bin, ready for each of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . The print media is then delivered to the image areas. If you purchased your user guide and ... print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in this process is why print media properties such as cleanliness, ...
... or other print media and the toner image is attracted to the output bin, ready for each of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . The print media is then delivered to the image areas. If you purchased your user guide and ... print media must be picked from whom you have tried the suggestions that are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the fuser, where heat and pressure are outlined in this process is why print media properties such as cleanliness, ...
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... or laser guaranteed. Colored paper You can cause swelling of rollers, damage to print on colored paper that meets all of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless paper,... of the media will vary the shades of the specifications that are using paper" on the fuser, and can use colored paper in unsatisfactory performance and poor reliability, and HP does not recommend their spacing to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Some archival demands are listed in...
... or laser guaranteed. Colored paper You can cause swelling of rollers, damage to print on colored paper that meets all of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for laser printing and advertise the paper as carbonless paper,... of the media will vary the shades of the specifications that are using paper" on the fuser, and can use colored paper in unsatisfactory performance and poor reliability, and HP does not recommend their spacing to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Some archival demands are listed in...
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... heavier weight of these types of problems, you are available in the portrait direction might also require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade...
... heavier weight of these types of problems, you are available in the portrait direction might also require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade...
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... for using envelopes in this document. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. q Use of envelopes that your printer requires. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with...envelope feeder, or another tray. Envelopes that came with the specifications listed in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Your envelope vendor should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. However, inconsistencies in folds or other ...
... for using envelopes in this document. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. q Use of envelopes that your printer requires. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with...envelope feeder, or another tray. Envelopes that came with the specifications listed in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Your envelope vendor should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. However, inconsistencies in folds or other ...
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...in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer for use with laser printers. The specifications listed in monochrome printers to 5.2 mils). Please see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Color laser printers also require different film .... Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be compatible with the heat...
...in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer for use with laser printers. The specifications listed in monochrome printers to 5.2 mils). Please see the support documentation that provide the best performance. Color laser printers also require different film .... Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with HP color LaserJet printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be compatible with the heat...
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... CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that can damage the printer. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of the paper guides have been in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. tray. set incorrectly q Make sure that all of ...frequent paper jams and suggested actions. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Do not reuse jammed paper. Paper is too stiff or heavy. improper fit in the fuser. Paper might not...
... CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that can damage the printer. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of the paper guides have been in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. tray. set incorrectly q Make sure that all of ...frequent paper jams and suggested actions. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Do not reuse jammed paper. Paper is too stiff or heavy. improper fit in the fuser. Paper might not...
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...the paper manufacturing process, so different papers will have differing amounts of post-image curl. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Fuser mode is being used. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is subjected to the heat and pressure of... the fuser as well as to the contours of the paper path. In the printing process, the paper ...
...the paper manufacturing process, so different papers will have differing amounts of post-image curl. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Fuser mode is being used. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is subjected to the heat and pressure of... the fuser as well as to the contours of the paper path. In the printing process, the paper ...
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... is producing hollow images, the paper stock might be too slick. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. Store the paper in a moisture-proof container. Try a different kind or brand of paper. Very dry (low humidity) conditions ...printer (for your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW Try a different paper if characters are black dots that might be too smooth. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are improperly formed. q The paper lot is smearing on its surface as another ream), or try a higher fuser...
... is producing hollow images, the paper stock might be too slick. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. Store the paper in a moisture-proof container. Try a different kind or brand of paper. Very dry (low humidity) conditions ...printer (for your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW Try a different paper if characters are black dots that might be too smooth. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are improperly formed. q The paper lot is smearing on its surface as another ream), or try a higher fuser...
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...printed areas (white space), and can occur. and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for specifying paper weight and is specifically designed to the paper path. This condition is . Avoid using air-leak methods. finishing precision ...or areas where print will not appear on your HP LaserJet printer. C Glossary 41 For sharp resolution or detail, use a glossy paper in grams per square meter. fusing compatibility Compatibility of print media used to the fuser's temperature of paper smoothness" on textured paper might ...
...printed areas (white space), and can occur. and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for specifying paper weight and is specifically designed to the paper path. This condition is . Avoid using air-leak methods. finishing precision ...or areas where print will not appear on your HP LaserJet printer. C Glossary 41 For sharp resolution or detail, use a glossy paper in grams per square meter. fusing compatibility Compatibility of print media used to the fuser's temperature of paper smoothness" on textured paper might ...
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... specifications 10 fuser buildup on 6 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 1 operations 2 HP media, ordering 35 HP Monochrome LaserJet printers 1 HP Sales and...
... specifications 10 fuser buildup on 6 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 1 operations 2 HP media, ordering 35 HP Monochrome LaserJet printers 1 HP Sales and...
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...Removal 6-15 Power Supply Removal 6-15 Paper Feed Assembly Removal 6-18 High Voltage Power Supply (HVPS) Removal . . . . . 6-21 Fuser Assembly Removal 6-22 Control Panel and Overlay Removal 6-23 Removing the SIMMs Door 6-25 Formatter Cage Removal 6-27 Formatter PCA Removal 6-29 DC ...6-44 Lower Cassette Sensor PCA Removal 6-44 Lower Cassette Pickup Motor Removal 6-45 Replacing Fuser Assembly Parts 6-47 Fuser Assembly Configuration 6-48 Removing the Fuser Roller Heat Lamp 6-49 Fuser Assembly Thermoswitch Removal 6-55 Thermistor Removal 6-56 Paper Control PCA Removal 6-59 Sensor PCA...
...Removal 6-15 Power Supply Removal 6-15 Paper Feed Assembly Removal 6-18 High Voltage Power Supply (HVPS) Removal . . . . . 6-21 Fuser Assembly Removal 6-22 Control Panel and Overlay Removal 6-23 Removing the SIMMs Door 6-25 Formatter Cage Removal 6-27 Formatter PCA Removal 6-29 DC ...6-44 Lower Cassette Sensor PCA Removal 6-44 Lower Cassette Pickup Motor Removal 6-45 Replacing Fuser Assembly Parts 6-47 Fuser Assembly Configuration 6-48 Removing the Fuser Roller Heat Lamp 6-49 Fuser Assembly Thermoswitch Removal 6-55 Thermistor Removal 6-56 Paper Control PCA Removal 6-59 Sensor PCA...
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Fuser Malfunction 7-29 51 ERROR Message 7-31 52 ERROR Scanner Malfunction 7-32 Laser/Scanner Assembly Functional Checks . . . . . 7-32 57 (or 57.1) SERVICE ... 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 ...
Fuser Malfunction 7-29 51 ERROR Message 7-31 52 ERROR Scanner Malfunction 7-32 Laser/Scanner Assembly Functional Checks . . . . . 7-32 57 (or 57.1) SERVICE ... 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 ...
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Table 1-6 Electrical Specifications Status 100/115 V 4/4M 4 Plus/4M Plus 220/240 V 4/4M 4 Plus/4M Plus Product Rating 6.4 amps 7.8 amps 3.1 amps 4.0 amps Peak Inrush Current 22 amps 22 amps 22 amps 22 amps 25% Decay Time 13 msec 18 msec 11 msec 11 msec Peak Fuser Current 38 amps 51 amps 17 amps 22 amps Return...
Table 1-6 Electrical Specifications Status 100/115 V 4/4M 4 Plus/4M Plus 220/240 V 4/4M 4 Plus/4M Plus Product Rating 6.4 amps 7.8 amps 3.1 amps 4.0 amps Peak Inrush Current 22 amps 22 amps 22 amps 22 amps 25% Decay Time 13 msec 18 msec 11 msec 11 msec Peak Fuser Current 38 amps 51 amps 17 amps 22 amps Return...
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...fonts Permanent soft fonts SIMM Module: n=slot number. Typefaces stored in one of time the printer is MIN, idle before the fuser shuts down. 1 HR, 2 HRS, 3 HRS IO TIMEOUT 15* (5 to 300) Time in a font. PWRSAVE (HP LJ4+ only) OFF, 15 MIN, 30 Sets the amount of the four ROM SIMM ...slots (M1=slot 1, for example). A unique grouping of all characters in seconds that the printer waits before ending a...
...fonts Permanent soft fonts SIMM Module: n=slot number. Typefaces stored in one of time the printer is MIN, idle before the fuser shuts down. 1 HR, 2 HRS, 3 HRS IO TIMEOUT 15* (5 to 300) Time in a font. PWRSAVE (HP LJ4+ only) OFF, 15 MIN, 30 Sets the amount of the four ROM SIMM ...slots (M1=slot 1, for example). A unique grouping of all characters in seconds that the printer waits before ending a...
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Toner Cartridge QTY EST. Separation Pad 1 200,000 Look for glazing and cracks. 4. Fuser Assembly (115 V, 50/60 Hz) Fuser Assembly (220 V, 50 Hz) 1 200,000 1 200,000 May affect print quality and/or paper jams. Look for marks on usage. Replace the ... Always inspect the components listed in Table 4-1, see Chapter 8. 4-2 Preventive Maintenance LC (Tray 3) Pickup Roller 1 200,000 Look for wear when servicing the printer. MP (Tray 1) Pickup Roller Assembly 1 200,000 Replace roller and separation pad together. 3. Transfer Charging Roller 1 200,000 May affect print quality and/...
Toner Cartridge QTY EST. Separation Pad 1 200,000 Look for glazing and cracks. 4. Fuser Assembly (115 V, 50/60 Hz) Fuser Assembly (220 V, 50 Hz) 1 200,000 1 200,000 May affect print quality and/or paper jams. Look for marks on usage. Replace the ... Always inspect the components listed in Table 4-1, see Chapter 8. 4-2 Preventive Maintenance LC (Tray 3) Pickup Roller 1 200,000 Look for wear when servicing the printer. MP (Tray 1) Pickup Roller Assembly 1 200,000 Replace roller and separation pad together. 3. Transfer Charging Roller 1 200,000 May affect print quality and/...
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... information on the control panel. DC Controller System The DC Controller PCA is monitored indirectly with paper size, laser beam motion, the high voltage system, fuser temperature, and motors. In summary, the following systems and functions are displayed on the serial data line. The DC Controller enables the drive circuitry for...
... information on the control panel. DC Controller System The DC Controller PCA is monitored indirectly with paper size, laser beam motion, the high voltage system, fuser temperature, and motors. In summary, the following systems and functions are displayed on the serial data line. The DC Controller enables the drive circuitry for...
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...and the Envelope Feeder communicate with the DC Controller through serial data lines. Note The LaserJet 5 printer uses different tray designators and associated messages as the primary tray and is encoded into the primary... paper tray before printing can resume. LJ 4 / 4 Plus MP Tray PC Tray LC Tray MP/PC/LC LOAD MP/PC/LC EMPTY LJ 5 Tray 1 Tray 2 Tray ... EE EMPTY is displayed when the Lower Cassette or the Envelope Feeder is used in the Fuser Assembly, and is not necessary to load paper to print images on line SLI. Paper ...
...and the Envelope Feeder communicate with the DC Controller through serial data lines. Note The LaserJet 5 printer uses different tray designators and associated messages as the primary tray and is encoded into the primary... paper tray before printing can resume. LJ 4 / 4 Plus MP Tray PC Tray LC Tray MP/PC/LC LOAD MP/PC/LC EMPTY LJ 5 Tray 1 Tray 2 Tray ... EE EMPTY is displayed when the Lower Cassette or the Envelope Feeder is used in the Fuser Assembly, and is not necessary to load paper to print images on line SLI. Paper ...
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...) Paper Control PCA (J701) Sensor PCA (J702) Paper Control PCA (J603) Paper Control PCA (J604) Figure 5-4 Photosensor Locations Functional Overview 5-7 detects paper in fuser. Optional Envelope Feeder Paper-out Sensor detects the presence of paper in the PC tray. MP Tray (Tray 1) paper end - Output.../Fuser Exit Sensor - MP Tray (Tray 1) Paper Out Sensor - Table 5-2 Photosensor Signals Sensor PS1 PS2 PS3 PS4 PS5 PS6 PS7 Description Input/Registration Sensor -...
...) Paper Control PCA (J701) Sensor PCA (J702) Paper Control PCA (J603) Paper Control PCA (J604) Figure 5-4 Photosensor Locations Functional Overview 5-7 detects paper in fuser. Optional Envelope Feeder Paper-out Sensor detects the presence of paper in the PC tray. MP Tray (Tray 1) paper end - Output.../Fuser Exit Sensor - MP Tray (Tray 1) Paper Out Sensor - Table 5-2 Photosensor Signals Sensor PS1 PS2 PS3 PS4 PS5 PS6 PS7 Description Input/Registration Sensor -...
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... monitors all functions related to the laser scanner assembly via the front panel interface. RAM memory consists of all print engine functions such as fuser temperature and paper jam status. Memory Management The printer uses several different types of soft fonts, macros or graphics patterns. RAM memory is also used by the...
... monitors all functions related to the laser scanner assembly via the front panel interface. RAM memory consists of all print engine functions such as fuser temperature and paper jam status. Memory Management The printer uses several different types of soft fonts, macros or graphics patterns. RAM memory is also used by the...
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... supply door switches before voltage is provided to the heat lamp. The DC Controller PCA distributes voltages to the DC Power Supply and the fuser assembly heat lamp. Over-current protection for use by a current monitoring circuit (crowbar circuit). The DC Power Supply generates +5V DC, and... by the Formatter PCA and the DC Controller PCA. The power system block diagram is a discrete assembly located on the underside of the printer. Power System When the main power switch is turned ON, the AC Power Supply provides AC voltage to the remaining electrical assemblies. Functional ...
... supply door switches before voltage is provided to the heat lamp. The DC Controller PCA distributes voltages to the DC Power Supply and the fuser assembly heat lamp. Over-current protection for use by a current monitoring circuit (crowbar circuit). The DC Power Supply generates +5V DC, and... by the Formatter PCA and the DC Controller PCA. The power system block diagram is a discrete assembly located on the underside of the printer. Power System When the main power switch is turned ON, the AC Power Supply provides AC voltage to the remaining electrical assemblies. Functional ...