HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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... 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 media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28...
... 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 media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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... transparencies, can be caused by poor-quality print media. This manual provides guidelines for information about print-media specifications. You might be used in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some...
... transparencies, can be caused by poor-quality print media. This manual provides guidelines for information about print-media specifications. You might be used in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some...
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... "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 are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you...
... "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 are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you...
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... temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for further troubleshooting information, perform the maintenance procedures that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for HP color LaserJet printers). q Multipart forms. q Print media that have a print-quality problem that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for obvious...
... temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for further troubleshooting information, perform the maintenance procedures that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for HP color LaserJet printers). q Multipart forms. q Print media that have a print-quality problem that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for obvious...
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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 grades 29...
... 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 grades 29...
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... 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 operations 2 thermography 8 thick paper. print quality, troubleshooting 27 printing paper, hp 35 proposals, paper for 36 punched paper 8, 9 purchasing HP print media 35 Q quality, troubleshooting 27 R reams acclimating 4, 19 defined 42 labels, reading 5 opening 5 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 operations 2 thermography 8 thick paper. print quality, troubleshooting 27 printing paper, hp 35 proposals, paper for 36 punched paper 8, 9 purchasing HP print media 35 Q quality, troubleshooting 27 R reams acclimating 4, 19 defined 42 labels, reading 5 opening 5 storing...
HP Jetdirect Print Servers - Administrator Guide
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... to use this wizard, refer to other options described in the HP Jetdirect Administrator's Guide for this print server model, supplied on a variety of factors, including the number of users, the quality and physical placement of the wireless hardware, and the sources of ...settings to access your network. ENWW Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server 201 If you are excessively slow. Unable to Use the HP Jetdirect Wireless Setup Wizard The HP Jetdirect Wireless Setup Wizard (Windows) is used to configure the HP Jetdirect wireless print server with increasing distance, obstructions ...
... to use this wizard, refer to other options described in the HP Jetdirect Administrator's Guide for this print server model, supplied on a variety of factors, including the number of users, the quality and physical placement of the wireless hardware, and the sources of ...settings to access your network. ENWW Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server 201 If you are excessively slow. Unable to Use the HP Jetdirect Wireless Setup Wizard The HP Jetdirect Wireless Setup Wizard (Windows) is used to configure the HP Jetdirect wireless print server with increasing distance, obstructions ...
HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printer - User Guide
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... Accessory lights 122 Replacing accessories or accessory components 123 Correcting print-quality problems 124 Determining printer problems 131 Troubleshooting flowchart 131 Troubleshooting flowchart for Macintosh users 136 Selecting an alternate PPD 138 Troubleshooting the optional hard disk 139 Troubleshooting PS errors 140 Communicating with an optional HP Jetdirect print server 141 5 Service and support Introduction 143 Ordering parts...
... Accessory lights 122 Replacing accessories or accessory components 123 Correcting print-quality problems 124 Determining printer problems 131 Troubleshooting flowchart 131 Troubleshooting flowchart for Macintosh users 136 Selecting an alternate PPD 138 Troubleshooting the optional hard disk 139 Troubleshooting PS errors 140 Communicating with an optional HP Jetdirect print server 141 5 Service and support Introduction 143 Ordering parts...
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... that require action, such as CLOSE TOP COVER. "Troubleshooting the optional If you have an optional HP Jetdirect print server card and network print jobs are printing to troubleshoot the issue. "Troubleshooting PS errors" on This section describes errors that require ... troubleshooting suggestions. Self-explanatory messages are printing page 140 PostScript print jobs and solutions to troubleshoot and solve minor printer problems. "Clearing jams" on page 109 The printer control panel display shows various messages. If print jobs do . "Correcting print-quality ...
... that require action, such as CLOSE TOP COVER. "Troubleshooting the optional If you have an optional HP Jetdirect print server card and network print jobs are printing to troubleshoot the issue. "Troubleshooting PS errors" on This section describes errors that require ... troubleshooting suggestions. Self-explanatory messages are printing page 140 PostScript print jobs and solutions to troubleshoot and solve minor printer problems. "Clearing jams" on page 109 The printer control panel display shows various messages. If print jobs do . "Correcting print-quality ...
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...examples below depict letter-size paper that meets HP specifications, or running a cleaning page. These examples identify the most common print-quality problems. If you are experiencing, and then see the corresponding reference pages to troubleshoot. Use the examples in this image defect... table to correct them. Correcting print-quality problems Note This section helps you define print-quality problems and what to do to determine which print-quality problem you still have problems after trying the suggested remedies, contact HP ...
...examples below depict letter-size paper that meets HP specifications, or running a cleaning page. These examples identify the most common print-quality problems. If you are experiencing, and then see the corresponding reference pages to troubleshoot. Use the examples in this image defect... table to correct them. Correcting print-quality problems Note This section helps you define print-quality problems and what to do to determine which print-quality problem you still have problems after trying the suggested remedies, contact HP ...
HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printer - User Guide
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... test. ALL TRAYS TRAY 1 *TRAY 2 TRAY [N] Select the tray whose paper path you want to test. Select ALL TRAYS to it. Press SELECT ( ) to troubleshoot jam and print-quality issues. If you set in the printer driver. Diagnostics menu Administrators can use by authorized service personnel only. ENWW Diagnostics menu 167 Optional bins...
... test. ALL TRAYS TRAY 1 *TRAY 2 TRAY [N] Select the tray whose paper path you want to test. Select ALL TRAYS to it. Press SELECT ( ) to troubleshoot jam and print-quality issues. If you set in the printer driver. Diagnostics menu Administrators can use by authorized service personnel only. ENWW Diagnostics menu 167 Optional bins...
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..., 114 Output Setup menu 164 Paper Handling menu 154 PCL menu 158 Print Quality menu 159 Printing menu 157 Resets menu 166 Retrieve Jobs menu 152 Service menu 167 settings 26, 151 stapler/stacker, selecting 40 System Setup menu 162 troubleshooting 131 control panel page (embedded Web server) 77 copies proof and hold...server) 77 device status page (embedded Web server) 77 Diagnostics menu 167 ENWW 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...
..., 114 Output Setup menu 164 Paper Handling menu 154 PCL menu 158 Print Quality menu 159 Printing menu 157 Resets menu 166 Retrieve Jobs menu 152 Service menu 167 settings 26, 151 stapler/stacker, selecting 40 System Setup menu 162 troubleshooting 131 control panel page (embedded Web server) 77 copies proof and hold...server) 77 device status page (embedded Web server) 77 Diagnostics menu 167 ENWW 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...
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... 24, 25 downloading documentation 7 HP Web Jetadmin 33 print jobs 74 printer drivers 29 dpi. different first page 69 dimensions, printer 193 DIMMs error messages 112 installing 170 ordering 17 part numbers 19 types of 169 disk. See resolution dots, troubleshooting 125, 129 double-sided printing See also duplex printing accessory booklet options 68 layout...
... 24, 25 downloading documentation 7 HP Web Jetadmin 33 print jobs 74 printer drivers 29 dpi. different first page 69 dimensions, printer 193 DIMMs error messages 112 installing 170 ordering 17 part numbers 19 types of 169 disk. See resolution dots, troubleshooting 125, 129 double-sided printing See also duplex printing accessory booklet options 68 layout...
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... 1 42 manual feed 49 ordering 17 override A4/letter setting 157 preprinted 60 print media guide for the HP LaserJet family of toner 82, 163 output bins error messages 114 locating 13, 14 paper jams 103 selecting 36 settings 157 output quality resolution specifications 10 settings 160 troubleshooting 124 Output Setup menu 164 overhead transparencies.
... 1 42 manual feed 49 ordering 17 override A4/letter setting 157 preprinted 60 print media guide for the HP LaserJet family of toner 82, 163 output bins error messages 114 locating 13, 14 paper jams 103 selecting 36 settings 157 output quality resolution specifications 10 settings 160 troubleshooting 124 Output Setup menu 164 overhead transparencies.
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... alternate 138 Premium Choice LaserJet paper 22 preprinted paper fuser modes 160 printing on 60 specifications 188 prepunched paper fuser modes 160 printing on 60 preventative maintenance kit. See printer maintenance kit print cartridges EconoMode 161 error messages... 134 not printing, troubleshooting 133 printing private 72 printing stored 74 proofing and holding 71 quick copying 70 retention 70, 162 stopped, troubleshooting 134 print quality resolution specifications 10 settings 160 troubleshooting 124 Print Quality menu 159 print server. See HP Jetdirect print server printer commands...
... alternate 138 Premium Choice LaserJet paper 22 preprinted paper fuser modes 160 printing on 60 specifications 188 prepunched paper fuser modes 160 printing on 60 preventative maintenance kit. See printer maintenance kit print cartridges EconoMode 161 error messages... 134 not printing, troubleshooting 133 printing private 72 printing stored 74 proofing and holding 71 quick copying 70 retention 70, 162 stopped, troubleshooting 134 print quality resolution specifications 10 settings 160 troubleshooting 124 Print Quality menu 159 print server. See HP Jetdirect print server printer commands...
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...jobs 74 Retrieve Jobs menu 152 returning printer for service 148 repair. See HP Jetdirect print server server, time 78 service agreements 145 control panel menu 167 HP SupportPacks 145 information form 149 warranty period 146 websites and phone numbers 144 setting... 48, 154 size, printer 193 skewed pages 128 ENWW See service repeating defects, troubleshooting 127 replacement interval, print cartridges 80 Resets menu 166 resolution settings 160 specifications 10 troubleshooting quality 124 Resolution Enhancement technology (REt) setting 161 resource saving 172 restoring default settings 166...
...jobs 74 Retrieve Jobs menu 152 returning printer for service 148 repair. See HP Jetdirect print server server, time 78 service agreements 145 control panel menu 167 HP SupportPacks 145 information form 149 warranty period 146 websites and phone numbers 144 setting... 48, 154 size, printer 193 skewed pages 128 ENWW See service repeating defects, troubleshooting 127 replacement interval, print cartridges 80 Resets menu 166 resolution settings 160 specifications 10 troubleshooting quality 124 Resolution Enhancement technology (REt) setting 161 resource saving 172 restoring default settings 166...
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... including 12 moving 16 ordering 17 paper specifications 186 part number 18 printing to 37, 39 settings 164 status configuration page 84 lights 122 supplies 85 toner level 81 stopped printing, troubleshooting 134 storage cabinet location 15 moving 16 ordering 17 part number 18 ... 165 technical support websites 144 telephone support 144 temperature specifications 195 tests 167 text quality, troubleshooting 128, 130 three-hole punched paper fuser modes 160 printing on 37, 62 smeared toner, troubleshooting 127 Soft Gloss paper 21 software Customization Utility 30 error messages 113 included 28 ...
... including 12 moving 16 ordering 17 paper specifications 186 part number 18 printing to 37, 39 settings 164 status configuration page 84 lights 122 supplies 85 toner level 81 stopped printing, troubleshooting 134 storage cabinet location 15 moving 16 ordering 17 part number 18 ... 165 technical support websites 144 telephone support 144 temperature specifications 195 tests 167 text quality, troubleshooting 128, 130 three-hole punched paper fuser modes 160 printing on 37, 62 smeared toner, troubleshooting 127 Soft Gloss paper 21 software Customization Utility 30 error messages 113 included 28 ...
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...paper size or type error messages 111, 115, 120 paper specifications 183 printing envelopes 51 printing from clothing 88 density setting 161 EconoMode 161 HP UltraPrecise 10 low 82, 163 out 82, 163 output quality, troubleshooting 127 redistributing 82 status 81, 85 toner cartridges. toner cleaning from ... 154 troubleshooting 135 tray 2. See print cartridges top cover locating 13 paper jams, clearing 97 top output bin locating 13 paper jams 103 selecting 36 settings 157 tough paper, HP 23 transfer rollers, replacing 91 transparencies fuser modes 160 HP LaserJet 23 output bin 36 printing 59 ...
...paper size or type error messages 111, 115, 120 paper specifications 183 printing envelopes 51 printing from clothing 88 density setting 161 EconoMode 161 HP UltraPrecise 10 low 82, 163 out 82, 163 output quality, troubleshooting 127 redistributing 82 status 81, 85 toner cartridges. toner cleaning from ... 154 troubleshooting 135 tray 2. See print cartridges top cover locating 13 paper jams, clearing 97 top output bin locating 13 paper jams 103 selecting 36 settings 157 tough paper, HP 23 transfer rollers, replacing 91 transparencies fuser modes 160 HP LaserJet 23 output bin 36 printing 59 ...