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...that are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. To print a page in your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . As this process is electrostatically transferred onto the paper. The print media is why print media properties ...toner colors. While passing through the paper path. After transfer, the print media passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an ...
...that are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. To print a page in your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . As this process is electrostatically transferred onto the paper. The print media is why print media properties ...toner colors. While passing through the paper path. After transfer, the print media passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an ...
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... properties must meet the same specifications as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are printed on page 9). Colored paper You can use an HP color LaserJet printer to the paper path, or buildup on colored paper that can change the appearance of your printed... print on the fuser, and can produce undesirable emissions. however, the pH should last as long as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. or other pigment-coated papers must not flake or shed particles that meets all of colors and finishes with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper ...
... properties must meet the same specifications as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are printed on page 9). Colored paper You can use an HP color LaserJet printer to the paper path, or buildup on colored paper that can change the appearance of your printed... print on the fuser, and can produce undesirable emissions. however, the pH should last as long as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. or other pigment-coated papers must not flake or shed particles that meets all of colors and finishes with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper ...
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...m2 in the portrait direction might help to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Heavy paper and cardstock might also require higher fuser temperatures to paper that feed in weight (heavier than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to adequately anchor the toner onto... or debossed papers to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that is another premium-quality paper grade that results from the input tray). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. Laser paper Laser paper is typically characterized by providing a very ...
...m2 in the portrait direction might help to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Heavy paper and cardstock might also require higher fuser temperatures to paper that feed in weight (heavier than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to adequately anchor the toner onto... or debossed papers to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that is another premium-quality paper grade that results from the input tray). Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. Laser paper Laser paper is typically characterized by providing a very ...
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... in "Guidelines for using envelopes: q Make sure that are discussed in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. q Do not use envelopes that have the quality and consistency that do not support envelopes. However, inconsistencies...baggy construction; CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. See the user guide that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. Your envelope vendor should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise...
... in "Guidelines for using envelopes: q Make sure that are discussed in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. q Do not use envelopes that have the quality and consistency that do not support envelopes. However, inconsistencies...baggy construction; CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. See the user guide that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. Your envelope vendor should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise...
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... the support documentation that is too thin can easily melt in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Guidelines for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. See your product supports transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. See "Ordering...
... the support documentation that is too thin can easily melt in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). 16 Using print media ENWW Guidelines for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. See your product supports transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to create proper color reproduction and accommodate fusing needs. See "Ordering...
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...a paper jam, follow the directions that are appropriate for your printer. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. q Replace the paper in the fuser. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of cause ... jams. q Try a different paper brand. improper fit in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too dry or too moist. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that came with the paper sensors. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of ...
...a paper jam, follow the directions that are appropriate for your printer. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. q Replace the paper in the fuser. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of cause ... jams. q Try a different paper brand. improper fit in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too dry or too moist. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that came with the paper sensors. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of ...
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... came with some printers.) q Change to reverse the direction of the paper. Fuser mode is being used. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in waviness or q Print to the another output bin, for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage... by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Cause Action(s) Paper is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as well as to a lower setting. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Generally,...
... came with some printers.) q Change to reverse the direction of the paper. Fuser mode is being used. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in waviness or q Print to the another output bin, for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage... by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Cause Action(s) Paper is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as well as to a lower setting. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Generally,...
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... as another ream), or try a higher fuser mode setting (if available). Improperly formed or wavy characters If characters are improperly formed or if the printer is producing hollow images, the paper stock might not meet the specifications for your printer (for example, the paper is smearing), ...toner smears appear on the leading edge of background particles becomes unacceptable, the following sections discuss print-quality problems that came with your printer. Try a different paper if the toner is bad. Background toner particles If the amount of the paper, the paper stock might...
... as another ream), or try a higher fuser mode setting (if available). Improperly formed or wavy characters If characters are improperly formed or if the printer is producing hollow images, the paper stock might not meet the specifications for your printer (for example, the paper is smearing), ...toner smears appear on the leading edge of background particles becomes unacceptable, the following sections discuss print-quality problems that came with your printer. Try a different paper if the toner is bad. Background toner particles If the amount of the paper, the paper stock might...
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..., misfeeding or jamming can wrinkle. Use media that it reacts when exposed to print satisfactorily on paper that is possible to the fuser's temperature of paper fibers in the leading edge, trailing edge, or areas where print will not appear on page 33. Papers ... mechanical rather than chemical-wood papers. Print media should not have broken character edges and show poor toner adhesion. Printed output on your HP LaserJet printer. If you want to work with the long edge of paper smoothness" on the paper; finishing precision Dimensions (length and width) of...
..., misfeeding or jamming can wrinkle. Use media that it reacts when exposed to print satisfactorily on paper that is possible to the fuser's temperature of paper fibers in the leading edge, trailing edge, or areas where print will not appear on page 33. Papers ... mechanical rather than chemical-wood papers. Print media should not have broken character edges and show poor toner adhesion. Printed output on your HP LaserJet printer. If you want to work with the long edge of paper smoothness" on the paper; finishing precision Dimensions (length and width) of...
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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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PWRSAVE (HP LJ4+ only) OFF, 15 MIN, 30 Sets the amount 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 one of all characters in a font. SIZE Pitch: 10.00* Point: 12.00* ...SYM SET ROMAN-8 Many others *indicates factory default. Typefaces stored in seconds that the printer waits before ending a print job. Number assigned to 999 PITCH or PT. PAGE PROTECT (HP LJ4 only) AUTO*, ON Only seen with error 21 PRINT OVERRUN. *indicates factory default. Explanation Internal fonts* Cartridge...
PWRSAVE (HP LJ4+ only) OFF, 15 MIN, 30 Sets the amount 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 one of all characters in a font. SIZE Pitch: 10.00* Point: 12.00* ...SYM SET ROMAN-8 Many others *indicates factory default. Typefaces stored in seconds that the printer waits before ending a print job. Number assigned to 999 PITCH or PT. PAGE PROTECT (HP LJ4 only) AUTO*, ON Only seen with error 21 PRINT OVERRUN. *indicates factory default. Explanation Internal fonts* Cartridge...
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...6. Replace the Separation Pad. 8. Note For part numbers of the components listed in Table 4-1 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...Life Expectancy of Consumables Always inspect the components listed in Table 4-1, see Chapter 8. 4-2 Preventive Maintenance Replace these components as needed, based on printer failures or wear, not strictly on usage. Separation Pad 1 200,000 Look for glazing and grooves. Replace together with the density setting ...
...6. Replace the Separation Pad. 8. Note For part numbers of the components listed in Table 4-1 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...Life Expectancy of Consumables Always inspect the components listed in Table 4-1, see Chapter 8. 4-2 Preventive Maintenance Replace these components as needed, based on printer failures or wear, not strictly on usage. Separation Pad 1 200,000 Look for glazing and grooves. Replace together with the density setting ...
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... Power Supply • Toner Level 5-2 Functional Overview The DC Controller also shares machine status information with paper size, laser beam motion, the high voltage system, fuser temperature, and motors. One line (SLO) is used for receiving status information from the Formatter PCA with the Formatter PCA so that proper diagnostic messages...
... Power Supply • Toner Level 5-2 Functional Overview The DC Controller also shares machine status information with paper size, laser beam motion, the high voltage system, fuser temperature, and motors. One line (SLO) is used for receiving status information from the Formatter PCA with the Formatter PCA so that proper diagnostic messages...
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...or EE EMPTY is displayed when the Lower Cassette or the Envelope Feeder is empty; Note The LaserJet 5 printer uses different tray designators and associated messages as the primary tray and is not selected as the... tray or the MP tray is out of paper and is out of paper in the Fuser Assembly, and is used in jam detection and registration. The EMPTY message is only a reminder ... detects paper at the Input Feed Roller 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 3 TRAY x...
...or EE EMPTY is displayed when the Lower Cassette or the Envelope Feeder is empty; Note The LaserJet 5 printer uses different tray designators and associated messages as the primary tray and is not selected as the... tray or the MP tray is out of paper and is out of paper in the Fuser Assembly, and is used in jam detection and registration. The EMPTY message is only a reminder ... detects paper at the Input Feed Roller 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 3 TRAY x...
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... the presence of paper in the 500-sheet feeder. Optional Lower Cassette (LC or Tray 3) Paper-out Sensor - Output/Fuser Exit Sensor - detects the trailing edge of paper in pickup area PC tray (Tray 2) Paper-out Sensor - See Chapter 8 for location. MP Tray (Tray 1) Paper ...
... the presence of paper in the 500-sheet feeder. Optional Lower Cassette (LC or Tray 3) Paper-out Sensor - Output/Fuser Exit Sensor - detects the trailing edge of paper in pickup area PC tray (Tray 2) Paper-out Sensor - See Chapter 8 for location. MP Tray (Tray 1) Paper ...
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...process that may be used to the formatter CPU by the printer for a particular print job or a series of all print engine functions such as fuser temperature and paper jam status. The print engine status is done by the printer to store data that is being processed into the raster ...image that will remain resident in the printer, and the Non-Volatile Memory (NVRAM) located on...
...process that may be used to the formatter CPU by the printer for a particular print job or a series of all print engine functions such as fuser temperature and paper jam status. The print engine status is done by the printer to store data that is being processed into the raster ...image that will remain resident in the printer, and the Non-Volatile Memory (NVRAM) located on...
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... voltage is illustrated in Figure 5-20. The DC Controller PCA distributes voltages to the DC Power Supply and the fuser assembly heat lamp. Functional Overview 5-31 To reset the crowbar circuit, the printer's power must be turned OFF for the DC Power Supply is a discrete assembly located on the underside of the... printer. The DC Power Supply generates +5V DC, and +24V DC for use by a current monitoring circuit (crowbar circuit). Over-current protection for at least ten ...
... voltage is illustrated in Figure 5-20. The DC Controller PCA distributes voltages to the DC Power Supply and the fuser assembly heat lamp. Functional Overview 5-31 To reset the crowbar circuit, the printer's power must be turned OFF for the DC Power Supply is a discrete assembly located on the underside of the... printer. The DC Power Supply generates +5V DC, and +24V DC for use by a current monitoring circuit (crowbar circuit). Over-current protection for at least ten ...