HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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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 ... 16 Printing 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 paper grades 29 Common paper grades and basis weights 29 Weight equivalence table 30 Standard media sizes...
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 ... 16 Printing 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 paper grades 29 Common paper grades and basis weights 29 Weight equivalence table 30 Standard media sizes...
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... the documentation that information. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on...do not apply to help you . This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper,...
... the documentation that information. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on...do not apply to help you . This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper,...
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...specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you check the following questions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of media? ❏ Did you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See ... in good condition. See "Environmental considerations" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or...
...specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you check the following questions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of media? ❏ Did you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See ... in good condition. See "Environmental considerations" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or...
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... is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are recommended in your printer user guide, or see the troubleshooting section in the tray. q Print media that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q Envelopes...
... is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are recommended in your printer user guide, or see the troubleshooting section in the tray. q Print media that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q Envelopes...
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... printer for the correct output tray selection. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. tray. This can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number...
... printer for the correct output tray selection. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. tray. This can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number...
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... the paper, the greater the curl. If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver for example, the curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is incorrect, resulting in excessive curl. q You might need to acclimate the ...waviness or q Print to reverse the direction of post-image curl. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of the paper. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 face-up output bin. (This option is set the fuser mode to the contours of the paper path. q Turn the paper stack over...
... the paper, the greater the curl. If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver for example, the curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is incorrect, resulting in excessive curl. q You might need to acclimate the ...waviness or q Print to reverse the direction of post-image curl. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of the paper. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 face-up output bin. (This option is set the fuser mode to the contours of the paper path. q Turn the paper stack over...
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... differences in order to your printer. The toner density setting is too light. Try different envelopes that are better constructed. Gray areas on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for use" on envelopes Cause Envelope has seams or multiple layers. q Reduce background (gray shading in the q envelope...
... differences in order to your printer. The toner density setting is too light. Try different envelopes that are better constructed. Gray areas on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for use" on envelopes Cause Envelope has seams or multiple layers. q Reduce background (gray shading in the q envelope...
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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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... 33 H heat, fuser 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 36 folders, vinyl 6, 19 forms multipart, avoiding...
... 33 H heat, fuser 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 36 folders, vinyl 6, 19 forms multipart, avoiding...
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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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...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 paper 6 U U.S. print quality, troubleshooting 27 printing paper, hp 35 proposals, paper for 19 labels, adhesive 15 support, customer 2 surface resistivity, electrical defined 40 paper specifications 10 transparency specifications...
...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 paper 6 U U.S. print quality, troubleshooting 27 printing paper, hp 35 proposals, paper for 19 labels, adhesive 15 support, customer 2 surface resistivity, electrical defined 40 paper specifications 10 transparency specifications...
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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. 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
HP PCL/PJL reference - PCL 5 Comparison Guide
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... Logical 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 (transparent) 0 (transparent... length PCL Cursor at left 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 - Factory Default Environment -
... Logical 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 (transparent) 0 (transparent... length PCL Cursor at left 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 - 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 LaserJet 5000, 5000 N, 5000 GN, and 5000 DN Printers - User Guide
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....tw or from a local driver website of support services from Hewlett-Packard and our support partners that HP Support has to HP printer drivers, updated HP printer software, product information, and troubleshooting hints. and Canada: Phone: (1) (970) 339-7009 Fax: (1) (970) 330-7655 Mail: Hewlett-Packard Co. Take a look at all that are designed...
....tw or from a local driver website of support services from Hewlett-Packard and our support partners that HP Support has to HP printer drivers, updated HP printer software, product information, and troubleshooting hints. and Canada: Phone: (1) (970) 339-7009 Fax: (1) (970) 330-7655 Mail: Hewlett-Packard Co. Take a look at all that are designed...
HP LaserJet 5000, 5000 N, 5000 GN, and 5000 DN Printers - User Guide
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... (86) (10) 6505-5280 Portugal (351) (1) 0505-313342 Denmark (45) 8001-0453 Philippines (65) 291-7951 English (outside of your HP product. Call from any touch-tone phone and request up to the fax of U.K.) (31) (20) 681-5792 Singapore (65) 275-7251...) (3) 3335-8622 iv EN These documents will deliver detailed troubleshooting information on common software and troubleshooting tips for your choice. HP Support (Continued) HP Service Agreements: Call (1) (800) 446-0522 (U.S.) or (1) (800) 268-1221 (Canada). HP FIRST: HP FIRST Fax will be sent to three documents per call.
... (86) (10) 6505-5280 Portugal (351) (1) 0505-313342 Denmark (45) 8001-0453 Philippines (65) 291-7951 English (outside of your HP product. Call from any touch-tone phone and request up to the fax of U.K.) (31) (20) 681-5792 Singapore (65) 275-7251...) (3) 3335-8622 iv EN These documents will deliver detailed troubleshooting information on common software and troubleshooting tips for your choice. HP Support (Continued) HP Service Agreements: Call (1) (800) 446-0522 (U.S.) or (1) (800) 268-1221 (Canada). HP FIRST: HP FIRST Fax will be sent to three documents per call.
HP LaserJet 5000, 5000 N, 5000 GN, and 5000 DN Printers - User Guide
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...78 Understanding Printer Messages 79 Correcting Output Quality Problems 89 Determining Printer Problems 91 Troubleshooting Flowchart 91 Troubleshooting Flowchart for Macintosh Users 97 Checking the Printer's Configuration 100 Menu Map 100 ...Configuration Page 101 PCL or PS Font List 103 5 Service and Support Hewlett-Packard Warranty Statement 105 Service During and After the Warranty Period 106 Limited Warranty for Toner Cartridge Life 107 Service Information Form 108 HP...
...78 Understanding Printer Messages 79 Correcting Output Quality Problems 89 Determining Printer Problems 91 Troubleshooting Flowchart 91 Troubleshooting Flowchart for Macintosh Users 97 Checking the Printer's Configuration 100 Menu Map 100 ...Configuration Page 101 PCL or PS Font List 103 5 Service and Support Hewlett-Packard Warranty Statement 105 Service During and After the Warranty Period 106 Limited Warranty for Toner Cartridge Life 107 Service Information Form 108 HP...
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... an action, such as INITIALIZING. Correct output quality problems: The printer should produce print jobs of messages, and tells what to troubleshoot and solve printer problems. Clear paper jams: Occasionally, paper can jam during printing. 4 Problem Solving Overview This chapter will help...paper is wrinkled or curled, use this section to determine the printer problem, and then follow the corresponding troubleshooting suggestions. This section will help you to troubleshoot and solve the output quality problem. Many of these types of the highest quality. If print jobs do...
... an action, such as INITIALIZING. Correct output quality problems: The printer should produce print jobs of messages, and tells what to troubleshoot and solve printer problems. Clear paper jams: Occasionally, paper can jam during printing. 4 Problem Solving Overview This chapter will help...paper is wrinkled or curled, use this section to determine the printer problem, and then follow the corresponding troubleshooting suggestions. This section will help you to troubleshoot and solve the output quality problem. Many of these types of the highest quality. If print jobs do...
HP LaserJet 5000, 5000 N, 5000 GN, and 5000 DN Printers - User Guide
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Note The examples below to determine which output quality problem you are experiencing, then see the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Correcting Output Quality Problems Use the examples below depict letter-size paper that has passed through the printer long-edge first. (If the ...
Note The examples below to determine which output quality problem you are experiencing, then see the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Correcting Output Quality Problems Use the examples below depict letter-size paper that has passed through the printer long-edge first. (If the ...
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...Fade Toner Specks Dropouts Lines Gray Background Toner Smear Loose Toner Repeatin g Defects Misformed Characters Page Skew Curl or Wave Wrinkles or Creases Troubleshooting Steps (Follow the steps in the tray. Print to High (page B-4) or choose rough paper type from the Configuration Menu set ...SLOW. 16. Check the printer's environment (page A-17). 7. After trying all the steps suggested above, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider. (See the HP Support pages at the front of this user's guide.) 1.Paper might be too smooth. 90 Chapter 4: Problem Solving EN Also ...
...Fade Toner Specks Dropouts Lines Gray Background Toner Smear Loose Toner Repeatin g Defects Misformed Characters Page Skew Curl or Wave Wrinkles or Creases Troubleshooting Steps (Follow the steps in the tray. Print to High (page B-4) or choose rough paper type from the Configuration Menu set ...SLOW. 16. Check the printer's environment (page A-17). 7. After trying all the steps suggested above, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider. (See the HP Support pages at the front of this user's guide.) 1.Paper might be too smooth. 90 Chapter 4: Problem Solving EN Also ...