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... 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 both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-... of paper smoothness 33 iii paper grades 29 Common paper grades and basis weights 29 Weight equivalence table 30 Standard media sizes used in laser printers 31 Paper 31 Envelopes 32 Cardstock 32 Comparisons of print media to avoid 22 Paper problems 23 Frequent paper jams 23...
... 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 both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-... of paper smoothness 33 iii paper grades 29 Common paper grades and basis weights 29 Weight equivalence table 30 Standard media sizes used in laser printers 31 Paper 31 Envelopes 32 Cardstock 32 Comparisons of print media to avoid 22 Paper problems 23 Frequent paper jams 23...
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... label" on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. However, before loading the paper into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for any locked edges. Do not fan or separate the... paper into the tray, flex the stack in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of...
... label" on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. However, before loading the paper into several stacks because doing so creates air pockets between the sheets that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for any locked edges. Do not fan or separate the... paper into the tray, flex the stack in the input tray.) The following illustration shows an example of...
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...not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you want to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Please see the...from the input tray). Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for image transfer and fusing. However, keep in the printer driver or at the control panel. In addition, do not print closer than diffused. Also, using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays ...
...not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you want to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Please see the...from the input tray). Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for image transfer and fusing. However, keep in the printer driver or at the control panel. In addition, do not print closer than diffused. Also, using media 7 Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays ...
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...your printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the side to be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation... conventional white copier paper for using media 9 CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result...
...your printer. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the side to be printed. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation... conventional white copier paper for using media 9 CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result...
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...m2 (24-lb) basis weight can cause severe damage to the printer. q Do not use envelopes that the adhesive labels and all of paper. q Make sure that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using ...satisfactorily because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can cause jamming. Envelope construction Because of envelopes by using envelopes" on envelopes. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on...
...m2 (24-lb) basis weight can cause severe damage to the printer. q Do not use envelopes that the adhesive labels and all of paper. q Make sure that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using ...satisfactorily because of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can cause jamming. Envelope construction Because of envelopes by using envelopes" on envelopes. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on...
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... the talc or calcium carbonate are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For more information. Do not reuse jammed paper. To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that the paper does not exceed the paper might contain higher filler levels of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. tray. Paper is too dry or too moist. This can...
... the talc or calcium carbonate are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For more information. Do not reuse jammed paper. To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that the paper does not exceed the paper might contain higher filler levels of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. tray. Paper is too dry or too moist. This can...
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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...
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... page and various other printer supplies. ● Error Messages. View general troubleshooting information, view information about error messages. ● Paper Jams. View information on the hard drive, click Applications, and then click the Utilitites folder. After you open the URL, you can...9679; From the Windows Start menu, click Programs, and then click HP Toolbox. ● For Macintosh OS X, on locating and clearing jams. ENWW Using the HP Toolbox 95 The HP Toolbox opens in the future. 2. The HP Toolbox software contains the following sections: ● Status tab ●...
... page and various other printer supplies. ● Error Messages. View general troubleshooting information, view information about error messages. ● Paper Jams. View information on the hard drive, click Applications, and then click the Utilitites folder. After you open the URL, you can...9679; From the Windows Start menu, click Programs, and then click HP Toolbox. ● For Macintosh OS X, on locating and clearing jams. ENWW Using the HP Toolbox 95 The HP Toolbox opens in the future. 2. The HP Toolbox software contains the following sections: ● Status tab ●...
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...the optional stapler/stacker. To clear paper jams from the optional stacker or stapler/stacker Paper jams can occur only in the printer. Plug the power cord into the printer. 10. At the back of the printer, open the door on . 12. Clearing jams from the optional stacker or stapler/... Replace the optional duplexer, if it was removed. 11. 9. If a jam message persists, a sheet is still jammed in the optional stapler/stacker. Staple jams can occur in another location. (See Jam locations.) After clearing all jams, you need to send the print job again because the printer power has ...
...the optional stapler/stacker. To clear paper jams from the optional stacker or stapler/stacker Paper jams can occur only in the printer. Plug the power cord into the printer. 10. At the back of the printer, open the door on . 12. Clearing jams from the optional stacker or stapler/... Replace the optional duplexer, if it was removed. 11. 9. If a jam message persists, a sheet is still jammed in the optional stapler/stacker. Staple jams can occur in another location. (See Jam locations.) After clearing all jams, you need to send the print job again because the printer power has ...
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... meets HP specifications. (See Paper specifications.) Try using paper from the optional envelope feeder, make sure that all covers and doors are closed. (If a cover or door is opened during a print job, this might not be stuck somewhere in the printer path can cause repeated jams. ...9679; Check that the trays are not overfilled. Solving repeated jams If paper jams occur frequently, try rotating the paper 180 degrees. ● Check the characteristics of the stack. ● If you are...
... meets HP specifications. (See Paper specifications.) Try using paper from the optional envelope feeder, make sure that all covers and doors are closed. (If a cover or door is opened during a print job, this might not be stuck somewhere in the printer path can cause repeated jams. ...9679; Check that the trays are not overfilled. Solving repeated jams If paper jams occur frequently, try rotating the paper 180 degrees. ● Check the characteristics of the stack. ● If you are...
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... amber Explanation and solution ● The accessory has a staple jam. 13.XX.YY JAM IN STAPLER appears on the printer control-panel display. (See the section for this message in Interpreting control-panel messages.) ● The accessory has a paper jam, or a sheet needs to be removed from the unit, even... if the sheet is not jammed. 13.XX.YY JAM IN OUTPUT DEVICE appears on the printer control-panel display. (See the section for this ...
... amber Explanation and solution ● The accessory has a staple jam. 13.XX.YY JAM IN STAPLER appears on the printer control-panel display. (See the section for this message in Interpreting control-panel messages.) ● The accessory has a paper jam, or a sheet needs to be removed from the unit, even... if the sheet is not jammed. 13.XX.YY JAM IN OUTPUT DEVICE appears on the printer control-panel display. (See the section for this ...
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... 219 300 dpi resolution 219 500-sheet tray custom-size settings 214 loading 51 paper jams 138 printing from 222 registration settings 217 settings 211 troubleshooting 126 600 dpi resolution 219 A A4 paper settings 214 accessibility 7 accessories lights 10, 169 locating 8 locking and unlocking 11... sides, printing on layout options 73 loading paper 72 loading paper for stapling 58 manually 74 paper sizes supported 71 troubleshooting 129 usage page 208 using duplexer 71, 73 browser requirements embedded Web server 90 HP Toolbox 94 browsers supported HP Web Jetadmin 93 buttons, control panel 13 ...
... 219 300 dpi resolution 219 500-sheet tray custom-size settings 214 loading 51 paper jams 138 printing from 222 registration settings 217 settings 211 troubleshooting 126 600 dpi resolution 219 A A4 paper settings 214 accessibility 7 accessories lights 10, 169 locating 8 locking and unlocking 11... sides, printing on layout options 73 loading paper 72 loading paper for stapling 58 manually 74 paper sizes supported 71 troubleshooting 129 usage page 208 using duplexer 71, 73 browser requirements embedded Web server 90 HP Toolbox 94 browsers supported HP Web Jetadmin 93 buttons, control panel 13 ...
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... recycling 263 status information 109 status, viewing with embedded Web server 91 status, viewing with HP Toolbox 95 storing 109 supplies status page 107 supply level, checking 110 cartridges, print EconoMode 219 low 223 out 224 paper jams 135 cartridges, staple loading 49 settings 225 characters misformed 178 symbol sets 216 cleaning fuser...
... recycling 263 status information 109 status, viewing with embedded Web server 91 status, viewing with HP Toolbox 95 storing 109 supplies status page 107 supply level, checking 110 cartridges, print EconoMode 219 low 223 out 224 paper jams 135 cartridges, staple loading 49 settings 225 characters misformed 178 symbol sets 216 cleaning fuser...
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... STAR compliance 263 energy use 7 enlarging documents 82 envelope feeder capacity 5 envelope specifications 40 installing 60 loading 60, 62 locating 9 paper jams 136 part number 198 removing 61 settings 46, 209 specifications 59 envelopes default size, setting 214 margins 59, 238 ouptut bin, selecting... Ethernet cards, part numbers 200 event log 106, 228 280 Index Explorer, versions supported embedded Web server 90 HP Toolbox 94 HP Web Jetadmin 93 Express Exchange, HP 273 Extended Service iv extended warranty 272 F factory defaults, restoring 226 FastRes 5, 81 FastRes resolution;draft quality...
... STAR compliance 263 energy use 7 enlarging documents 82 envelope feeder capacity 5 envelope specifications 40 installing 60 loading 60, 62 locating 9 paper jams 136 part number 198 removing 61 settings 46, 209 specifications 59 envelopes default size, setting 214 margins 59, 238 ouptut bin, selecting... Ethernet cards, part numbers 200 event log 106, 228 280 Index Explorer, versions supported embedded Web server 90 HP Toolbox 94 HP Web Jetadmin 93 Express Exchange, HP 273 Extended Service iv extended warranty 272 F factory defaults, restoring 226 FastRes 5, 81 FastRes resolution;draft quality...
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...size 80, 214 custom-size, printing 68, 69 default size, setting 214 duplexer specifications 40 duplexing, sizes supported 71 fuser modes 47, 218 HP, ordering 200 loading 1,500-sheet tray 53 loading 500-sheet tray 51 loading tray 1 50 manual feed 46 override A4/letter setting 214 ..., 45, 210, 222 tray settings 209 troubleshooting 132 284 Index troubleshooting trays 128 usage page 208 wrinkled 179 paper handling accessories lights 169 troubleshooting 126 Paper Handling menu 209 paper jams 1,500-sheet tray 139 500-sheet tray 138 duplexer 140 envelope feeder 136 fuser area 142 locations 134 output ...
...size 80, 214 custom-size, printing 68, 69 default size, setting 214 duplexer specifications 40 duplexing, sizes supported 71 fuser modes 47, 218 HP, ordering 200 loading 1,500-sheet tray 53 loading 500-sheet tray 51 loading tray 1 50 manual feed 46 override A4/letter setting 214 ..., 45, 210, 222 tray settings 209 troubleshooting 132 284 Index troubleshooting trays 128 usage page 208 wrinkled 179 paper handling accessories lights 169 troubleshooting 126 Paper Handling menu 209 paper jams 1,500-sheet tray 139 500-sheet tray 138 duplexer 140 envelope feeder 136 fuser area 142 locations 134 output ...
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...cartridges EconoMode 219 Economode 81 features 7 life expectancy 110 low 22, 223 low toner message 110 non-HP 109 ordering iii out 23, 224 out of toner message 111 ENWW paper jams 135 part numbers 199 recycling 263 status information 109 status, viewing with embedded Web server 91 status, viewing... with HP Toolbox 95 storing 109 supplies status page 107 supply level, checking 110 print jobs formatted incorrectly ...
...cartridges EconoMode 219 Economode 81 features 7 life expectancy 110 low 22, 223 low toner message 110 non-HP 109 ordering iii out 23, 224 out of toner message 111 ENWW paper jams 135 part numbers 199 recycling 263 status information 109 status, viewing with embedded Web server 91 status, viewing... with HP Toolbox 95 storing 109 supplies status page 107 supply level, checking 110 print jobs formatted incorrectly ...
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... RAM disk settings 24 Range Check, troubleshooting 192 Ready light 13 rear output bin locating 8 paper jams 141 printing to 56 settings 214 using with duplexer 71 recovery, jam 23, 224 recycling plastics 263 print cartridges 263 reduce/enlarge options 82 reference materials 2 registration ..., memory 250 scaling documents 82 security settings 106 serial cables, troubleshooting 122 serial number 106 service agreements iv, 272 HP Express Exchange 273 HP-authorized dealers iv information form 275 repacking printer 274 settings configuration page, printing 105 control panel 15 defaults, changing 76...
... RAM disk settings 24 Range Check, troubleshooting 192 Ready light 13 rear output bin locating 8 paper jams 141 printing to 56 settings 214 using with duplexer 71 recovery, jam 23, 224 recycling plastics 263 print cartridges 263 reduce/enlarge options 82 reference materials 2 registration ..., memory 250 scaling documents 82 security settings 106 serial cables, troubleshooting 122 serial number 106 service agreements iv, 272 HP Express Exchange 273 HP-authorized dealers iv information form 275 repacking printer 274 settings configuration page, printing 105 control panel 15 defaults, changing 76...
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... tab 96 features 94 links 97 opening 95 Status tab 95 Troubleshooting tab 95 uninstalling 98 top cover paper jams, clearing 135 top output bin locating 8 paper jams 141 printing to 56 settings 214 transfer rollers, replacing 115 transparencies fuser modes 218 HP, ordering 203 output bin 56 printing 65 specifications 239 tray 1 custom-size...
... tab 96 features 94 links 97 opening 95 Status tab 95 Troubleshooting tab 95 uninstalling 98 top cover paper jams, clearing 135 top output bin locating 8 paper jams 141 printing to 56 settings 214 transfer rollers, replacing 115 transparencies fuser modes 218 HP, ordering 203 output bin 56 printing 65 specifications 239 tray 1 custom-size...
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..., 181 tire tracks 180 top-cover paper jams 134 tray 1 paper jams 137 tray selection 126 trays 128 VM error 192 white spots 180 Windows error messages 184 wrinkled paper 179 Troubleshooting tab, HP Toolbox 95 two-sided printing layout options 73 loading paper 72 loading paper for stapling 58 manual 74 paper sizes supported 71 troubleshooting 129 usage...
..., 181 tire tracks 180 top-cover paper jams 134 tray 1 paper jams 137 tray selection 126 trays 128 VM error 192 white spots 180 Windows error messages 184 wrinkled paper 179 Troubleshooting tab, HP Toolbox 95 two-sided printing layout options 73 loading paper 72 loading paper for stapling 58 manual 74 paper sizes supported 71 troubleshooting 129 usage...