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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 media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels ... jams 26 Gray areas on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-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 media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels ... jams 26 Gray areas on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-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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... might be caused by poor-quality print media. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 However, to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that information. This manual provides guidelines for that might encounter some...
... might be caused by poor-quality print media. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 However, to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that information. This manual provides guidelines for that might encounter some...
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..."Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media 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 ...; Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following questions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of and solutions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your printer for ...
..."Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media 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 ...; Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following questions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of and solutions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your printer for ...
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... caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for more information. • If the print quality...
... caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for more information. • If the print quality...
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...frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. If the talc or calcium carbonate are not well-bound to specification. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. See your printer. Paper is ...paper from the input documentation for your printer. q Replace the paper in the input tray, or problems with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. q ...
...frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. If the talc or calcium carbonate are not well-bound to specification. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. See your printer. Paper is ...paper from the input documentation for your printer. q Replace the paper in the input tray, or problems with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. q ...
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...3 Troubleshooting 25 q The grain of the paper can affect the curl of post-image curl. Fuser mode is set the fuser mode to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for the paper that is called post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer ...of the paper. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in the printer q driver for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. face-up output bin. (This option is subjected to the heat and ...
...3 Troubleshooting 25 q The grain of the paper can affect the curl of post-image curl. Fuser mode is set the fuser mode to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for the paper that is called post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer ...of the paper. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in the printer q driver for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. face-up output bin. (This option is subjected to the heat and ...
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... adjusting the toner density setting to a darker setting. See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. Gray areas on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 See the documentation that form in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for characteristics of good envelope construction. See "Envelope construction" on page...
... adjusting the toner density setting to a darker setting. See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. Gray areas on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 See the documentation that form in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for characteristics of good envelope construction. See "Envelope construction" on page...
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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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... 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 Service Offices 2 HP website 2 humidity, storing...
... 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 Service Offices 2 HP website 2 humidity, storing...
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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...
... 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...
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...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 of operations 2 thermography 8 thick paper. print quality, troubleshooting 27 printing paper, hp 35 proposals, paper for 10 EN paper grades 29, 30 United State Postal Service 17 V vinyl folders, avoiding 6, 19 volume ...
...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 of operations 2 thermography 8 thick paper. print quality, troubleshooting 27 printing paper, hp 35 proposals, paper for 10 EN paper grades 29, 30 United State Postal Service 17 V vinyl folders, avoiding 6, 19 volume ...
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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.
HP PCL/PJL reference - PCL 5 Comparison Guide
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... Operation Pattern Rotation Horizontal Rectangle Size Vertical Rectangle Size Area Fill ID Picture Frame Width Picture Frame Height Picture Frame Anchor Point HP-GL/2 Plot Horizontal Size HP-GL/2 Plot Vertical Size Macro ID End-of-Line Wrap Display Functions Current Location Type Current Location Unit PRINT MODEL Solid 0...edge of the logical page (top margin plus 75% of VMI) Picture frame horizontal size Picture frame vertical size MACRO 0 TROUBLESHOOTING Off Off STATUS READBACK 0 - Invalid location 0 - Table 4-1. All units 4-4 Print Environment ENWW Factory Default Environment -
... Operation Pattern Rotation Horizontal Rectangle Size Vertical Rectangle Size Area Fill ID Picture Frame Width Picture Frame Height Picture Frame Anchor Point HP-GL/2 Plot Horizontal Size HP-GL/2 Plot Vertical Size Macro ID End-of-Line Wrap Display Functions Current Location Type Current Location Unit PRINT MODEL Solid 0...edge of the logical page (top margin plus 75% of VMI) Picture frame horizontal size Picture frame vertical size MACRO 0 TROUBLESHOOTING Off Off STATUS READBACK 0 - Invalid location 0 - Table 4-1. All units 4-4 Print Environment ENWW Factory Default Environment -
HP PCL/PJL reference (PCL 5 Printer Language) - Technical Quick Reference Guide
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... • PRESENTATION = 3 • COMPRESSION MODE = 0 • LEFT GRAPHICS MARGIN = 0 • RASTER WIDTH = Logical Page • RASTER HEIGHT = N/A TROUBLESHOOTING COMMANDS • END-OF-LINE WRAP = OFF • DISPLAY FUNCTIONS = OFF STATUS READBACK • CURRENT LOCATION TYPE = 0 • CURRENT LOCATION UNIT = 0 ...Factory Default Print Environment Feature Settings (HP-GL/2) LINE AND FILL GROUP • LINE TYPE = Solid • LINE TYPE REPEAT LENGTH = 4% of the diagonal distance from P1...
... • PRESENTATION = 3 • COMPRESSION MODE = 0 • LEFT GRAPHICS MARGIN = 0 • RASTER WIDTH = Logical Page • RASTER HEIGHT = N/A TROUBLESHOOTING COMMANDS • END-OF-LINE WRAP = OFF • DISPLAY FUNCTIONS = OFF STATUS READBACK • CURRENT LOCATION TYPE = 0 • CURRENT LOCATION UNIT = 0 ...Factory Default Print Environment Feature Settings (HP-GL/2) LINE AND FILL GROUP • LINE TYPE = Solid • LINE TYPE REPEAT LENGTH = 4% of the diagonal distance from P1...
HP Jetdirect Print Servers - Administrator Guide
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Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server Introduction 188 Resetting to Factory Defaults 189 General Troubleshooting 191 Troubleshooting Wireless Print Servers 199 Troubleshooting an LPD UNIX Configuration 205 9. Configuring for LPD Printing Introduction 157 LPD Setup Overview ...TCP/IP Overview Introduction 243 IP Address 244 Configuring IP Parameters 247 Subnets 248 Gateways 249 Syslog Server 249 ENWW v HP Jetdirect Configuration Page Introduction 207 Configuration Page Format 208 Configuration Page Messages 210 Error Messages 232 A. FTP Printing Introduction 175...
Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server Introduction 188 Resetting to Factory Defaults 189 General Troubleshooting 191 Troubleshooting Wireless Print Servers 199 Troubleshooting an LPD UNIX Configuration 205 9. Configuring for LPD Printing Introduction 157 LPD Setup Overview ...TCP/IP Overview Introduction 243 IP Address 244 Configuring IP Parameters 247 Subnets 248 Gateways 249 Syslog Server 249 ENWW v HP Jetdirect Configuration Page Introduction 207 Configuration Page Format 208 Configuration Page Messages 210 Error Messages 232 A. FTP Printing Introduction 175...
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...to set configuration parameters, set configuration parameters using the printer control panel keys. If control panel configuration is recommended only during troubleshooting or for simple installations. ENWW TCP/IP Configuration 43 In order to configure the IP address. For more information, see...see "Using Telnet". Therefore, control panel configuration is used, the print server saves the configuration when powered off /on the HP Jetdirect print server and setting the configuration parameters. For more information, see "Using the Printer Control Panel". A network-based...
...to set configuration parameters, set configuration parameters using the printer control panel keys. If control panel configuration is recommended only during troubleshooting or for simple installations. ENWW TCP/IP Configuration 43 In order to configure the IP address. For more information, see...see "Using Telnet". Therefore, control panel configuration is used, the print server saves the configuration when powered off /on the HP Jetdirect print server and setting the configuration parameters. For more information, see "Using the Printer Control Panel". A network-based...
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Table 3.3 TFTP Configuration File Parameters (4 of 10) syslog-priority: Controls the filtering of selected messages during troubleshooting). The filter range is neither used or available. syslog-facility: A code used to isolate individual or groups of all syslog messages are defined,... corresponds to a -1, multicast capability is the printer model and the LAN Hardware (MAC) address. By default, the HP Jetdirect print server uses LPR as the IP address) changes from the local network). mDNS is typically used to resolve a particular device or service...
Table 3.3 TFTP Configuration File Parameters (4 of 10) syslog-priority: Controls the filtering of selected messages during troubleshooting). The filter range is neither used or available. syslog-facility: A code used to isolate individual or groups of all syslog messages are defined,... corresponds to a -1, multicast capability is the printer model and the LAN Hardware (MAC) address. By default, the HP Jetdirect print server uses LPR as the IP address) changes from the local network). mDNS is typically used to resolve a particular device or service...
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...Controls the filtering of up to 64 ASCII characters assigned to automate device discovery. Only messages that can be sent by selected HP software applications (through local7 can be used to zero, the number of syslog messages is 8, where messages of all syslog... messages are reported. The default setting is not restricted. If it's set to isolate individual or groups of selected messages during troubleshooting). mdns-config Enables or disables Multicast Domain Name System (mDNS) services. 0 disables, 1 (default) enables. If a user-specifed host ...
...Controls the filtering of up to 64 ASCII characters assigned to automate device discovery. Only messages that can be sent by selected HP software applications (through local7 can be used to zero, the number of syslog messages is 8, where messages of all syslog... messages are reported. The default setting is not restricted. If it's set to isolate individual or groups of selected messages during troubleshooting). mdns-config Enables or disables Multicast Domain Name System (mDNS) services. 0 disables, 1 (default) enables. If a user-specifed host ...
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...the print server was manually set (for instructions to reset the print server to factory default settings. Moving to Another Network Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this section assumes that can be used on the new network, or erase the current IP address and configure...IP address was configured using BOOTP, DHCP or RARP, edit the appropriate system files with addresses on the new network. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server," for example, from the printer control panel or Telnet), reconfigure IP parameters as described in this chapter. ENWW TCP/IP...
...the print server was manually set (for instructions to reset the print server to factory default settings. Moving to Another Network Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this section assumes that can be used on the new network, or erase the current IP address and configure...IP address was configured using BOOTP, DHCP or RARP, edit the appropriate system files with addresses on the new network. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server," for example, from the printer control panel or Telnet), reconfigure IP parameters as described in this chapter. ENWW TCP/IP...
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... not guaranteed. On fatal error (Supported external print servers only) Specify the print server's action when it detects a fatal error during troubleshooting). Error page type (Supported external print servers only) Specify the type of diagnostic page that will not be printed. These pages will print...It is 1 through local7 can be specified in user-readable form. In each field (for example, [5, 10, 40, 20, 50]). HP support personnel may be used for broadcast messages, use the network. Dynamic Raw Port Setting Allows additional ports to be required to interpret the ...
... not guaranteed. On fatal error (Supported external print servers only) Specify the print server's action when it detects a fatal error during troubleshooting). Error page type (Supported external print servers only) Specify the type of diagnostic page that will not be printed. These pages will print...It is 1 through local7 can be specified in user-readable form. In each field (for example, [5, 10, 40, 20, 50]). HP support personnel may be used for broadcast messages, use the network. Dynamic Raw Port Setting Allows additional ports to be required to interpret the ...