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...in laser printers 31 Paper 31 Envelopes 32 Cardstock 32 Comparisons of print media to avoid 22 Paper problems 23 Frequent paper jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds 24 Reducing post-image curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas ...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 envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing...
...in laser printers 31 Paper 31 Envelopes 32 Cardstock 32 Comparisons of print media to avoid 22 Paper problems 23 Frequent paper jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds 24 Reducing post-image curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas ...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 envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing...
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... that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. Paper guides in the tray are appropriate... in "Guidelines for your printer. Doing so can q Change the paper type or try another ream of the paper guides have been in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up from a newly opened ream. For more...
... that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. Paper guides in the tray are appropriate... in "Guidelines for your printer. Doing so can q Change the paper type or try another ream of the paper guides have been in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up from a newly opened ream. For more...
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... 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 grades 29, 30 paper jams duplexing 17 envelopes 26 frequent 23...
... 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 grades 29, 30 paper jams duplexing 17 envelopes 26 frequent 23...
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... toner chemical stability of 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 quality 28 wrinkled envelopes 27 types...
... toner chemical stability of 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 quality 28 wrinkled envelopes 27 types...
HP Jetdirect Print Servers - Administrator Guide
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...printer is set up again or the connection is turned off to fix a paper jam.) Use the HP-UX command lpstat -Pqname to find out if the queue has been disabled ...the printer has powered up to print the type of test file you specified: PCL, PostScript, HP-GL/2, or ASCII. 9. Check whether the printer was turned off or if the LAN connection is...usr/spool/lpd/ERRORLOG:\ :sd=/usr/spool/lpd/lj1_text: Example 2 (suggested name for PostScript, PCL, or HP-GL/2 printers): raw | lj1_raw:\ :lp=:\ :rm=laserjet:\ :rp=raw:\ :lf=/usr/spool/lpd/ERRORLOG:\ :sd=/usr/spool/lpd/lj1_raw: 8. The disabled queue can...
...printer is set up again or the connection is turned off to fix a paper jam.) Use the HP-UX command lpstat -Pqname to find out if the queue has been disabled ...the printer has powered up to print the type of test file you specified: PCL, PostScript, HP-GL/2, or ASCII. 9. Check whether the printer was turned off or if the LAN connection is...usr/spool/lpd/ERRORLOG:\ :sd=/usr/spool/lpd/lj1_text: Example 2 (suggested name for PostScript, PCL, or HP-GL/2 printers): raw | lj1_raw:\ :lp=:\ :rm=laserjet:\ :rp=raw:\ :lf=/usr/spool/lpd/ERRORLOG:\ :sd=/usr/spool/lpd/lj1_raw: 8. The disabled queue can...
HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printer - User Guide
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... the optional stacker or stapler/stacker 106 Solving repeated paper jams 108 Understanding printer messages 109 Control panel messages 110 Mopy disk error messages 121 Understanding accessory lights for the stacker and stapler/stacker . . . . ... print server 141 5 Service and support Introduction 143 Ordering parts and supplies 143 Contacting HP 144 Getting support 144 Obtaining extended service and support 145 Contacting the HP fraud hotline 145 Warranty information 146 Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement 147 Limited warranty for print-cartridge life 148 Guidelines for ...
... the optional stacker or stapler/stacker 106 Solving repeated paper jams 108 Understanding printer messages 109 Control panel messages 110 Mopy disk error messages 121 Understanding accessory lights for the stacker and stapler/stacker . . . . ... print server 141 5 Service and support Introduction 143 Ordering parts and supplies 143 Contacting HP 144 Getting support 144 Obtaining extended service and support 145 Contacting the HP fraud hotline 145 Warranty information 146 Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement 147 Limited warranty for print-cartridge life 148 Guidelines for ...
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Front view, tray 1 closed 1 3 2 1 Paper level indicator 2 Tray 2 (500-sheet) 3 Tray numbers Rear view 1 6 7 2 8 3 4 5 1 Accessory cover 2 Memory-access door (more than one DIMM can be installed) 3 EIO slots 4 Parallel interface port 5 Power connector 6 Fuser (can be removed to clear paper jams) 7 Rear output bin (straight-through paper path) 8 Duplexer cover (not installed if the optional duplexer is installed) 14 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW
Front view, tray 1 closed 1 3 2 1 Paper level indicator 2 Tray 2 (500-sheet) 3 Tray numbers Rear view 1 6 7 2 8 3 4 5 1 Accessory cover 2 Memory-access door (more than one DIMM can be installed) 3 EIO slots 4 Parallel interface port 5 Power connector 6 Fuser (can be removed to clear paper jams) 7 Rear output bin (straight-through paper path) 8 Duplexer cover (not installed if the optional duplexer is installed) 14 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW
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Printing to the top (standard) output bin The top output bin collects paper face-down, in the correct order. The top output bin should be sure that the rear output bin is printing. 36 2 Printing tasks ENWW To avoid paper jams, do not open or close the rear output bin while the printer is closed. To use the top output bin, be used for most print jobs, including transparencies. Selecting the output bin The printer has these output locations: the top (standard) output bin, the rear output bin, and the optional stacker or stapler/stacker.
Printing to the top (standard) output bin The top output bin collects paper face-down, in the correct order. The top output bin should be sure that the rear output bin is printing. 36 2 Printing tasks ENWW To avoid paper jams, do not open or close the rear output bin while the printer is closed. To use the top output bin, be used for most print jobs, including transparencies. Selecting the output bin The printer has these output locations: the top (standard) output bin, the rear output bin, and the optional stacker or stapler/stacker.
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To avoid paper jams, do not open or close the rear output bin while the printer is installed" on page 38. Do not try to send other types of print media, such as letterhead or prepunched paper) might improve performance with the last page on page 183. See "Orientation of the bin. When ... Printing to the optional stacker or stapler/stacker The optional stacker or optional stapler/stacker can be face up to 500 sheets of paper" on top (reverse order). Paper printed to this setting only once. Printing from tray 1 to set to recognize it is open the rear output bin, grasp ...
To avoid paper jams, do not open or close the rear output bin while the printer is installed" on page 38. Do not try to send other types of print media, such as letterhead or prepunched paper) might improve performance with the last page on page 183. See "Orientation of the bin. When ... Printing to the optional stacker or stapler/stacker The optional stacker or optional stapler/stacker can be face up to 500 sheets of paper" on top (reverse order). Paper printed to this setting only once. Printing from tray 1 to set to recognize it is open the rear output bin, grasp ...
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...rotates the printed images 180° on all paper sizes, even if the job is printing. 4 Do not fan the paper. CAUTION To avoid paper jams, do not bend the paper. 42 2 Printing tasks ENWW For information about loading special paper, see "Printing special paper" on page 57. 5 Adjust the side... guides so that the paper fits under the tabs and below the maximum-...
...rotates the printed images 180° on all paper sizes, even if the job is printing. 4 Do not fan the paper. CAUTION To avoid paper jams, do not bend the paper. 42 2 Printing tasks ENWW For information about loading special paper, see "Printing special paper" on page 57. 5 Adjust the side... guides so that the paper fits under the tabs and below the maximum-...
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..., A5, and JIS B5), as well as letterhead, preprinted paper, prepunched paper, and paper with watermarks), make sure that the paper is loaded correctly in the tray. (See "Orientation of paper when a stapler is installed" on page 38.) CAUTION To avoid paper jams, do not load trays while the printer is printing. 3 ...To load tray 2 or an optional 500-sheet tray 1 Remove the tray from the printer. 2 Pinch the release that is located on paper that is not stapled. If you set the...
..., A5, and JIS B5), as well as letterhead, preprinted paper, prepunched paper, and paper with watermarks), make sure that the paper is loaded correctly in the tray. (See "Orientation of paper when a stapler is installed" on page 38.) CAUTION To avoid paper jams, do not load trays while the printer is printing. 3 ...To load tray 2 or an optional 500-sheet tray 1 Remove the tray from the printer. 2 Pinch the release that is located on paper that is not stapled. If you set the...
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... tray. 2 If there is in the tray. (See "Orientation of the tray. The guides cannot be adjusted in the next step, when paper is paper in the tray, remove it. Loading trays 45 If an optional stapler/stacker is installed, the printer automatically rotates the printed images 180° ...on page 38.) CAUTION To avoid paper jams, do not load trays while the printer is not stapled. CAUTION Do not fan the paper. If you are properly adjusted. The printer automatically senses which size is loaded if the tray ...
... tray. 2 If there is in the tray. (See "Orientation of the tray. The guides cannot be adjusted in the next step, when paper is paper in the tray, remove it. Loading trays 45 If an optional stapler/stacker is installed, the printer automatically rotates the printed images 180° ...on page 38.) CAUTION To avoid paper jams, do not load trays while the printer is not stapled. CAUTION Do not fan the paper. If you are properly adjusted. The printer automatically senses which size is loaded if the tray ...
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... cause additional jams. If paper jams are a recurring problem, see the procedure for clearing the jam. After you have cleared the jammed paper, you must open and then close the top cover to tear jammed paper. Then see "Solving repeated paper jams" on the printer control panel display, look for jammed paper or other locations than indicated in the jam message. Jam locations Front...
... cause additional jams. If paper jams are a recurring problem, see the procedure for clearing the jam. After you have cleared the jammed paper, you must open and then close the top cover to tear jammed paper. Then see "Solving repeated paper jams" on the printer control panel display, look for jammed paper or other locations than indicated in the jam message. Jam locations Front...
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... into fabric.) 4 Open tray 1 and remove the entrance cover. If paper is difficult to light for additional jammed paper underneath. If jammed paper is present, remove it . 5 ENWW Clearing jams 97 Do not tear the 3 paper. If loose toner falls into the printer, it off with print quality.... few minutes. 2 Use the green handle to check for more than a few pages are printed. 1 Clearing jams from the top-cover and print-cartridge areas Clear paper jams that might cause temporary problems with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. (Hot water sets toner...
... into fabric.) 4 Open tray 1 and remove the entrance cover. If paper is difficult to light for additional jammed paper underneath. If jammed paper is present, remove it . 5 ENWW Clearing jams 97 Do not tear the 3 paper. If loose toner falls into the printer, it off with print quality.... few minutes. 2 Use the green handle to check for more than a few pages are printed. 1 Clearing jams from the top-cover and print-cartridge areas Clear paper jams that might cause temporary problems with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. (Hot water sets toner...
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... on the stacker or stapler/ stacker. 2 Carefully remove any jammed paper. (See "Jam locations" on the stacker or stapler/stacker. 4 If a paper-jam message persists, there is still a paper jam. To clear paper jams from the optional stacker or stapler/stacker Paper jams can occur only in the optional stapler/stacker. Staple jams can occur in the optional stacker or the optional...
... on the stacker or stapler/ stacker. 2 Carefully remove any jammed paper. (See "Jam locations" on the stacker or stapler/stacker. 4 If a paper-jam message persists, there is still a paper jam. To clear paper jams from the optional stacker or stapler/stacker Paper jams can occur only in the optional stapler/stacker. Staple jams can occur in the optional stacker or the optional...
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... somewhere in the tray. Solving repeated paper jams If paper jams occur frequently, try the following: Check all the paper-jam locations. (See "Clearing jams" on page 96.) A piece of paper might be sticking together. Even a small torn piece of paper in the trays and that you are... printing small sizes, feed the paper with "Loading trays" on page 42. Check that all trays and paper-handling accessories are closed. (If a cover or door is opened during a print job, this might cause a jam.) Check that meets HP specifications. (See "Paper...
... somewhere in the tray. Solving repeated paper jams If paper jams occur frequently, try the following: Check all the paper-jam locations. (See "Clearing jams" on page 96.) A piece of paper might be sticking together. Even a small torn piece of paper in the trays and that you are... printing small sizes, feed the paper with "Loading trays" on page 42. Check that all trays and paper-handling accessories are closed. (If a cover or door is opened during a print job, this might cause a jam.) Check that meets HP specifications. (See "Paper...
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...66.XY.ZZ OUTPUT DEVICE FAILURE" on page 113.) The accessory has a staple jam. 13.XX.YY JAM IN STAPLER appears on the printer control panel display. (See "13.XX.YY JAM [LOCATION]" on page 110.) The accessory has a paper jam, or a sheet needs to the printer, without any button on page 119.) ... The bin is not receiving power. LOWER THE OPTIONAL BIN appears on the printer control panel display. (See "LOWER THE OPTIONAL BIN" on staples. Check that the accessory is low on page 117.) The jam-access...
...66.XY.ZZ OUTPUT DEVICE FAILURE" on page 113.) The accessory has a staple jam. 13.XX.YY JAM IN STAPLER appears on the printer control panel display. (See "13.XX.YY JAM [LOCATION]" on page 110.) The accessory has a paper jam, or a sheet needs to the printer, without any button on page 119.) ... The bin is not receiving power. LOWER THE OPTIONAL BIN appears on the printer control panel display. (See "LOWER THE OPTIONAL BIN" on staples. Check that the accessory is low on page 117.) The jam-access...
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...117, 120 locating 15 locking 48 moving 16 obstruction error message 113 open error message 120 ordering 17 paper jams 101 paper size or type error messages 111, 115, 120 paper specifications 184 part number 18 printing from 46, 162 registration settings 159 settings 48 troubleshooting 135 1200 dpi..., 15 locking 48 models including 12 moving 16 obstruction error message 113 open error message 120 ordering 17 paper jams 100 paper size or type error messages 111, 115, 120 paper specifications 184 part number 18 printing from 46, 162 registration settings 159 settings 48, 155 troubleshooting 135 600...
...117, 120 locating 15 locking 48 moving 16 obstruction error message 113 open error message 120 ordering 17 paper jams 101 paper size or type error messages 111, 115, 120 paper specifications 184 part number 18 printing from 46, 162 registration settings 159 settings 48 troubleshooting 135 1200 dpi..., 15 locking 48 models including 12 moving 16 obstruction error message 113 open error message 120 ordering 17 paper jams 100 paper size or type error messages 111, 115, 120 paper specifications 184 part number 18 printing from 46, 162 registration settings 159 settings 48, 155 troubleshooting 135 600...
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204 Index cartridges, print EconoMode 161 error messages 110, 115, 116 features 10 fraud hotline 145 low 82, 163 non-HP 80 ordering 17 out 82, 163 paper jams 97 part number 21 status 80, 85 storing 80 warranty 148 cartridges, staple loading 41 ordering 17 part number 18, 21 settings 164 cassette.... fuser area 104 locations 96 output area 103 recovery settings 163 staple 107 top-cover 97 tray 1 100 clothing, cleaning toner from 88 coated paper 61 collating (mopying) error messages 121 using 68 commands escape sequences 176, 177 font selection 177 PCL 179 syntax 176 types of 175 communications ...
204 Index cartridges, print EconoMode 161 error messages 110, 115, 116 features 10 fraud hotline 145 low 82, 163 non-HP 80 ordering 17 out 82, 163 paper jams 97 part number 21 status 80, 85 storing 80 warranty 148 cartridges, staple loading 41 ordering 17 part number 18, 21 settings 164 cassette.... fuser area 104 locations 96 output area 103 recovery settings 163 staple 107 top-cover 97 tray 1 100 clothing, cleaning toner from 88 coated paper 61 collating (mopying) error messages 121 using 68 commands escape sequences 176, 177 font selection 177 PCL 179 syntax 176 types of 175 communications ...
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... 67 booklet printing 68 error messages 110 jams 102 locating 15 models including 12 ordering 17 paper orientation 66 paper specifications 185 part number 18 settings 157 stapling paper 38 using duplexer 64, 65 Down Arrow button 24, 25 downloading documentation 7 HP Web Jetadmin 33 print jobs 74 printer ...feeder bad connection message 114 envelope specifications 185 installing 54 load error messages 116 loading 53, 56 locating 15 locking 48 ordering 17 paper jams 99 part number 18 settings 48, 154 specifications 51 envelopes default size, setting 157 margins 51 printing from envelope feeder 53, ...
... 67 booklet printing 68 error messages 110 jams 102 locating 15 models including 12 ordering 17 paper orientation 66 paper specifications 185 part number 18 settings 157 stapling paper 38 using duplexer 64, 65 Down Arrow button 24, 25 downloading documentation 7 HP Web Jetadmin 33 print jobs 74 printer ...feeder bad connection message 114 envelope specifications 185 installing 54 load error messages 116 loading 53, 56 locating 15 locking 48 ordering 17 paper jams 99 part number 18 settings 48, 154 specifications 51 envelopes default size, setting 157 margins 51 printing from envelope feeder 53, ...